At Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:44:33 -0800, John Utz wrote: > > This patch allows via vt1617a end users to configure what via calls Smart 5.1 - a > mechanism for controlling the 3 bi-directional analog connectors that some OEM's use > instead of a larger collection of dedicated analog input and output connectors. > > As outlined in previous discussion on this list, the outcome matrix for togging these > bits is somewhat arcane and seemingly lacking in cohesion, but with only 3 bits, it's > reasonable to expect that a motivated end user will be able to eventually configure > their own personal setup to their needs. > > Note that in some instances (such as an epia C7) it is also required to disable > 'alternate surround out' to get surround to work properly. > > Note that this is my first ever alsa patch and after review by wiser craniums it may > need fixin'. ;-) > > plz dont hesitate to ask for such corrections! Well, I still think that these Smart 5.1 controls are too cryptic. ...and with this patch, you'll have even three such switches! IMO, it'd be (a little bit) better to have a single control to set up these things. For example, you can give an enum control that has 8 entries for SM51A,B,C setups. Takashi ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys-and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ Alsa-devel mailing list Alsa-devel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/alsa-devel
