Digital Out Problem

Hey
I have a very bothersome Problem.
Every time I boot into XP Sp2 via bootcamp the internal speakers won't shut up.
The original speakers I wan't to use are connected via optical out. SPIF
There is always a kind of low echo. I hate this.
Additional: Under OS X everything is fine!
What I already did:
Play around with the Realtek panel.
Try to mute in OSX and then switch to XP.
Install Drivers over and over....
Please help!

I had this problem, and it's one of those stupid fixes that you want to yell at the universe for.
In the right-hand part of the desktop toolbar, click the "Volume" icon, and set the slider all the way down to the bottom. Don't click mute, though, because that mutes everything, including the digital out.
If that doesn't work properly, right-click the "Volume" icon, and select "Open Volume Control." Put the Master Volume slider all the way down, and leave all the others as is. Your SPDIF should be greyed out, which is what the digital would be.

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I'm having a similar problem / issue with the digital outs...
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I noticed a few things... first off... I also send a signal from my MOTU BACK to my iMac through the iMac's digital IN. With the Digital Output on the iMac, plugging in the TOSLINK cable will automatically change the OUTPUT in Audio Midi Setup to Digital Out... when plugging in the 2nd cable to Digital In, Audio Midi Setup DOES NOT change to Digital In unless you start audio playback, and that's where the 2-3 seconds lag comes in. When you actually hear the playback, if Audio Midi Setup is open... you can see the INPUT switch from Line In to Digital In... and if you stop playback, you can see the Digital In go BACK to Line In about 30 secs later... which should NOT be happening... although technically the Digital in should have NO effect on the Digital Out here anyway... and in truth it doesn't... taking the Digital In out of the equation totally - I still see the same issues... just find it interesting that this is happening.
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I just upgraded my old SB Li've! to X-Fi ExtremeMusic.
I connected my 4. digital FPS 2000 Cambridge Soundwork speakers to the digital i/o port at the back of the sound card, but I could only hear from front speakers. Nothing from the rear speakers.
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Actually you are having exactly the same problem as other users with DTT3500 or 5700 speakers. The X-Fi does not support the DIN connection. The digital-out of the X-Fi is the industry standard SPDIF. This means only 2-channels can be sent!
You should connect your FPS speakers to the analog outs of the soundcard. Quality will be anyway better, as the X-Fi includes modern DACs at 24-bits, which is not the case of the FPS2000 speakers.

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I can't get my digital out to properly.
The test tone in control panel works! My amp switches to digital in automaticly and plays the sound.
But if i play anything. Mediaplayer, Spotify, VLC, Winamp ie only silence. My amp don?t switch to digital in.
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I think the Windows 8 package you downloaded can be used to make a fresh install as well as upgrade from Windows 7.
If you run the Windows 8 package you downloaded it should give you the option to create a Media install. So grab a 4GB USB drive, run the Windows 8 package and select the option to Create Media Installation, or something to that description.
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In System preferences you have a sound panel option for output there you'll get 2 choices: digital or Built-in, sometimes but rarely this can make a difference. ATH [Apple hardware test on the install disk].
The only other thing that could be separately an issue is the optical port has to be the top one for output [no doubt you've got the one with the glow coming out of it plugged in].
But the digital ports are wired to the logic board, you might try resetting the firmware.
[Restart holding AppleOption+OF: at prompt type: reset-nvram: Mac returns O.k. then type: reset-all.]

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Hello,
Two weeks ago I sent my Macbook in for repair because the digital out port got stuck in this mode rendering the internal speakers useless. The logic board was replaced under warranty. I got my Macbook back and I've just come to use the speakers again and the same problem has happened, after using a normal sized headphone jack in the port.
Is this going to continually happen because it seems a bit stupid that I can't use a headphone socket on my macbook without it breaking every time!

Oops, you say it is working in Windows? Are you running any system modification programs that edit system cache or preferences?
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Do not install MacKeeper
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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?

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.)
5. If an AirPlay device is selected for sound output from iTunes (or from other applications via third-party software such as "Airfoil"), deselect it.
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.
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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)
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14. Reinstall OS X after backing up all data.
15. Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store.

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Thanks, I hope I can help others with this annoying problem...
Sorry, I forgot to write about the RF Interference. Belive me, I spent hours and hours searching for a solution in the Internet and every checkbox the Admin utility offered me to try out... I'm working as a system engineer, and supporting computer systems since the early 90ties, so I'd say I have a bit knowledge about all the networking, WLAN, Audio... In school we had the Apple Mac I with the 12" monochrome monitor and appletalk for networking quite funny!
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Message was edited by: davidszcz

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ok. this is going to sound super weird, but i just right now had to fix this.
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msi kt3ultra-ARU
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Hi,
Can you describe what did you do "before" and "after" the problem occured? Sounded like
before - no Yamaha speakers, no Win2k reinstallation
after - Win2k reinstallation, with Yamaha speakers
Or before and after (win2k installation) you have tested your Yamaha speakers and it worked?
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