No audio (EAC3)

[Inrego 76]

I have an Nvidia SHIELD plugged directly to my TV with HDMI. When playing videos with EAC3 audio I get no sound whatsoever. I even have audio output set to Downmix to stereo, but have also tried without it. I cannot for the life of me seem to change any settings to get any sound.

 

However, if I enable external player and choose VLC, I get sound just fine. But that's not really optimal since subtitles are not enabled automatically, and there's no tracking of current progress in videos.

Edited October 3, 2016 by Inrego

[ebr 16170]

There is no outbound sound equipment?

 

I'm guessing the TV supports DD but not DD+.  I may have to make yet another setting...

[Inrego 76]

No. Only the SHIELD box and TV - using the builtin speakers from the TV.

Tbh I've no idea which audio formats my TV supports, I'm no audiophile (but you probably knew that already, after reading I just use the builtin TV speakers).

 

I also tried on the Android TV settings to enable/disable audio passthrough, but no change.

[ebr 16170]

And even if you set it to downmix, it still doesn't work?

 

What version of the app are you using?

[Inrego 76]

No, downmixing does not seem to do anything. It's actually been enabled for quite a while, since it helped on another video some time ago (don't remember the details)

The version is 1.2.53g

[ebr 16170]

Is this item direct playing or transcoding?

[Inrego 76]

Not sure how to check details, but in my server management dashboard, the shield device shows up as Direct Playing.

[ebr 16170]

Can you provide me a sample file?  PM me a dropbox link or something?

[Inrego 76]

Sent link in PM. Please let me know when you've got it, so I can delete from cloud again

Edited October 3, 2016 by Inrego

[ebr 16170]

I got it.  Thanks.  You can try this with the next beta that should be out later today.

[Inrego 76]

Thanks, will probably try when I go to bed tonight

[Inrego 76]

No new version yet?

 

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[Inrego 76]

It's working with the new version thanks!

 

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[Luke 42077]

Hi @@Inrego

 

The latest beta version of the Emby app offers improved playback, refresh rate switching, and all the HD Audio pass-through you need. Check out the beta thread for more details:

 

https://emby.media/community/index.php?/topic/42239-android-tv-beta-13x/

 

We think you'll enjoy the next update to the stable channel. Thanks !

[crypto 1]

I got it.  Thanks.  You can try this with the next beta that should be out later today.

 

I think this is back for chromecast ultra to soundbar via optical thru tv all sony.  I know your working on the new chromecast and only a few shows are eac3 so... whenever

[Luke 42077]

I think this is back for chromecast ultra to soundbar via optical thru tv all sony.  I know your working on the new chromecast and only a few shows are eac3 so... whenever

 

What exactly is the problem?

[ebr 16170]

I think this is back for chromecast ultra to soundbar via optical thru tv all sony.  I know your working on the new chromecast and only a few shows are eac3 so... whenever

 

Just want to confirm you aren't talking about any issues with this (Fire TV/Android TV) app?

[crypto 1]

Just want to confirm you aren't talking about any issues with this (Fire TV/Android TV) app?

Opps, sorry. Right subject, wrong section... my bad.