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Old 08-02-2004, 16:56   #38
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Re: Stereo audio: Terrestrial vs NTL

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Originally Posted by Swipe
I'm a bit baffled by this and I'm sure there'll be someone on here who will be able to explain this. I am in an ex-cwc area and have a PACE 2000 box connected to my TV via scart. I am confused as to why the stereo audio quality is far superior on terrestrial channels (via aerial on the roof) than through my STB. When I switch to say BBC1 on terrestrial I get an On Screen Display (OSD) telling me that the audio is Nicam Stereo, however when I switch to AV1 (cable) I get no OSD. The audio setup on my TV is set to Dolby Pro Logic.

So if terrestrial audio is broadcast in Nicam Stereo what kind of stereo is broadcast via NTL on the PACE 2000 box? Whatever it is it's inferior to terrestrial. Is there a specific setting which I can set my TV to in its audio setup to obtain a better sound, as I stated its set to Dolby Pro Logic at present. Other audio effects options I have are Dolby 3 Stereo, Pro Logic Phantom, Panorama, Pseudo Surround and off.

I await your feedback
As far as i know ( and this was 18 months ago ) NTL digital doesnt carry the nicam flag.
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