DVD Player Setup.

Hi Kenn39,

I agree with you regarding PCM.. my comments above were regarding the typical Dolby Digital choices on movie DVD's and was just quoting my Sony owner's manual where "best" choice = most discreet channels... I agree the PCM track can sound great and as a bonus is often provided in high-res 96/24 and can sound awesome in stereo. I prefer the 96/24 stereo PCM track on the Eagles' "Hell Freezes Over" concert DVD to the DTS 5.1 version for sonics.

Check your player's specs, however, most DVD players can decode 96/24 but many (esp. older) DVD players will downconvert 96/24 to a lower 48khz spec to output via their digital output. 96/24 tracks may sound better through your players's analog outs on these players.. jz

All,

I think you guys missed my point. Sorry I wasn't clear. I assumed that RoryFan asked the question because he was using a DVD player in a 2 channel setup. Otherwise, I've never found it necessary to set the audio on my player (unless I wanted to listen to the DTS soundtrack in my HT system).

So, RF, if you are going to use the player in a 2-channel system, just set the player to PCM and forget it. If you are using it in a multichannel system and want to choose between PCM, DD5.1 and/or DTS, you'll want to set the player and check the disc menu.

Enjoy,

TIC