Bitstream of PCM on my DVD player

Thank you.

PCM. I do not thing the PS DACs can handle bitstream.

Kal

If I am running digital coax out of my DVD player into a DAC (PS DL3), do I want PCM or Bitstream set on my DVD player?

Thanks guyse for the help!

DVD-A will not play though the digital outs. You will only hear the DVD layer. You must use either RCA 2 channel or 5.1 using 6 RCAs.

For DVD-A, which would A'gon members use, digital audio (such as coaxial or optical)cable OR 6 RCA cables for 5.1 setup?

If you are only using analog outs, it doesn't matter.

I had the same question.
I have a Panasonic RP-82 that can do the decoding, right now I'm connecting it directly to the TV via a couple of RCA's, so, should I set it up PCM or Bitstream ?

I have both connected. I use bitstream, as mentioned, for movies, to get full 5.1 surround. But I have found that many DVD concert videos sound better in 2 channel using PCM, than Dolby Digital.

Bitstream if you want to send the digital signal to a digital preamp and want to get Dolby Digital and DTS.