Re: [H] Best DVR/TivoHD upgrade drive?
Are the still offering to transfer a lifetime subscription? I have one dating back to my Series 1 that I transfered to my S2DT. NOw I want to transfer that to the HD version. Bino Gopal wrote: Well the TivoHD is pretty AWESOME! Note that I looked into it, and for whatever reason the tuner on the Series2 is CRAP for SD and it will look a lot worse than your cable box (I don't know why; it just does; plenty of posts to confirm this). So going to the TivoHD made that SD stuff look better, but I record almost everything in HD and DAMN does it look good! I got a TivoHD for $200 and they transferred my service from my series1 (circa 2000) for free so it was quite a deal. I ordered the 1TB HD for $100 and at that price point it can't be beat! But if you have to get a new one, it gets more expensive, though I still say buy the lifetime if you plan on keeping it long enough... Note that you can only get 2.2TB of storage on any Tivo, mainly due to firmware limits by Tivo; and the biggest internal drive you can put in a TivoHD is 1.2TB (the original drive + 1TB) and I can add a 1TB external storage drive, but there are too many problems with external storage at this point...here's the official upgrade thread; definitely read it; it tells you everything in much better detail than I just did! ;) http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?p=5616160#post5616160 Anyway, HTH! BINO -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Christopher Fisk Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 5:09 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] Best DVR/TivoHD upgrade drive? On Tue, 24 Mar 2009, Anthony Q. Martin wrote: I wouldn't worry about green at all...i'd worry about noise level...tivos with noisy HD will ruin your HD experience. Cool Quiet are what you want. Then Size, then way way down on the list is speed. I recently had a drive failure in my series 2 TiVo and tossed in a pair of extra drives I had kicking around (A 200GB and 250GB drive) just to get it back up and running. I can hear them working when my TV is off, but my hearing is bad enough that my volume on my TV is always higher than it really should be, so that drowns out the HDD noises. I will eventually get myself either a series 3 or a TiVo HD and upgrade that as far as it'll go. But I'm still saving for that. Christopher Fisk
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
Anthony, I use my computer to play Blu-ray discs. That is one of the reasons I am upset that I cannot get the computer connected with HDMI to output any audio. Today is a new day and I hope to get back to the problem. I was on chat with Comcast for hours yesterday and they haven't a clue! They work from a script and began with: Problem : running an hdmi cable from motorola dch3416 to a Westinghouse HDTV. No audio. Also looking at the compatibility of attaching the dvr to a yamaha av receiver but get an error message. Comcast Connect the cable from the wall outlet to the Cable In input on the DCT. James_ done Comcast Connect a cable from the Video output on the DCT to the Video input of the TV . Comcast Or Connect a S-Video Cable from the S-Video output on the DCT to the S-Video input on the TV When she started talking about using an S-Video cable I knew I was in trouble! I indicated that everything worked fine with component cables for video and RCA cables for audio and I wanted to utilize the HDMI cable for both audio and video, her next script began with a description on how to add a VCR to the mix! We went in circles and it ended up that she said that what I wanted to do SHOULD work, but since it didn't, resort to component to TV and optical digital to receiver for audio, oh, and have a nice day :) Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Anthony Q. Martin James, Which Blu-ray player do you have? Focus on that. The cable boxes are known to be problematic apparently, but the Blu-ray should work to your receiver and then receiver to TV. I would remove everything else from HDMI until you get this part working. For sure there are setting with the player that you need to adjust to get it to output over HDMI. James Maki wrote: I am not blaming HDMI directly. Just the entire mess that doesn't allow equipment to work together.
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
James, Ok...the computer complicates things. Also, since you have the motorola receiver, and that is known to be flakey, things are doubly complicated. Did you check in the menu system of your TV to see if it needs to be set to get sound off the HDMI cable? If it works, you're only going to get two channel sound out the TV speakers using this approach. Does your TV have an HDMI out too? I have a motorala HD receiver too, but I don't know which model. I didn't have to do anything special other than plug it into the receiver using the HDMI output, IIRC. I would not have the patience to stay on the line with cable company people. I run my monitor on my PC using a cable that is DVI on one end and HDMI on the other. However, the sound comes out the PC via the sound out jacks and goes to the speakers. Only the video goes over HDMI. Good luck. - Original Message - From: James Maki To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 9:19 AM Subject: Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems Anthony, I use my computer to play Blu-ray discs. That is one of the reasons I am upset that I cannot get the computer connected with HDMI to output any audio. Today is a new day and I hope to get back to the problem. I was on chat with Comcast for hours yesterday and they haven't a clue! They work from a script and began with: Problem : running an hdmi cable from motorola dch3416 to a Westinghouse HDTV. No audio. Also looking at the compatibility of attaching the dvr to a yamaha av receiver but get an error message. Comcast Connect the cable from the wall outlet to the Cable In input on the DCT. James_ done Comcast Connect a cable from the Video output on the DCT to the Video input of the TV . Comcast Or Connect a S-Video Cable from the S-Video output on the DCT to the S-Video input on the TV When she started talking about using an S-Video cable I knew I was in trouble! I indicated that everything worked fine with component cables for video and RCA cables for audio and I wanted to utilize the HDMI cable for both audio and video, her next script began with a description on how to add a VCR to the mix! We went in circles and it ended up that she said that what I wanted to do SHOULD work, but since it didn't, resort to component to TV and optical digital to receiver for audio, oh, and have a nice day :) Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Anthony Q. Martin James, Which Blu-ray player do you have? Focus on that. The cable boxes are known to be problematic apparently, but the Blu-ray should work to your receiver and then receiver to TV. I would remove everything else from HDMI until you get this part working. For sure there are setting with the player that you need to adjust to get it to output over HDMI. James Maki wrote: I am not blaming HDMI directly. Just the entire mess that doesn't allow equipment to work together.
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
Anthony, I had everything working just fine, using a DVI-HDMI cable for the computer to the HDTV, and either 5.1 Speakers out or coax SPDIF for the computer and HDMI-HDMI cable for cable box to HDTV and Optical SPDIF out for 5.1 sound for cable. I also have the upconverting DVD that requiures a coax SPDIF for 5.1 surround, so I was out of input jacks on the receiver (hence, the 5.1 speaker out on the computer audio). Since I had extra HDMI inputs on the receiver, I thought (in my apparent ignorance), that a video card with HDMI out would solve my problem! Unfortunately, it has only complicated my life, for the moment. I may just remove the DVD from the mix and use the computer to play DVDs (which will not make my wife happy because she hate and the remotes and different procedures and has the playing of DVDs down pat!). I cannot find a HDMI cable audio in the HDTV menu options, other than a selection for port 1 which selects digital or analog (port one has the HDMI port plus the RCA cable input for stereo sound). It is just discouraging to purchase the proper items and then not have them play nice together. The chat with Comcast was extruciating! I did other things while she thought about my input. It often took her 5 or more minutes to respond, and then it would be a question like: So James, did you hook up the RCA cables? or You must run an HDMI cable from the dvr to the HDTV and another HDMI cable to the cable box. Idiot, the DVR is the cable box? At one point I asked her if she even knew what a Motorola DCH3416 even was! That took her a long time to respond to. Then she apologized and said she was refering to the VCR as the other box! I don't have a VCR in the MIX! Anyway, Hope YOU have a great day! I am not so sure about mine. Thanks for letting me rant! Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Anthony Q. Martin James, Ok...the computer complicates things. Also, since you have the motorola receiver, and that is known to be flakey, things are doubly complicated. Did you check in the menu system of your TV to see if it needs to be set to get sound off the HDMI cable? If it works, you're only going to get two channel sound out the TV speakers using this approach. Does your TV have an HDMI out too? I have a motorala HD receiver too, but I don't know which model. I didn't have to do anything special other than plug it into the receiver using the HDMI output, IIRC. I would not have the patience to stay on the line with cable company people. I run my monitor on my PC using a cable that is DVI on one end and HDMI on the other. However, the sound comes out the PC via the sound out jacks and goes to the speakers. Only the video goes over HDMI. Good luck.
[H] Dual Boot questions
Folks I need a bit of feedback regarding creating a dual boot system. I currently have 2 HDs running, a smaller one has XP Media Center as the OS and the second larger HD has D, E and G partitions used for storing files. I want to install XP Pro on the same computer and have the option to boot to either one as needed. Is it fairly simple to create a new partition on the existing HD and install XP Pro on that partition? Or is it better to buy a new HD and install XP Pro on the new HD? If I am able to install the second OS on the same HD as the first one, will both OSes be able to recognize the files stored on the D, E and G partitions? If I need to install the second OS on a separate HD, will it be able to recognize and access the files stored on the other HD on the D, E and G partitions? thanks
[H] Firefox annoyance
Just recently I've noticed that every time I download a file, my copy of Firefox brings up the download window in the sidebar every time. This is super annoying. Anyone know how to turn it off so that things just download silently in the background? --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US
Re: [H] Firefox annoyance
Tools/Options then the 'Main' tab.. Then uncheck Show the Downloads window when downloading a file I think that should do it. -- JRS stei...@pacbell.net Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored. From: Brian Weeden brian.wee...@gmail.com To: hwg hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 11:58:39 AM Subject: [H] Firefox annoyance Just recently I've noticed that every time I download a file, my copy of Firefox brings up the download window in the sidebar every time. This is super annoying. Anyone know how to turn it off so that things just download silently in the background? --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US
Re: [H] Firefox annoyance
That box was already unchecked but the right option was under the All in one sidebar config right underneath it. Thanks! --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 3:04 PM, JRS stei...@pacbell.net wrote: Tools/Options then the 'Main' tab.. Then uncheck Show the Downloads window when downloading a file I think that should do it. -- JRS stei...@pacbell.net Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored. From: Brian Weeden brian.wee...@gmail.com To: hwg hardware@hardwaregroup.com Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 11:58:39 AM Subject: [H] Firefox annoyance Just recently I've noticed that every time I download a file, my copy of Firefox brings up the download window in the sidebar every time. This is super annoying. Anyone know how to turn it off so that things just download silently in the background? --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US
Re: [H] Firefox annoyance
Brian, How about Tools / Main / Downloads? And un-tick the 1st selection. Best, Duncan At 14:58 03/25/2009 -0400, you wrote: Just recently I've noticed that every time I download a file, my copy of Firefox brings up the download window in the sidebar every time. This is super annoying. Anyone know how to turn it off so that things just download silently in the background? --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US __ NOD32 3962 (20090325) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com
Re: [H] Dual Boot questions
'Veech ve...@earthlink.net' said: Folks I need a bit of feedback regarding creating a dual boot system. I currently have 2 HDs running, a smaller one has XP Media Center as the OS and the second larger HD has D, E and G partitions used for storing files. I want to install XP Pro on the same computer and have the option to boot to either one as needed. Is it fairly simple to create a new partition on the existing HD and install XP Pro on that partition? Or is it better to buy a new HD and install XP Pro on the new HD? If you have the contiguous free space on your current C: drive and the tools to resize the partition then that's probably easier, otherwise a new drive is probably the easier of the two routes (especially if the C: drive is already strapped for space). If I am able to install the second OS on the same HD as the first one, will both OSes be able to recognize the files stored on the D, E and G partitions? If I need to install the second OS on a separate HD, will it be able to recognize and access the files stored on the other HD on the D, E and G partitions? Yes to both. You may have to change the drive mappings to be correct but they will all be accessible. If they're formatted with FAT32 then there's no security to worry about. If they're formatted as NTFS, members of the local Administrators group have full control over newly created partitions by default. You'll also be able to see your existing C: drive - it may stay as C: or be another drive letter. You can unmap the drive if you want through Disk Management. Jamie
Re: [H] Dual Boot questions
ok so the good news is that whether I install a second OS on the same physical HD or on a completely new one, that both OSes will be able to see all files on all drives? That is great news. The C drive is crowded, I would have to move a bunch of files over to another drive so maybe the new physical HD is a good solution. I don't have a partition utility handy. Partition Magic is expensive, for the price I could just buy another HD. I don't recall how they are formatted but it's my personal PC at home so I'm the administrator as well. Great info, thanks Jamie! 'Veech ve...@earthlink.net' said: Folks I need a bit of feedback regarding creating a dual boot system. I currently have 2 HDs running, a smaller one has XP Media Center as the OS and the second larger HD has D, E and G partitions used for storing files. I want to install XP Pro on the same computer and have the option to boot to either one as needed. Is it fairly simple to create a new partition on the existing HD and install XP Pro on that partition? Or is it better to buy a new HD and install XP Pro on the new HD? If you have the contiguous free space on your current C: drive and the tools to resize the partition then that's probably easier, otherwise a new drive is probably the easier of the two routes (especially if the C: drive is already strapped for space). If I am able to install the second OS on the same HD as the first one, will both OSes be able to recognize the files stored on the D, E and G partitions? If I need to install the second OS on a separate HD, will it be able to recognize and access the files stored on the other HD on the D, E and G partitions? Yes to both. You may have to change the drive mappings to be correct but they will all be accessible. If they're formatted with FAT32 then there's no security to worry about. If they're formatted as NTFS, members of the local Administrators group have full control over newly created partitions by default. You'll also be able to see your existing C: drive - it may stay as C: or be another drive letter. You can unmap the drive if you want through Disk Management. Jamie
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
-Original Message- From: James Maki Is HDMI ready for prime time? Just a quick update on some of the things I have found out about HDMI audio. First, the Yamaha receiver I purchased (and MANY others) does not utilize the HDMI audio signal at all! It only passes it on to the HDTV. This seems like a real waste since most HDTVs only process STEREO sound. I found in the manual that to have the receiver process the audio, you need to use either RCA cables, digital optical or digital coax cables. What is the point? Second, as Anthony mentioned, there are known issues with; 1) Comcast cable boxes, and, 2) ATI video cards with HDMI ports. They advertise dolby 7.1 sound, but I was surprised at the number of people complaining that they cannot get it to work at all. Lastly, I have a suspicion that my HDTV cannot process the HDMI audio signal. So far, I have been unable to get any sound even with direct HDMI connections, from my PC, cable box, or DVD player. I guess I will just go back to the SPDIF connections. Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
There are also known issues with spdif ports and Bluray, specifically getting any tru-hd or dts-hd decoded. Spdif Is not considered a protected channel for drm and thus the pc might end up downgrading the signal. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation Sent from my iPhone On 25-Mar-09, at 7:01 PM, James Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net wrote: -Original Message- From: James Maki Is HDMI ready for prime time? Just a quick update on some of the things I have found out about HDMI audio. First, the Yamaha receiver I purchased (and MANY others) does not utilize the HDMI audio signal at all! It only passes it on to the HDTV. This seems like a real waste since most HDTVs only process STEREO sound. I found in the manual that to have the receiver process the audio, you need to use either RCA cables, digital optical or digital coax cables. What is the point? Second, as Anthony mentioned, there are known issues with; 1) Comcast cable boxes, and, 2) ATI video cards with HDMI ports. They advertise dolby 7.1 sound, but I was surprised at the number of people complaining that they cannot get it to work at all. Lastly, I have a suspicion that my HDTV cannot process the HDMI audio signal. So far, I have been unable to get any sound even with direct HDMI connections, from my PC, cable box, or DVD player. I guess I will just go back to the SPDIF connections. Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
Isn't DRM just grand! It doesn't really protect the material, just makes it difficult for us to use it, to enjoy what we pay for. So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? The HDMI receiver passes it on to the HDTV (which is stereo). Can't use the SPDIF without it degrading the quality. What other options are we left with to process the sound? This just keeps getting better and better! Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Brian Weeden There are also known issues with spdif ports and Bluray, specifically getting any tru-hd or dts-hd decoded. Spdif Is not considered a protected channel for drm and thus the pc might end up downgrading the signal. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
Rip the Bluray to HD, re-encode the audio to FLAC and mux back into an mkv file with the video and any subs you need. Works great. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 7:32 PM, James Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.netwrote: Isn't DRM just grand! It doesn't really protect the material, just makes it difficult for us to use it, to enjoy what we pay for. So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? The HDMI receiver passes it on to the HDTV (which is stereo). Can't use the SPDIF without it degrading the quality. What other options are we left with to process the sound? This just keeps getting better and better! Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Brian Weeden There are also known issues with spdif ports and Bluray, specifically getting any tru-hd or dts-hd decoded. Spdif Is not considered a protected channel for drm and thus the pc might end up downgrading the signal. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation
Re: [H] [Bulk] Re: HDMI Audio Problems
Exactly, and that's why piracy is so widespread! People are tired of the headaches and just want it to work. DRM isn't grand and they're making people into pirates with it (along with their ridiculous greed of course)! Take the Dark Knight for example: The movie studio's complain about all the money that they've lost because of illegal downloads and yet the movie has taken in over 1 billion world wide. Boo hoo! Brian Weeden wrote: Rip the Bluray to HD, re-encode the audio to FLAC and mux back into an mkv file with the video and any subs you need. Works great. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 7:32 PM, James Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.netwrote: Isn't DRM just grand! It doesn't really protect the material, just makes it difficult for us to use it, to enjoy what we pay for. So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? The HDMI receiver passes it on to the HDTV (which is stereo). Can't use the SPDIF without it degrading the quality. What other options are we left with to process the sound? This just keeps getting better and better! Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Brian Weeden There are also known issues with spdif ports and Bluray, specifically getting any tru-hd or dts-hd decoded. Spdif Is not considered a protected channel for drm and thus the pc might end up downgrading the signal. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
:So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? I get mine over HDMI. You can also get it over multi-channel analog if your player has those and your receiver has the inputs. I've done both and obviously HDMI is better since you get both video and sound with one cable, instead of 7. and tru-hd and dts-hd are vastly better than that compressed crap. James Maki wrote: Isn't DRM just grand! It doesn't really protect the material, just makes it difficult for us to use it, to enjoy what we pay for. So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? The HDMI receiver passes it on to the HDTV (which is stereo). Can't use the SPDIF without it degrading the quality. What other options are we left with to process the sound? This just keeps getting better and better! Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Brian Weeden There are also known issues with spdif ports and Bluray, specifically getting any tru-hd or dts-hd decoded. Spdif Is not considered a protected channel for drm and thus the pc might end up downgrading the signal. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
FLAC is a lossless codec and from my personal testing in my HT (your results may vary) it sounded better than normal DD or DTS and almost as good as Tru-HD. The real bonus is that it drops the filesize by several hundred MB at least, sometimes more. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM, Anthony Q. Martin amar...@charter.netwrote: :So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? I get mine over HDMI. You can also get it over multi-channel analog if your player has those and your receiver has the inputs. I've done both and obviously HDMI is better since you get both video and sound with one cable, instead of 7. and tru-hd and dts-hd are vastly better than that compressed crap. James Maki wrote: Isn't DRM just grand! It doesn't really protect the material, just makes it difficult for us to use it, to enjoy what we pay for. So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? The HDMI receiver passes it on to the HDTV (which is stereo). Can't use the SPDIF without it degrading the quality. What other options are we left with to process the sound? This just keeps getting better and better! Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Brian Weeden There are also known issues with spdif ports and Bluray, specifically getting any tru-hd or dts-hd decoded. Spdif Is not considered a protected channel for drm and thus the pc might end up downgrading the signal. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
I have ripped a few BDs to HD...they are currently hogging up about 220 GB. Brian Weeden wrote: FLAC is a lossless codec and from my personal testing in my HT (your results may vary) it sounded better than normal DD or DTS and almost as good as Tru-HD. The real bonus is that it drops the filesize by several hundred MB at least, sometimes more. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM, Anthony Q. Martin amar...@charter.netwrote: :So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? I get mine over HDMI. You can also get it over multi-channel analog if your player has those and your receiver has the inputs. I've done both and obviously HDMI is better since you get both video and sound with one cable, instead of 7. and tru-hd and dts-hd are vastly better than that compressed crap. James Maki wrote: Isn't DRM just grand! It doesn't really protect the material, just makes it difficult for us to use it, to enjoy what we pay for. So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? The HDMI receiver passes it on to the HDTV (which is stereo). Can't use the SPDIF without it degrading the quality. What other options are we left with to process the sound? This just keeps getting better and better! Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Brian Weeden There are also known issues with spdif ports and Bluray, specifically getting any tru-hd or dts-hd decoded. Spdif Is not considered a protected channel for drm and thus the pc might end up downgrading the signal. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
You can generally just mkv the movie with the soundtrack you want and they become very manageable. Sent via BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Anthony Q. Martin amar...@charter.net Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:55:47 To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems I have ripped a few BDs to HD...they are currently hogging up about 220 GB. Brian Weeden wrote: FLAC is a lossless codec and from my personal testing in my HT (your results may vary) it sounded better than normal DD or DTS and almost as good as Tru-HD. The real bonus is that it drops the filesize by several hundred MB at least, sometimes more. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM, Anthony Q. Martin amar...@charter.netwrote: :So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? I get mine over HDMI. You can also get it over multi-channel analog if your player has those and your receiver has the inputs. I've done both and obviously HDMI is better since you get both video and sound with one cable, instead of 7. and tru-hd and dts-hd are vastly better than that compressed crap. James Maki wrote: Isn't DRM just grand! It doesn't really protect the material, just makes it difficult for us to use it, to enjoy what we pay for. So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? The HDMI receiver passes it on to the HDTV (which is stereo). Can't use the SPDIF without it degrading the quality. What other options are we left with to process the sound? This just keeps getting better and better! Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Brian Weeden There are also known issues with spdif ports and Bluray, specifically getting any tru-hd or dts-hd decoded. Spdif Is not considered a protected channel for drm and thus the pc might end up downgrading the signal. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation
Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems
Most of the followup posts address ripping the Blu-ray to the harddrive to play. I was asking the question regarding a regular set top blu-ray player. If my receiver just passes the HDMI audio signal along to the HDTV, how do I connect the audio from the blu-ray player to the receiver? More of a thought question since I do use my computer. Some of these gyrations sound more difficult than what you get out of them! Personally, I use AnydvdHD to play blu-ray discs. Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Brian Weeden Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 5:13 PM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: Re: [H] HDMI Audio Problems Rip the Bluray to HD, re-encode the audio to FLAC and mux back into an mkv file with the video and any subs you need. Works great. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation http://www.secureworldfoundtion.org +1 (514) 466-2756 Canada +1 (202) 683-8534 US On Wed, Mar 25, 2009 at 7:32 PM, James Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.netwrote: Isn't DRM just grand! It doesn't really protect the material, just makes it difficult for us to use it, to enjoy what we pay for. So how do you get tru-hd or dts-hd from a set top blu-ray player? The HDMI receiver passes it on to the HDTV (which is stereo). Can't use the SPDIF without it degrading the quality. What other options are we left with to process the sound? This just keeps getting better and better! Jim Maki jwm_maill...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: Brian Weeden There are also known issues with spdif ports and Bluray, specifically getting any tru-hd or dts-hd decoded. Spdif Is not considered a protected channel for drm and thus the pc might end up downgrading the signal. --- Brian Weeden Technical Consultant Secure World Foundation
