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I own a few of these units, it has ac-3 rf inputs but only 1x 5.1 output. Since i want only a raw dolby signal to my high end reciever without al the loss of sound setting from the unit. Is there a way to add a dolby digital optic out or coax out connector?

Just like a simple demodulator does

so on 1 of the empty spaces should be a place for an dolby digital coax out if i am correct right?

This unit is the closest I have come to a demodulator.

dvdmike007 wrote:

This unit is the closest I have come to a demodulator.

There are three models of AC-3 Processors that you can obtain that already have digital outputs that will work to covert the AC3-RF to S/PDIF for further processing to a more modern day AV Receiver / Processor.

Sony, SDP-E800
Sony, SDP-EP9ES (or EP90ES)
Denon, AVD-2000

These will show up on eBay every so often @ very reasonable prices and definitely will be cheaper than getting a standalone AC3-RF Demodulator.

Author:	Guest [ 18 May 2012, 17:03 ]
Post subject:	Harman Kardon ADP-303 Digital output
I own a few of these units, it has ac-3 rf inputs but only 1x 5.1 output. Since i want only a raw dolby signal to my high end reciever without al the loss of sound setting from the unit. Is there a way to add a dolby digital optic out or coax out connector? Just like a simple demodulator does

Author:	Guest [ 18 May 2012, 21:22 ]
Post subject:	Re: Harman Kardon ADP-303 Digital output
nllaserdiscnl wrote: I own a few of these units, it has ac-3 rf inputs but only 1x 5.1 output. Since i want only a raw dolby signal to my high end reciever without al the loss of sound setting from the unit. Is there a way to add a dolby digital optic out or coax out connector? Just like a simple demodulator does I have this same model that I use for testing in the shop. I've been wanting to do the same thing. When I tear into it if I find anything out I'll report back

Author:	signofzeta [ 18 May 2012, 22:17 ]
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I have one as well. I'm pretty sure it's possible since it probably has the same Pioneer demodulator chip in it that everything else does. This would be handy for newer receivers that lack multi-channel inputs (ie: most affordable modern stuff).

Author:	Guest [ 18 May 2012, 22:25 ]
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Soldering and smd stuff no problem if Only someone has the layout I can make it happen

Author:	Guest [ 22 May 2012, 22:45 ]
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so on 1 of the empty spaces should be a place for an dolby digital coax out if i am correct right?

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Author:	Guest [ 23 May 2012, 09:38 ]
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Hahaha thanx again! So What Parts do i need to make this transfer compleet?

Author:	integra [ 10 Feb 2013, 00:42 ]
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Did the modification today and it works fine!

Author:	signofzeta [ 10 Feb 2013, 02:00 ]
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Cool! I should do this so that when my AVR craps out I won't have to drop hundreds more $$$ just for multi channel outputs.

Author:	integra [ 10 Feb 2013, 20:30 ]
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Author:	integra [ 21 Feb 2013, 16:47 ]
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I was thinking... If you take the digital signal after the switching IC, would it be possible to use the ADP-303 as a switch, so you can choose between RF and optical out from the laserdisc player... ? Would a DTS signal harm the electronics of the ADP-303?

Author:	integra [ 25 Feb 2013, 07:07 ]
Post subject:	Re: Harman Kardon ADP-303 Digital output
Tested it, not working. But, I have done another modification, the unit converts the RF signal, but also switch to optical in (PCM/DTS) when no RF AC3 is detected and puts it out of the optical output. Tested it and it works smoothly

Author:	Guest [ 27 Jan 2015, 02:02 ]
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THAT IS WAAAAY COOL!!

Author:	dvdmike007 [ 14 Aug 2019, 19:35 ]
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Sorry to bump an old thread. This unit is the closest I have come to a demodulator. I bought it thinking my older pioneer had 6 channel input, but it didn't nor does my upgraded new one. Is the work detailed here the only way to get AC-3 into my receiver using this? Thanks in advance.

Author:	signofzeta [ 14 Aug 2019, 23:50 ]
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Yes.

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Author:	ldfan [ 15 Aug 2019, 05:47 ]
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dvdmike007 wrote: This unit is the closest I have come to a demodulator. There are three models of AC-3 Processors that you can obtain that already have digital outputs that will work to covert the AC3-RF to S/PDIF for further processing to a more modern day AV Receiver / Processor. Sony, SDP-E800 Sony, SDP-EP9ES (or EP90ES) Denon, AVD-2000 These will show up on eBay every so often @ very reasonable prices and definitely will be cheaper than getting a standalone AC3-RF Demodulator.

Author:	dvdmike007 [ 15 Aug 2019, 10:19 ]
Post subject:	Re: Harman Kardon ADP-303 Digital output
ldfan wrote: dvdmike007 wrote: This unit is the closest I have come to a demodulator. There are three models of AC-3 Processors that you can obtain that already have digital outputs that will work to covert the AC3-RF to S/PDIF for further processing to a more modern day AV Receiver / Processor. Sony, SDP-E800 Sony, SDP-EP9ES (or EP90ES) Denon, AVD-2000 These will show up on eBay every so often @ very reasonable prices and definitely will be cheaper than getting a standalone AC3-RF Demodulator. I know the models, thanks. But in the UK I would not call a single one of them reasonably priced.