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Hi,

I'm somewhat confused about whether or not my DVD player is working
correctly.

I have a (aging) ProLogic amp with 6 channel input (ie I need to use
an external decoding source), so I recently purchased a Philips
DVD727K since this has 6 channel out + AC3 & DTS onboard decoding.

My sub is working fine - ProLogic decoded stereo rumbles away just
nicely.

I just watched Terminator 3 in DTS and in those parts of the movie
that used the LFE channel, it too seemed OK.

BUT, I just watched "Legally Blond 2" in Dolby Digital and the
subwoofer didn't cut in once. It seemed like that channel was empty
(for want of a better description). Is there any way of knowing
whether a particular DVD title has anything recorded on the .1
channel?? (since I was used to the sub being active almost continually
on ProLogic decoded content). Does this DVD title (Legally Blonde 2)
utilise the subwoofer channel?

So, I'm in a dilemma. Is my DVD player functioning correctly? Is DTS
working OK, but Dolby Digital decoding stuffed?? Is this a known fault
with this particular player?

Or ..... did I just get unlucky and pick a DVD with no low frequency
content (I somehow doubt it)

Ian