(2014-07-15, 13:32)negge Wrote: This is not a PVR-specific issue. When using passthrough you can't change the volume from your computer. If it works for some other files you have then those do not have audio that is being passthroughed.
Please explain that to me then, because I can't really find much info about it for laymen like myself that do not understand a lot about codecs and audio drivers.
The sound on my television is disabled, because all audio is decoded by the soundbar.
The soundbar's volume is set to MAXIMUM, and pressing the Vol (+) and Vol (-) buttons on the media center remote cause the Volume Control in the Windows Task Bar to go Up or Down, accordingly.
That happens whether I have Passthrough enabled in XBMC or not.
(2014-07-15, 13:33)negge Wrote: Also if you enable passthrough you have to check which codecs your soundbar can decode. Leaving them all unchecked makes no sense, if so you shouldn't enable passthrough at all.
Which part was left unchecked? The wiki section only has screenshots. It doesn't explain to me what needs to be checked or how to determine what needs to be set. It's like they expect everyone to use trial and error.
I don't know how to tell what codecs my soundbar can decode. The reason I posted links to all of the items I use is so someone could show me how to learn what my soundbar can decode. Teach me to fish, and I can show others how to fish as well.
My Owners Manual has an Appendix of 1 page, titled "Trademarks and Licenses" that show Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, and Bluetooth.
There is also no information in this manual about how many channels this soundbar has, so I don't really know what to select on that part of the interface either. It has 6 speakers on the bar itself, 3 on each side. 2 on each side are identical midrange looking devices, while the center on each side looks more like a tweeter.
It also has a remote subwoofer.
The closest I've been able to find is a "Sound Adjustment" page that talks about the different types of "built in" presets. "A Clear Voice setting is recommended when you watch the movie of 5.1 channel." There is also "Upscaler mode is available only to 2 channel sources."
I don't know if I should select 2 channel, 2.1, or 5.1. I'd never heard of 3.1, but it's in the list.
How do I tell what this soundbar does? I got it because it works with the TV and I do not have to have a separate receiver to process the sounds, not because it advertised a certain number of channels.
Also, it appears someone edited my original post.
I had links in that post to the exact Media PC, the exact television, and the exact soundbar that I have.
It was not so I could advertise their products, it was so others could help me better.