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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #441

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@ericab,

I don't have an onboard HDMI, only hdmi out through video card...GT430 (not gtx).

Also, with r11211 I get, in Audio Settings, Error - No audio devices detected.

Went back to 1.95.4 and everything works as expected (minus hd audio), but had to redo my audio settings and enter my custom value of plughw:0,3 to get sound to work again.

It's getting a little late over here, but I can do some more testing later if you tell me what you need me to do.

Take Care
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #442

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I'm running a GT430 as well and am not having any issues. I run via a Onkyo AVR to the TV so need to run a autostart.sh file to sleep for 5 seconds for EDID matchup for audio purposes but video always works.

I am currently running OpenELEC_frodo-Generic.i386-devel-20120607113854-r11264 and have been since it was uploaded, it has been running a variety of tests throughout the day and not skipped a beat so far. My 6 y/o son is currently watching movies and he likes to skip forwards and backwards a bit and change movies / tv shows often and I've not heard any complaints yet :)

If X is not starting then there is an issue there and it should still throw an Xorg log file under /var/log ... the other area to check is /var/log/messages or dmesg | more for errors.
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #443

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freakyshiat wrote:
any chance of using the latest nvidia 295.53 driver in generic build? I have a 28nm GT640 card on order and I can test out bitstreaming / 23.976fps :)

Hey dude,
What GT640 did you get?

Also I do believe that there is an issue with the latest drivers, and Nvidia has been notified by XBMC.
I don't think there is a fix out yet.

Could be wrong but that's how it used to be :)
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #444

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FiNAS wrote:
Hi Guys,

I'm having trouble compiling OpenElec with the last xbmc frodo git. here is the error:
CPP     xbmc/network/AirTunesServer.o
AirTunesServer.cpp: In member function 'bool CAirTunesServer::Initialize(const CStdString&)':
AirTunesServer.cpp:670:8: error: 'struct AudioOutput' has no member named 'ao_set_metadata'
AirTunesServer.cpp:671:8: error: 'struct AudioOutput' has no member named 'ao_set_metadata_coverart'
In file included from /home/finas/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96/xbmc/Application.h:58:0,
                 from AirTunesServer.cpp:37:
/home/finas/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96/xbmc/utils/CharsetConverter.h: At global scope:
/home/finas/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96/xbmc/utils/CharsetConverter.h:84:157: warning: 'g_charsetConverter' defined but not used [-Wunused-variable]
In file included from /home/finas/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96/xbmc/guilib/GUIControl.h:31:0,
                 from /home/finas/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96/xbmc/guilib/GUIControlGroup.h:29,
                 from /home/finas/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96/xbmc/guilib/GUIWindow.h:32,
                 from /home/finas/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96/xbmc/guilib/GUIWindowManager.h:32,
                 from AirTunesServer.cpp:42:
/home/finas/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96/xbmc/guilib/GraphicContext.h:245:150: warning: 'g_graphicsContext' defined but not used [-Wunused-variable]
make[2]: *** [AirTunesServer.o] Error 1
make[2]: Leaving directory `/home/finas/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96/xbmc/network'
make[1]: *** [xbmc/network/network.a] Error 2
make[1]: Leaving directory `/home/finas/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96'
make: *** [release] Error 2

there is a ticket for this on xbmc track, I tried to follow it but it also gives me an error on make:

trac.xbmc.org/ticket/13086#comment:2
checking whether to build shared libraries... yes
checking whether to build static libraries... no
checking for main in -lm... yes
checking for main in -lssl... no
configure: error: 
make: *** [libshairport-1.2.0.20310_lib] Error 1
finas@madmax-vm:~/OpenELEC.tv/build.OpenELEC_frodo-Intel.x86_64-devel/xbmc-frodo-baffd96/lib/libshairport$

There are a couple of patches that need to be applied to libshairport to compile Frodo (see this post) from head:

a) Put libshairport ipv6 patch and libshairport metadata patch in the packages/network/libshairport/patches directory
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #445

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freakyshiat wrote:
any chance of using the latest nvidia 295.53 driver in generic build? I have a 28nm GT640 card on order and I can test out bitstreaming / 23.976fps :)

There are issues with the latest nVidia drivers... See Linux AudioEngine testers - Linux only

Straight from the above thread:

Other Random Notes

Due to bugs in the 295.x nVidia drivers, it is recommended that users use the 290.x versions. If you are having issues on 295.x, try downgrading your driver as a troubleshooting step.
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #446

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Thanks vicbitter. Worked perfectly! :)
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #447

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Hi,
Could someone please put ION config or any config that Bitstream HD audio on Openelec.

Thanks!
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #448

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HomeTheatre@ME wrote:
Hi,
Could someone please put ION config or any config that Bitstream HD audio on Openelec.

Thanks!

Not sure exactly what you're asking as both @ericab's Generic build and my ION build both support HD Audio bitstreaming... Can you be more specific?
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #449

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For all of you ION owners, here is the lastest ION x64 build

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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #450

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HomeTheatre@ME wrote:
Hi,
Could someone please put ION config or any config that Bitstream HD audio on Openelec.

Thanks!

Check one page pack, someone posted downloads for both Vics ION and Eric's Generic AE builds...

openelec.tv/forum/68-audio/30233-hd-audi...t=20&start=420#36567

EDIT: Or just use the link right above this post lol
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #451

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Sorry! I mean hardware configuration for generic build and ION build..
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #452

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vicbitter wrote:
HomeTheatre@ME wrote:
Hi,
Could someone please put ION config or any config that Bitstream HD audio on Openelec.

Thanks!

Not sure exactly what you're asking as both @ericab's Generic build and my ION build both support HD Audio bitstreaming... Can you be more specific?

HD Audio Bitstreaming is Hardware specific as well right? with Intel onboard graphics it does not work...please put your ION hardware config which we can use with your build to get HD Audio Bitstreaming
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #453

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HomeTheatre@ME wrote:
vicbitter wrote:
HomeTheatre@ME wrote:
Hi,
Could someone please put ION config or any config that Bitstream HD audio on Openelec.

Thanks!

Not sure exactly what you're asking as both @ericab's Generic build and my ION build both support HD Audio bitstreaming... Can you be more specific?

HD Audio Bitstreaming is Hardware specific as well right? with Intel onboard graphics it does not work...please put your ION hardware config which we can use with your build to get HD Audio Bitstreaming

Ummm... I think you are confusing Generic and ION builds...

The ION build is optimised for the ION platform and there is no specific configuration required other than selecting HDMI output in the Audio settings in XBMC.

Remember for HD Audio bit streaming you need an ION2 based platform.

Regarding my hardware config, I have a Zotac ID41 (which I have mentioned in previous posts)...
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #454

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You mean this ID41 if I get it would do HD Audio Bitstreaming with your build..

www.zotac.com/index.php?page=shop.produc...temid=100295&lang=en
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #455

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HomeTheatre@ME wrote:
You mean this ID41 if I get it would do HD Audio Bitstreaming with your build..

www.zotac.com/index.php?page=shop.produc...temid=100295&lang=en

Yes, I use the Zotac ZBOX ID41 playing HD content with HD Audio Bitstreaming without issue...
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #456

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vicbitter wrote:
HomeTheatre@ME wrote:
You mean this ID41 if I get it would do HD Audio Bitstreaming with your build..

www.zotac.com/index.php?page=shop.produc...temid=100295&lang=en

Yes, I use the Zotac ZBOX ID41 playing HD content with HD Audio Bitstreaming without issue...

Thanks mate!
Appreciated...
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #457

I am thinking of a self build HTPC in order to benefit from this bitstreaming. Would this do the job?

www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherbo...op-board-d525mw.html

It has the Ion D525 that the ID41 has.
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #458

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Tyler Durden wrote:
I am thinking of a self build HTPC in order to benefit from this bitstreaming. Would this do the job?

www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/motherbo...op-board-d525mw.html

It has the Ion D525 that the ID41 has.

The Intel board has an Atom D525 but uses the Intel GPU which based on posts has issues with bitstreaming...

I would suggest something similar to this:

ZOTAC ION-ITX T Series

Cheers
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #459

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that zotac ITX board costs as much as ID41 does. So if you asked me, id either get a ID41, or just build your own with a better cpu (i3) and just stick a Gt430/440 card in there. You can get low profile cards or passively cooled cards if heat/power is an issue.

I personally could not justify building my own ion when prebuilt ones are so much cheaper, so I built a 2120T 35W CPU based small itx system that bitstreams AND has enough horsepower for making mkvs.
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Re: HD audio passthrough? Is it possible to bitstream DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD over HDMI? 11 months 2 weeks ago #460

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Also that intel board doesn't even have HDMI port only vga....


As Vic has said, we know ION2 works, Nvidia GT400/500 and up??? (check specific cards).

Please note: ION1 does NOT support HD Audio bitstreaming, ION2 is generally confusingly described as "Next Generation ION...."

We know AMD/ATI does NOT (due to driver issues). Intel does seem to have linux driver issues, at least in xbmc master right now... But AE users are limited so its hard to get exact info as of yet.
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