[mythtv-users] HDMI Audio Options

[Hika van den Hoven]

Hoi jmk,

Tuesday, September 16, 2014, 5:03:26 PM, you wrote:

> Hi,

> I have an older machine (Asus M2NPV-VM mainboard with integrated
> GeForce6) that I'm planning to connect a LCD TV. My hope is that I can
> do this with a single HDMI cable, no external speakers, etc.
> Unfortunately, I've struck out with my first couple of attempts: 

- DVI->>HDMI (with audio). It sounds like some DVI ports will pass
> through audio. However, testing the various sound options within Myth,
> I'm only getting output from the headphone jack on the computer. Is
> there a definitive method to determine if the card supports this? I
> assume the GeForce6 is just too old. 

- DVI->>HDMI + RCA. The TV has both HDMI and component inputs. It doesn't
> seem to allow video over HDMI and audio over the RCA connections
> though. 

> - New discrete video card. I assume this is my best option at this
> point. Do most nVidia cards with HDMI support audio? Do I need to find
> one with an onboard connector to hookup to the mainboard's SPDIF output?
> Any known working options that are relatively cheap ($30ish)?

> Thanks,
> Joe

Check if there is a hdmi audio device. If not there is nothing to
pass-through!

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  Hika                            mailto:hikavdh at gmail.com

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