Dolby 5.1 Digital from a DVR???

[WalksInDarkness]

Hi All,

I want to get a reciever that has a Dolby 5.1 Digital output, as my D10 has no such thing. I see that best buy sell a $99 DVR that has the output. Is anyone using this reciever, and does it actually put out a digital signal? Is there anything else I need to do to make it work? Also can I use the DVR as a basic recorder, without signing up for the special D* service?

TIA,
Will

 

[JeffreyDJ]

Do you have an (audio) receiver/amp to actually accept the DD audio stream?

And yes, the DirecTivos have the ability to send a 5.1 signal to your receiver/amp.

No, you must activate D* service (and thus the DVR).

JJ

 

[Tonedeaf]

Not many channels that actually use the 5.1 sound though. Mainly just some of the premiums and the HD channels use.