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Post by duh1nonly on Feb 10, 2017 21:50:57 GMT -5
The audio on my Nintendo Classic Mini console constantly cuts in and out multiple times within seconds- it makes the system unplayable through my XMC-1.
It works fine when connected through my UMC-200 in the other room. It also works fine when connected straight to my TV. But I need it to work in my main setup through my XMC-1 and main speakers.
I tried multiple HDMI inputs on the XMC-1. I tried manually setting the 2.0 and 5.1 audio settings to direct, auto, stereo, and all stereo on the HDMI input options- but nothing fixes the audio errors.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
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Post by rbk123 on Feb 12, 2017 21:05:15 GMT -5
Have you tried different HDMI cables?
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Post by duh1nonly on Feb 13, 2017 4:46:24 GMT -5
Yes- I tried two different HDMI cables with the NES Classic Mini. I used one Emotiva X HDMI Series and a Sewell Silverback S6 HDMI cable. Both those cables work just fine when connected to my UMC-200 or straight to my TV. It is only when ran through my XMC-1 in my main room the audio issues are awful.
Does anyone else have an NES Classic Mini console to hook up through their XMC-1?
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Post by yeahwicked on Feb 13, 2017 9:19:37 GMT -5
Try turning off or changing any settings that are set to automatic, sounds like a hdmi handshake issue.
I don't own either of those, so that's my best guess for now, I'll read up a bit and see if I can help further.
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Post by yeahwicked on Feb 13, 2017 9:22:20 GMT -5
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Post by rbk123 on Feb 13, 2017 9:43:47 GMT -5
A couple other ideas:
- unplug all the HDMI cables, unplug the XMC from the outlet and turn the back switch off. Wait a few minutes, and then plug the cord back in, power on the device with no HDMI's. Power it back down, plug in the HDMI's and power it back up.
- Factory reset on the XMC
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Post by duh1nonly on Feb 16, 2017 1:13:35 GMT -5
That youtube video shows my exact problem! I do not see an option in the input configurations on my XMC-1 to set it to "PCM" for the input my NES Classic Mini is plugged into. Selecting "Direct" and "Auto" as the HDMI audio source on that input do not resolve the issue. |
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Post by yeahwicked on Feb 16, 2017 5:50:53 GMT -5
In the input menu, try changing these two modes.. From: page 28 & 58 emotiva.com/resources/manuals/XMC_user_v21_manual.pdf5.1 Mode The 5.1 Mode setting determines what mode will be used by default when a surround sound signal is received at this Input. You will be offered a list of valid modes to choose from. Selecting Auto, which is the default, will instruct the XMC-1 to select the best mode for each particular type of signal received. Selecting Last Used will instruct the XMC-1 to use whatever mode was used the last time a similar input signal was received on the same Input; in this mode, if you manually override the XMC-1’s default choice, your manual choice will become the default for the next time a similar signal is received. Note: Selecting Surround as the 5.1 Mode will instruct the XMC-1 to play discrete 5.1 or 7.1 channel content (multi-channel PCM for example) with no decoding or modification. Selecting +Dolby PLIIx or +DTS ES Matrix will instruct the XMC-1 to use post processing if necessary to synthesize 7.1 channels from 5.1 channel content by creating rear surround channels. (In this process, the front channel signals remain unchanged, but content from the surround channels is processed to create surround channels and rear surround channels.) 2.0 Mode The 2.0 Mode setting determines what mode will be used by default when a two channel signal is received at this Input. You will be offered a list of valid modes to choose from. Selecting Auto, which is the default, will instruct the XMC-1 to select the best mode for each particular type of signal received. Beyond that, I'm unsure. Another thing you could do. would be to check your UMC-200 settings for the HDMI input and see if you can spot any differences ¯\(ツ)/¯ or let go of nostalgia, just let it go man |
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Post by CiXel on May 17, 2017 21:43:40 GMT -5
Pating this here too: I was able to 'fix' or at least work around this by using an HDMI audio extractor like so: amzn.to/2rtbyyNI then take the analog out and feed it to the XMC-1. I'm not sure why the XMC-1 can't do this, but at least I found a way to integrate this. Hopefully this helps someone else. |
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Post by brand on Oct 5, 2017 9:17:40 GMT -5
Digging this up due to SNES Mini Release.
I own both the NES Mini and the SNES Mini. Both have the exact same issue where the audio drops out constantly every second or so. I have tried multiple HDMI cables and XMC settings and it's always the same story. When hooked up to the TV directly (while using the TV speakers) everything works flawlessly. Wii U and PS4 both work without issues through the XMC-1. This is 100% not a cable issue.
Is anybody using their NES/SNES Mini in combination with an XMC-1 sucessfully?
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Post by CiXel on Oct 5, 2017 9:30:44 GMT -5
Digging this up due to SNES Mini Release. I own both the NES Mini and the SNES Mini. Both have the exact same issue where the audio drops out constantly every second or so. It's not surprising, since they both use the same hardware internals. I still have to use the HDMI audio extractor like so: amzn.to/2rtbyyN and the key is to present it as a 2.0 device. That's where the XMC 'fails' and why the TV 'works' (5.1 vs 2.0) To make life easier, I have both units hooked up to an auto HDMI switch amzn.to/2xW07Dd which automatically flips the input to the console I have powered up and then runs it through the extractor. It's not ideal, but it's pretty painless one set up. |
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Post by brand on Oct 5, 2017 9:38:07 GMT -5
Digging this up due to SNES Mini Release. I own both the NES Mini and the SNES Mini. Both have the exact same issue where the audio drops out constantly every second or so. It's not surprising, since they both use the same hardware internals. I still have to use the HDMI audio extractor like so: amzn.to/2rtbyyN and the key is to present it as a 2.0 device. That's where the XMC 'fails' and why the TV 'works' (5.1 vs 2.0) To make life easier, I have both units hooked up to an auto HDMI switch amzn.to/2xW07Dd which automatically flips the input to the console I have powered up and then runs it through the extractor. It's not ideal, but it's pretty painless one set up. Yeah I saw your post above. Much appreciated as I will most likely have to go the same route as you did.  Wouldn't this be something that could be fixed by a firmware update? Edit: It's also just such a hassle to have to plug in two additional devices just because of this audio issue.  |
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Post by drtrey3 on Oct 5, 2017 10:57:06 GMT -5
Recalling the audio scores for the games on those systems, I am prone to think of the audio problems as blessings, just the universe nudging you to listen to music while playing.
Trey
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Post by brand on Oct 5, 2017 18:25:16 GMT -5
Recalling the audio scores for the games on those systems, I am prone to think of the audio problems as blessings, just the universe nudging you to listen to music while playing. Trey Disagree, the music is the best part of the nostalgia process. There are some great 8bit and 16bit tracks out there!  |
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Post by drtrey3 on Oct 6, 2017 7:40:13 GMT -5
All good sir, I wonder is my age (57) is showing! I first heard the music in the background, not while playing the games, and it I think of it generically as bad music, repetitive, with poor tone, and awful timbre. Now hearing a snippet of Everquest II music, which no doubt has the same failings but a very different context, makes me feel nostalgic! So I understand and appreciate your feelings about the music, while not sharing them. Hope you get it fixed!
Trey
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Post by igorzep on Oct 12, 2017 17:42:56 GMT -5
Seems like yet another case of how the 'strings of digital zero samples' could be exhibited through XMC-1...
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Wouldn't this be something that could be fixed by a firmware update?
