Stereo for Music and 5.1 for movies (1 Viewer)

[werfman]

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]

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]

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]

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.