Sound on AMC3 PBS Channels

[Flinthill]

Hi All,
Can someone tell me how to receive the audio for the PBS channels on FTA AMC3? I can get the video just fine but no sound.

Many thanks for your help.

RonM

 

[turbosat]

http://www.satelliteguys.us/fta-shack/126858-retro-jams-g10r.html

numerous threads on ac-3 audio, that one above explains pretty well.

 

[phlatwound]

Here's a thread that discusses a cheap way to decode the AC-3 audio (if you don't already have a home theatre system that will do it for you). You can find those Sonic Voom units on eBay for about $20, shipped in the U.S.

http://www.satelliteguys.us/free-air-fta-discussion/90922-ac3-decoding-cheaply.html

 

[Flinthill]

Thanks to everyone for the quick response. We are planning to upgrade to HD and will make sure to get the right capability to decode the PBS channels.

RonM

 

[Anole]

I would assume it was brought up in one or the other of those threads, but . . .
I do believe all the FTA hi def receivers will decode the AC3 and put it out the RCA audio leads.
It seems a common feature mentioned in all the reviews I've read.
... or you can take out digital audio on its own RCA or optical connector.

 

[Mr Tony]

all 4 hi def boxes I have output the AC-3 through the RCA plugs with no external equipment

 

[magnigyro]

other AC3 option

Hi All,
Can someone tell me how to receive the audio for the PBS channels on FTA AMC3? I can get the video just fine but no sound.

Many thanks for your help.

RonM

Recently I found a little speaker set for PC, has a digital input for AC3. It works!

Boston Acustics BA735

 

[Tron]

I use BA-735s for PCM (uncompressed) digital sound from a coax digital output, but they won't work on Dolby Digital (compressed) signals. If you tune to an AC-3-only channel, all you'll get is high-pitched shrieking. They don't seem to have an onboard Dolby Digital decoder.