Re: audio connection for 5.1 sound

"TimPerry" <timperry@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "mwebsurfer" <mwebsurfer@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > I'm thinking of getting a home theatre receiver to enable me to
> > hear my dvds in 5.1 sound. My question is, if my dvd player outputs
> > 2 channel stereo will the receiver convert it to 5.1 sound?
>
> nope. it may however synthasize an effect which may or may not be
pleasing.
>
> many 5.1 systems have the player built in. you can then use the old
player
> on the bedroom or something.
>
> I realize
> > I will need 3 extra speakers to hear all channels.
>
> 4 actully, the dot 1 means a subwoofer
>
>  Any help will be
> > appreciated as I'm not knowledgeable on this matter.
>
>
> one of the groups with "home theatre" in the title may provide a larger
pool
> of expertise


In addition to the Home Theatre Receiver, you will require a DVD player
with
digital output (coaxial) which is connected to the receivers' coaxial
input
connection.