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.Right-click in the WinDVD window.

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 6-channel speaker (5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration.

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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