Show us yer HTPC.... - Page 7

ilsan · 19th April 2012, 7:40 PM

Its Yamaha Rx-v7000

I find the whole thing too confusing honestly.
I rarely touch the damn thing as it works

See if you can make something out from below

flu!d · 20th April 2012, 6:55 AM

According to this review your receiver supports multichannel PCM:

http://www.avhub.com.au/index.php/Pr...-RX-V2700.html

Quote:

The HDMI inputs will accept PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS bitstreams, including multichannel PCM from a DVD Audio, HD DVD or Blu-ray player.

So if you can work out how to get your HTPC to decode the HD codecs internally and pass them via PCM them you don't need to upgrade your HT receiver in order to get Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD-MA. I haven't seen many HD rips with HD audio, most use high bitrate Dolby Digital or DTS cores, so in order to get true HD audio you're going to need to obtain a copy of Arcsoft's Totalmedia Theater and set it to output via PCM, pop in a BD and you're set.

ilsan · 20th April 2012, 8:47 AM

Thanks so much for taking the time out to see this for me

I already use TMT 5, so would look at it this evening.

I have some media which has HT audio.

Will post around 8pm tonight

flu!d · 20th April 2012, 9:33 AM

It's no problem dude, always here to help. Bear on mind that you won't get any indication on the receiver that you have DolbyTrueHD or DTS HD-MA enabled, the reciever will only show PCM on the display - Check TMT 5's OSD to make sure you are passing the HD audio codecs.

ilsan · 20th April 2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flu!d

It's no problem dude, always here to help. Bear on mind that you won't get any indication on the receiver that you have DolbyTrueHD or DTS HD-MA enabled, the reciever will only show PCM on the display - Check TMT 5's OSD to make sure you are passing the HD audio codecs.

I see. When I change output to Dolby Digital through realtek audio manager, the receiver changes to output to dolby digital straight away.

flu!d · 20th April 2012, 10:38 AM

Yes it will. Don't do that in this case though, just go into TMT 5 audio settings and set to PCM audio output.

slobber · 20th April 2012, 1:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilsan

My receiver has optical and HDMI, so thats what its conencted through.
should i try analogue?

Oh OK, I thought you only had optical and RCA

If you have HDMI and its version 1.3a (which it more than likely is if its a couple of years old) then all you need do is set your default playback device to digital audio (HDMI) and then configure your speakers

Right click the volume icon on your taskbar and left click 'playback devices'

Sorry if I confoooosed you earlier

EDIT: while I was scribbling it seems you and flu!d were having the above conversation, so your amp is only HDMI v1.2a so yes, your going to have to use RCA as per flu!d's advice, its best if I just keep quiet now as too many ppl advising will only confuse and flu!d is more than an adequate tutor

flu!d · 20th April 2012, 4:32 PM

1.2a can handle multichannel PCM slobber, RCA's arent nessecary. You'd be surprised at the number of people that upgrade their receivers for HD audio codecs without realizing that their reciever can handle multichannel PCM over hdmi and have the HD codecs decoded by the source device with exactly the same SQ. it's the same principal used on the PS3 fat (the PS3 fat can't bitstream HD audio codecs over hdmi due to a chipset limitation).

[SweN] · 20th April 2012, 4:41 PM

mine is currently sitting at the depo while i wait for a call to see if i can pick it up today......

slobber · 20th April 2012, 5:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flu!d

1.2a can handle multichannel PCM slobber, RCA's arent nessecary. You'd be surprised at the number of people that upgrade their receivers for HD audio codecs without realizing that their reciever can handle multichannel PCM over hdmi and have the HD codecs decoded by the source device with exactly the same SQ. it's the same principal used on the PS3 fat (the PS3 fat can't bitstream HD audio codecs over hdmi due to a chipset limitation).

Thanks for that, wasn't sure if 1.2a could pass thru PCM/LPCM ? so I've learned something today

flu!d · 20th April 2012, 7:04 PM

As far as I am aware, even HDMI 1.1 can pass multichannel LPCM.

Bear in mind, however, that not all HDMI equipped receivers accept audio over HDMI (obviously ilsan's receiver does).

Dorz · 25th April 2012, 7:03 PM

just bought a few thigs for my new htpc

intel i3 2130
gigabyte Z77MX-D3H
8gb gskill ripjaws 1333
liteon bluray burner
antec 450w psu

so far ive found a 320gb hdd i can use for boot, and will put a 2 or 3tb drive or 2 in when i buy them. also need to buy the case, and a tv tuner.

ilsan · 25th April 2012, 7:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorz

just bought a few thigs for my new htpc

intel i3 2130
gigabyte Z77MX-D3H
8gb gskill ripjaws 1333
liteon bluray burner
antec 450w psu

so far ive found a 320gb hdd i can use for boot, and will put a 2 or 3tb drive or 2 in when i buy them. also need to buy the case, and a tv tuner.

Can I recommend a 60gb as minimum SSD, so worth it mate.

The Mastermind · 25th April 2012, 7:59 PM

How do most of you store all of your media (movies, tv shows, music, etc)?

At the moment I've just got a couple of high capacity drives in the htpc but no backup at the moment.

Was thinking of building a Windows home server or NAS with RAID but it can easily get very costly and I don't want to stream HD content over a wireless network.

mmBax · 25th April 2012, 8:01 PM

2 2tb drives is all I have.

A mate of mine has nearly the exact same setup so that's my backup.

Have been contemplating buying a 2tb external for backups though.

20th April 2012, 9:33 AM	#94
flu!d is a dad at last :D Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mt Martha,Victoria,Oz Posts: 8,595	It's no problem dude, always here to help. Bear on mind that you won't get any indication on the receiver that you have DolbyTrueHD or DTS HD-MA enabled, the reciever will only show PCM on the display - Check TMT 5's OSD to make sure you are passing the HD audio codecs. __________________ Show us yer HTPC! 2700k @ 4.8 1.36v, 8GB Corsair Vengeance C8, ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Z, 2 x EVGA 670FTW @ 1231/3420, Sandisk 128GB Extreme SSD, OCZ 60GB Vertex 2, 5TB WD green storage, 3 x Acer V243HQ in Surround, 1 x Acer AL718 4th accessory display, Windows 7 Ultimate, Corsair H100, Heavily modded Zalman GS1000.

20th April 2012, 10:38 AM	#96
flu!d is a dad at last :D Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mt Martha,Victoria,Oz Posts: 8,595	Yes it will. Don't do that in this case though, just go into TMT 5 audio settings and set to PCM audio output. __________________ Show us yer HTPC! 2700k @ 4.8 1.36v, 8GB Corsair Vengeance C8, ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Z, 2 x EVGA 670FTW @ 1231/3420, Sandisk 128GB Extreme SSD, OCZ 60GB Vertex 2, 5TB WD green storage, 3 x Acer V243HQ in Surround, 1 x Acer AL718 4th accessory display, Windows 7 Ultimate, Corsair H100, Heavily modded Zalman GS1000.

20th April 2012, 4:32 PM	#98
flu!d is a dad at last :D Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mt Martha,Victoria,Oz Posts: 8,595	1.2a can handle multichannel PCM slobber, RCA's arent nessecary. You'd be surprised at the number of people that upgrade their receivers for HD audio codecs without realizing that their reciever can handle multichannel PCM over hdmi and have the HD codecs decoded by the source device with exactly the same SQ. it's the same principal used on the PS3 fat (the PS3 fat can't bitstream HD audio codecs over hdmi due to a chipset limitation). __________________ Show us yer HTPC! 2700k @ 4.8 1.36v, 8GB Corsair Vengeance C8, ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Z, 2 x EVGA 670FTW @ 1231/3420, Sandisk 128GB Extreme SSD, OCZ 60GB Vertex 2, 5TB WD green storage, 3 x Acer V243HQ in Surround, 1 x Acer AL718 4th accessory display, Windows 7 Ultimate, Corsair H100, Heavily modded Zalman GS1000.

20th April 2012, 4:41 PM	#99
[SweN] Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mackay :'( Posts: 1,727	mine is currently sitting at the depo while i wait for a call to see if i can pick it up today...... __________________ Admin Edit: Sig removed.

20th April 2012, 7:04 PM	#101
flu!d is a dad at last :D Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mt Martha,Victoria,Oz Posts: 8,595	As far as I am aware, even HDMI 1.1 can pass multichannel LPCM. Bear in mind, however, that not all HDMI equipped receivers accept audio over HDMI (obviously ilsan's receiver does). __________________ Show us yer HTPC! 2700k @ 4.8 1.36v, 8GB Corsair Vengeance C8, ASUS Maximus IV Extreme Z, 2 x EVGA 670FTW @ 1231/3420, Sandisk 128GB Extreme SSD, OCZ 60GB Vertex 2, 5TB WD green storage, 3 x Acer V243HQ in Surround, 1 x Acer AL718 4th accessory display, Windows 7 Ultimate, Corsair H100, Heavily modded Zalman GS1000.

19th April 2012, 7:40 PM	#91
ilsan Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 700	Its Yamaha Rx-v7000 I find the whole thing too confusing honestly. I rarely touch the damn thing as it works See if you can make something out from below

20th April 2012, 8:47 AM	#93
ilsan Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 700	Thanks so much for taking the time out to see this for me I already use TMT 5, so would look at it this evening. I have some media which has HT audio. Will post around 8pm tonight

25th April 2012, 7:59 PM	#104
The Mastermind Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 319	How do most of you store all of your media (movies, tv shows, music, etc)? At the moment I've just got a couple of high capacity drives in the htpc but no backup at the moment. Was thinking of building a Windows home server or NAS with RAID but it can easily get very costly and I don't want to stream HD content over a wireless network.

25th April 2012, 8:01 PM	#105
mmBax Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 798	2 2tb drives is all I have. A mate of mine has nearly the exact same setup so that's my backup. Have been contemplating buying a 2tb external for backups though.