No sound some channels

[acuevas]

Greetings All,

I noticed that some of the free channels I downloaded, from 123 sat, do not have sound. I believe it is becuase they may be digital channels.(?) I have a Coosalt 4K Pro. If this is correct, do I just hook up my IRD to a digital tunner?

 

[Larry1]

You would need either an IRD that decodes the dolby digital signal or connect the optical or coaxial out to an external decoder.
Recent discusion on AC3 decoders
http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/162696-easy-way-get-ac3-audio.html

 

[acuevas]

Thanks Larry1,

And thanks for the indicated thread as well. I read it and there is a lot of info. But, I wanted to ask, my Coolsat 4K has an S/PDIF connection - I beleive this decodes digital (AC3) sound does it not?

I have and older SONY which only has COAX, S-Video, S-Link & RCA connectors. Can I some how make the digital connection between my ghetto equipment? Thanks.