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MediaPortal Version: svn--06-09-2007--00-59-Rev14824
MediaPortal Skin: Blue Wide
Windows Version: Vista ultimate 32bit
CPU Type: Intel E6600 @ 2.4Ghz
HDD: 500Gb Western Digital
Memory: 2Gb Corsair 5400C4
Motherboard: Intel G965OT
Motherboard Chipset: Intel G965OT
Motherboard Bios:
Video Card: ASUS 8600GT Silent
Video Card Driver:
Sound Card: onboard
Sound Card AC3: Intel
Sound Card Driver: Intel
HTPC Case: Antec Fusion
Power Supply: 550W Antec
Remote: Harmony 360 / MCE
TV: Bravia 46-X2000
TV - HTPC Connection: DVI->HDMI

Hey Guys, I just setup my HTPC and having problems outputting in AC-3 to my receiver using Media Portal. I must be doing something wrong in the settings.

I have installed Windows Vista Ultimate, latest drivers for chipset and video. I've installed the latest ffdshow package (6th June) and Matroski Splitter.

I have configured windows to use SPDIF output, I have the optical cable going to a Pioneer Receiver and have set that to Digital/Auto. I think the problem lays somewhere in media portal as I can see AC-3 light up on the receiver when playing a DVD using PowerDVD (ie I can see all 5.1 channels light up on the receivers LCD).

When I play a AC-3 audio encoded file using Media Portal I don't see the AC-3 signal being received but I do here audio (I guess its in stereo and not very loud?). I have configured Media Portal so that the Audio Render is 'Direct Sound ...SPDIF (Singtel High Definition Audio). I set the Codec to ffdshow.

I've Tried DVDs, x264, Xvid files and they all experience the same problem.

Anyone know what I can try to fix this issue. I'm new too HTPC, so use to XBOX Media Centre. I tried MCE and hated the GUI and limited configuration, media portal was better but too much configuration.

Cheers
Damien

<blockquote data-quote="ltfearme" data-source="post: 155262" data-attributes="member: 52219">MediaPortal Version: svn--06-09-2007--00-59-Rev14824MediaPortal Skin: Blue WideWindows Version: Vista ultimate 32bitCPU Type: Intel E6600 @ 2.4GhzHDD: 500Gb Western Digital Memory: 2Gb Corsair 5400C4Motherboard: Intel G965OTMotherboard Chipset: Intel G965OTMotherboard Bios: Video Card: ASUS 8600GT SilentVideo Card Driver: Sound Card: onboard Sound Card AC3: IntelSound Card Driver: IntelHTPC Case: Antec FusionPower Supply: 550W AntecRemote: Harmony 360 / MCETV: Bravia 46-X2000TV - HTPC Connection: DVI-&gt;HDMIHey Guys, I just setup my HTPC and having problems outputting in AC-3 to my receiver using Media Portal. I must be doing something wrong in the settings.I have installed Windows Vista Ultimate, latest drivers for chipset and video. I've installed the latest ffdshow package (6th June) and Matroski Splitter.I have configured windows to use SPDIF output, I have the optical cable going to a Pioneer Receiver and have set that to Digital/Auto. I think the problem lays somewhere in media portal as I can see AC-3 light up on the receiver when playing a DVD using PowerDVD (ie I can see all 5.1 channels light up on the receivers LCD).When I play a AC-3 audio encoded file using Media Portal I don't see the AC-3 signal being received but I do here audio (I guess its in stereo and not very loud?). I have configured Media Portal so that the Audio Render is 'Direct Sound ...SPDIF (Singtel High Definition Audio). I set the Codec to ffdshow.I've Tried DVDs, x264, Xvid files and they all experience the same problem.Anyone know what I can try to fix this issue. I'm new too HTPC, so use to XBOX Media Centre. I tried MCE and hated the GUI and limited configuration, media portal was better but too much configuration.CheersDamien</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ltfearme, post: 155262, member: 52219"] [b]MediaPortal Version[/b]: svn--06-09-2007--00-59-Rev14824 [b]MediaPortal Skin[/b]: Blue Wide [b]Windows Version[/b]: Vista ultimate 32bit [b]CPU Type[/b]: Intel E6600 @ 2.4Ghz [b]HDD[/b]: 500Gb Western Digital [b]Memory[/b]: 2Gb Corsair 5400C4 [b]Motherboard[/b]: Intel G965OT [b]Motherboard Chipset[/b]: Intel G965OT [b]Motherboard Bios[/b]: [b]Video Card[/b]: ASUS 8600GT Silent [b]Video Card Driver[/b]: [b]Sound Card[/b]: onboard [b]Sound Card AC3[/b]: Intel [b]Sound Card Driver[/b]: Intel [b]HTPC Case[/b]: Antec Fusion [b]Power Supply[/b]: 550W Antec [b]Remote[/b]: Harmony 360 / MCE [b]TV[/b]: Bravia 46-X2000 [b]TV - HTPC Connection[/b]: DVI->HDMI Hey Guys, I just setup my HTPC and having problems outputting in AC-3 to my receiver using Media Portal. I must be doing something wrong in the settings. I have installed Windows Vista Ultimate, latest drivers for chipset and video. I've installed the latest ffdshow package (6th June) and Matroski Splitter. I have configured windows to use SPDIF output, I have the optical cable going to a Pioneer Receiver and have set that to Digital/Auto. I think the problem lays somewhere in media portal as I can see AC-3 light up on the receiver when playing a DVD using PowerDVD (ie I can see all 5.1 channels light up on the receivers LCD). When I play a AC-3 audio encoded file using Media Portal I don't see the AC-3 signal being received but I do here audio (I guess its in stereo and not very loud?). I have configured Media Portal so that the Audio Render is 'Direct Sound ...SPDIF (Singtel High Definition Audio). I set the Codec to ffdshow. I've Tried DVDs, x264, Xvid files and they all experience the same problem. Anyone know what I can try to fix this issue. I'm new too HTPC, so use to XBOX Media Centre. I tried MCE and hated the GUI and limited configuration, media portal was better but too much configuration. Cheers Damien [/QUOTE]