Sound Issue
Sound Issue
I recently scanned in the 7Bravo channel 75 to my DP2 - and found that I have no audio on this channel. Picture is fine, just no sound. All other channels functioning normally.
I've rebooted, re-scanned and played around with settings - nothing seems to fix the issue.
Any ideas, please?
Ric
I've rebooted, re-scanned and played around with settings - nothing seems to fix the issue.
Any ideas, please?
Ric
Re: Sound Issue
7 Bravo broadcasts audio as AAC (as opposed to MPEG or AC3/Dolby), which the DP2 doesn't understand.Rykster wrote: ↑Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:32I recently scanned in the 7Bravo channel 75 to my DP2 - and found that I have no audio on this channel. Picture is fine, just no sound. All other channels functioning normally.
I've rebooted, re-scanned and played around with settings - nothing seems to fix the issue.
Any ideas, please?
Some of the other "extra" channels such as Racing use or have used AAC in the past, so it was only a matter of time before a more mainstream channel picked it up too. (AAC is generally better quality, and/or requires a lower bitrate than the alternative encoding schemes).
On one hand, the DP-P2 is super old now, and has earned a retirement. But on the other hand, you are really not missing much by not being able to record from 7 Bravo!
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Thanks MrQuade - I'm inclined to agree with your sentiment regarding the content on 7Bravo!
Still, I presume there is no workaround to this AAC/MPEG issue?
Still, I presume there is no workaround to this AAC/MPEG issue?
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Have a look at this thread. There might be a firmware floating around that can decode AAC audio.
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9737
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9737
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Many thanks.
It appears from that thread that an upgrade to 1.07.350 or 1.07.351 firmware may be a workaround - can you advise how that is done?
I have just had a T4 that was in storage upgraded by Nasa, and was waiting for the P2 to finally die before changing over (its part of an integrated audio/visual/lighting/automation system, so not a simple exercise, for me) - but if the firmware upgrade lucks out, that maybe the trigger!
It appears from that thread that an upgrade to 1.07.350 or 1.07.351 firmware may be a workaround - can you advise how that is done?
I have just had a T4 that was in storage upgraded by Nasa, and was waiting for the P2 to finally die before changing over (its part of an integrated audio/visual/lighting/automation system, so not a simple exercise, for me) - but if the firmware upgrade lucks out, that maybe the trigger!
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You will need to find the firmware update file and copy it to a USB drive. If I remember correctly there were two different versions of P2 chip sets and which firmware you need can be determined from the serial number. There's a good chance I have a copy of both firmwares somewhere and probably the update instructions. It will be a day or two until I have a chance to try and find the files. If you can't get hold of them anywhere else in the meantime I'll see if I can find them and upload them somewhere when I get a chance.
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Fantastic! Greatly appreciated.
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Just did something I should have done at the outset - checked my current firmware version - it is DPP2-1.07.351 - and yet I have the sound issue.
Loader version1.1.3.1.74, whatever that means.
I guess it's time to hook up the T4.
Loader version1.1.3.1.74, whatever that means.
I guess it's time to hook up the T4.
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Well that saves me trying to find the firmware files. It seems the P2 is due for a well earned retirement.
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Thanks for offering, all the same.
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Happy to try and help. It's a shame the P2 is no longer fully up to the task.
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It is. It's been a rock solid machine in every other respect - hope the T4 matches its longevity.
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If the T4 tuner regulators and heatsinks have not been replaced it may fail catastrophically. As a precaution, I sit a low-noise 120 mm USB-powered fan over the tuners to prevent overheating.
In my case, the T4 is rarely used and I have a spare T3 so I haven't bothered fixing it but repair is a recommended approach.
In my case, the T4 is rarely used and I have a spare T3 so I haven't bothered fixing it but repair is a recommended approach.
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Paul
Beyonwiz T4, 2 x U4: FW - 19.3 20211010
Samsung QA85Q80BAWXXY 4K TV
Samsung QA65Q80TAWXXY 4K TV
Samsung HW Q800BXY soundbar
OverlayHD 1.70, IceTV, Foxtel IQ4
2 x Win7 PCs, 2 x Win10 PCs
Denon AVR -X2400H
Paul
Beyonwiz T4, 2 x U4: FW - 19.3 20211010
Samsung QA85Q80BAWXXY 4K TV
Samsung QA65Q80TAWXXY 4K TV
Samsung HW Q800BXY soundbar
OverlayHD 1.70, IceTV, Foxtel IQ4
2 x Win7 PCs, 2 x Win10 PCs
Denon AVR -X2400H
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Yes, so I understand - I had Nasa Electronics do the upgrades you suggested, so fingers crossed!
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Should be fine then.
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Paul
Beyonwiz T4, 2 x U4: FW - 19.3 20211010
Samsung QA85Q80BAWXXY 4K TV
Samsung QA65Q80TAWXXY 4K TV
Samsung HW Q800BXY soundbar
OverlayHD 1.70, IceTV, Foxtel IQ4
2 x Win7 PCs, 2 x Win10 PCs
Denon AVR -X2400H
Paul
Beyonwiz T4, 2 x U4: FW - 19.3 20211010
Samsung QA85Q80BAWXXY 4K TV
Samsung QA65Q80TAWXXY 4K TV
Samsung HW Q800BXY soundbar
OverlayHD 1.70, IceTV, Foxtel IQ4
2 x Win7 PCs, 2 x Win10 PCs
Denon AVR -X2400H