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How to output digital audio via SPDIF (e.g. when playing DVDs)?

FAQ for Media Center PC software TVedia
Outputting digital audio via SPDIF in its raw format through a PC sound card can be a tricky process. The key is to allow the original digital audio signal pass to your receiver/amplifier unaltered. There are two major components in the audio path that need to be configured properly to do so. First, your sound card needs to support SPDIF output in raw format.

How is output power calculated when an external amplifier is added?

Wireless ISP FAQ - dslreports.com
Most amplifiers used for Wireless ISP purposes (including 2.4Ghz flavors) are rated for output power. Therefore, input power and losses prior to the amplifier can be ignored. Typically, the amplifier is mounted very close to the external amplifier, without any extension cables or extra connectors. See similar questions...

How do I output to an external device?

Tsunamis 99 FAQ - Electronic nautical charts and marine char...
In System Setup Sensors tab, go to Manual config and set the necessary ports for WP in/out, Autopilot, etc. Load Tsunamis 99 and use the Route facility to input and output route data. Use the CONFIG display facility to display different navigational information relating to your newly connected instrument. See similar questions...

What is the external 6-channel decoder inputs on my Yamaha receiver used for ?

FAQ
The external input connections on the rear of the unit are designed for an MPEG2 processor that is very popular in Japan and was scheduled to come to the US. So at this point, there is no US made component that you can connect, short of a 6-channel separate processor that you can use for this port. At the present time, please ignore that section of your AV receiver. Currently, only the RX-Z9 and the RX-797 Stereo receiver are capable of accommodating a graphic equalizer. See similar questions...

What is the SPDIF jumper?

HammerSound - Info / Faq
It's a jumper on top of the board marked SPDIF. All you have to do is connect it to an outside SPDIF (Sony/Philips) in eg. minidisk, DAT or a dedicated D/A converter for the ultimate in high-fidelity. Pin 0 is signal and pin 1 is ground. Note that his is not an optical line-out. See similar questions...

What is a decoder?

MP3 FAQs - Audio-Now.com
A decoder converts an MP3 file into a WAVE file. This is the process most CD burning software goes through in order to burn your MP3s onto CD. See similar questions...

What should I do to get optimal performance out of the decoder?

QDESIGN : Frequently Asked Questions
For best results, ensure that your QuickTime sample rate settings are set to the same sample rate as the audio file you are playing back. This is done from the Control Panel/Sound /Sound Out dialog settings on the Macintosh, and the Control Panel/QuickTime/Sound Out settings dialog box on Windows platforms. See similar questions...

Why am I getting no sound when playing DVDs or videos with AC3 audio?

FrequentlyAskedQuestions - MediaPortal Wiki Documentation
Open Windows Media Player. Click Tools -> Options. Select DVD tab and press Advanced, and ensure the AC3 and DTS decoder settings are set to decode to speakers and not to SPDIF. See similar questions...

How Do I Capture Regression Output to an External File?

Frequently Asked Questions
The text output from the FIT command (or the text output from any Dataplot command for that matter) may be captured by use of the CAPTURE command. Thus if one wants to capture the text output from a quadratic fit out to the file XYZ., for example, then one would enter See similar questions...

Do you support MPEG-2 AAC and AC3?

MPEG Edit Studio Pro
The files should coded by CBR (Constant Bit Rate). (Currently, VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not supported) In case where audio stream is MPEG AAC ADTS and rate control is CBR, bit rate should be multiples of 8kbps. See similar questions...

Can I have a VCD/SVCD with AC3 sound?

VCD/SVCD FAQ
No. VCD only support 2 channel mp2. SVCD theoretically supports MPEG-2 multichannel, however there's no Windows software to make these kind of audio tracks. There's some Linux software but before you install Linux I suggest you read the my thoughts on the format. See similar questions...

Is WinAMP the only/best decoder?

Sound File Formats
No and no. WinAMP is very popular as a decoder because of it's popularity as a player, but the links in [5.3] will take you to some other decoders. www.mp3bench.com lists some interesting information about decoders and their bitrates. While WinAMP will decode at 32 or 64 bits, NAD decodes at 110 bits and reportedly delivers the highest quality .wav output. NAD is available at: http://nad.inept.org/ See similar questions...

What should I do if my decoder will not power up?

FAQ - PSC / Percon - Decoders
Make certain the decoder is connected to the host computer with the correct interface cable and that all the connections are tight. If you have a Series 20/Plus, make sure that the A/B switch on the back of the box is in the B position. If you have a Wyse or HP dedicated decoder (model #s 22-050-00, 22-055-00, 23-050-00, or 23-055-00), make sure to use it with a PSC power supply or equivalent 9V, 500mA, negative center, power supply. See similar questions...

What are the output options?

Web4Print frequently asked questions (FAQ): client-server sy...
Depending on your needs, the final print-ready documents can be output as PostScript, PDF, TIFF or EPS files. They can be used for desktop printing, printing by a commercial printer, inclusion in other documents or for electronic distribution. See similar questions...

Q : Can I use digital inputs (SPDIF) ?

Neue Seite 1
A : Yes, Analyzer2000 always uses the first audio channel of the system not caring about interfaces or other features of the audio source. See similar questions...

How do I get the decoder authorized?

American Forces Network Europe > Footer Links > FAQs
To request a decoder authorization customers must log on to the PowerVu Connect site at www.pvconnect.net and select "authorize decoders."  Customers then complete the decoder authorization request form by filling in the decoders Tracking Identification number (TID) and Unit Address (UA) and other requested information. The decoder request information will be reviewed by AFRTS-HQ. See similar questions...

What is a DVD decoder?

Showshifter Support - Frequently Asked Questions
A DVD decoder is a piece of software that decodes the MPEG data on your DVD so that it can be displayed. See similar questions...

How Do I Play My Video With AC3 Audio?

DivX Doctor II - Frequently Asked Questions
Download and install the mAC3dec application (http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/mac3dec/mac3ec1.5.2.sit.hqx?download) When prompted by DivX Doctor II, select a folder. DivX Doctor II will write an "audio.ac3" file into this folder, your machine may not respond until this has finished. If you're using Mac OS 9, then just double click your movie file... It will play in the QuickTime Player AVI2MOV writes invalid QuickTime files, it also discards AVI keyframe information. See similar questions...

Can the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component play back AC3 audio?

Apple - QuickTime - MPEG-2 Playback - Frequently Asked Quest...
No, MPEG-2 files containing AC3 audio cannot be played back with the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component. See similar questions...

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