Recent content by selaeyal1

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    SPDIF interface not working

    Hi I've recently purchased a "USB to SPDIF converter" http://hiendking.com/ha-info-u2-usb-to-spdifac3-dts-usb-to-spdif-converter-p-2810.html for some reason - it won't play all channels like it's suppose to do. i know the hardware part is good - cause when i go to the properties of the device...
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    HDMI to SPDIF

    done that. DVD works perfect with the same cable and reciever is set to digital input. I'm slowly coming to the conclusion i have to send it back...
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    HDMI to SPDIF

    first of all, thank you for your assistance and patience. the question is: why doesn't it take out the digital S/PDIF signal as well? two options as I reckon the situation: 1) defective product 2) wrong PC setup I don't know which one is the factor. the HDMI can carry the signal - no...
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    HDMI to SPDIF

    it sounds like you have a built-in digital SPDIF output on your wife's laptop. besides, but isn't the converter suppose to give a continuous signal?
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    HDMI to SPDIF

    I am using a realtek soundcard. the laptop only has two output options - speakers\analog jacks, or High definition output. basically if i what to use the HDMI cable for sound (when i connect it directly to the TV of instance) I switch to the second option. and thats also what I did when i...
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    HDMI to SPDIF

    i am using mv2player. I played MKV files, and it shows on the player that it is in AC3 (5ch) format. what i find weird is that the analog output is working. both for music and for videos. the reciever has an incication of which channels are active. on analog connection - only R and L are...
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    HDMI to SPDIF

    OK so this is how it goes: i've recently purchased a converter that gets an HDMI signal input and does downscaling: on the video part - either component or vga. on audio: either a stereo red-white connection or SPDIF optical connection. just so it is clear - i went and bought this 58$ piece...