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    5920G - Dolby Home Theatre Question

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by jk1980, Oct 29, 2007.

  1. jk1980

    jk1980 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All,

    Sorry for being such a newb about this but. From what I understand the Dolby Hometheatre technology emulates a 5.1 channel over 2 speakers. Does this mean when I watch a DVD and do the audio setup, given a choice between Dolby Surround and Dolby Digital 5.1, I should select the Dolby Digital 5.1? Or just select the surround and let it emulate the 5.1 channel?
     
    jk1980, Oct 29, 2007
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    Select Dolby surround option
     
    bigspin, Oct 29, 2007
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    jk1980 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks bigspin. Btw one more question. does the speaker port of the 5920G support a 5.1 speaker set?
     
    jk1980, Oct 30, 2007
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    No! only available thru HDMI
     
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    Ok thanks bigspin.
     
    jk1980, Oct 30, 2007
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    Also S/PDIF (optical) supports 5.1. Phone and SPDI/F have the same output. You just have to use optical cable. See manual (number 3 in the picture of notebook's front)
     
    adamus2001, Oct 30, 2007
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    Hi adamus thanks that was helpful. I saw some blog saying that the 5920G supports 7.1 but haven't seen anything about that.
     
    jk1980, Oct 31, 2007
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    Hi,

    My problem is with the HDMI out. I can only get Stereo sound(PCM) as i cannot select but stereo speakers from control panel/speaker configuration. As I know HDMI can carry out DD 5.1 sound.
    Is there a way to enable 5.1 speakers from HDMI out on my Acer 5920G ?

    Thank you
     
    vionita, Oct 15, 2008
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