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11-12-2001, 09:39 PM

I just got my Toshiba 5700, and I am having problems with DVD-A playback. I can get the surround to work when it plays back the dolby digital sound file, but it will not play the surround DVD-A sound file at all. I can only get sound from my two front speakers. even with the test tones from the player itself, I cannot get any sound other than the two front speakers. It works fine with DTS, DD and all other sound files, but it will not play the surround DVD-A for some reason.

I have a Kenwood KRF-V7773D (comparable to the VR-4080...the KRF is built specifically for the military stores, where I got it.), and I'm using the digital co-ax for DTS and DD, plus the 6 channel outputs/inputs for the DVD-A sound. The funny thing is, the 6 channel sound works for dvd's, but not DVD-A. any ideas? thanks in advance.

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***chlngr1970*** · 11-13-2001, 10:20 AM

Kind of a no-brainer, but check to see if the disc was recorded in 5.1. I'm not sure about DVD-A, but SACD is not always 5.1.

Also, check to make sure your receiver is set to the 5.1 input, and not to the DVD input.

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mrkeeling · 11-13-2001, 10:07 PM

Have you connected 6-channel analog outputs form your DVD-A player to corresponding 6-channel input on your receiver?
That is the only way to get DVD-audio playback. You can not use digital output for DVD-audio.

11-14-2001, 12:59 AM

ok, starting over:

yes, I checked the wires numerous times, even suspecting it WAS the wires, because I cannot find a 6-pack of cords just laying in any ol' store for DVD-A, you know? anyways, I was getting sound from the 2 front channels, that was it. I did a little bit of figuring, and came up with a way to check the connections. here goes:

1. use the CD-1 inputs for each chanel. If I could hear sound coming from the cd setting, the dvd player was fine, but the receiver was busted. well, that's what was wrong. the receiver's 6 channel inputs are not wired right, or something. I am not sure what to do about it, but I emailed kenwood and am also going to call them tomorrow. I hope they consider this their fault, and will cover it. receivers are damn heavy to just be shipping willy-nilly for repairs!

thanks for the help, btw.

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mrkeeling · 11-14-2001, 01:58 AM

Just one more thing that crosses my mind.
6-channel analog input signal on your receiver should not be converted back to digital for internal processing.
I don’t know why on earth would any receiver do that, but apparently there are some that do just that.

***1138*** · 11-14-2001, 06:31 AM

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Originally posted by mrkeeling:
Just one more thing that crosses my mind.
6-channel analog input signal on your receiver should not be converted back to digital for internal processing.
I don’t know why on earth would any receiver do that, but apparently there are some that do just that.

Maybe so they can do their cheesy enviroment effects on them?

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11-14-2001, 05:50 PM

OK, I figured it out. Turns out it WAS the receiver's fault, but not a wiring problem. Seems that in order to get sound from the 6-channel inputs, you have to physically turn the receiver's analog inputs on, so to speak. In other words, the analog inputs do not receive a signal until you tell them to receive a signal. This is a highly annoying feature, to say the least. I can't even set it to AUTO, because that's just for the digital signals.

Good thing I don't have a lot of DVD-Audio discs.

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EDIT: thanks again for all the help.

[This message has been edited by bune duggy (edited 11-14-2001).]

Miggy · 11-14-2001, 10:25 PM

I might considering getting into all this mess if they'd release some Floyd albums on DVD-Audio. That'd be cool.

Miggy, the Thief

mrkeeling · 11-14-2001, 10:45 PM

Oh, YES. And ad Dire Straits as well!

11-15-2001, 07:05 PM

Pink Floyd...oh yeah. what little DVD-Audio i have been able to hear sounds very full and rich. (to use some tired buzzwords.) Maybe someday. hopefully someday.

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11-12-2001, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
bune duggy	DVD-Audio problems I just got my Toshiba 5700, and I am having problems with DVD-A playback. I can get the surround to work when it plays back the dolby digital sound file, but it will not play the surround DVD-A sound file at all. I can only get sound from my two front speakers. even with the test tones from the player itself, I cannot get any sound other than the two front speakers. It works fine with DTS, DD and all other sound files, but it will not play the surround DVD-A for some reason. I have a Kenwood KRF-V7773D (comparable to the VR-4080...the KRF is built specifically for the military stores, where I got it.), and I'm using the digital co-ax for DTS and DD, plus the 6 channel outputs/inputs for the DVD-A sound. The funny thing is, the 6 channel sound works for dvd's, but not DVD-A. any ideas? thanks in advance. ------------------ Mario Sunshine: Keeping the world safe for sippy birds everywhere.

11-13-2001, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
*chlngr1970* Producer/Admin Tenacious "OB" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Spanaway Washington	Kind of a no-brainer, but check to see if the disc was recorded in 5.1. I'm not sure about DVD-A, but SACD is not always 5.1. Also, check to make sure your receiver is set to the 5.1 input, and not to the DVD input. j ------------------ Co-Moderator Software Forum Was it a dream where you see yourself standing in sort of sun-god robes on a pyramid, with a thousand naked women screaming and throwing little pickles at you?

11-13-2001, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
mrkeeling Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 49°15'56"N/123°8'4"W	Have you connected 6-channel analog outputs form your DVD-A player to corresponding 6-channel input on your receiver? That is the only way to get DVD-audio playback. You can not use digital output for DVD-audio.

11-14-2001, 12:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
bune duggy	ok, starting over: yes, I checked the wires numerous times, even suspecting it WAS the wires, because I cannot find a 6-pack of cords just laying in any ol' store for DVD-A, you know? anyways, I was getting sound from the 2 front channels, that was it. I did a little bit of figuring, and came up with a way to check the connections. here goes: 1. use the CD-1 inputs for each chanel. If I could hear sound coming from the cd setting, the dvd player was fine, but the receiver was busted. well, that's what was wrong. the receiver's 6 channel inputs are not wired right, or something. I am not sure what to do about it, but I emailed kenwood and am also going to call them tomorrow. I hope they consider this their fault, and will cover it. receivers are damn heavy to just be shipping willy-nilly for repairs! thanks for the help, btw. ------------------ Mario Sunshine: Keeping the world safe for sippy birds everywhere.

11-14-2001, 01:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
mrkeeling Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 49°15'56"N/123°8'4"W	Just one more thing that crosses my mind. 6-channel analog input signal on your receiver should not be converted back to digital for internal processing. I don’t know why on earth would any receiver do that, but apparently there are some that do just that.

11-14-2001, 05:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
bune duggy	OK, I figured it out. Turns out it WAS the receiver's fault, but not a wiring problem. Seems that in order to get sound from the 6-channel inputs, you have to physically turn the receiver's analog inputs on, so to speak. In other words, the analog inputs do not receive a signal until you tell them to receive a signal. This is a highly annoying feature, to say the least. I can't even set it to AUTO, because that's just for the digital signals. Good thing I don't have a lot of DVD-Audio discs. ------------------ Mario Sunshine: Keeping the world safe for sippy birds everywhere. EDIT: thanks again for all the help. [This message has been edited by bune duggy (edited 11-14-2001).]

11-14-2001, 10:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Miggy The Thief Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Matthews, NC, USA	I might considering getting into all this mess if they'd release some Floyd albums on DVD-Audio. That'd be cool. Miggy, the Thief

11-14-2001, 10:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
mrkeeling Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 49°15'56"N/123°8'4"W	Oh, YES. And ad Dire Straits as well!

11-15-2001, 07:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
bune duggy	Pink Floyd...oh yeah. what little DVD-Audio i have been able to hear sounds very full and rich. (to use some tired buzzwords.) Maybe someday. hopefully someday. ------------------ Mario Sunshine: Keeping the world safe for sippy birds everywhere.