How does this work with Dolby Digital and/or DTS outputting with the L/R RAC output? More specifically, will it only take the left channel or will it also mix in the center channel?
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I'm not sure, but I wouldn't expect any useful down-mixing. I don't really think there is a good way to down-mix. It DOES have a selector button so that you can force the sending device to use 2.0 stereo. It works by the regular HDMI mechanism of reporting audio/video capabilities. You have the option of 2.0, 5.1, or passthrough (report whatever the next device in chain reports).
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Actually, in the setup menu of the BD55K you can scroll down to the audio configuration to set both DD and DTS to ouput PCM-only and downconvert to stereo. You won't have to repeat this process every time, and when at such time you upgrade your receiver you can always change these settings to output bitstream. But in the meantime Yamaha's proprietary DSP Soundfields should keep you quite "surrounded." It was quite effective as I remember :)
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Yes, it comes with Dolby Digital Live (DDL). This transcodes Dolby 7.2 (I think?) over TOSLINK (optical) cables. If you're running it into a receiver, the Dolby icon should appear as soon as you've enabled it.
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I'm just trying to understand this stuff myself but, as I understand it, the optical connection works with Dolby Digital and I guess DTS up to 5.1. The other issue is just for people who need 7.1 (2 more speakers) sound with newer higher resolution sound modes. I just got surround sound in the last year and I am still thrilled with Dolby Digital 5.1. I'm not about to buy whole new receiver and speakers plus more expensive BR player to upgrade a sound system I love. Heck I don't even think I could fit 2 more speakers into my TV room.
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It is just a speaker not a receicer. You still need a receiver that can do dolby and DTS as this requires a receiver for sound.
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Andrew:>Got to upgrade the receiver for the HD, at which point I'll just use the HDMI. As for what you guys are discussing, maybe the manual is outdated, since a firmware update enabled this unit to output the DTS-HD Master Audio Decoding via the HDMI, without having to go the analog route.Yeah. I would go ahead and upgrade; there are so many good deals on quality receivers right now. I have an Onkyo TX-SR706 with everything I need. I've had it for a week now and it blows me away.
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I have emailed with Roland on how to use the 2 channels that are digital only. They say people interface it with a digital recorder and or adigital based mixer. Roland should have just put in 4 analog input rather than this lesser strategy of only 2 audio ins/out.
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Yes, it will bitstream DolbyDigital 5.1 and DTS to Amp over Optical. That's all I use it for (all audio over Optical).
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It will decode Dolby Digital 5.1 and down-mix it to 2.1. It will not decode DTS.
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That foes not sound right. The DAC should not be cutting out an entire channel. It is not designed to do that. The only thing that comes to mind is that your connections are improperly seated. I would take this apart, possibly use different RCA connector cabling and a different TOSlink optical cable, but first, using what you have, just disassemble and reassemble, making sure you have proper fit. Rotate the cables to make sure they are making good contact on the metal.
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It doesn't convert actually, just passes on the right and left stero channels that are already a part of 5.1. Center, rear right, and rear left just combined in two channels, right and left only. Sounds good like any stereo sound.
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I hooked my sub (KRK Powered sub) to the AUX OUT. This works great! You will have level control from the mixer. I used a 1/4" TRS stereo cable. It is not important that the sub signal be "stereo", but is important that both L&R; channels reach it. This is working for me. If your sub has separate L&R; input, like mine; just use a Y connector (1 female TRS to your 2 required mono males). My mains go out to a QSC amp and 15" JBLs. I am very happy with this mixer!
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Dear B. Ben,The DT soundbar will not pass a 4K signal. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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first check if your speakers have an input digital for the cable because the sound card have an output digital (the digital cable comes with it) if not then you need the Digital to Analog Audio Decoder Converter - Transfer the DTS/AC-3 Digital Signal and Stereo(R/L) Audio Signal into 5.1 Analog Output, i had the same problem with this device my 5.1 speakers got the digital dolby surround sound, also i needed to configure on the system (program) the 5.1 channels (speakers) also the digital sound and i choose the dolby system. good luck
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if you have a digital cable already, you should check the 'audio set-up' settings on your receiver & tv, using your manuals to make sure you choose the audio settings you want (which i assume are dts,dolby digital multi channel etc.). if your cable is running directly from your tv to your receiver it might not be able to decode dts/dolby digital. a lot of tv's do not have a built in decoder. hope this helps.
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OK, I am still confused. I have an older Technics SA-DX940 with optical inputs and DOlby Digital and DTS. So am I OK with the DMP-BD35?
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I assume your older system is like mine and only has old school analog red and white audio in cable ports? If so it works just as described. It takes that optical digital signal and converts to analog output. I use it and sound quality is pretty darn good.