[mythtv-users] audio issue with 6 channel TV output

[Peter Bennett]

On 11/7/22 03:47, Paul Wilson wrote:
> I have a frequent issue with my AV receiver frequently dropping a 
> audio channel randomly during playback. ie sometimes it works and then 
> one of the channels drops then after a few minutes it returns.
> Is there anything in the MythTV config or my Audio config which would 
> cause this issue?
>
> Note I'm using Digtal audio via HDMI and have done for a while now.
> Most of the channels I watch are only two channels with the exception 
> of one  (Au Channel Ten)
>
> Any pointers ? is this a PC software/hardware or Receiver issue?
>
> Thanks
> Paul
>
I suggest disable the setting "Upconvert Stereo to 5.1 Surround" in 
frontend audio settings. I have had this problem with upconvert. In my 
experience the surround sound receiver has its own "upconvert" system 
(Dolby Pro Logic) that works better.

Peter