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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Software Issues and Discussion => Topic started by: AAACHIPSET on June 20, 2013, 06:12:17 PM

Title: cd32 question
Post by: AAACHIPSET on June 20, 2013, 06:12:17 PM

just curious ..i have started to accumilate a few original vcds  to play on the cd32/fmv ....never really thought about it till i bought a more recent type  movie  but  i guess im right in saying that ill only ever get stereo sound  an never 5.1  etc  as the fmv card wouldnt be able to encode it ?? or  is it only doing the mpeg  pics  an no sound?
is there a movie  player ?? ..i know the cd32  generally  just auto starts an gives a menu or plays ..just curious ..

Title: Re: cd32 question
Post by: Erol on June 20, 2013, 07:18:32 PM

You find all the answers to the CD32 here.

http://www.bigbookofamigahardware.com/bboah/media/manuals/Amiga%20CD32%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions%20%28FAQ%29.pdf

Title: Re: cd32 question
Post by: Matt_H on June 21, 2013, 03:03:24 AM

You'll only get stereo sound because the CD32 only has stereo outputs.

Title: Re: cd32 question
Post by: bbond007 on June 21, 2013, 05:26:59 AM

Quote from: AAACHIPSET;738406

just curious ..i have started to accumilate a few original vcds  to play on the cd32/fmv ....never really thought about it till i bought a more recent type  movie  but  i guess im right in saying that ill only ever get stereo sound  an never 5.1  etc  as the fmv card wouldnt be able to encode it ?? or  is it only doing the mpeg  pics  an no sound?
is there a movie  player ?? ..i know the cd32  generally  just auto starts an gives a menu or plays ..just curious ..

No, you actually could get Dolby Pro Logic if you connect your CD32 to hifi system. it uses phase shifting to produce 4.0 sound. If the content you play has that encoded it will work.

EDIT:
And before somebody dogs Pro Logic, I'll still say that it sounds a lot more realistic than just stereo...