[mythtv-users] HDMI_SPDIF directly to reciever
Alen Edwards
allen.edwards at oldpaloalto.com
Fri Jul 4 22:51:08 UTC 2008
James Lockie wrote:
> Brian Phillips wrote:
>
>> I think I can say why yours is working correctly.
>>
>> Your signal is a purely electrical SPDIF signal. Even though it's not
>> according to the -0.5 to +0.5 spec, it works because SPDIF is pretty
>> versatile. I have driven SPDIF signals successfully with 0V to +5V swings
>> (not recommended, but it produces sound) and I have driven SPDIF signals
>> successfully with 0V to +250mV swings. Again, not recommended but it
>> produces sound.
>>
>> Brian
>>
> Am I risking frying my motherboard or receiver?
>
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You certainly are risking frying the receiver. If that goes, there is a
small chance it could take out the MB.
Build the network or buy the adapter.
Allen
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