Win7+MP+Asus Xonar HDAV1.3, DTS via HDMI plix (1 Viewer)

[Torrnado]

Hi,

I've roamed across the internet withou finding the answer to my questions. Or, actually, I have found many answers, although the dont work :-b

As can be seen below, I have an Asus Xonar HDAV1.3 soundcard that I like alot. My AVR is a Pioneer LX72.

My problem is the following: No matter what settings i do in
- Windows
- Asus Xonar control center
- AC3filter
- Mediaportal

I can not get a 5.1 signal out of my Asus Xonar card to my AVR. My AVR-display always show "PCM" no matter what mix of settings I use. I'm missing someting, please help me find out what. TV, music and videos works fine otherwise, its just the 5.1 and bitperfect that are missing (for the later I will get TMT3 in the future).

Settings:
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Windows 7 (64-bit)
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- Playback Speaker
- Properties:Advanced: Default format 24-bit, 48khz (test works fine)
- Configuratonpeaker setup: 5.1 Surround speaker (test works fine)

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Asus Xonar Control Center
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- HDMI active
- Sound channels: 6
- Sound format: PCM 48 khz
- HDMI out: 5.1 speakers

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AC3 filter
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- Output format: Use SPDIF / Rate: As is / Format: 24-bit
- Mixer: All unchecked
- SPDIF:
* Output format: Use SPDIF / Rate: As is / Format: 24-bit
* SPDIF Passthrough: AC3, DTS
* SPDIF/DTS Mode: Auto
* SPDIF/DTS conversion: Do not convert
* Options: Detect / Use AC3o not encode / Restict: 48 khz
* Directshow options: Check output / Disallow
- System:
* Use AC3filter for: All formats
* Filter merit: Prefer AC3
* Default audio: Use Direct sound
* Directshow: Check output / Disallow PCM

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Mediaportal
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- No postprocessing enabled (when I had AC3filter enabled the DVD went totally quit)
* Video codecs
- MPEG2 Video decoder: Cyberlink video/SP decoder
- H.264 Video decoder: Cyberlink H.264/AVC decoder
- AC3 audio decoder: AC3filter
- AAC audio decoder: MPC - MPA decoder filter
- Audio renderer: Default Directsound device
- DVD Codecs
* DVD Video: MPC MPEG2 Video
* DVD Audio: MPC - MPA decoder
* Audio renderer: Default Directsound
* Use AC3filter
- MPC - MPA decoder
* AC3 decoder settings: Decode to speakers: Stereo (have tried SPDIF = silent)
* DTS decoder settings: SPDIF
* AC3/AAC.... format: PCM 16-bit

I have fiddled with all possible combinations, but these are my current settings.

Obviously I'm missing something simple, please advice!

Regards

M


MediaPortal Version: 1.1 BETA + svn-1.0.4.24553
MediaPortal Skin: StreamedMP
Windows Version: Windows 7 64-bit
CPU Type: Intel Quad 3Ghz
HDD: Intel SSD 80GB
Memory: 4GB DDR2
Motherboard: Asus P5Q-EM
Video Card: Integrated
Video Card Driver: latest
Sound Card: Asus Xonar HDAV1.3
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver:
1. TV Card: Digital-Everywhere FloppyDTV
1. TV Card Type: DVB-T
1. TV Card Driver:
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: Cyberlink PowerDVD
MPEG2 Audio Codec: MPA
h.264 Video Codec: Cyberlink PowerDVD
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Boxer
HTPC Case: Antec Fusion Veris
Cooling: Noctua fans + Ninja Scythe passive cpu cooler
Power Supply: Corsair HX520W
Remote:
TV: Panasonic PX70 42"
TV - HTPC Connection: HDMI

 

[monkeybill]

Hi

Did you ever resolve this as I have just picked up the soundcard and getting same problems except with DVD and Blu Ray as TMT3 sorts these for me?

Thanks.

MB

 

[Torrnado]

No, no luck so far. I just gave up and removed everything except MP-basics and try to live with it until I find something easier/useful "how-to" descriptions.