Audio only works when a certain channel is opened first

[mikej]

Hi, I am having a problem with audio on FreeviewHD (NZ).
If i start any channel (excluding AC3 stream of TV3) there is no audio. If i then switch to TV3 the only audio is weird beeps.
However if the AC3 stream of TV3 is opened first all channels have fully working audio.

The 3 Audio options in the advanced codec section all have ArcSoft Audio Decoder listed as it came with my tuner (WinTV Ministick HD).

Any advice on how to get the audio working properly?

Thanks

[stustunz]

have you tried using monogram audio decoder

[mikej]

Tried monogram and the audio starts correctly for all channels however the quality isn't so good. Kind of a crackling sound when people talk. Are there any other HE-AAC codecs?

[stustunz]

system specs

[mikej]

Core 2 Duo E7400 2.8GHz
4GB DDR2
ATI 4850 512MB
WinTV Ministick HD
Vista 64bit

[stustunz]

is the popping happening on recorded stuff or just live tv

[mikej]

appears to be just when watching tv in live preview mode

[stustunz]

im not sure it will make a difference but try increasing the livetv preplay delay (playback tab)

[mikej]

Will try it over next day or two and see how it goes. Thanks