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== LinuxMCE Setup == | == LinuxMCE Setup == | ||
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| AMD Athlon II X2 245 2.9GHz | | AMD Athlon II X2 245 2.9GHz | ||
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| Mainboard | | Mainboard | ||
| [[ASUS M3A78-EM]] | | [[ASUS M3A78-EM]] | ||
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| Video card | | Video card | ||
| [http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/NVIDIA_Series/EN9400GTDI512MD2LP/ ASUS EN9400GT (HDMI)] | | [http://www.asus.com/Graphics_Cards/NVIDIA_Series/EN9400GTDI512MD2LP/ ASUS EN9400GT (HDMI)] | ||
| + | | Cannot get HDMI audio passthrough to function without distortion. | ||
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| + | | HD | ||
| + | | 2 internal HDs (500GB each) | ||
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| USB-Serial Adapters | | USB-Serial Adapters | ||
| PL-2303 USB to Serial Adapter | | PL-2303 USB to Serial Adapter | ||
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| LinuxMCE Version | | LinuxMCE Version | ||
| − | | | + | | 1004 snapshot Apr-17-12 |
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==== Re-installing LinuxMCE on Core ==== | ==== Re-installing LinuxMCE on Core ==== | ||
| − | + | HDA - Install target | |
| + | HDB - Media | ||
| − | + | Running new 1004 snapshot... | |
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| − | + | == Storage devices == | |
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| − | + | ==== NAS ==== | |
| − | + | QNAP 412 with 4x2GB = 3.7TB RAID6 | |
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| + | All multimedia files held here. | ||
== AV Equipment == | == AV Equipment == | ||
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===== Sony Bravia ===== | ===== Sony Bravia ===== | ||
| − | + | Does not work with 10.04 LMCE in 1080p. Leaves 1" blank space on left side of screen. TV handled fine by stock 10.04 (full view area). Sent xorg.conf to developers for evaluation. | |
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| + | When HDMI passed through the SR6006, no problems with video. | ||
===== Tuner ===== | ===== Tuner ===== | ||
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== Current Issues == | == Current Issues == | ||
| − | + | ==== HDMI audio ==== | |
| − | + | Mainboard S/PDIF distortion. Some sort of driver problem that appears to be PulseAudio related. | |
| − | + | ==== RS-232 interface to MC-66 ==== | |
Latest revision as of 18:11, 2 May 2012
Contents
LinuxMCE Setup
Core
| CPU | AMD Athlon II X2 245 2.9GHz | |
| Mainboard | ASUS M3A78-EM | |
| Video card | ASUS EN9400GT (HDMI) | Cannot get HDMI audio passthrough to function without distortion. |
| HD | 2 internal HDs (500GB each) | |
| USB-Serial Adapters | PL-2303 USB to Serial Adapter | |
| LinuxMCE Version | 1004 snapshot Apr-17-12 |
Re-installing LinuxMCE on Core
HDA - Install target HDB - Media
Running new 1004 snapshot...
Storage devices
NAS
QNAP 412 with 4x2GB = 3.7TB RAID6
All multimedia files held here.
AV Equipment
Home Theater Area
Sony Bravia
Does not work with 10.04 LMCE in 1080p. Leaves 1" blank space on left side of screen. TV handled fine by stock 10.04 (full view area). Sent xorg.conf to developers for evaluation.
When HDMI passed through the SR6006, no problems with video.
Tuner
- Cisco Explorer 8642HD PVR (Rogers TV)
Speakers
- 7 + 1 speakers
- Center speaker
- R/L speakers
- R/L surround speakers
- R/L back speakers
- Powered subwoofer
Home Audio Zones
18 zone house layout for central audio. Zones have 1-4 speakers (dual channel for single speakers) and all wiring is home-run to the main networking closet. The AV stack is situated next to the networking and speaker wire runs.
| # of Zones | Region |
|---|---|
| 3 | Bedrooms |
| 4 | Bathrooms |
| 3 | Kitchen/Living/Dining |
| 1 | Laundry |
| 2 | Dressing |
| 1 | Den/Office |
| 1 | Patio |
| 1 | Deck |
| 1 | Basement |
| 1 | Garage |
| 18 | Total |
Main AV stack
Equipment:
- 1x 7.1 Home Theater Receiver (TBD, likely Marantz SR-6006 (link))
- 3x HTD MC-66 Multi-Zone Controller (link)
- 3 USB-Serial PL-2303 for connectivity
- 3x HTD DMA-1240 High Efficiency Multi-Channel Amplifier (link)
Current Issues
HDMI audio
Mainboard S/PDIF distortion. Some sort of driver problem that appears to be PulseAudio related.
