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SPDIF Audio?
I just installed a new Motorola/Comcast DCT3412 STB/DVR. The video is
sent via HDMI to an HDTV, and I would like to send the audio digitally to my Denon AVR-5600 receiver. The 3412 - 5600 audio hookup works thru the nomal RCA jacks, but I can't get audio out when using an optical audio connection. I'm using a TOSLINK cable from the 3412 to the receiver. I know the optical audio works on the Denon, because that's what I used from my previous satellite box. I notice the label on the optical out on the DCT3412 says "SPIDIF", which may not be supported on this Denon, which is an older model (?) Are digital optical and SPDIF the same thing? compatible? Do I need a receiver that specifically handles "SPDIF in"? If SPDIF is the problem is there a converter or adapter I can use? |
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SPDIF Audio?
wrote in message oups.com... I just installed a new Motorola/Comcast DCT3412 STB/DVR. The video is sent via HDMI to an HDTV, and I would like to send the audio digitally to my Denon AVR-5600 receiver. The 3412 - 5600 audio hookup works thru the nomal RCA jacks, but I can't get audio out when using an optical audio connection. I'm using a TOSLINK cable from the 3412 to the receiver. I know the optical audio works on the Denon, because that's what I used from my previous satellite box. I notice the label on the optical out on the DCT3412 says "SPIDIF", which may not be supported on this Denon, which is an older model (?) Are digital optical and SPDIF the same thing? compatible? Do I need a receiver that specifically handles "SPDIF in"? If SPDIF is the problem is there a converter or adapter I can use? SPDIF and TOSLINK are the same signal, but TOSLINK is optical and SPDIF is electrical. They sell a cheap converter at Radio Shack. |
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SPDIF Audio?
wrote in message oups.com... I just installed a new Motorola/Comcast DCT3412 STB/DVR. The video is sent via HDMI to an HDTV, and I would like to send the audio digitally to my Denon AVR-5600 receiver. The 3412 - 5600 audio hookup works thru the nomal RCA jacks, but I can't get audio out when using an optical audio connection. I'm using a TOSLINK cable from the 3412 to the receiver. I know the optical audio works on the Denon, because that's what I used from my previous satellite box. I notice the label on the optical out on the DCT3412 says "SPIDIF", which may not be supported on this Denon, which is an older model (?) Are digital optical and SPDIF the same thing? compatible? Do I need a receiver that specifically handles "SPDIF in"? If SPDIF is the problem is there a converter or adapter I can use? S/PDIF stands for Sony/Phillips Digital Interchange Format. It is THE digital video transfer standard these days. If you have a piece of equipment with "digital out" either via RCA or TOSLINK, dollars to donuts it's in S/PDIF format. Many video devices allow you to specify in one of the myriad of on-screen menus which outputs you'd like operational... i.e. there's probably someplace in one of the menus where you enable digital optical out. Look for it. Dave |
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