PBS Sound

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Good Morning All,
I haven't yet resolved my problem of being unable to see the Gem Shopping
Network but live in hope.
There is another problem I would appreciate help with. There are a bunch
of PBS channels on one of the satellites I can see but they do not have
normal sound. I understand that the sound is there but is in digital
format. My PanSat 2500A does have a digital sound output connector but my
Home Theater is not very fancy and does not have an input for digital sound.
I don't want to spend much more money on this thing by buying another
expensive system so am wondering what would be the cheapest way to decode
this sound (PDIF format I believe) so that I can get it onto my speakers.

Alan C

acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca

 

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you will have to get some type of ac3 decoder alan. check walmart for a
cheap theater system with ac3 input.

brian


"Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:_9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Good Morning All,
> I haven't yet resolved my problem of being unable to see the Gem
Shopping
> Network but live in hope.
> There is another problem I would appreciate help with. There are a
bunch
> of PBS channels on one of the satellites I can see but they do not have
> normal sound. I understand that the sound is there but is in digital
> format. My PanSat 2500A does have a digital sound output connector but
my
> Home Theater is not very fancy and does not have an input for digital
sound.
> I don't want to spend much more money on this thing by buying another
> expensive system so am wondering what would be the cheapest way to decode
> this sound (PDIF format I believe) so that I can get it onto my speakers.
>
> Alan C
>
> acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca
>
>

 

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Thanks, I'll do that. I was hoping there might be some type of free
standing decoder that I could buy for very little money!!
Alan C

"kilmister" <brian_santoro@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:Jt6dnZdP3YPX-2_cRVn-rw@rogers.com...
> you will have to get some type of ac3 decoder alan. check walmart for a
> cheap theater system with ac3 input.
>
> brian
>
>
> "Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:_9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> Good Morning All,
>> I haven't yet resolved my problem of being unable to see the Gem
> Shopping
>> Network but live in hope.
>> There is another problem I would appreciate help with. There are a
> bunch
>> of PBS channels on one of the satellites I can see but they do not have

 

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"Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in news:_
9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com:

> There are a bunch
> of PBS channels on one of the satellites I can see but they do not have
> normal sound. I understand that the sound is there but is in digital
> format.

++++++

"Montana PBS" which is on the same AMC3 satellite has regular sound in
addition to digital sound.

Almost all of my TV viewing is PBS programming. I use an inexpensive
Walmart home theatre system ... plus my computer has a s/pdif digital
input. A lot of computer sound cards have s/pdif inputs and if you have
the appropriate drivers, it is possible to use your computer. If you do
any video capturing from PBS with your computer, it is necessary to use
the s/pdif.

If you do get an inexpensive home theatre system, it is best to make sure
that it has an optical connector as well as a coaxial connector. I found
that I had a low-level hum when using the coaxial connector. You can get
an adapter at Radio Shack to convert from coaxial to optical if
necessary.

Good Luck,

PON

 

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Thank you. I will look into this too. My computer is fairly old and in
any case is far away from the TV set so I'll try for a cheap home theatre
system. That will make a total of three!! Ah well, I can always use one of
them just to play CDs.
Alan C

"Pseud O. Nym" <pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote in message
news:Xns95E65FED3B777blurryvision@24.93.43.121...
> "Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in news:_
> 9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com:
>
>> There are a bunch
>> of PBS channels on one of the satellites I can see but they do not have
>> normal sound. I understand that the sound is there but is in digital
>> format.
>
> ++++++
>
> "Montana PBS" which is on the same AMC3 satellite has regular sound in
> addition to digital sound.
>
> Almost all of my TV viewing is PBS programming. I use an inexpensive
> Walmart home theatre system ... plus my computer has a s/pdif digital
> input. A lot of computer sound cards have s/pdif inputs and if you have
> the appropriate drivers, it is possible to use your computer. If you do
> any video capturing from PBS with your computer, it is necessary to use
> the s/pdif.
>
> If you do get an inexpensive home theatre system, it is best to make sure
> that it has an optical connector as well as a coaxial connector. I found
> that I had a low-level hum when using the coaxial connector. You can get
> an adapter at Radio Shack to convert from coaxial to optical if
> necessary.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> PON
>

 

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is that in canada too? or are you in the states, we don't always get those
nice toys up here.



"Pseud O. Nym" <pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote in message
news:Xns95E65FED3B777blurryvision@24.93.43.121...
> "Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in news:_
> 9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com:
>
> > There are a bunch
> > of PBS channels on one of the satellites I can see but they do not have
> > normal sound. I understand that the sound is there but is in digital
> > format.
>
> ++++++
>
> "Montana PBS" which is on the same AMC3 satellite has regular sound in
> addition to digital sound.
>
> Almost all of my TV viewing is PBS programming. I use an inexpensive
> Walmart home theatre system ... plus my computer has a s/pdif digital
> input. A lot of computer sound cards have s/pdif inputs and if you have
> the appropriate drivers, it is possible to use your computer. If you do
> any video capturing from PBS with your computer, it is necessary to use
> the s/pdif.
>
> If you do get an inexpensive home theatre system, it is best to make sure
> that it has an optical connector as well as a coaxial connector. I found
> that I had a low-level hum when using the coaxial connector. You can get
> an adapter at Radio Shack to convert from coaxial to optical if
> necessary.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> PON
>

 

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I am in Canada. If I can't find something suitable here I could probably
buy one from the States and pay Mr. Martin et al. the taxes!!
Alan C

"kilmister" <brian_santoro@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:z8idnfuk6Lb1iW7cRVn-hg@rogers.com...
> is that in canada too? or are you in the states, we don't always get
> those
> nice toys up here.
>
>
>
> "Pseud O. Nym" <pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns95E65FED3B777blurryvision@24.93.43.121...
>> "Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in news:_
>> 9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com:

 

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There are plenty of el-cheapo dolby-digital boxes in Wallmart and just about
every discount electronics store here in Canada.

"Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in message
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>I am in Canada. If I can't find something suitable here I could probably
>buy one from the States and pay Mr. Martin et al. the taxes!!
> Alan C
>
> "kilmister" <brian_santoro@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:z8idnfuk6Lb1iW7cRVn-hg@rogers.com...
>> is that in canada too? or are you in the states, we don't always get
>> those
>> nice toys up here.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Pseud O. Nym" <pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote in message
>> news:Xns95E65FED3B777blurryvision@24.93.43.121...
>>> "Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in news:_
>>> 9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com:
>
>

 

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they used to sell free standing decoders, but now that Dolby Digital
5.1/AC-3 is pretty much standard they are built into many receivers etc. so
you don't need one.

"Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:yMtId.66420$W33.2037214@news20.bellglobal.com...
> Thanks, I'll do that. I was hoping there might be some type of free
> standing decoder that I could buy for very little money!!
> Alan C
>
> "kilmister" <brian_santoro@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:Jt6dnZdP3YPX-2_cRVn-rw@rogers.com...
> > you will have to get some type of ac3 decoder alan. check walmart for a
> > cheap theater system with ac3 input.
> >
> > brian
> >
> >
> > "Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:_9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com...
> >> Good Morning All,
> >> I haven't yet resolved my problem of being unable to see the Gem
> > Shopping
> >> Network but live in hope.
> >> There is another problem I would appreciate help with. There are a
> > bunch
> >> of PBS channels on one of the satellites I can see but they do not have
>
>

 

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when you say cheap, what price range? my DD receiver cost $1000 new about
5 years ago. You can get better now for about $300 or so. $700-$1000 can
get you 6.1 and 7.1 compatibility

and those prices do not include speakers.


"Valdivar" <rebelleader68@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:yj8Jd.81$Yg6.47215@news20.bellglobal.com...
> There are plenty of el-cheapo dolby-digital boxes in Wallmart and just
about
> every discount electronics store here in Canada.
>
> "Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:fXMId.75$KU5.24112@news20.bellglobal.com...
> >I am in Canada. If I can't find something suitable here I could probably
> >buy one from the States and pay Mr. Martin et al. the taxes!!
> > Alan C
> >
> > "kilmister" <brian_santoro@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:z8idnfuk6Lb1iW7cRVn-hg@rogers.com...
> >> is that in canada too? or are you in the states, we don't always get
> >> those
> >> nice toys up here.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Pseud O. Nym" <pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote in message
> >> news:Xns95E65FED3B777blurryvision@24.93.43.121...
> >>> "Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in news:_
> >>> 9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com:
> >
> >
>
>

 

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On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:54:42 -0500, "Me" <me@me.com> wrote:

>when you say cheap, what price range? my DD receiver cost $1000 new about
>5 years ago. You can get better now for about $300 or so. $700-$1000 can
>get you 6.1 and 7.1 compatibility
>
>and those prices do not include speakers.
>

Sub $200

 

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The so called Home Theatre I have only cost about $100 several months ago.
I would not wish to pay much more than that again. The one I have does
almost everything I want very well. The idea of a free standing decoder
appeals to me. I'll see if I can find one somewhere.

Alan C
"Me" <me@me.com> wrote in message
news:WidJd.462$Yg6.239333@news20.bellglobal.com...
> when you say cheap, what price range? my DD receiver cost $1000 new
> about
> 5 years ago. You can get better now for about $300 or so. $700-$1000
> can
> get you 6.1 and 7.1 compatibility
>
> and those prices do not include speakers.
>
>
> "Valdivar" <rebelleader68@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:yj8Jd.81$Yg6.47215@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> There are plenty of el-cheapo dolby-digital boxes in Wallmart and just
> about
>> every discount electronics store here in Canada.

 

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The risk with going too low in price is that it's a throw away item -if
nothing else because it's imported and probably poor quality.Ya get what ya
pay fer.


"Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:CGrJd.454$mA5.182361@news20.bellglobal.com...
> The so called Home Theatre I have only cost about $100 several months ago.
> I would not wish to pay much more than that again. The one I have does
> almost everything I want very well. The idea of a free standing decoder
> appeals to me. I'll see if I can find one somewhere.
>
> Alan C
> "Me" <me@me.com> wrote in message
> news:WidJd.462$Yg6.239333@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> when you say cheap, what price range? my DD receiver cost $1000 new
>> about
>> 5 years ago. You can get better now for about $300 or so. $700-$1000
>> can
>> get you 6.1 and 7.1 compatibility
>>
>> and those prices do not include speakers.
>>
>>
>> "Valdivar" <rebelleader68@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:yj8Jd.81$Yg6.47215@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>> There are plenty of el-cheapo dolby-digital boxes in Wallmart and just
>> about
>>> every discount electronics store here in Canada.
>
>

 

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On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:54:42 -0500, "Me" <me@me.com> wrote:

>when you say cheap, what price range? my DD receiver cost $1000 new about
>5 years ago. You can get better now for about $300 or so. $700-$1000 can
>get you 6.1 and 7.1 compatibility
>
>and those prices do not include speakers.


$34.99 at Walmart. Subwoofer and 4 speakers.

Cheap enough for you?

 

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That I believe I can afford. Thanks
Alan C

"kryppy" <kryppy@gmail.cc> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 15:54:42 -0500, "Me" <me@me.com> wrote:
>
>>when you say cheap, what price range? my DD receiver cost $1000 new
>>about
>>5 years ago. You can get better now for about $300 or so. $700-$1000
>>can
>>get you 6.1 and 7.1 compatibility
>>
>>and those prices do not include speakers.
>
>
> $34.99 at Walmart. Subwoofer and 4 speakers.
>
> Cheap enough for you?

 

[Skip]

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I looked for such an adapter from RS today. They could not find it. Does
anyone have a part number?

S
"kilmister" <brian_santoro@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:z8idnfuk6Lb1iW7cRVn-hg@rogers.com...
> is that in canada too? or are you in the states, we don't always get
> those
> nice toys up here.
>
>
>
> "Pseud O. Nym" <pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote in message
> news:Xns95E65FED3B777blurryvision@24.93.43.121...
>> "Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in news:_
>> 9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com:
>>
>> > There are a bunch
>> > of PBS channels on one of the satellites I can see but they do not have
>> > normal sound. I understand that the sound is there but is in digital
>> > format.
>>
>> ++++++
>>
>> "Montana PBS" which is on the same AMC3 satellite has regular sound in
>> addition to digital sound.
>>
>> Almost all of my TV viewing is PBS programming. I use an inexpensive
>> Walmart home theatre system ... plus my computer has a s/pdif digital
>> input. A lot of computer sound cards have s/pdif inputs and if you have
>> the appropriate drivers, it is possible to use your computer. If you do
>> any video capturing from PBS with your computer, it is necessary to use
>> the s/pdif.
>>
>> If you do get an inexpensive home theatre system, it is best to make sure
>> that it has an optical connector as well as a coaxial connector. I found
>> that I had a low-level hum when using the coaxial connector. You can get
>> an adapter at Radio Shack to convert from coaxial to optical if
>> necessary.
>>
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> PON
>>
>
>

 

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"Skip" <strandbiker1@adelphia.net> wrote in
news:GsidnSaRedKjA5zfRVn-2Q@adelphia.com:

> I looked for such an adapter from RS today. They could not find it.
> Does anyone have a part number?
>

+++++++

I just looked at the one I have. There is a label on the bottom of the
little case that says .....

Radio Shack Part Number 15-1228

+++++





> "kilmister" <brian_santoro@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:z8idnfuk6Lb1iW7cRVn-hg@rogers.com...
>> is that in canada too? or are you in the states, we don't always
>> get those
>> nice toys up here.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Pseud O. Nym" <pon@blurry-vision.com> wrote in message
>> news:Xns95E65FED3B777blurryvision@24.93.43.121...
>>> "Alan Combellack" <acombellack@nspmsympatico.ca> wrote in news:_
>>> 9tId.66169$W33.2022878@news20.bellglobal.com:
>>>
>>> > There are a bunch
>>> > of PBS channels on one of the satellites I can see but they do not
>>> > have normal sound. I understand that the sound is there but is in
>>> > digital format.
>>>
>>> ++++++
>>>
>>> "Montana PBS" which is on the same AMC3 satellite has regular sound
>>> in addition to digital sound.
>>>
>>> Almost all of my TV viewing is PBS programming. I use an inexpensive
>>> Walmart home theatre system ... plus my computer has a s/pdif
>>> digital input. A lot of computer sound cards have s/pdif inputs and
>>> if you have the appropriate drivers, it is possible to use your
>>> computer. If you do any video capturing from PBS with your computer,
>>> it is necessary to use the s/pdif.
>>>
>>> If you do get an inexpensive home theatre system, it is best to make
>>> sure that it has an optical connector as well as a coaxial
>>> connector. I found that I had a low-level hum when using the coaxial
>>> connector. You can get an adapter at Radio Shack to convert from
>>> coaxial to optical if necessary.
>>>
>>> Good Luck,
>>>
>>> PON
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>