[mythtv-users] spdif output and subwoofer

[Andrew Lyon]

On 12/3/06, Andrew Lyon <andrew.lyon at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 12/3/06, Joel Jacobs <jj7499 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Hello,
> > I am not getting any sub woofer channel from the spdif output.  I have
> > my audio output device set to ALSA:spidif and mixer set to default.  I
> > have no .asoundrc file.  I'm using an HD-5500 tuner.  I see the HD 5.1
> > logo on the shows I'm recording but have never heard any output from the
> > sub woofer.  Also myths volume control is not working.
>
> It does not work when using spdif passthru, that is normal, and
> logical if you think about it...

it = volume control.

>
> Not sure about the sub issue, unfortunately my sub is broken, for the
> 3rd time :(.
>
> Andy
>
> >    When I play a DVD with xine the sub works fine and xine can also
> > control the volume - also using the spidif output.
> >    So, question is - is there supposed to be sub woofer output with off
> > air HDTV programming and if not is there a way to simulate it?
> > Thanks much!
> > Joel
> >
> > Oh yeah I'm using Myth 2.0
> >
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