Connecting to PCM 2.0

warnerbrs2689 · 01-01-2009, 10:11 AM

I got a home theater system for Christmas that outputs at 5.1 channel sound, but I realized that my TV only outputs at PCM 2.0 channel sound. Now I have to take the whole thing back. Is there any decent option for a home theater system that outputs at PCM 2.0 channel sound? I can't seem to find anything about it online.

yustr · 01-02-2009, 06:00 AM

Warner,

Welcome to TSF.

The wording of your question is confusing. List your components and we'll try to help sort it out.

Let's go back a step; what is your source? Are you feeding the new SS system from the TV? If so, stereo is probably your only option. Does the SS system have any DSP (digital signal processing) or simulated surround modes? If so, they'll take the stereo signal and push it to all speakers. Not true 5.1 but the best you'll probably get.

If you're using a cable or Sat box they have digital outputs. Hook that up to the SS system for audio.

regards,
yustr

01-01-2009, 10:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
warnerbrs2689 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1 OS: Vista Home Premium	Connecting to PCM 2.0 I got a home theater system for Christmas that outputs at 5.1 channel sound, but I realized that my TV only outputs at PCM 2.0 channel sound. Now I have to take the whole thing back. Is there any decent option for a home theater system that outputs at PCM 2.0 channel sound? I can't seem to find anything about it online.

01-02-2009, 06:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,060 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: Connecting to PCM 2.0 Warner, Welcome to TSF. The wording of your question is confusing. List your components and we'll try to help sort it out. Let's go back a step; what is your source? Are you feeding the new SS system from the TV? If so, stereo is probably your only option. Does the SS system have any DSP (digital signal processing) or simulated surround modes? If so, they'll take the stereo signal and push it to all speakers. Not true 5.1 but the best you'll probably get. If you're using a cable or Sat box they have digital outputs. Hook that up to the SS system for audio. regards, yustr __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion.