Eagle_0_9r Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 I just have a quick question. I have the Promedia 5.1s attached to an Audigy soundcard. What would be the best way to hook everything up if I were to buy the DD-5.1? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 first, why do you think you need the DD-51? What else will you connect to the DD-51? Do you play games in surround sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_0_9r Posted November 7, 2002 Author Share Posted November 7, 2002 First as far as I know, the Audigy doesn't decode dts. Eventually I would probably hook up external sources to the DD-5.1 like my PS2 or home theater. Finally, yes I do play games with surround sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 ok. using powerdvd 4.0 xp or windvd 4, you can get great DTS decoding. if you like surround sound gaming, don't get too excited about the DD-51. S/PDIF limitations leave you unable to send 5.1 signal that is not DD or DTS. 99.9% of games for the computer aren't. so you would be stuck with stereo gaming, you could "prologic" it and get fake surround, but it is not the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_0_9r Posted November 7, 2002 Author Share Posted November 7, 2002 Aaaahhhhh. Thanks for the explanation. On another note..... When I try to watch movies my center channel doesnt produce any sound. I am using WinDVD 3 (though I have tried 4 and didn't like it as much). I have switched to both 5.1 channels and S/PDIF in WinDVD but still no center channel. In 5.1 mode the sound from the center channel is missing, though echoes can be heard in the other channels. In S/PDIF mode the center channel is distributed to the FL and FR channels to create a virtual center channel as in 4 speaker mode. Any idea why this would be happening? The center channel works in other applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 the card is set to 5.1 right? if you have WinXP make sure you set its audio control panel to 5.1 and make sure any onboard cards are not enabled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_0_9r Posted November 7, 2002 Author Share Posted November 7, 2002 It is and they are. I just tested it using a different DVD and it worked fine. The only time I dont get center channel sound is when I watch The Lord of the Rings. Could that have something to do with it being Dolby Digital EX 5.1 (thats what it says on the box)? Thats the only thing I can think of. If that's it how can it be solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 no, EX just means that you can have a rear center, it should not cause a lack of a center. maybe windvd just is not reading it correctly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_0_9r Posted November 7, 2002 Author Share Posted November 7, 2002 Found out what the problem was. Just downloaded new drivers and fixed everything. Thought they were up to date but I guess not. Oh well, thanks for everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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