[vdr] Re: AC3 audio handling

["Johannes Schoeller" <schoeller@izeman.net>]

> > > Receiver: Sony STR-DB940
> >
> > As said many times (and stated in the README) the patch has to
> > use a unusual encapsulation for the AC3 data. Some receivers are
> > not able to handle this format.
> >
> > As you can see from my compatibility list, some Sony receivers
> > are reported to work, but not particularly the one you owns. I
> > have reports about other receivers which require to disable
> > format-autodetection and manualy force them to DD. May be this
> > works for you too, as your receiver basically seems to be able to
> > handle the data (you hear something most of the time) but
> > sometimes it mess up.
>
> I have the same receiver and experience the same problem. But obviously DD
> works if one chooses one of the Cinema Sound Fileds. Without this sound
> program my receiver doesn't play the center channel.
>
> I also tried the bitstreamout (DMX XFire), but with similar results.
>
> If someone would have a solution for this, it would be great. Who wants to
> swap my soundcard with one that's working with the SONY? ;-)
>
> Sven

please don't mix up "dd ac3 5.1" with dsp programs that the receiver uses.
they are able to make some kind of "surround" sound out of a normal stereo
signal. these programs use all available speakers and modify the audio
signal to make a better sound experience.

you only get REAL 5.1 sound if this nice blue lamp on the receiver lits up
and the display shows DD. otherwise it's only "upgraded" pcm sound you hear.

regards j.schoeller



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