PCV-RX1 Optical out problem

[schedski]

My optical out no longer seems to work.

I think it may be related to the XP SP1 update so I checked the Sony support to get the latest Yamaha AC-XG drivers (6.13.10.2152). However it appears I already have this version of the drivers installed and it wouldn't let me install over them.

Is there perhaps an optical out setting I'm missing? I have checked audio properties as thoroughly as I can but can't see anything. Also there doesn't appear to be any documentation for the card either.

Can anyone help me? I really want to be able to record onto my MiniDisc soon!

TIA

[EzDoezIt]

There is an optical setting in the Yamaha applet in the Control Panel.

Have a look at these :arrow: VAIO Link solutions. Hopefully one of them will help you.

[kee-lo_]

I'm not 100% satisfied with that soundcard. Sometimes it makes funny noises, something it didn't do before SP1

[schedski]

Hmmm - can't seem to find any optical setting in my Yamaha control panel (or the Sounds and Audio one for that matter - am using XP BTW). We ARE talking about an AC-XG here (for a Vaio desktop not a laptop??)

[wyrgat]

I came across the same problem with optical out today. I've just solved this - the problem is with the signed driver that you mention. I rolled the driver back to the previous unsigned version, (from Sounds and Audio devices in the Control Panel > Hardware > YAMAHA AC-XG Audio device). After doing that there are more options within the Yamaha AC-XG applet in the Control Panel, in line with Eddie's reply. You need to set the Digital Output to ON (digital sources only).

Good luck!
Richard

[schedski]

Thanks for that. I'm away from my PC until the New Year so will have a look then and get back to you if I have any more problems.

Cheers
Rich