Also, the only reason why "DD 5.1" has not been used on FTA is because of
limited bandwidth, which is why they still use mpeg layer 1 and 2 through
their satellite feeds. And because "Prologic" has been around ever since
shows were encoded with it, well that's good enough for them anyway since it
doesn't require anymore bandwidth and resides in the stereo signals.
Foxtel will broadcast FBO in 5.1 as well as some other channels.
And my "assurances" were from a Foxtel executive some time ago. But this was
only a confirmation. In the press release it states "enhanced surround
sound". Really, this would and could only indicate 5.1, as "Prologic" is
already used and does not need to be AC-3 encoded. And the only other
significantly better thing than "Prologic" is 5.1
I'm looking forward to that nice blue light on my receiver! :)
"George" <junkmail@ganda.com.au> wrote in message
news:403edab0@news.comindico.com.au...
> Can only disagree... AC-3 in broadcast terms typically means Dolby Digital
> 2.0. For those of you with FTA Digital STB's, just check any broadcast
> which is AC-3. I have not seen ONE FTA broadcast with DD 5.1.
>
> Nowhere in FOXTEL's releases have they said 5.1. They have used the term
> AC-3. If you're lucky, it'll be able to be processed as Pro Logic.
>
> I'll be sticking to DVD's for movies. The most important aspect to me is
> the sound!!!
>
> George (A long time lurker)
>
> "Marauder" <bbear@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
> news:c1mg3v$1rfr$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> > Yes, while AC3 can be anything from 1.0, it is generally used for 5.1
> > delivery.
> >
> > In this case, Foxtel is using AC3 as a general term, which would
indicate
> > 5.1 delivery.
> >
> > "Peter Sims" <psims@spam.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
> > news:403ec1ac$0$22503$5a62ac22@freenews.iinet.net. au...
> > > Not all movies are in Dolby Digital 5.1.
> > >
> > > AC-3 is very decpetive for description. Dolby Digital can be anything
> from
> > > 1.0 to 5.1.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Marauder" <bbear@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
> > > news:c1m69f$1o86$1@otis.netspace.net.au...
> > > > FBO is in AC3. It's been on 2 press releases. AC3 = Dolby Digital
5.1
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Byron John Forbes" <chocolate@caramel.com.au> wrote in message
> > > > news:403e1986$1@news.comindico.com.au...
> > > > > You wanna point out to me where it says you get 5.1?
> > > > >
> > > > > "wakeboardandy" <wakeboardandy.128c8y@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au>
wrote
> > in
> > > > > message news:wakeboardandy.128c8y@no-mx.forums.eyo.com.au...
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I hear people moaning about whether digital is worth paying the
> > > > > > extra.... Well if you have a decent sound system and TV then of
> > course
> > > > > > it is. With an S-Video connection (component would be nice) and
an
> > > > > > optical output you can watch movies in 5.1 digital sound now
that
> to
> > > me
> > > > > > is enough to make me want digital... then through it FTA digital
> > > > > > channels and mutil angle fox footy and movies on demand I would
be
> > > > > > prepared to pay more than the anologue service but it is the
same
> > > price
> > > > > > for the basic package if you are a sat customer and the extra
for
> > > cable
> > > > > > customers in my eyes is definetly worth it....
> > > > > >
> > > > > > your ideas on this?
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
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