Stereo for Music and 5.1 for movies

werfman · 2006-09-23, 08:34

I am using a 5.1 stereo and it is almost running fine with MP.
When looking movies I want to hear 5.1 sound -> this works
When I am listining to music I don't want to hear the center speaker and I am wondering if it is possible to configure this to stereo or the front and rear speakers.

JulianBuss · 2006-09-23, 09:17

I don't think this a MediaPortal issue... is depends on your amplifier/receiver. How is the computer connected to the amp/receiver? Digitally or analogue?

The receiver should have an option to swith between 5.1 and stereo mode somewhere.

werfman · 2006-09-23, 20:00

There is no option to select stereo or 5.1 because it is not possible on the amplifier. I am using a sony receiver and there is a 5.1 input what I am using. On most configurations for example a DVD player on the receiver connected to 5.1 I can select on the DVD player music or video.

mPod · 2006-09-23, 20:06

If you use SPDIF (digital audio), you have to set your amplifier to "Auto", not to something like "ProLogic IIx" or similar.
That's not a MediaPortal issue. Consult your receiver's manual for information what mode does what. "Auto" makes sure 5.1 is used when 5.1 is available, otherwise 2.0 is used. All other modes do a blowup of the incoming signal. As said, your manual tells you everything about it.

2006-09-23, 08:34	#1 (permalink)
werfman Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 39 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Stereo for Music and 5.1 for movies I am using a 5.1 stereo and it is almost running fine with MP. When looking movies I want to hear 5.1 sound -> this works When I am listining to music I don't want to hear the center speaker and I am wondering if it is possible to configure this to stereo or the front and rear speakers.

2006-09-23, 09:17	#2 (permalink)
JulianBuss Portal Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 34 Posts: 136 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My System	I don't think this a MediaPortal issue... is depends on your amplifier/receiver. How is the computer connected to the amp/receiver? Digitally or analogue? The receiver should have an option to swith between 5.1 and stereo mode somewhere. __________________ --- Blog about building a computer based media center: http://www.mediacenterblog.eu

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mPod Retired Team Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Berlin Age: 34 Posts: 2,086 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Country: My System	If you use SPDIF (digital audio), you have to set your amplifier to "Auto", not to something like "ProLogic IIx" or similar. That's not a MediaPortal issue. Consult your receiver's manual for information what mode does what. "Auto" makes sure 5.1 is used when 5.1 is available, otherwise 2.0 is used. All other modes do a blowup of the incoming signal. As said, your manual tells you everything about it. __________________ Bad news from the stars... We cannot give any support without a properly filled support template and a full mediaportal.log pasted here. Before you ask...

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2006-09-23, 20:00	#3 (permalink)
werfman Portal Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 39 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	There is no option to select stereo or 5.1 because it is not possible on the amplifier. I am using a sony receiver and there is a 5.1 input what I am using. On most configurations for example a DVD player on the receiver connected to 5.1 I can select on the DVD player music or video.