Topic: Auto switch output device from audio to video...? (Read 3555 times)

Wungun · « **on:** September 27, 2013, 01:30:41 pm »

I run my music thru my Xonar into a pair of monoblock tube amps...which I don't want to use for hours on end watching movies...
Is there a way for MC to automatically switch to say, onboard audio when I switch to movie playback, so as to output this signal to the tv or receiver and back to the Xonar when I play music?
Would be a sweet option!

mwillems · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:35:13 pm »

Quote from: Wungun on September 27, 2013, 01:30:41 pm

I run my music thru my Xonar into a pair of monoblock tube amps...which I don't want to use for hours on end watching movies...
Is there a way for MC to automatically switch to say, onboard audio when I switch to movie playback, so as to output this signal to the tv or receiver and back to the Xonar when I play music?
Would be a sweet option!

Zoneswitch can be configured to do that; I currently use it for exactly what you're describing.

http://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Zones#ZoneSwitch

Wungun · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:44:57 pm »

Just reaffirms JRiver makes the best media center on the planet!

Wungun · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:53:04 pm »

Ugh!
Can you help me out with the setup rules for ZoneSwitch to do what you're doing?
TIA

JimH · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:56:18 pm »

Wungun,
Your posts are being made with a blank subject.

6233638 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:57:31 pm »

This should give you an idea of the rules required:

Assume that Zone "1. HDMI" is the name of your audio zone, and Zone "3. Video" is the name of your video zone.

Wungun · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:58:43 pm »

Quote from: JimH on September 27, 2013, 01:56:18 pm

Wungun,
Your posts are being made with a blank subject.

Subject is showing at my end....?

MrC · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2013, 01:58:49 pm »

Use Media Type as a basis:

ZoneSwitch rule for your Audio zone:

[Media Type]=[Audio]

and set to Play in this zone: <your audio zone>, and also to Stop playback for the Video Zone.

ZoneSwitch rule for your Video zone:

[Media Type]=[Video]

and set to Play in this zone: <your video zone>, and also to Stop playback for the Audio Zone.

MrC · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2013, 02:00:30 pm »

Quote from: Wungun on September 27, 2013, 01:58:43 pm

Subject is showing at my end....?

Wungun · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2013, 02:11:04 pm »

Okay, not cool...
Set it up, hit play, and volume jumped to 100%!!!!!!
Wtf?!

Wungun · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2013, 02:13:51 pm »

For some reason, internal volume got switched off...
Ouch!!!

JimH · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2013, 02:16:45 pm »

Whatever you use to post isn't working right. See MrC's attachment.

6233638 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2013, 02:17:31 pm »

Quote from: Wungun on September 27, 2013, 02:11:04 pm

Okay, not cool...
Set it up, hit play, and volume jumped to 100%!!!!!!
Wtf?!

Zones have independent settings (otherwise they wouldn't be much use) so you need to configure your settings for each.

Check that you don't have "Optimize volume for best sound quality" or "Set startup volume to 100%" enabled in the "startup" section, or if you are using WASAPI output, the "Maximize Device Volume During Playback" option found under device settings.

Edit: Sounds like you found the cause.

Wungun · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2013, 02:19:58 pm »

Thanks for the help...
Where do I set what output device for each zone?

mojave · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2013, 02:32:51 pm »

Quote from: Wungun on September 27, 2013, 02:19:58 pm

Thanks for the help...
Where do I set what output device for each zone?

Tools > Options > Audio (you can select the zone at the top of the Options box)

To prevent forgetting to change to internal volume in the new zone (like I've done

), I recommend that you copy a zone that is already setup. You can do this after selecting Add Zone.

Wungun · « **Reply #15 on:** September 27, 2013, 03:13:34 pm »

Thanks...got it and working perfectly

Now to see if I blew my speakers! Grrrr....

JimH · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2013, 03:17:04 pm »

Still no subject.

Wungun · « **Reply #17 on:** September 27, 2013, 03:49:50 pm »

Lol
Tapatalk bug maybe. Wonder if all my other posts are like that?
I'd upload a pic of the subject from my view, but uploading is disabled by the forum.

fitbrit · « **Reply #18 on:** September 27, 2013, 05:07:38 pm »

Quote from: Wungun on September 27, 2013, 03:49:50 pm

Lol
Tapatalk bug maybe. Wonder if all my other posts are like that?
I'd upload a pic of the subject from my view, but uploading is disabled by the forum.

I see a subject. Not on Tapatalk. Did one of the forum admins add it in?

JimH · « **Reply #19 on:** September 27, 2013, 06:23:29 pm »

The last two posts have no subject.

fitbrit · « **Reply #20 on:** September 28, 2013, 01:34:31 am »

Quote from: JimH on September 27, 2013, 06:23:29 pm

The last two posts have no subject.

Forgive me. I thought you meant thread title.

JimH · « **Reply #21 on:** September 28, 2013, 07:23:33 am »

Quote from: Wungun on September 27, 2013, 03:49:50 pm

Lol
Tapatalk bug maybe. Wonder if all my other posts are like that?
I'd upload a pic of the subject from my view, but uploading is disabled by the forum.

Try updating Tapatalk.

Wungun · « **Reply #22 on:** September 28, 2013, 10:03:10 am »

Quote from: JimH on September 28, 2013, 07:23:33 am

Try updating Tapatalk.

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