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Sound problem - please please help

  • 03-01-2009 7:41pm
    #1
    skywalker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,707 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I am having a problem with the sound on my PC and I was wondering if you could help me.

    I have a Nvidia 680i motherboard with a Realtek ALC885 codec.

    I am outputting to an external Yamaha amp through the Spdif port but I am only getting a 2 channel output. When I test the speakers only the front two are being recognised by the set up. I cannot get the centre or rear speakers to work.

    Can you guys let me know if there is any way for me to all speakers working and get a 5 channel signal cos I'm tearing my hair out at this stage.

    Thanks a million.


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  • #2
    sink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭sink


    Unless the sound is encoded in Dolby Digital or dts/AC3 such as on a dvd or some video files spdif only transmits stereo. For surround sound in games you need to use the 3x/4x 3.55mm jacks.


  • #3
    skywalker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,707 ✭✭✭skywalker


    Thanks for the response.

    I found a solution to the problem.

    All I had to do was download the CCCP codec pack and during installation, on the settings page, under FFDSHOW - AUDIOSETTINGS, select from the drop your relevant speaker set up.

    Now my amp will automatically pick up the best available audio track (DTS, Digital, Pro-logic etc) instead of forcing it to play channel stereo on every single movie file.


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