I've checked all of the forum (and internet) with no luck.
I have been using PowerDVD10Ultra Mk2 now for some time, with no issues, even with recent 3D movies - HOWEVER;
Recently I have found a number of new blu ray titles which have being problematic (Robin Hood, Prince of Persia, Ironman 2), whilst all other blu rays, including some new ones such as Christmas carol 3D seem to have been fine (especially the older movies).
What happens is that every so often the audio & video pauses for a split second (say 1/2 second) - and can occurr at intervals of anything between 30minutes & 10 seconds, and as often as anything from once or twice during the film, to upto 5-6 times per minute.
These are completely random.
After spending days watching the same 10minutes of Prince of Persia (!!!) I have narrowed it down to being something to do with the SPDIF output, as no matter if I watch it on my monitor or projector, the movie plays fine through my stereo PC speakers, but occurs when playing it through my DTS amp using the SPDIF out.
My set-up is as follows;
MBO: Asus Striker 2 Formula Nvidia nForce 780i chipset, with onboard sound (soundMax driver from ASUS + Nvidia sound drivers)
CPU: Intel E8400 Dual Core
GPU: Nvidia GTX 480 - Hadware Accelerate to run Blu-Ray
Monitor: Samsung RZ3322 3D
Projector: Acer H5360 3D
Amp: DTS / DD (Nakamitchi)
My only thought at the moment are:
- Is there a compatability issue with the SoundMax drivers, as I know that PowerDVD has certain audio compatabilities - but if so, why doe it work with 90% of my movies & through the stereo speakers, without issues?
- Is there an issue between PowerDVD and my GTX 480 GPU, as I have seen another post regarding an issue, whilst I believe that was running the audio through the HDMI output?
- Is there an issue with PowerDVD requiring patching, with regards to encoding on newer blu rays? As ALL other application including games put out to the amp through the SPDIF with no problems, and similarly, so do DVD's and most Blu Rays
I have already tried reducing the SPDIF bit rate down to CD quality (as suggested by ASUS as a first port of call) which has not worked.
I have ruled out the amp as an issue after looking at the DTS website for compatability, as the DTS signal (including DTS HD) seems quite universally compatible.
I have been tempted to buy a seperate PCI-e Sound Card, whilst have concerns that (a) having more audio drivers may cause more issues, (b) this restricts airflow through thhe case, and (c) it probably won't work!
Any help is greatly appreciated, as if I cannot play new movies through my hoime theather system, them my projector is pointless!!!!!
Regards,
Dean
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