I was not aware that the A2 would not pass lossless audio. Not a big deal as I only have 5 or 6 HD DVDs.
It's not actually a limitation since you're using HDMI. The lossless formats
are getting decoded - it's just happening in the player instead of in the processor. You are still getting the lossless audio, even if the 886's front panel isn't saying "TrueHD".
I was placing standard DVDs in the A2, but I cannot get the 886 to play it in dolby digital.
Again, you
are getting Dolby Digital - the player is decoding it. The 886 should be reporting that it is getting 5.1 PCM with both HD-DVD and standard DVD. I wouldn't sweat it.
I currently have a 5.1 speaker set up, but hopefully I will be connecting two rear surrounds for a 7.1 system soon.
Once the back surrounds are in place and enabled in the 886, you will find that you can apply Pro Logic IIx to 5.1 sources.
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