Audio plays from video, but not from music

tweek3867 · 2009-06-28 22:35

So I recently setup an XBMC system on an HTPC I built. Everything was running fine up until last night, but when I went to turn it on this morning, I couldn't get sound out of the music section. Videos play sound no problem, but that's it.

Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

tweek3867 · 2009-06-28 22:47

Sorry, quick update: it seems like I can get sound from mkv files, but not mp4 videos or mp3 audios. Is it possible that Ubuntu is having a problem with the specific files? They were playing fine yesterday, so I can't imagine that would have an effect on it.

lajbans · 2009-07-03 18:59

Im having same issue as you, playing fine with movies dts/ac3. but mp3 files I get no sound - doesnt seem to send any signal to my reciver either.

connected via s/pdif, ubunto with xbmc on top.

Haggy · 2009-07-03 21:44

Neither one of you provided even a little detail about your setup. Please read the sticky about providing a USEFUL report.

lajbans · 2009-07-04 21:13

Hi I solved this by changing defualt in sound options to iec958, the soundcard output.

for some reason default doesnt work if its set as that, so try change and then play music

**tslayer** · 2009-07-04 21:14

Read the sticky dealing with Lost Sound.

**tslayer** · 2009-07-04 21:16

Actually, it used to be sticky. Not anymore it seems:

http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=35901

Haggy · 2009-07-05 09:59

Hmm - is this obsolete or did id get lost?! Either case i suggest re-sticking it.

tweek3867 Junior Member Posts: 2 Joined: Jun 2009 Reputation: 0	2009-06-28 22:35 Post: #1 So I recently setup an XBMC system on an HTPC I built. Everything was running fine up until last night, but when I went to turn it on this morning, I couldn't get sound out of the music section. Videos play sound no problem, but that's it. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
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tweek3867 Junior Member Posts: 2 Joined: Jun 2009 Reputation: 0	2009-06-28 22:47 Post: #2 Sorry, quick update: it seems like I can get sound from mkv files, but not mp4 videos or mp3 audios. Is it possible that Ubuntu is having a problem with the specific files? They were playing fine yesterday, so I can't imagine that would have an effect on it.
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lajbans Junior Member Posts: 28 Joined: Oct 2007 Reputation: 0	2009-07-03 18:59 Post: #3 Im having same issue as you, playing fine with movies dts/ac3. but mp3 files I get no sound - doesnt seem to send any signal to my reciver either. connected via s/pdif, ubunto with xbmc on top.
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lajbans Junior Member Posts: 28 Joined: Oct 2007 Reputation: 0	2009-07-04 21:13 Post: #5 Hi I solved this by changing defualt in sound options to iec958, the soundcard output. for some reason default doesnt work if its set as that, so try change and then play music
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tslayer Team-XBMC Developer Posts: 3,581 Joined: Oct 2003 Reputation: 12	2009-07-04 21:14 Post: #6 Read the sticky dealing with Lost Sound. 42.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.
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Haggy Team-XBMC Forum Moderator - Retired Posts: 884 Joined: Mar 2009 Reputation: 0 Location: Wild southern Germany	2009-07-05 09:59 Post: #8 Hmm - is this obsolete or did id get lost?! Either case i suggest re-sticking it. Always read the XBMC online-manual, FAQ and search the forum before posting. Do not e-mail XBMC-Team members directly asking for support. Read/follow the forum rules. For troubleshooting and bug reporting please make sure you read this first.
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