There's a difference between being able to output the signal, and being able to decode it. It's best to leave the decoding to a processor, however the dvd player much be able to support (i.e. spit out) the dts or dd format. most dvd players these days can do that, and usually say so right on the faceplate or box (little dolby digital and dts logos).
A Simple Question: DVD & Pre-Pro
I'm almost embarrassed to ask this question...
For the processing of Dolby Digital and DTS, is it necessary for both the DVD Player and the Pre-Pro to have the associated decoders?
Or, is it that the DVD player need only pass the 5.1 PCM stream to the DD & DTS decoders within the Pre-Pro?
I want to buy my daughter a DVD player, but am unsure whether I need to buy a pre-pro, as well, to hear the DD & DTS sound (I do know the differences between DD & DTS).
If I'm not asking the correct question, and you can figure
what the right question is, I would appreciate your help.
Thanks.
For the processing of Dolby Digital and DTS, is it necessary for both the DVD Player and the Pre-Pro to have the associated decoders?
Or, is it that the DVD player need only pass the 5.1 PCM stream to the DD & DTS decoders within the Pre-Pro?
I want to buy my daughter a DVD player, but am unsure whether I need to buy a pre-pro, as well, to hear the DD & DTS sound (I do know the differences between DD & DTS).
If I'm not asking the correct question, and you can figure
what the right question is, I would appreciate your help.
Thanks.