I have a question about my Panasonic DMP-BD-85 Blu-Ray player. It’s connected to a Marantz ZR6001 A/V receiver using a coaxial cable and the 7.1 ch audio analog outputs. I’ve been very pleased by the Panasonic’s performance with movies, but less so with CDs. While shopping, I read reviews which raved about the audio performance of the Panasonic, but I’m not hearing it. On CDs I know well, there’s significant more noise (hiss, hum) in quiet sections than I hear through my old-fashioned 2-channel audio rig.

This makes me think I might not have the BD-85 set up or connected properly. Is there a way I can make sure I’m taking advantage of its 7.1 ch audio analog outputs? Also, when playing CDs, “digital” and “PCM” are lit up on the front panel of my Marantz receiver. Is this right? Thanks to any who might be able to offer me some help.

Jim LG

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