Hi all,
I went over to take a look at Dolby's web site, looking for info on the DD+ format that some of the new high def discs are running.
Unfortunately, the info was a bit sketchy with regards to the DD+ format. I was more specifically looking to see if it was supported over the S/PDIF connection. Of course it's always possible to hook it up via the bypass, but then one would be missing out on TMREQ and all the other goodies.
Anyway, they say this under one of the points (here):
"Outputs a Dolby Digital bitstream for playback on existing Dolby Digital systems." (my highlight)
However, I can't find any info with regards to the bit rate that is sent over to the S/PDIF connection. DD+ is able to output up to 6 Mbps but if this is to "existing systems" or not is unclear.
They also state:
//...Dolby Digital Plus was designed for the delivery formats of the future, but remains fully compatible with all current A/V receivers.//..
Any ideas of what the "remains fully compatible with all current A/V receivers." means here?
1.
What it comes down to, is the AV32R DP able to handle DD+ in it's current state?
2.
And also, what's the highest bit rate the S/PDIF can handle?
Please note, I'm not talking about the Dolby TrueHD, which can only be run via the analogue bypass connections to a AV32R DP BP unit.
Cheers
I went over to take a look at Dolby's web site, looking for info on the DD+ format that some of the new high def discs are running.
Unfortunately, the info was a bit sketchy with regards to the DD+ format. I was more specifically looking to see if it was supported over the S/PDIF connection. Of course it's always possible to hook it up via the bypass, but then one would be missing out on TMREQ and all the other goodies.
Anyway, they say this under one of the points (here):
"Outputs a Dolby Digital bitstream for playback on existing Dolby Digital systems." (my highlight)
However, I can't find any info with regards to the bit rate that is sent over to the S/PDIF connection. DD+ is able to output up to 6 Mbps but if this is to "existing systems" or not is unclear.
They also state:
//...Dolby Digital Plus was designed for the delivery formats of the future, but remains fully compatible with all current A/V receivers.//..
Any ideas of what the "remains fully compatible with all current A/V receivers." means here?
1.
What it comes down to, is the AV32R DP able to handle DD+ in it's current state?
2.
And also, what's the highest bit rate the S/PDIF can handle?
Please note, I'm not talking about the Dolby TrueHD, which can only be run via the analogue bypass connections to a AV32R DP BP unit.
Cheers