X-Fi Fatal1ty - Digital Out questions

Hey everyone, I've done a bit of reading on this, but I'm still confused.
First, some background. I've been looking for a small speaker solution where I don't have to run speakers to the back of my office. I've decided to go with the Pioneer HTS-GS - it's branded as an Xbox Home Theater in a box. What I like about this system is that it will do a "spatial surround" and let me keep the rear speakers on my desk. It also has multiple inputs so I can hook up my xbox as well.
Now on to my question. I have the X-Fi Fatalty. I've read the sticky post stating that with PC games, "The EAX processing is done on the soundcard, and the 6-channel sound is output via the analogue (or digital DIN if available)." So - that confuses me a bit. I ran through the speaker connectivity wizard. There's an image in there that shows I can use the mini digital DIN connection to connect to a coax digital port (see here: http://ask.americas.creative.com/wwimages/speakers/xfi_xtrememusic_digital_speakers.jpg).
Now - does that mean that EAX will pass through and I'll have surround while playing games? Sorry for my confusion. I just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing...
Thanks!

I have the exact same problem with my Fatalty sound card! So if anyone has a solution to this problem please replay.

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Really sorry for the old Dolby Digital Out question ,but

... I?ve tried all I?ve read in the forum. But I still get PCM96 Stereo only from my X-FI Platinum front SPDIF Out.
I mean that?s why I bought this card: easy SPDIF connection to my Pioneer THX setup.
Here is the story: At least PCM96 means some digital signal is going into my Reciever. I used the fixdigiout.exe to get to that point. The audio console reports 7. speakers and Bitstream Out.
I?ve tried ac3filter, but now I get only noise on my speakers. When I try to play a DVD with Mediaplayer , the option to output via SPDIF is greyed out.
My target app is Sony Vegas 7, where I intended to do some Surround Mixing. But it only gives me Stereo on SPDIF.
Has anyone successfully managed to get this expensi've card to do what it is supposed to?
Regards
editmaster

Except for the DVD playback thing, the card is doing what it is supposed to do. It can only pass-through bitstreams, not encode on the fly. To get pass-through you have to disable the built-in decoder and enable spdif-out in the player, WMP doesn't support spdif by itself, you have to?check on the DVD decoder documentation. Also if you have a logitech webcam, disable the integrated microphone. Finally if you are using Vista to SPDIF-out is a mess and pass-through not always works.

Question regarding Digital Out (COAX) not mini plug on Audigy ZS

Hi.
I have a question regarding the Digital Out and Digital In (COAX/RCA) Inputs I have on the back of my computer and if theres an easy way to hook the digital out with only a regular Digital Coax cable to a Home Theater receiver and get 5./DTS, OR do u have to use the 6 channel/analog (by using 3cables)or using the digital out (miniplug to RCA).
IF not what are these connectors for and what kind of sound streams do these inputs handle.
/Regards

wmadoss,
Do you have the Audigy 2 ZS Platinum or Platinum Pro? The normal Audigy 2 ZS card on it's own does not have any RCA SPDIF output/input, only the dri'vebays do. If you have a Platinum/Platinum Pro set, with an external dri've, then you can connect an RCA to RCA cable directly to that, and then to your receiver.
If you have a standard Audigy 2 ZS card then you will need to use a minijack to RCA (female) adapter first, and then connect the RCA to RCA cable to that.
For music and games it's best to use the three analog outputs.
Cat
Message Edited by Catherina-CL on -9-2004 09:5 AM

Digital out to analog speak

I have just bought a new Audigy 2 ZS, but I have a question regarding the possible use of the digital out of the card for my Logitech 560 speakers, with some kind og adabter/converter, as I find it to be quite a hassle to crawl under my desk everytime I have to use my headset.
I have read that I can use an adabter for my Line Out and 2, but that is lovering the sound on the one that the headset is connected to, so I really don't like that option, as that isn't ideal when gaming and using speakers.

Jutapa wrote
Hi This may become quite expensi've (thought). You need an adapter to split signal (from output to dig speakers and DAC) so you do not have to swap cables when changing between speakers/headphones, and a DAC to convert signal from digital to analog. DAC must be capable to convert multi channel input into 2 channel stereo output. You find available devices by googling. .jtp
As I see it, I need a device that will make it possible to get my analog speaker witch has two connectors, that tight now occupies the Line Out and 2 on my soundcard, making it impossible to connect my headset at the same time, unless I find a way to use the Digital output
I also don't understand why it's not possible to use the many "pins" on the soundcard, for my headset, as I would guess that when you buy a Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum , you get some sort of cable that goes from these "pins" to the front panel? I would really like to be able to use these "pins" to connect my CoolerMaster Stacker I/O Panel http://www.coolermaster.com/index.ph...0+CM%20Stacker
Message Edited by Blind-Goose on 04-7-2005 02:37 PM

Creative Audigy 2 ZS digital OUT connector compatibility with Bose Lifesytle Series

Hi all,
I am a SoundBlaster fan and have been using their SB cards for a long time.
I recently got a new SoundBlaster 2 ZS Card from my friend, I hooked it up to a 5. Logitech Speakers (analog), it works fine.
I tried connecting it to my Bose LifeStyle (35) Series II system.
I bought a Phono plug to /8" Mono Plug Cable and connected the Digital Out (of Audigy) to the Coax digital-In of Bose System.
There's no sound.
I tried many combinations like,
SPDIF passthru,
Changing Sampling Rate
Re-installing the Drivers
I know well that the BOSE system works fine, as I am using the Digital Coax connector to connect to my DVD Player and I also connect it to the SPDIF connector on the ASUS System (onboard 5. audio). I have'nt faced any problems there.
The only difference between the DVD Player / ASUS system and Audigy is the the first two use a standard SPDIF while Audigy does not.
I am wondering if this connector difference is a problem or is it a compatibility issue between Bose Lifestyle 35 and Audigy 2ZS.
I am posting this to see if anyone had similar experience, or have any suggestions.
Thanks
Bobby

Hi everybody, I have a similar question:?I'm building a mediacenter pc, and I need a Creative audio card for carry out 5. surround signal from the pc to my Bose Lifestyle SPDIF connector... case is similar to above, except for I don't have a Soundblaster card embedded in the motherboard... ?I've read something in the Forum, but still can't figure out which sound card should be the best for me AND which cable should I use to connect them... Any help will be really appreciated...
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XtremeMusic digital out: stereo? 2.1? passthrou

Hi all,
Every X-Fi Card has FlexiJack with a 3-in- function (Digital IO/ Line In / Microphone). This jack can be used to connect to the receiver's Coaxial In (via minijack to rca adapter).
So here is the question:
can the XtremeMusic Card be connected to the reciever only via digital coax and
- pass stereo fram mp3s/CDs/etc
- pass-through the compressed AC3/DTS signal from movies
- decode the AC3/DTS to stereo and pass it digitally to the receiver
Many thanks
drjack

You could use a 3-Ft. Gold Series Stereo Y-Cable, Phono Plugs to /8" Jack.
The /8" Jack plugs into the FlexiJack/digital output of X-Fi SB XtremeMusic.
Red RCA : Digital Out
White RCA : Digital In
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http://us.creative.com/products/prod...subcategory=55

Audio output changed to 'Digital Out' and speakers don't work! Please help!

I'm not exactly sure what's happened, but after starting up my macbook pro, my speakers/audio haven't worked.
The volume control in the menu bar is inactive (looks light grey) and in the Sound menu, I have no option for output devices except for 'Digital Out' - there is no other option for 'external speakers' (as per usual) or anything!
I can plug earphones in, and sound comes out fine... I don't know what may have happened, but I'm really worried - I use my MBP for home & work; I need my speakers to work!!
If anyone can offer any advice, I'd be really grateful. Thank you in advance.

Talked to Tech Support about this when my machine locked up in this same fashion. There's a little "door" inside the headphone jack that can get stuck in the open position and keep the audio from switching back to the internal speakers / stuck in the digital (optical) output position...
The solution: the iPick... It's a toothpick, but if you use it to poke around inside the headphone jack until the little door gets unstuck, it becomes an iPick, and a box of them are very expensive, but they come in lovely colors and are very intuitive to use...
I'm not kidding... Stick a toothpick (or other non-conductive small stick) in the headphone jack and joog it around until it releases the little door...

Can i generate PWM output from digital out of my PCI 7041 RT DAQ card?

I want to generate 4 PWMs using my PCI7041 card. I do have only 2 analog outputs and 2 counters to output my signal that's why I want to use digital out of my card for PWM. How can I do that? If there is any example then please let me guide that way.

Hello rajen,
There is a good link to PWM in LabVIEW using counters here.
As for using analog output, you will need to be able to continuously update your output waveform. I've attached a program that demonstrates this. Hope this info is helpful.
-Alan A.
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Help. I have a Google Hangout in 40mins and my sound seems to have vanished. I went to Sys Prefs and it came up with Digital Out....and the Internal Speakers option is no longer there. How do I reboot, or fix this please?

help. I have a Google Hangout in 40mins and my sound seems to have vanished. I went to Sys Prefs and it came up with Digital Out....and the Internal Speakers option is no longer there. How do I reboot, or fix this please?

There are many possible causes for this issue. Take each of the following steps that you haven't already tried. Some may not apply to your model. Back up all data before making any changes.
1. Start with the steps recommended in this support article. Don't skip any of the steps. It's the starting point for further efforts to solve the problem.
2. Make sure you have a fully up-to-date installation of OS X.
3. If you've installed an application called "Memory Clean" or any other third-party software that is supposed to "clean" or "purge" memory automatically, remove it according to the developer's instructions and restart. You should do that even if the software is not causing the problem, because it's useless.
4. Other third-party software that has been reported to interfere with sound output includes "Boom" and "Samsung Kies." If applicable, uninstall according to the developer's instructions (not by dragging something to the Trash.)
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6. Launch the application "Audio MIDI Setup" by entering the first few letters of its name in a Spotlight search and selecting it in the results (it should be at the top.) Select Built-in Output from the list on the left. If the Mute boxes are checked, uncheck them.
7. If a red light is visible in the audio-out port when sound should be playing, the internal switch is stuck in the position for digital output. You may be able to free it by inserting and removing a mini-stereo jack of the proper size. If not, the machine needs to be serviced. Inserting any kind of tool in the port may cause damage that won't be covered by the warranty.
If there's no red light, the switch may still be stuck in the headphone position. Try to free it the same way.
8. Disconnect all wired peripherals except keyboard and mouse, if applicable. If more than one display is connected, disconnect all extra ones. Restart and test.
9. If you have a MacBook Air, turn off Bluetooth and restart.
10. Start up in safe mode. Don't log in; just restart as usual when the login screen appears. When you do, make sure the words "Safe Boot" do not appear in the login screen. If they do, the system is still in safe mode and sound won't work.
11. Reset the NVRAM.
12. Reset the SMC.
13. Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/Preferences/Audio
Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
from the contextual menu.* A folder should open with an item selected. Move the selected item to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator login password. Restart the computer and empty the Trash. Recreate your settings in the Sound preference pane.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
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14. Reinstall OS X after backing up all data.
15. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store.

Audigy 4, digital out would not work, now external box does not power

I recently purchased a audigy 4 sound card. At first it was almost as if there was a loose wire somewhere. Sometimes the external break out box would power up and sometimes it would not. There was no loose wire and it now no longer powers up at all. The only thing that was worse than the intermittent power up was the digital out on the box. First of all I was told that you could use the spidf out on the box to a receivers digital in, this never worked now matter what settings I tried. I was then told to try the mini out. So I went and bought a mono mini out, that was a joke, didn't fit right rarely worked. I then went and bought a mini stereo plug to RCA out, that fit right and worked a few times, It no longer works at all.
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hello there!
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Sound Blaster card 'digital out' into my high-end stereo receiver?

BSound Blaster card 'digital out' into my high-end stereo receiver?A I want?to interface my iTunes music library?(all tunes in Apple Lossless file format) to my high-end sound system, using an optical (TOSLink)?cable and a "mini TOSLink adapter" that will plug into the 'digital out' jack on the Sound Blaster card in my Windows XP PC. This configuration will take advantage of the high-end DAC's in my Denon receiver.
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Jebus wrote:
well, I have two devices that a combo CD player/Tape decks/radio tuner/amp; one has misc input, the other doesn't. Both are analog devices, both are old things I bought at a yard sale. I got 6 bookshelf speakers that use pairs of stripped wire as the input hooked up in 2 parallel wired sets of 3 to the CD/Tape/Tuner/Amp thing that has a misc input. Anyway, the one without misc input has a 3 disk CD changer, plus it would give me a way to input tape and radio sounds sources into my computer if I just connected it's audio outputs to the internally located Aux In on my soundblaster card in my computer. But I wonder, what considerations do I have to have?
Firstly, is the Aux In on my board analog or digital? I'm assuming if it doesn't say "digital", it's analog; correct?......
secondly, and more importantly; the CD/Tape/Tuner/Amp thing is supposed to be used with 8 ohm speakers and do I have to worry about sending too much current to the soundcard?
specific model of SB card; I'm not sure. It has 2 analog outs, analog in, mic in, digital out and a joystick port; and it came installed on a 200 Dell w/ Win ME
and please, don't try selling me something; I use old crappy hardware and really do not mind doing so.
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Aux-In is an analog port (4-pin connector/stereo).
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Setting voltage level Digital Out in NI 6221

Hi all,
I am working with a NI 6221. I am wondering if it is possible to change voltage level of digital out channels? Currenty I am using "Digital Bool 1line 1 point" as my DAQmx write.
Thanks,
Saridar
Solved!
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Saridar wrote:
Hi all,
I am working with a NI 6221. I am wondering if it is possible to change voltage level of digital out channels? Currenty I am using "Digital Bool 1line 1 point" as my DAQmx write.
Thanks,
Saridar
can be done with a ttl to cmos level shifter

No digital out signal from Optical Out

I have a Pavilion p6250f PC with a ATI Radeon HD 4200 integrated graphics card. I have it connected to my Onyo receiver through the DVI-D port to the HDMI port on my Onyo receiver. I get a message saying I need to cable the sound separately, so I am using a optical cable from the PC to the receiver, but am unable to get any sound.
I have used the Realtek menu to select Digital Out. Any ideas?

Hi,
Where are you connecting your optical cable to on the PC as you have stated?
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Using ATV2/3 with non-HDMI Receiver and theater projector and also need iTunes downloaded movies to work. I'm thinking to use the Toslink digital out for surround sound and an HDMI to RGB converter for video but not sure the iTunes DRM will prevent?

I have a theater with a Runco projector but non HDMI. alas, my receiver is non HDMI. Changing electronics and projector is a non-starter.
I would like to be able to buy HD movies on iTunes and watch them by streaming via Apple TV3. My plan is to capture surround sound from the TosLink digital out, which my preamp/receiver can handle. For the video, I need to convert the HDMI to RGB component to feed my receiver.
This is where iTunes DRM and HDCP issues might arise. I am under the impression that I need an non-HDMI compliant converter so that ATV3 can even talk to my receiver. It is my understanding that this is possible and takes care of the HDCP issue. But what about the DRM issue? All I want to do is buy and watch HD movies, no bad intentions. I find it incredible that iit might not be possible.
Anyways, is there a 100% certain approach even if it costs up to $300-400. Again, changing hardware is a non-starter so please avoid the obvious "buy an HDMI amp and projector".
Thanks

I have a theater with a Runco projector but non HDMI. alas, my receiver is non HDMI. Changing electronics and projector is a non-starter.
I would like to be able to buy HD movies on iTunes and watch them by streaming via Apple TV3. My plan is to capture surround sound from the TosLink digital out, which my preamp/receiver can handle. For the video, I need to convert the HDMI to RGB component to feed my receiver.
This is where iTunes DRM and HDCP issues might arise. I am under the impression that I need an non-HDMI compliant converter so that ATV3 can even talk to my receiver. It is my understanding that this is possible and takes care of the HDCP issue. But what about the DRM issue? All I want to do is buy and watch HD movies, no bad intentions. I find it incredible that iit might not be possible.
Anyways, is there a 100% certain approach even if it costs up to $300-400. Again, changing hardware is a non-starter so please avoid the obvious "buy an HDMI amp and projector".
Thanks

Sound Preferences: switches from Internal Speakers to Digital Out

I've been having this problem recently. I sent the computer off to Apple a few weeks ago and it helped for a while, but no longer.
My computer has a problem with it's sound output jack or something. Without inserting anything into the plug, the Sound will change for "Internal Speakers" to "Digital Out" and to "Built-in Output" in the Sound Preferences Panel.
Any suggestions?
Message was edited by: davidszcz

I have a 4 month old macbook and experiencing the same problem. Just realized it after installing itunes 8 and since then having a stuttering audio playback problem too. When i plug my headphones into the audiojack the sound switches from headphones to speakers and back as well as itunes playing tracks in a stop and go mode. I repaired the rights several times, installed quicktime 7.5.5 again, reinstalled itunes 8 and for sure running the latest leopard version 10.5.5.
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