I just got a great AV amp and I was disappointed to find my cable TV service that advertises that its digital only transmits 2 channel audio. Do any of the satelite services do better?
2007-03-12 23:24:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
Well, there are many types of Dolby Surround (Pro-Logic, Pro-Logic II, Dolby Digital, etc.). The 2 channels you are receiving can be processed into Pro-Logic and/or Pro-Logic II. Only certain hi-def programming will transmit Dolby Digital.
2007-03-14 08:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by gandalf 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Satellite will provide Dolby Digital on their premium channels (HBO, Showtime). They do not usually carry Dolby Digital on the local station channels. However, if you get HDTV service from your satellite, that always comes with Dolby Surround.
2007-03-13 20:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cable system caries 5.1
did you hook up the optical cable from the cable box
you do need a digital cable box to get the 5.1
and yes Satelite TV caries 5.1 but you need the better box with the dig. output on it
2007-03-13 02:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by bkbarile 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your satellite companies are CAPABLE of outputting the 5-channel signal to you...But the program you're watching has to be RECORDED in 5-channel surround...It's like watching "Mr. Ed" on a color TV...It'll still be in black and white.
2007-03-13 12:26:06 · answer #4 · answered by Jefferson 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, you like a hi-DEF television that consists of 5.a million encompass. the only incorrect way you pays attention 5.a million and watch your standard def television is to get a encompass sound device. additionally coax cable can not carry 5.a million
2016-12-14 17:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by amass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋