If you have an external DAC that will do further processing, and which requires a specific input type, you can enable formatting options here for compatibility with your specific device. Under the drop-down menu button, you'll find each of your installed Audio Devices listed, with what MC detected as the best Audio Output Mode.įor most users, this should be set to None. In Media Center, select the sound device and Audio Output Mode via Tools > Options > Audio > Audio Device. If you are using a third-party sound device, you may need to obtain drivers from the device manufacturer before it will operate. If you aren't able to get sound in OSX, you will need to solve that problem before you continue. Remember the name of the sound device you use so that you can select it in Media Center. You can test the device by clicking on one of the alert sounds from the Sound Effects tab. In the OSX System Preferences app, open the Sound preference panel, and select your sound device on the Output tab. Microsoft has a Troubleshooting Guide that may help you. If you aren't able to get sound in Windows, you will need to solve that problem before you continue. On the Advanced tab of the Properties dialog, play the test tones and ensure that you can hear them. Then on the Playback tab, select your audio device from the list, and hit the Properties button. Or open the Desktop's Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.Choose the Sound Control Panel from the list.

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