PCM Output for DCT 6412 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

wpope · 2008-12-08, 05:37 PM

I recently purchased an outboard DAC that can only process PCM audio signals. I have tried to set up my box for PCM output through an optical cable to the DAC, but have had no luck so far. Any suggestions? Thanks.

magnet · 2008-12-08, 06:00 PM

Are you able to try the orange RCA_style coaxial digital audio out jack on the rear of the DCT?

Shaw Guru · 2008-12-09, 12:07 PM

If you hook up an HDMI cable I believe the option comes up for additional HDMI settings in the user Setting screen (power + menu) and there is an LPCM option.

wpope · 2008-12-09, 12:23 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I've tried both optical and coaxial connections to no avail, and have set the menu to L-PCM, but still no signal that works with my DAC.

JesseJ · 2008-12-09, 04:53 PM

I'm pretty sure the boxes only output Dolby. The PCM will be via HDMI only, not the coax or optical connections.

2008-12-08, 05:37 PM	#1
wpope Rookie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2	PCM Output for DCT 6412 I recently purchased an outboard DAC that can only process PCM audio signals. I have tried to set up my box for PCM output through an optical cable to the DAC, but have had no luck so far. Any suggestions? Thanks.

2008-12-08, 06:00 PM	#2
magnet Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 3,993	Are you able to try the orange RCA_style coaxial digital audio out jack on the rear of the DCT? __________________ When it comes to humility, I am the greatest!

2008-12-09, 12:07 PM	#3
Shaw Guru Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BC. Shaw Cable, 42" Samsung DLP, 6416 w/expander & DCX3400 Posts: 1,900	If you hook up an HDMI cable I believe the option comes up for additional HDMI settings in the user Setting screen (power + menu) and there is an LPCM option. __________________ Designated Shaw Employee representative for Cable & Digital Cable for Digital Home Forums.

2008-12-09, 12:23 PM	#4
wpope Rookie Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2	What I've Tried... Thanks for the suggestions. I've tried both optical and coaxial connections to no avail, and have set the menu to L-PCM, but still no signal that works with my DAC.

2008-12-09, 04:53 PM	#5
JesseJ Veteran Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Shaw Digital HD Plus, 3416 & Expander Posts: 6,313	I'm pretty sure the boxes only output Dolby. The PCM will be via HDMI only, not the coax or optical connections. __________________ SHAW 2012 HD Count: +8 (51 Total not counting SC or SNETWorld)

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