Asus Xonar D1 - Manual (Page 29)

9 ASUS Xonar D1
6.2.3 SPDIF Out/DDL
Xonar D1 is capable of outputting Dolby Digital Live, which are real-time encoders
that transcode any audio, including games and music, into industry-standard Dolby
Digital bit-streams on-the-fly. This is ideal for playback through a home theater
system, creating an immersive and impressive cinema surround sound experience.
It enables a single digital connection to carry high quality Dolby Digital surround
audio from your PC to digital speakers and AV Receivers.
No Item Description
1 S/PDIF Out enable/
disable
Click this check box to enable S/PDIF output.
Note: Ensure that you enable S/PDIF output when using the
S/PDIF out header onboard.
2 S/PDIF Output
Formats/Functions
This pull-down menu allows you to select one of the following
four formats:
-PCM (Pulse Code Modulation, which is a typical raw audio
data format.)
-Dolby Digital Live real-time 5.1ch encoding
3 Dobly Digital Live
advanced upmixing
option
This advanced setting will automatically upmix stereo (ch)
content to 5.1 channel surround with Dolby Pro-Logic II when
using Dolby Digital Live output.
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