Specs mention its compatible with AC3 and DTS.. but details say Audio: HDMI and analog stereo only. Which is right? anyone confirm if it outputs DTS?
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AC3 and DTS are audio formats (like MP3). The Micca Slim has the correct codecs to be able to play various formats/file types. HDMI and analog stereo refer to the physical types of connectors you can use and the types of signals sent through those connectors. HDMI uses a digital signal for up to HD quality picture and sound. Analog, using RCA composite cables, for up to DVD quality. If your TV or monitor has an HDMI input port, then you'd want to use that first. I use this device in my in-car entertainment system using the composite cables. I have HD quality videos that the Micca automatically down-samples (downscales) to play on the small, non-HD, LCD screen.
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Quick answer is I do not know. the manual does not tell us about which HDMI spec is supported by the unit. However 1.3 that supports 3D was introduced in 2006, and these receivers were designed in 2008, so they should (most likely) support 3D. But 3d is going bye bye anyway, so it might be a moot point. Good luck, the unit I have has been reliable and a good sounding unit.
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Sure the internal DAC is simple and not sophisticated and will convert the audio HDMI stream to the analog stereo outputs. I use mine only to extract the optical or coaxial SPDIF digital audio stream output that is maintained in its original form in the HDMI stream to analog, using an external DAC as mine Benchmark DAC2-HGC. That is my main use for the unit.
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Secondary audio settings will only effect the audio over HDMI. It should be turned off so audio bandwidth can be freed up for the lossless audio codecs. With standard DD and DTS over optical it should not have any effect.
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The player has a S/PDIF optical output so presumably it will output PCM audio. I haven't tested it as I'm using audio from the HDMI output but an online review at http://tinyurl.com/k8ae2lh lists DTS as one of the audio formats it will decode and output.
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THANKS KELLER!!! i got what you said about the audio on the yamaha.about the HD A35 i sent them a mail very angry cuz it was their mistake and the should look the way to fix it not me... so im waiting for their replay HOPE THEY LET ME KEEP THE HD DVD PLAYERS jejejejeje... but as you said its better to come clean about this stuff.tomorrow i will go buy the cables to hook the analog from my hd 35 and to my receiver, still the audio with the HDMI sound INCREIDIBLE... i let you know how all this ends... AND THANKS AGAIN MY FRIEND!
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The 550 has 7.1 analog outs (versus 2.0 on the 350) and can internally decode DTS-HD MA, the 350 cannot. If you are like me and do not have an HDMI receiver the 550 is the better choice as I can still get lossless audio through the analog outputs.
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It will decode Dolby Digital 5.1 and down-mix it to 2.1. It will not decode DTS.
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Who knows....LOL. You asking the wrong guy. Copy and paste this link, it may help http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topic/130215-ac3-rf-is-not-digital-coax/
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I keep seeing conflicting reports about this. Sony's specs state point blank that it does decode 5.1 DTS via hdmi, if you set it up right. I'm connecting to a Sony BDP-BX1 bluray player. Specs for that also state 5.1 DTS via hdmi. If I must use the optical connection to do this then I will, but I doubt it's necessary. Only reason I'm going from my cambridge soundworks/creative labs DTT-3500 system is because it does not offer DTS at all. Until I get the ht-ss2300, I've temporarily configured the bluray player to output DTS as a downmix. It sounds pretty good and does give me rear channel audio which I feel sounds more like pro-logic with no right and left rear channel seperation. I keep seeing conflicting reports about this. Sony's specs state point blank that it does decode 5.1 DTS via hdmi, if you set it up right. I'm connecting to a Sony BDP-BX1 bluray player. Specs for that also state 5.1 DTS via hdmi. If I must use the optical connection to do this then I will, but I doubt it's necessary. Only reason I'm going from my cambridge soundworks/creative labs DTT-3500 system is because it does not offer DTS at all. Until I get the ht-ss2300, I've temporarily configured the bluray player to output DTS as a downmix. It sounds pretty good and does give me rear channel... » Read More I keep seeing conflicting reports about this. Sony's specs state point blank that it does decode 5.1 DTS via hdmi, if you set it up right. I'm connecting to a Sony BDP-BX1 bluray player. Specs for that also state 5.1 DTS via hdmi. If I must use the optical connection to do this then I will, but I doubt it's necessary. Only reason I'm going from my cambridge soundworks/creative labs DTT-3500 system is because it does not offer DTS at all. Until I get the ht-ss2300, I've temporarily configured the bluray player to output DTS as a downmix. It sounds pretty good and does give me rear channel audio which I feel sounds more like pro-logic with no right and left rear channel seperation. « Show Less
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It does have 3D passthrough: 1080p-Compatible HDMI with 3D and Audio Return Channel Improve your home cinema experience with 105 watts per channel of powerful 7.1-channel surround sound, with the latest HD Audio format decoding: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio. The 1080p-compatible HDMI (6 in/1 out) supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 24 Hz Refresh Rate and Auto Lip-Sync compensation, as well as the latest HDMI features like 3D and Audio Return Channel.
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Yes, supports, but I never saw any tv signal with DTS channels, if you are trying to buy it form home media purpose, I would suggest to search for a better option
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It has an S/PDIF output, according to the Patriot website. It supports DD and DTS, and this is what their product info .pdf says: "Box Office is optimized for full 1080P HD video playback, includes the latest in video processing technology, and a Dolby/DTS encoder to create a stunning HD video and 5.1/7.1 channel surround sound experience on your home entertainment system." http://www.patriotmemory.com/products/specs/PCMPBO25.pdf
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This one has HDMI 1.3 instead of 1.2, and supports DTS 5.1. The older one you have doesn't natively decode DTS. It's only passthru. Those are the major differences I know about.
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I had a similar problem on my Xbox 360 through HDMI. The trick that worked for me was to set the AUDIO OUT under the HDMI settings in the receiver menu to AMP. It was set to AMP/TV and for some reason that doesn't allow for DTS or Dolby Digital. Good luck!
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No it does not. S/PDIF supports the following formats: Single channel PCM (Mono) Dual channel PCM (Stereo) Compressed bitstreams up to 48Khz/16bps using AC3 (Dolby Digital) or DTS encoding mechanisms. Surround audio across S/PSIF can only be achieved using AC3/DTS. Multichannel PCM (most desirable) is not possible over S/PDIF but is possible over HDMI. If you wish to use your external amplifier to play games that do not have native support for AC3 (almost none on PC do as it's typically unnecessary) then you must have a soundcard that supports Dolby Digital Live or DTS Connect, and an external receiver which supports decoding either one.
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yep, that what I was afraid of but I did see that the PS3 will play SA-CD and output it as DTS over HDMI...hmmm....another reason to get a PS3