Today, several DVR-based satellite TV receivers are capable of offering Dolby Digital audio output. And for people to enjoy this brilliant sound, the receivers incorporate Toslink optical audio output.

About Toslink

This is a revolutionary fiber optic connection system that is now being used in various electronic devices such as CD players, DAT recorders, and DVR receivers. Toshiba, Japan’s leading computer and electronics manufacturer, has invented this technology for PCM audio transmissions. The technology became so popular that shortly after its introduction, several other electronics manufacturers began incorporating this feature into their products.

Early Toslink systems used the raw PCM signals from CD players, and now S/PDIF standards are used in almost all electronic devices, such as DVD players and game consoles. Home theater systems have this system to transmit Dolby Digital audio signals. Toslink can support various media formats as well as physical standards. The EIAJ/JEITA RC-5720 rectangular connector is now used in many consumer electronic devices.

Since it is a fiber optic connection system, the material used here is 1mm plastic fiber optic. High-quality quartz glass or multi-stranded plastic optical fibers are sometimes used in order to provide high-quality bandwidth. The normal length of Toslink cables is generally 5 meters, but sometimes the length can be extended to ten meters for effective transmission of signals. This length extension completely eliminates the use of a signal booster, whose job it is to enhance the strength of weaker signals.

Mini-Toslink sockets are now being used by portable mini disk players and Apple computers. These jacks are capable of providing an excellent signal and are very similar to a traditional 3.5mm stereo mini jack. Adapters have been introduced to connect a Toslink cable to a Mini-Toslink connector. It seems that this system has been accepted by all major electronics manufacturers in the world. And now is the time for satellite TV receivers to get this feature.

About DVR Duo 625

This satellite television receiver has this system as it has the ability to decode Dolby Digital audio signals. Today some of the stations are incorporating this amazing sound format into their television programming content. To obtain this fabulous sound format, it is necessary to have a device capable of decoding this type of audio signal. This satellite TV receiver has a built-in Dolby Digital decoder that can detect such signals. After that, they deliver these decoded audio signals to a television or high-end sound system.

For efficient transmission of Dolby Digital sound, the satellite TV receiver is equipped with the revolutionary Toslink system for linear PCM digital audio and Dolby Digital audio output for maximum TV viewing enjoyment at home.

Satellite TV service providers have been incorporating innovative technologies to deliver high-quality entertainment to their viewers. Sound plays an active role in audiovisual entertainment. Therefore, to improve sound quality, Dolby digital decoding function has been added to satellite receivers along with Toslink system.