Are all audio outputs on Kaleidescape Movie Players active at the same time?
When Player decode (default) is selected as the HDMI audio decode mode, all audio outputs are active at once. For Blu-ray movies, this option mixes movie, picture-in-picture and button sounds. Audio output over HDMI is 48 kHz PCM, up to 5.1 channels, and audio output over optical/coax is DTS or stereo PCM. For DVD movies, audio output over HDMI is 48 kHz PCM, up to 5.1 channels, and audio output over optical/coax is passed through (Dolby Digital, DTS, stereo PCM).
When Bitstream pass-through is selected as the HDMI audio decode mode, only the HDMI audio output is active during movie playback. All other audio outputs are disabled. The unaltered movie audio track is sent for decoding in the receiver. For Blu-ray movies, picture-in-picture audio and button sounds will not be heard.
When D-BOX mode is selected, all audio outputs are active at once. D-BOX compatible Dolby Digital or DTS will be output over HDMI and optical/coax.
NOTE: Kaleidescape Alto, the M300 Player and Cinema One (2nd generation) do not have an optical output.
