no 5.1 sound from x360 using optical cable

[santz]

Ok now another problem. I have no 5.1 surround sound ( no sound from any speakers) on x360 when playing games or watching movies. Oddly though, when i start the 360, i can hear the 360 startup sound in 5.1 mode.

I connected my 5.1 speakers to the x360 through an optical cable. i can see the red light in the optical cable going through so no problem there. I even changed system settings inside the 360 to dolby 5.1.

I also switched the physical settings on my z5500 to (6ch mode) and changed the settings to optical. its funny that i can hear the MS startup sound in 5.1 mode.

Although if i use analog, i get sound. what might i be doing wrong, or should i go to xbox live and update my 360!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

You could try checking out diagnostic mode to make sure the settings are right on the 360

link (I hope it works)

 

[santz]

hmmm thanks, will check it out!

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

I'm not sure if you'll get any closer to actually solving the problem, but that might give you an idea what the problem is if you get something unexpected.

 

[SonicIce]

so does the xbox have like dolby live or what?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: SonicIce
so does the xbox have like dolby live or what?

I'm not really sure what's going on internally and I don't have one to mess around with, but it does do 5.1 DD output afaik.