[vdr] Re: DXR3 and AC3overDVB patch errors - kernel 2.6.7-rc2-mm1 Fedora 2

["Sebastian Frei" <sebastian@schnapsleichen.de>]

Hi,

I think the Denon recognises the stream correctly, but there is just no AC3
5.1 transmitted by the tv station.
Only some movies on weekends have 5.1 sound.

S.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <ahornby@darlug.org>
To: <vdr@linuxtv.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 10:24 AM
Subject: [vdr] Re: DXR3 and AC3overDVB patch errors - kernel 2.6.7-rc2-mm1
Fedora 2


> OK,
> Thanks - was confused on this point.
> I'll put more effort into reading the docs.
>
> So This means I had the right setup initially and the fact the denon
> doesn't recognise the AC3 streams is either a problem wih the amp or the
> DXR3 plugin presumably.
>
> A previous post said there was a new DXR3 plugin being developed - on hold
> because his DVB card is dead currently.
>
> I'll see if I can get hold of the code from that and have a play around.
>
> Thanks to all those who have replied - it all helps.
>
> Anthony.
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Why do you need the AC3overDVB patch when you have a DXR3 ?
> > The DXR3 has it's own digital output so there is no need for the patch.
> >
> > S.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <ahornby@darlug.org>
> > To: <vdr@linuxtv.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 5:32 PM
> > Subject: [vdr] DXR3 and AC3overDVB patch errors - kernel 2.6.7-rc2-mm1
> > Fedora 2
> >
> >
> >> Hi,
> >> I was encouraged others seemed to have their denon amps working
> >> correctly
> >> with vdr and AC3 streams. There is hope for my AVR-1602. Thanks for the
> >> tips guys :)
> >>
> >> I have applied the AC3overDVB patch to both vdr-1.2.6 and vdr-1.3.6
> >> (patches appropriate to these versions obviously). The patches
succeeded
> >> with no errors and compiled with no errors on both versions.
> >>
> >> However when I launch either patched vdr versions with the dxr3 plugin
I
> >> get the errors below.
> >>
> >> Does anyone have any suggestions on what might be the problem or has
> >> seen
> >> this before? Unfortunately "c" isn't my thing but I am happy to learn
> >> more
> >> / have a dig around if someone can point me in the right direction.
> >>
> >> unknown header 0
> >> unknown header 0
> >> status: volume=255 mute=0
> >> vdr: dxr3audiodecoder.c:134: void cDxr3AudioDecoder::DecodeLpcm(const
> >> uint8_t*, int, unsigned int, cDxr3SyncBuffer&): Assertion `!((length -
> >> LPCM_HEADER_LENGTH) % 2)' failed.
> >> unknown header 0
> >> unknown header 0
> >> status: volume=255 mute=0
> >> vdr: dxr3audiodecoder.c:134: void cDxr3AudioDecoder::DecodeLpcm(const
> >> uint8_t*, int, unsigned int, cDxr3SyncBuffer&): Assertion `!((length -
> >> LPCM_HEADER_LENGTH) % 2)' failed.
> >> unknown header 0
> >> unknown header 0
> >> status: volume=255 mute=0
> >> vdr: dxr3audiodecoder.c:134: void cDxr3AudioDecoder::DecodeLpcm(const
> >> uint8_t*, int, unsigned int, cDxr3SyncBuffer&): Assertion `!((length -
> >> LPCM_HEADER_LENGTH) % 2)' failed.
> >> Killing process  ...
> >> Wed Jun  9 00:15:59 CST 2004
> >>
> >>
> >> I am using fedora 2 linux, kernel 2.6.7-rc2-mm1, cvs ffmpeg, cvs
> >> dvb-kernel driver, cvs em8300 driver. I have no problems playing back
> >> AC3
> >> sound via the dxr3 card with xine or mplayer and having the amp
> >> correctly
> >> identify it as AC3 5.1.
> >>
> >> I can use the coaxial spdif on the dxr3 with a plain vdr-1.3.6 or
> >> vdr-1.2.6 (no AC3overDVB patch) and have the amp play back the audio as
> >> "prologic".
> >>
> >> Hope someone can help.
> >>
> >> Regards Anthony.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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