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jasper_online · 2012-11-21, 00:30

I still got the same annoying issue, control panel seems ok, xmbc settings also. Driver is updated and hd audio drivers is from AMD.

I made a pastbin from my debug file, problem seems to start at line 384. Someone got some tips for me?

http://pastebin.com/WYAmX8XS

bocste · (This post was last modified: 2012-11-21, 01:56 by bocste.)

Hello,
I just built my first HTPC (i3 3225 - ASRock H77 M-ITX) and used formerly popcorn hour c200. Currently I am struggling with the DTS-HD passthrough to my Denon 1909 (currently I have stutterings). In the control panel DTS-HD is not in the list of the supported codecs... I checked also the EDID threads (ATI 5xxxxs) on the avsforum but couldn't find a solution for my setup?! (EDID only for ATI 5xxx possible?)

In XBMC the audio settings are set to WASAPI.

I am using Frodo Beta 1 on Windows 8. Should I create a log?!
Thanks a lot!

**steelman1991** · 2012-11-21, 10:46

Sure I read somewhere that Win8 and intel weren't playing happily together - driver issues I think. May have imagined it but will try and find a link. You could try posting on that thread on avs - although titled and predominently ATI, don't think it is exclusive.

One other thing you might want to try is turning off DXVA2, intel and xbmc aren't a good combination. Though your i3 should be sufficient to render in software, therefore won't need DXVA.

bocste · 2012-11-21, 10:56

Thanks steelman! I read in a parallel thread that I should uninstall the realteak drivers...(and install intell drivers again) thats my next step! After that I will try your solution.

**steelman1991** · 2012-11-21, 11:51

Shouldn't be an issue if your using intel - if its the 'parallel thread; I think it is, there is much confusion in it. Its only really an issue if you are running ATI (Realtek provide alternative drivers for ATI cards, which don't work as well as the propietary drivers from ATI).

**jjd-uk** · 2012-11-21, 15:23

(2012-11-21, 01:36)bocste Wrote: Hello,
I just built my first HTPC (i3 3225 - ASRock H77 M-ITX) and used formerly popcorn hour c200. Currently I am struggling with the DTS-HD passthrough to my Denon 1909 (currently I have stutterings). In the control panel DTS-HD is not in the list of the supported codecs... I checked also the EDID threads (ATI 5xxxxs) on the avsforum but couldn't find a solution for my setup?! (EDID only for ATI 5xxx possible?)

In XBMC the audio settings are set to WASAPI.

I am using Frodo Beta 1 on Windows 8. Should I create a log?!
Thanks a lot!

With Intel you need to make sure the Intel Management Interface Engine driver is installed. Info on how to check that and how your other Windows settings should be configured is now at http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Win...udioEngine

Also make sure you are not using the built drivers from Win 8, download and install the current HD Graphics drivers from the Intel website. The MS supplied drivers won't do the HD audio formats, this is maybe the issue steelman is referring to. The only other issue with Win 8 and Intel is that Intel are not providing Win 8 drivers for 1st gen Clarkdale graphics, but as you've 3rd gen Ivy Bridge that's not an issue here.

**jjd-uk** · (This post was last modified: 2012-11-21, 15:38 by jjd-uk.)

(2012-11-21, 00:30)jasper_online Wrote: I still got the same annoying issue, control panel seems ok, xmbc settings also. Driver is updated and hd audio drivers is from AMD.

I made a pastbin from my debug file, problem seems to start at line 384. Someone got some tips for me?

http://pastebin.com/WYAmX8XS

1st I notice from the log is the audio driver is not reporting it can do HD Audio then there's a load of other errors I'm not sure on.

If dvxa hardware acceleration is on try turning it off.

Check Windows is correctly configured by using this wiki page http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Win...udioEngine

If the HD formats don't appear in Supported Formats then it could be EDID issue, in which you need to go for help to either

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1227161/edid-o...-ati-5xxxs

or

http://www.avsforum.com/t/1091403/edid-override-thread

jasper_online · 2012-11-21, 19:26

Thanks for your reaction jjd-uk.

I tried to turn off the dvxa in XBMC, but it didnt work. I also checked my windows setting but they all are set correctly and at supported formats all formats seems to be listed. So i guess no EDID issues. My drivers for HD Audio are from AMD and listed as: 7.12.0.7708. The catalyst drivers are up to date.

My specs:

AMD phemon II X4 955
AMD HD6970
windows 7 64 bit
onkyo SR607

No problem playing the file if i dont check DTS Ma in XMBC as supported format.

**jjd-uk** · 2012-11-21, 19:46

Just so I'm 100% sure what you're say, DTS-HD appear in the Encoded Formats section of Supported Formats tab?

If so that strange as XBMC is not lisitng it as a compatible format.

Are both Exclusive Mode settings ticked on the Advanced tab for the HDMI properties?

jasper_online · 2012-11-21, 20:15

I meant setting the System\Settings\Audio Output format of DTS-HD off, result in a working video (XBMC converts it to regular DTS). With DTS-HD on, extreme video stutter and no sound...

In control-panel\sound I checked both the boxes for exclusive mode.

**steelman1991** · 2012-11-21, 20:33

(2012-11-21, 20:15)jasper_online Wrote: I meant setting the System\Settings\Audio Output format of DTS-HD off, result in a working video (XBMC converts it to regular DTS). With DTS-HD on, extreme video stutter and no sound...

In control-panel\sound I checked both the boxes for exclusive mode.

Think jjd is referring to this

Which is reached from Sounds\Playback\Default Device\Properties.

**jjd-uk** · (This post was last modified: 2012-11-21, 20:45 by jjd-uk.)

(2012-11-21, 20:15)jasper_online Wrote: I meant setting the System\Settings\Audio Output format of DTS-HD off, result in a working video (XBMC converts it to regular DTS). With DTS-HD on, extreme video stutter and no sound...

In control-panel\sound I checked both the boxes for exclusive mode.

Which is correct, XBMC doesn't think your hardware supports DTS-MA therefore DTS-HD should not be selected in XBMC.

What we need to determine is whether there's a discrepancy between what XBMC thinks your hardware can do and what Windows reports you hardware can do.

That screen posted by steelman is what I was referring to, what we need to know is what is listed in the Encoded Formats box?

jasper_online · 2012-11-21, 21:02

codecs:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/27/codecsd.jpg/

modus:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/modus.jpg/

hd audio driver:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/542/hdaudio.jpg/

xbmc settings:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/255...tings.jpg/

bocste · (This post was last modified: 2012-11-21, 21:20 by bocste.)

guys, it is working now. Thanks a lot!!
I changed the rendering method to 'Software' and disabled DXVA2 (CPU is running between 20-30%) It is lovely to see the (Blue) HD-Light on my Denon again Smile

UPDATE: I checked my compatible file list again and DTS-HD and True-HD appeared....(probably because I played the first file with DTS-HD) Now I switched back to DXVA2 and everything works like a charm. AWESOME!

Thanks a lot... steelman and jjd-uk.
I am really happy to be part of the XBMC community now... I think it is time for a donation Smile

**steelman1991** · 2012-11-22, 10:54

Jasper - you had any further luck getting this to work

Been having a quick look through your posts and am stumped - what build are you using?

You might also want to try the suggestion by Thrak here http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=145917 post #4. I know its for 'stuttering' issues, but it might just free up the problem - long shot I know, but might be worth a try. Other alternative is to switch to 'Direct Sound' see what happens, and if it works switch back to WASAPI.

The only other suggestion I could make is to give the EDID solution, suggested by jjd-uk earlier a try. The only difference I can see between your settings and mine is that on the Audio Output screen, my passthrough and output devices recoginse my receiver in the title, whereas yours only seems to see the ATI card and not beyond that.