Bitstream HDMI Pass-Thru w/PDVD9 and X-Fi HT HD?

Michael

Newbie Joined: Sep 02, 2009 16:52 Messages: 2 Offline

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Sep 02, 2009 17:02

I'm running the latest PDVD9 update and driver for the new X-Fi HT HD. Video seems good and sound card is sending PCM 7.1 to the receiver when not in PDVD.

No matter what I do (audio settings at 'use HDMI' and 'non-decode' output) the audio stream PDVD is sending down the HDMI cable is only PCM 2.0. Receiver never sees anything like TrueHD, DTS-MA, etc... Heck! I can't even get it to pass plain old DD5.1 or DTS!!!!

Help please!??!

Gerry

Newbie Joined: Oct 31, 2008 04:44 Messages: 3 Offline

Sep 05, 2009 01:13

try this link..

I had A/V amp problems.. older amps may have EDID problems
Choise of Graphic card is another issue.

http://www.xpmediacentre.com.au/community/video-audio-cards-windows-7/38773-auzen-x-fi-hometheatre-hd-sound-card.html

Mikael

Newbie Joined: Sep 05, 2009 01:12 Messages: 1 Offline

Sep 08, 2009 00:17

Can i ask how did you get the powerdvd 9 ultra, in the audio setting to get the use hdmi option???
i have powerdvd 9 ultra build 2029, and the xfi hd soundcard, i just cant get the hdmi option in powedvd ultra.
any help or suggestions would be great, and sorry if i hijacked your thread.

Gerry

Newbie Joined: Oct 31, 2008 04:44 Messages: 3 Offline

Sep 08, 2009 03:02

Mikael,

Make sure you have the latest Auzentech drives installed
http://www.auzensupport.com/site/download/updates.php

and ensure you have the latest DVD9 patch (2029) installed.

In the Auzen console launcher (Entertainment mode) go to the HDMI tab (far right side of the menu) and select 'Use Hardware default and under the X-Fi settings check the 'Play audio from speakers through HDMI' tab.

Chech your sound properties in the system tray. Open playpack device (right click) and select Auzen 'Speakers' - check properties and ensure 7.1 is checked.

Launch DVD9 (Ultra) and you should see HDMI in the audio drop down list and the audio output should be set to 'non decoded High Def Dolby/DTS pass through to external device)

this should work.

I don't know what A/V amp you are using but some amps like the Denon 2809 (pre 2007) won't hand shake with PC's due to the EDID code.

I hope this helps..

Gerry