How can I get my new receiver to decode the AC-3 s


I have a laserdisc player with an RF AC-3 digital output. However my Sony DA4ES will not output sound when I make that connection and force it to use it. Is the receiver incapable of decoding the AC-3 signal? I just assumed, being a close relative of Dolby Digital, that it would "get it". The receiver properly decodes all surround formats output from my DVD player. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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Showing 1 response by ncarv

I believe you need an RF demodulator between the AC-3 out from the LD player and the input to the receiver. Three that are fairly reasonably priced, used, are sometimes available on ebay. They are:

Yamaha APD-1
Pioneer RFD-1
Kenwood DEM-999D

The Yamaha is probably the first choice. They sell for around $120-$140.