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results. In general, most locations/installs have 5.1 and most content/media is 5.1 leading to

a direct pass through of the audio with no change.

<SPDIF> : This option must be turned on if SPDIF is in use, or else the system may output

incorrect audio. Typically installers use optical SPDIF; however, installers can also use coax

SPDIF by installing a coax SPDIF header cable in the dCine. SPDIF is a domestic

implementation that can carry stereo PCM or raw AC3 data streams. (Others are possible but

the dCine only supports PCM and AC3). If the SPDIF option is off, the system will only

output stereo PCM even if an AC3(5.1) audio stream is available. This option must be

turned on if using SPDIF; however, if this option is on when NOT using SPDIF problems

may result. Typically, the analogue output will only output in STEREO.

<Volume> : The volume option sets the master output volume of the system. It is

recommended that cinemas with external sound processors set the dCine volume option to

95%. The dCine can then be programmed with automation commands to control sound

through the external sound processor. The dCine real time GAIN feature can be used to

ensure best possible results from any audio stream. Master Volume can be controlled by

automation; however the original purpose of the Master Volume option was for digital

signage type applications where the player acted as the audio processor.