How can I receive digital cable programs with Dolby Digital sound?
Digital cable television systems can provide you with another source of programming for Dolby Digital playback. The number of channels varies, but all digital cable set-top boxes in the US incorporate a two-channel Dolby Digital decoder with stereo analog outputs for compatibility with conventional stereo and home theater systems, and fully equipped units also provide a digital output for connection to your A/V receiver or other unit for 5.1-channel playback with an external multichannel Dolby Digital decoder.
Digital cable television systems can provide you with another source of programming for Dolby Digital playback. The number of channels with Dolby Digital cable transmissions varies as with DTV broadcasts and other Dolby Digital program sources. All digital cable set-top boxes incorporate a two-channel Dolby Digital decoder with stereo analog outputs for compatibility with conventional stereo and home theater systems, and fully-compliant units also provide a digital output for connection to your A/V receiver or other unit for 5.1-channel playback with an external multichannel Dolby Digital decoder.