06-11-2005, 12:48 AM | #1 |
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Here's the question...
I have the Power DVD 5.0 OEM codec on my PC, no 5.1 support. I play my DVDs with WMP10 using AC3 codec. I have the option to expand stereo turned off, and it plays through all 6 channels, so am I getting true 5.1 surround sound?
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06-11-2005, 04:03 AM | #2 |
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Kindof sometimes.
Basically, if the DVD supports it, yes you'll get it. If it doesn't, WMP will try to emulate it somehow. EDIT: It's worth noting that most DVDs do support 5.1 - if it's burnt from something you've downloaded, it might not (because of bandwidth/draconianfairuse restrictions), but otherwise it should. If it's something you've bought or hired, it will probably advertise it on the back. [ 06-11-2005, 04:08 AM: Message edited by: LennonCook ] |
06-11-2005, 09:51 AM | #3 |
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Hehehehehe...... Why am I not suprised you posted first Lennen_cook?
Yes I think WMPlayer does support large speakers, but not surround sound |
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06-13-2005, 12:13 PM | #6 |
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Agreed I have no clue. I am only a turn the power on and hope it works kinds guy. I hope everything worked out for ya.
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06-13-2005, 12:41 PM | #7 |
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Copied from my PowerDVD User's Guide and "about" pages.
Audio Supports 8-channel sound cards and output on up to 8 discrete audio channels. (*) Certified Dolby Virtual Speaker technology allows you to experience virtual surround sound through 2 speakers. (*) CLMEI (CyberLink Multi-channel Environment Impression) technology converts stereo sound to a multiple-channel output. Music and Movie modes are provided for your preference. (*) TruSurroundXT(tm) Headphone, based on SRS TruSurroundXT technology, provides an optimized headphone environment. It features TruSurround, Dialog Clarity Enhancement, and TruBass technologies that bring virtual surround and virtual bass experiences to your headphones. (*) Time Stretch, a pitch handling technology, permits audio playback from 0.5x to 2x speed without pitch distortion. 24/96 LPCM Direct Output supports 24bit/96kHz LPCM audio output with crisper, clearer sound. To enable this feature, you should have a sound card that supports 24bit/96kHz audio output. Note (*): Full multi-channel DTS/Dolby Digital, Dolby Virtual Speaker, CLMEI and TruSurroundXT Headphone features are optional and may not be available in your version of PowerDVD. ================================================= Also, look at this comparison chart I found that compares the different versions of five and six. http://www.softwarecasa.com/pprod/212202compare.htm
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Zebodog, unfortuanantly I highly doubt you are, you will probably get virtual surround sound, which seems to just put the voices through the rear speakers and the main rest through the other speakers (from my experiance) |
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*overload, overload!!!!*
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