Asus Xonar D1 User Manual

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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 2-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.