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Matrox Maevex 5100 Series – User Guide 39
3
Cause
There may be a problem with your audio source.
1
Solution
Verify the quality of your source. For more information, see “Validating video and audio
quality”, page 22.
4
Cause
The PowerStream
Audio
setting of your unit may be too low, too high, or muted.
1
Solution
Adjust your audio settings for the best performance.
5
Cause
If you’re using pass through, your HDMI source may disable its audio output if the HDMI
output device connected to your encoder doesn’t support audio output. This disables the
audio output for the encoder and all decoders connected to this encoder.
1
Solution
Make sure the HDMI output device connected to your encoder supports audio output.
2
Solution
In PowerStream, change the local output of your encoder to
Use confidence preview
.
6
Cause
Encoder only
– If you’re using pass through, your audio output device may be connected to
a connector that has no corresponding input.
1
Solution
Make sure your audio output device is connected to the proper corresponding audio input
connector (for example,
HDMI
to
HDMI in
, and
Line out
to
Line in
).
2
Solution
In PowerStream, change the local output of your encoder to
Use confidence preview
.
7
Cause
Encoder only
– Your source may disable its HDMI audio output when switching from
confidence preview to pass through, or vice versa.
1
Solution
To re-enable the audio signal, try disconnecting and reconnecting your HDMI connector.
Problem Using the Line In connector on an encoder unit, sound is distorted and
generates noise
1
Cause
The volume level for the video source may be too high.
1
Solution
Lower the volume on the video source. If you can’t control the volume level of your source,
you may need to resample the original source to lower the audio output.
2
Solution
Make sure you’re using the correct connectors, all connectors are properly fastened, and that
all power cables are firmly in place.