[vdr] Re: AC3 - Some questions

[<peacemkr@gmx.de>]

VDR 1.03 is able to play back AC3 from what you recorded and it is able to
pass the Live-AC3-Data to a SPDIF-Out of your Soundcard.
AC3 from DVDs is also already possible.

MfG Jan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ansgar Jonietz" <vdr@jonietz.de>
To: <vdr@linuxtv.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2002 10:25 AM
Subject: [vdr] AC3 - Some questions


> Hi,
>
> I've just bought a Receiver STR-DB870QS from Sony and I would like to
> use it with VDR.
>
> My wishs:
> - hear AC3-sound if AC3-data is sent; in recordings and in live viewing
> - perhaps in the future: watch DVDs with AC3 sound
> - if no AC3 is sent, hear the normal sound
>
> My questions:
> - is that possible with only a DVB-card or do I need a sound-card
> between DVB-card and receiver?
> - do I still need a analog connection for normal signals or can the
> digital cable also transmit analog data?
> - I've heard about problems with Sony-receivers; are they solved?
> - is there another howto or FAQ than "Howto set up AC3 sound"
> (http://www.linuxdvb.tv/documentation/ac3sound.html)?
>
> Sorry if I ask stupid questions, but I didn't found answers...
>
> Thanks,
>     Ansgar.
>
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