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Optical input on Windows PCs is commonly used to connect external audio sources like game consoles, minidisc decks, or other digital devices via TOSLINK cable. Users often encounter challenges with Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding, recording audio from optical inputs, or routing SPDIF input sound through speakers. Issues may arise with specific sound cards such as Creative X-Fi or Terratec Aureon, especially when upgrading to 64-bit Windows 7. Troubleshooting typically involves configuring playback devices, enabling SPDIF input, and ensuring proper driver support for digital audio formats.
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    Windows 7 Dolby Digital 5.1 decoding through optical input of X-Fi Xtreme Audio

    I have recently purchased a Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Extreme Audio 7.1 PCI-E OEM card. The main reason I got this card is because I play my Xbox 360 through the monitor and speakers on my PC. I have 5.1 surround speakers for the PC, and I thought rather than playing games using the analogue...
    • Simon b
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    • 7.1 channel audio audio drivers audio settings creative digital audio dolby vision driver issues gaming home theater multimedia optical input pc speaker sound blaster support surround sound toslink troubleshooting windows 7 x-fi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Terratec Aureon 5.1 PCI - Optical In issue Win7 64

    Hi all, I do a lot of recording to hard disc of LPs and radio shows. For years I've used my Minidisc deck in record mode as an A/D convertor which sends the signal to the optical in on my Aureon 5.1 PCI soundcard. It's a great way to record. I used this method in XP with no issues, and when...
    • GeoffR
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    • 64-bit audacity audio issues audiograbber aureon 5.1 c-media chipmunk effect driver issues editing home premium lp recording needledropping optical input pc audio recording sample rate sound card terratec wave files windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 How to Play SPDIF Input Sound Through Speakers on Windows 7

    hi all i have win 7 installed on a few pc's with no issues how ever i have recently installed it on a pc i use for a sound system i use an onboard spdif optical input and play this thro the speakers . the speakers are all set up fine and get general sound play back fine from mp3's and stuff...
    • letgetiton
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    • audio configuration drivers optical input sound system spdif speakers troubleshooting video playback windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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