I know this shows how little I understand about this, but I have a Philips DVD-793C standard definition player. I had no problem connecting it to my new Sony LCD HDTV through the component video and switching it to progressive scan. But I am clueless on how best to do the audio connection.

I am running to a Yamaha HTR-5740 receiver with an optical cable. The receiver is set up to run 5.1. But which Digital Audio Output option do I select on the DVD player to get the best sound? Here is what the manual says are my choices:

DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM (select if connected to a Dolby Digital decoder)

Stream/PCM (select if connected to equipment with a DTS decoder, Dolby Digital decoder, or MPEG decoder)

PCM (select if connected to equipment with linear PCM only)

I'm guessing I don't want the PCM option, and since the receiver can do either DTS or DD, should I select Stream/PCM?

Now for question number 2: Which sample frequency should I choose? 48 KHz or 96 KHz?

Thanks.

DD & Stream, no PCM

96 kHz is obviously better. If your amp accepts it (it should), select 96.

radosuaf,

Thanks for the quick reply. Here's the issue. My choices are either "DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM" or "Stream/PCM " or "PCM". I can not choose DD and Stream.

Sound
– Digital Audio Output
Each DVD disc has a variety of audio output options. Set
the player’s Digital Audio Output according to the type of
audio system you use.
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM: Select “DOLBY DIGITAL/ PCM” if
you connected the DVD Player’s DIGITAL OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack to a Dolby Digital decoder
(or an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital
decoder).
Stream/PCM: Select “Stream/PCM” if you connected the
DVD Player’s DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack
to an amplifier or other equipment with a DTS decoder,
Dolby Digital decoder or MPEG decoder.
PCM: Select “PCM” if you connected the DVD Player’s
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack to an
amplifier or other equipment with linear PCM only (or Mini
Disc (MD) recorder or Digital Audio Tape (DAT) deck).

Also, there is this comment which I'm not sure if it's important...

Digital Multi-channel sound
A digital multi-channel connection provides the best sound
quality. For this you need a multi-channel Audio/Video
receiver that supports one or more of the audio formats
supported by your DVD Player (MPEG 2, Dolby DigitalTM
and DTS). Check the receiver manual and the logos on the
front of the receiver.
Warning:
Due to the DTS Licensing agreement, the digital
output will be in DTS digital out when DTS audio
stream is selected.

I will choose 96KHz. Thanks.

Select "Stream" :-).

radosuaf,

Thanks again for the quick reply. :)

Just a followup to say I've made the settings change, and the sound is good. Thanks.

Glad I could help.

I hoped you remembered to configure your amplituner correctly as well.

Glad I could help.

I hoped you remembered to configure your amplituner correctly as well.

I hope so too. I have a Yamaha HTR-5740. The DVD player is connected by an optical cable. I have the input mode set for Auto, which should decode the DD or DTS signal appropriately. Is that what you're referring to?

I was referring to the calibration rather... Setting proper volumes, crossovers and so on.

Yes, I went through the manual speaker setup and I think I've set the volumes correctly, as well as the speaker size and distance from the average listener position. I set the crossover frequency to 100 Hz (the default is 80Hz, but I've got a nice 12" JBL Sub).

The only thing I'm struggling with is that the video is lagging behind the sound with our HD-cable, even though I've slowed down the audio to the max. I don't notice it on DVD so much.