Bitstream of PCM on my DVD player

When I setup my DVD player should I have it set to Bitstream or PCM, which is better, and what is the difference? Thanks again

radioheadfan4406-04-2005 4:44pm

iseekheils Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 131 posts 06-09-2005 at 05:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have both connected. I use bitstream, as mentioned, for movies, to get full 5.1 surround. But I have found that many DVD concert videos sound better in 2 channel using PCM, than Dolby Digital.
foxtrot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 211 posts 06-09-2005 at 06:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had the same question. I have a Panasonic RP-82 that can do the decoding, right now I'm connecting it directly to the TV via a couple of RCA's, so, should I set it up PCM or Bitstream ?
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,867 posts 06-09-2005 at 10:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you are only using analog outs, it doesn't matter.
lej1447 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 117 posts 06-10-2005 at 10:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For DVD-A, which would A'gon members use, digital audio (such as coaxial or optical)cable OR 6 RCA cables for 5.1 setup?
rwwear Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,867 posts 06-11-2005 at 06:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete DVD-A will not play though the digital outs. You will only hear the DVD layer. You must use either RCA 2 channel or 5.1 using 6 RCAs.