Question: When a sound system says it has "5.1" or "6.1" speakers, what does that mean?
Advanced Home AudioAnswer: The number before the period is the total number of surround channels besides the subwoofer. You will want one speaker for each channel for the best surround effects. The number after the period signifies the number of subwoofers (usually 1). In a 5.1 system you'll have a center speaker, 2 front speakers, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer. A 6.1 system will have 2 fronts, 2 rears, a center front, a center rear, and a subwoofer.
Question: What are the advantages of a 6.1 system over a 5.1 system?
Advanced Home AudioAnswer: 6.1 just adds another speaker to the center rear of the system, and that 7.1 (which adds two speakers to the rear - left and right) will be a more commonly supported in the near future.
Can I purchase single speakers to upgrade my 5.1 AV system to 6.1?
Mission - FAQYes. Simply contact your local Mission dealer who will be glad to assist you. In the event of experiencing any problems, please contact the Mission service desk directly on +44 (0)1480 452561 or by e-mail to service@mission.co.uk Back to Top Yes. Mission offer a complete range of stands for their loudspeakers, details of which can be found on our web-site. All stands can be ordered directly through your local dealer. Back to Top
Why can't I hear sound from my rear speakers (4.1 and 5.1 Systems)?
Lowyat.NET -> FAQ for Edifier SpeakersWhen you can only hear sound from the front speakers, it usually means the sound card does not support surround sound, and/or the sound card is not configured correctly, the speakers are connected incorrectly or the speakers could be defective. First, make sure your sound card supports surround sound 4.1. A surround sound card should have a front and rear speaker jack.
I find 4.1, 5.1, and 6.1 surround sound Dolby DD, DTS, and AC3 to be confusing. How is it set up?
Lowyat.NET -> FAQ for Edifier SpeakersA:Your PC or Mac will need to be equipped with a 3rd party 5.1 surround sound card to be fully functional. You may use a 4.1 surround card, or a 2 channel sound card for basic functionality. Simply attach your PC or Mac with an optical output to the Edifier S2.1, S5.1 and S5.1M via RCA cables or optical cable in the case of the S2.1D model. If your PC or Mac supports Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS, the Edifier S5.1 and S5.1M will allow you to enjoy surround sound.
Why can't I hear sound from my rear speakers (4.1 and 5.1 Systems)?
Edifier Support:FAQWhen you can only hear sound from the front speakers, it usually means the sound card does not support surround sound, and/or the sound card is not configured correctly, the speakers are connected incorrectly or the speakers could be defective. First, make sure your sound card supports surround sound 4.1. A surround sound card should have a front and rear speaker jack.
If I have a 5.1 system, can I still listen to a 6.1 soundtrack?
SoundDigital Home Entertainment & PC InstallationYes. A 6.1 channel soundtrack is fully backwards compatible with 5.1 system. If you don't have a 6.1 system the centre rear channel is automatically mixed into the left & right rear channels ? in other words your system won't even know it's a 6.1 soundtrack.
What is meant by 5.1, 6.1, and even 7.1?
Sherwood Europe | FAQWith respect to soundtracks, such as those on movies and DVDs, 5.1 means that the soundtracks are recorded with five main channels: left, center, right, left surround, and right surround, plus a low-frequency effects (LFE) bass channel (called a ".1" channel because it covers only a fraction of the frequency range of the main channels). Some movie soundtracks use a variation on 5.1 called Dolby? Digital Surround EX?, which has now migrated via DVDs to home theater.
What are 5.1, 6.1, and 7.1all about?
Radfords - HiFi - Home Cinema - Custom InstallationSimply speaking 5.1 refers to an industry standard Dolby Digital surround sound system: 5 surround speakers and 1 subwoofer. Each speaker and the sub is controlled separately so when you are watching a movie each speaker runs independently. A 6.1 or 7.1 system simply adds an extra one or two rear speakers to the system. There are lots of 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 systems on the market from all-in-one boxes to a full separates system. Just give us a call to discuss what would be best for you.
What if the user does not have sound or speakers on their computer?
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My screen says "Your session has expired." What does that mean?
Frequently Asked Questions - Associated ContentFor security purposes you are automatically logged out of your account 12 hours after you log in or if you change Internet browsers or computers. If your screen says "Your session has expired," simply enter your password to access your account.
What is the 5.1 icon on the sound set up menu for?
XFLOWSION FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsXflowsion was created using cutting-edge cinematography and surround sound technology, including Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. If your entertainment system has a surround system, simply click on the 5.1 icon on the DVD menu to activate this feature. If you don't have a surround sound system, just click on the stereo icon. Either way, you'll be blown away by the acoustic experience.
Do the HDMI outputs support 5.1 surround sound?
Kaleidescape - FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)No, the HDMI outputs on the Movie Player and the Movie Player 2 carry video and PCM stereo audio only. When using HDMI for video, you can use digital coaxial, digital optical, or analog stereo outputs for audio. No. The DVD CCA License does not permit the use of RGBHV video output during DVD playback. The Kaleidescape Movie Player 2 supports both HDMI and component video (YPbPr) for high-quality video output.
Question: 6.1 Who is SIL International and what does it do?
OFL-FAQ web versionAnswer: SIL International is a worldwide faith-based education and development organization (NGO) that studies, documents, and assists in developing the world's lesser-known languages through literacy, linguistics, translation, and other academic disciplines. SIL makes its services available to all without regard to religious belief, political ideology, gender, race, or ethnic background. SIL's members and volunteers share a Christian commitment.
Question: How large should the center speaker be in relation to the other speakers in a 5.1 system?
Advanced Home AudioAnswer: The center speaker should be rated higher then the other satellites, but does not need to be as high as the woofer. In a typical 50 watt system , the bass speakers are 50 watts, the center around 25 and the sat's around 10.
Does MySQL 5.1 have Sequences?
Appendix A. Frequently Asked Questions About MySQL 5.1No. However, MySQL has an AUTO_INCREMENT system, which in MySQL 5.1 can also handle inserts in a multi-master replication setup. With the --auto-increment-increment and --auto-increment-offset startup options, you can set each server to generate auto-increment values that don't conflict with other servers. The --auto-increment-increment value should be greater than the number of servers, and each server should have a unique offset.
The site says CareCredit is a GE Money Company. What does that mean?
FAQs about CareCredit Patient Financing Payment PlansWe know credibility is important to you. That's why we like to let you know that CareCredit is a GE Money Company, which means you can rest assured that you're getting the most credible and trusted financial partner available. For over 20 years, we've helped over five million cardholders get the procedures they want and need. To learn more about the wide range of consumer financial services offered by GE Money, click here.
What does it mean when a card says it adds +8F to a reversal?
Raw Deal FAQ: CompleteIt means that whatever the Fortitude Value of the reversal you want to play, add 8F to it. So if I want to play an Escape Move, which costs 0F, it now costs 8F and if I have a Fortitude Rating of 7F or less, I won't be able to play the Escape Move. By the way, we call this adding of Fortitude "Fortitude plunging".
There is sometimes a link that says I can "download the source image." What does this mean?
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) - Cartographic ConnectionsThe source image is a Lizardtech .sid file the server uses to send you a particular view. If you want, you can download the file to your machine and view it locally with the Lizardtech viewer.
How can I hook up my 5.1 speakers to my computer?
Edifier Support:FAQPlease read your user manual, and follow the instructions connecting your speaker system carefully. Using Edifier's 3 Audio connecting color cables (3.5 Stereo Headphone plug converter to 2 RCA) connect your speakers to the computer's Sound Card as in the illustration shown below. Brown (Center & Sub output); Blue (Input); Pink (Microphone); Green (Front output); Black (Rear output) After completion of the connections, it may be necessary to further configure the Sound Card.
