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ASUS Xonar D1
Q7: Will PCM sound output through S/PDIF be just 2 channels even with
different analog output channels?
Answer:
The S/PDIF protocol specification (IEC-60958) can only carry -channel PCM
data or non-PCM AC/DTS data. So, when a user selects PCM output for S/PDIF,
the Xonar sound card will always deliver channel PCM data through the S/PDIF
output port. For attaining 5.1 channel surround sounds, you can select Dolby
Digital Live encoding output from the S/PDIF out menu, which will allow the Xonar
D1 to deliver 5.1 surround sound for games, DVD movies, and even stereo music.
Q8: Why is it that while playing audio CD, I cannot adjust volume from the
path: Mixer page > Playback > CD?
Answer:
If you are using the Microsoft
®
Windows Media Player to play audio files, you
have to change the playback setting of your CD optical drive to
Analog
. Open
the Windows Media Player and do the following to change the setting:
Tools >
Options > Device > CD Properties > Playback > Analog
.
