Xbox & 5.1 audio?
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Xbox & 5.1 audio?
I just purchased a new receiver and finally hooked up my Xbox to it I've noticed though I'm only getting a 2.1 signal if the diagram on the receiver is correct. Should the Xbox be able to do 5.1 by default or do I need something else (I do have it set to dolby digital [or whatever it is I don't have the machine in front of me] not the regular stereo)? For instance House of the Dead 3 has the symbol for 5.1 audio but I'm still only getting it as a 2.1 output. I'm trying to figure out if the problem is w/ the Xbox, the receiver or the user
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I did that (that's what the dolby digital thing I couldn't remember was ). I just checked and it is set for surround. That's why I was curious to see if some other type of connector was needed as you generally don't see surround signals over two (L/R) audio cables, atleast that I've seen. Usually it's a single digital or split out by channel.
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Originally posted by nemein
I did that (that's what the dolby digital thing I couldn't remember was ). I just checked and it is set for surround. That's why I was curious to see if some other type of connector was needed as you generally don't see surround signals over two (L/R) audio cables, atleast that I've seen. Usually it's a single digital or split out by channel.
I did that (that's what the dolby digital thing I couldn't remember was ). I just checked and it is set for surround. That's why I was curious to see if some other type of connector was needed as you generally don't see surround signals over two (L/R) audio cables, atleast that I've seen. Usually it's a single digital or split out by channel.
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/209498.asp
Also you will need a shit I forgot what they are called. Anyway a cable with the red lights on the ends.
If you have a HD TV you're going to need this AV Pack.
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/209496.asp
Hope I've helped ya out.
PS. Dude got ready 5.1 in a game forking makes gaming so much better. It's saved my ass on Xbox Live a few times cause I could hear where a person was cause of the sound. It works great on Rainbow Six. I could hear someone reloading thier gun and know where the nouse was coming from and shit.
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Also you will need a shit I forgot what they are called. Anyway a cable with the red lights on the ends.
Thx
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Originally posted by nemein
Talking about an optical cable (the red light is "in" the cable itself and not just on the connector) right? Figured it was something like that
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Talking about an optical cable (the red light is "in" the cable itself and not just on the connector) right? Figured it was something like that
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The right name of that cable is a fiber optic cable.
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Yep, all covered....
Get the HD pack if you have a HDTV or just get the Advanced A/V Pack.
Then, Fiber Optic CAble....
Check EBAY for REALLY cheap prices if you can wait....but how can you
Get the HD pack if you have a HDTV or just get the Advanced A/V Pack.
Then, Fiber Optic CAble....
Check EBAY for REALLY cheap prices if you can wait....but how can you
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Yep, have to have the A/V pack and an optical cable.
Crock of crap. I was pissed when I bought my X-box and an Optical cable and then had to run back to the store and get the A/V pack. The digital out should have been built in.
Crock of crap. I was pissed when I bought my X-box and an Optical cable and then had to run back to the store and get the A/V pack. The digital out should have been built in.
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Another option is to open up the box and make your own coaxial connector: http://www.xbox-scene.com/articles/digital-output.php
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ah... thanks.... I think I'd rather blow the $30 bucks and not blow my box away (considering my lack of skill w/ a soldering iron ).
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Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
Yep, have to have the A/V pack and an optical cable.
Crock of crap. I was pissed when I bought my X-box and an Optical cable and then had to run back to the store and get the A/V pack. The digital out should have been built in.
Yep, have to have the A/V pack and an optical cable.
Crock of crap. I was pissed when I bought my X-box and an Optical cable and then had to run back to the store and get the A/V pack. The digital out should have been built in.
ps2 would never do that to you.
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I just got the HiDef pack and hooked up the optical cable, and when I play games I think I'm getting 5.1, (it's not 2.1) but my receiver doesn't recognize the signal as Dolby Digital. Should it, or do I need to change the settings on the dash?
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Originally posted by Giantrobo
ps2 would never do that to you.
ps2 would never do that to you.
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Originally posted by cleaver
I just got the HiDef pack and hooked up the optical cable, and when I play games I think I'm getting 5.1, (it's not 2.1) but my receiver doesn't recognize the signal as Dolby Digital. Should it, or do I need to change the settings on the dash?
I just got the HiDef pack and hooked up the optical cable, and when I play games I think I'm getting 5.1, (it's not 2.1) but my receiver doesn't recognize the signal as Dolby Digital. Should it, or do I need to change the settings on the dash?
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Nah, PS2 makes its money by requiring owners to purchase things that are even more "must have" than DD/DTS 5.1 for most people: memory cards, support for more than 2 controllers, and ethernet.
Nah, PS2 makes its money by requiring owners to purchase things that are even more "must have" than DD/DTS 5.1 for most people: memory cards, support for more than 2 controllers, and ethernet.
I just hope the next gen systems have digital out and built in memory (preferably high capacity flash or something similar as I trust that more than HDs), but I don't have my hopes up.
I can live without packed in HDs and ethernet (HDs not used in gameplay for anything interesting so far, don't have broadband access,nor much interest in online gaming).
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Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
I don't think anyone implied that only MS charges for crap that should be standard.
I don't think anyone implied that only MS charges for crap that should be standard.
Also, (before someone brings it up) as far as the ever popular Xbox DVD dongle issue goes, I think MS was wise not to include it. The various companies that claim patents on DVD and MPEG-2 technology (one of which is Sony) demand a percentage royalty for every hardware unit sold that includes DVD/MPEG-2 support. MS would have had to increase the price of each Xbox, regardless of whether the person intended to use it as a DVD player, in part to pay their competitor Sony the royalties it claims. Sony, of course, had the luxury of being able to include DVD support without this added cost.
I just hope the next gen systems have digital out and built in memory (preferably high capacity flash or something similar as I trust that more than HDs), but I don't have my hopes up.
I can live without packed in HDs and ethernet (HDs not used in gameplay for anything interesting so far, don't have broadband access,nor much interest in online gaming).
Also, ethernet is not just for broadband/Xbox Live. Networking Xboxes over a LAN for 8-16 player Halo goodness is some of the most fun you can have with video games IMO. Again, throw in what you can do with a modded Xbox, and it is that much more important.
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Just be sure NOT to blow $30-40 on an optical cable, when they can be had on eBay for about $4.00. I swear, people blow so much money on cables it's amazing, and if you shop around a bit you save a ton.
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Originally posted by jabbas
Just be sure NOT to blow $30-40 on an optical cable, when they can be had on eBay for about $4.00. I swear, people blow so much money on cables it's amazing, and if you shop around a bit you save a ton.
Just be sure NOT to blow $30-40 on an optical cable, when they can be had on eBay for about $4.00. I swear, people blow so much money on cables it's amazing, and if you shop around a bit you save a ton.
or Radio Shack. I bought my optical cable splitter and extra optical cable from there and they work fine. I was already stuck with the MONSTER optical cable so I used that for my XBOX and Rat Shack cable went to my ps2. I just bought a video game swither to handle switching the VIDEO and the optical audio from both game console goes to the splitter which goes to my stereo and that's it.
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I don't think anyone implied that only MS charges for crap that should be standard.
I just hope the next gen systems have digital out and built in memory (preferably high capacity flash or something similar as I trust that more than HDs), but I don't have my hopes up.
I can live without packed in HDs and ethernet (HDs not used in gameplay for anything interesting so far, don't have broadband access,nor much interest in online gaming).
I don't think anyone implied that only MS charges for crap that should be standard.
I just hope the next gen systems have digital out and built in memory (preferably high capacity flash or something similar as I trust that more than HDs), but I don't have my hopes up.
I can live without packed in HDs and ethernet (HDs not used in gameplay for anything interesting so far, don't have broadband access,nor much interest in online gaming).
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Originally posted by Gallant Pig
You don't want accessories packed into a console that will drive up the price, yet you want more expensive cables packed in that will surely drive up the price?
You don't want accessories packed into a console that will drive up the price, yet you want more expensive cables packed in that will surely drive up the price?
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Originally posted by Gallant Pig
You don't want accessories packed into a console that will drive up the price, yet you want more expensive cables packed in that will surely drive up the price?
You don't want accessories packed into a console that will drive up the price, yet you want more expensive cables packed in that will surely drive up the price?
I guess the reasoning behind Microsoft's decision is that anyone who has optical audio is at least going to have s-video inputs on their TV as well, so why not include it in the adapter... kinda makes sense, I suppose it helps reduce the cost of the xbox unit. similar to how Nintendo reduced the cost of the Gamecube by putting the DAC inside the component cable instead of inside the gamecube itself.