Why is the S/PDIF option disabled in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center software program?
S/PDIF is enabled in Media Center1 by changing the DVD settings. This feature is disabled because the appropriate output setting is not selected in the InterVideo® WinDVD® software program's audio setup.
To change audio settings in the WinDVD software program
1.Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs.
2.Point to InterVideo WindDVD 5, and the click on InterVideo WinDVD 5 for VAIO.
The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens.
3.
A shortcut menu appears.
4.Click Setup..., to view the Setup dialog box.
5.Select the Audio tab.
6.From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select
To enable S/PDIF, go to Audio Output Configuration and select Digital (S/PDIF) out to External Processor.
7.Click Apply, and then click OK.
InterVideo® software automatically detects the type of speaker system. You may notice that some options are disabled or are not available.
1The Microsoft Windows XP Media C enter Edition operating system is installed on certain V A IO ® computers. See your specifications sheet for details on your computer's configuration.
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