[dvd_vicar]

Why is it that the audio level on a dvd is so much lower than that from a tv programme? Is there something I'm doing wrong? Sound is up to max on the dvd player.
Ta
Nick

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[friartuck]

Originally Posted by dvd_vicar

Why is it that the audio level on a dvd is so much lower than that from a tv programme? Is there something I'm doing wrong? Sound is up to max on the dvd player.
Ta
Nick

It also has to do with how you hook it up to your TV/receiver. I find that optical connection gives a good signal (audio level wise too). Some receivers have individual settings for each channel (mine does). Make sure you set those right as well. If it's a scart connection, the sound is usually low. Don't know how to get around that.

[Scott_F]

On a vaguely related note does anyone know if there's a simple way to go from an optical output to phono inputs on my TV?

My LCD is a couple of years old, and it's digital input is via DVI rather than HDMI. I picked up an HDMI to DVI lead for my DVD player thinking I'd be able to use phono leads for the sound (like with component) but it turns out the HDMI audio options are limited to either HDMI or optical. Alas I don't have an amp separte from the TV which I guess would be the obvious thing to do

Not the end of the world as component is fine, just a bit annoying...

[friartuck]

Originally Posted by Scott_F

On a vaguely related note does anyone know if there's a simple way to go from an optical output to phono inputs on my TV?

My LCD is a couple of years old, and it's digital input is via DVI rather than HDMI. I picked up an HDMI to DVI lead for my DVD player thinking I'd be able to use phono leads for the sound (like with component) but it turns out the HDMI audio options are limited to either HDMI or optical. Alas I don't have an amp separte from the TV which I guess would be the obvious thing to do

Not the end of the world as component is fine, just a bit annoying...

DVI doesn't carry sound at all. Sorry if you knew it already.
So yes, your receiver (amp) would be the obvious choice for sound.