Digital audio (The best )

Labelled as: Digital Out/PCM Bitstream [Coaxial, Optical]

Coaxial & Optical
Both of these connections are for running the Digital soundtrack of the movie into a Digital amplifier or decoder for Digital Surround Sound. If only a short run is required from the DVD to the amp, we'd recommend using coaxial. If a longer cable is required (up to 10m) we'd suggest using optical as it is clearly better over very long distances. All sound information (including ordinary stereo and Pro-Logic sound) will be passed down these cables. See also: Coax versus optical digital debate.

• Almost every DVD player has a digital audio output.
• There is no noticeable difference in quality between the Phono and Optical output.
• Through this output, comes one of the following:
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital (AC3)
  • MPEG2
  • PCM audio (including PCM from CDs)
• For Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG-2, the appropriate decoder is required in the AV receiver or as a separate audio processor.
• For PCM through this output, a digital receiver or a DAC (Digital Audio Converter) is required.
• DTS DVD discs require a player with the "DTS Out" mark
• Connect a coaxial digital phono interconnect or an optical interconnect to the AV receiver/decoder
• Depending on the player, the output format (DTS/Dolby Digital/MPEG and PCM) can be one of the following:
  • Separate connectors for each audio format
  • Select through a switch on the rear panel
  • Select through on-screen set-up menu