[vdr] Re: AC3 - Some questions

[Ansgar Jonietz <vdr@jonietz.de>]

Hi,

peacemkr@gmx.de schrieb:
> VDR 1.03 is able to play back AC3 from what you recorded and it is able to
> pass the Live-AC3-Data to a SPDIF-Out of your Soundcard.
> AC3 from DVDs is also already possible.

OK, that would be an option.
But isn't that possible without soundcard, only with the SPDIF-out of
the DVB-card?

And what's with the problems with Sony receivers?

Thanks,
    Ansgar.



> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ansgar Jonietz" <vdr@jonietz.de>
> To: <vdr@linuxtv.org>
> Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2002 10:25 AM
> Subject: [vdr] AC3 - Some questions
> 
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've just bought a Receiver STR-DB870QS from Sony and I would like to
> > use it with VDR.
> >
> > My wishs:
> > - hear AC3-sound if AC3-data is sent; in recordings and in live viewing
> > - perhaps in the future: watch DVDs with AC3 sound
> > - if no AC3 is sent, hear the normal sound
> >
> > My questions:
> > - is that possible with only a DVB-card or do I need a sound-card
> > between DVB-card and receiver?
> > - do I still need a analog connection for normal signals or can the
> > digital cable also transmit analog data?
> > - I've heard about problems with Sony-receivers; are they solved?
> > - is there another howto or FAQ than "Howto set up AC3 sound"
> > (http://www.linuxdvb.tv/documentation/ac3sound.html)?
> >
> > Sorry if I ask stupid questions, but I didn't found answers...
> >
> > Thanks,
> >     Ansgar.
> >
> >
> >
> >