[mythtv-users] pcHdtv and ac3 passthrough

[John Sturgeon]

Gregg wrote:

>I think I am using ALSA:spdif.  I use kmix to modify the settings. 
>How do I check for sure?
>
>-Gregg
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>
>On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 15:12:08 -0800, John Sturgeon
><mythtv at sturgeonfamily.com> wrote:
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>>Gregg wrote:
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>>>I have the hd3000 installed it works great.  I am having a problem
>>>with the AC3 passthrough.  When I check that option and try to watch
>>>an hd program I get static.  If I uncheck it I get sound, but not
>>>surround sound.  I get surround sound when I play dvd's and files
>>>encoded with ac3, but not hd.  Am I missing something?  I have a
>>>soundblaster 5.1 and am using the digital out to an amp.
>>>
>>>-Gregg
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>>What's your output device configured as?  (hint: should be ALSA:spdif)
>>
>>--
>>John Sturgeon <><
>>http://www.sturgeonfamily.com/mythtv.php
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In mythfrontend Setup->General ->Audio make sure 'audio output device' 
says ALSA:spdif, and make sure you select "enable AC3 to spdif 
passthrough" and de-select "Use internal volume controls"
-- 
John Sturgeon <><
http://www.sturgeonfamily.com/mythtv.php