Optical out dont work

hi ppl my audigy 2 nx is conected to av receiver marantz sr 4000 whit optical out but don?t work can anybody help me
ps: os windows vista 32 bit.

Are there any settings that let you set which of the digital outputs is acti've.
I would imagine they're both always on, but you never know.
Other than that I don't know tbh. I don't have an A2 NX.
Try contacting Creative support and aks them.
I'd copy and paste everything we've talked about in to the e-mail so you don't go over already covered ground.
If I remember correctly, there may be a setting within your colume control application that lets you check a little box that basically enable digital output (which is more than likely disabled by default). Look for a little plus above the main volume slider. Re check the manual regarding digital output as well.

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ElChangoPelon wrote:
I have an extra Apple TV 2 that I wanted to hook to a stereo receiver I have - it is an older receiver w/ optical inputs, but no HDMI. There is no TV around - I just want to use airplay and/or the remote app to select songs from my library to play through the optical connection to the receiver.
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