Can I play a DTS-encoded source through my Denon?
DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is an alternate 5.1 channel digital delivery system. At the present time, DTS-encoded laser discs and music discs are available, with DTS-encoded DVDs on the horizon. DTS-encoded laser discs feature conventional Dolby Surround-compatible analog audio soundtracks, with the area ordinarily used for the PCM (2 channel digital audio) containing the DTS digital signal. You’ll need a laser disc player that features a digital output jack to deliver the DTS signal to your processor. This is not the same as the Dolby Digital AC-3 RF jack, which is only used for Dolby Digital-encoded laser discs. DTS-encoded music discs look like CDs and play in CD players. They must be played in a CD player, laser disc player or a DVD player with the digital (PCM) jack output connected to a DTS encoder (or an A/V receiver or pre-amp that includes DTS decoding). DTS-encoded DVDs must be played on a newer DVD player that features DTS Digital Output compatibility. Only certain models
