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Optical audio volume controls
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Aug 29, 2005, 03:13 PM
 
Since i started to use an optical audio cable for my dual 2.5 G5 the volukme control thing in th emenu bar doesnt work . it dosnt turn the volume down. and also my keyboard volume controls dont work except for the mute button. I m wondering if there is an optical audio control thing that will allow me to contorl the volume from the menu and also the keyboard. any help would be great. thanks
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Sep 2, 2005, 11:42 AM
 
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Dual 2.5 GHz PowerMac G5 1 gig ram, 160 gig HD, Wireless Card
128 mb Videocard Hooked up to 2 monitiors.

Formac Studio TVR
10" Powerbook 180 27.8 mb HD, 14 kb RAM 16 colors and a 3 1/2 disc drive.

1 gig RAM, External 160 GB Firewire drive @ 7200

Stolen: 15" 1.25 G4 Powerbook 80 GB @ 4200, SD,
     
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Sep 2, 2005, 12:33 PM
 
I believe the optical out is in fact a line output, i.e. designed for external volume control.
     
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Sep 2, 2005, 06:22 PM
 
so you are saying there is no fix for this i have to control it with my reciever. Thanks for your help
Dual 2.5 GHz PowerMac G5 1 gig ram, 160 gig HD, Wireless Card
128 mb Videocard Hooked up to 2 monitiors.

Formac Studio TVR
10" Powerbook 180 27.8 mb HD, 14 kb RAM 16 colors and a 3 1/2 disc drive.

1 gig RAM, External 160 GB Firewire drive @ 7200

Stolen: 15" 1.25 G4 Powerbook 80 GB @ 4200, SD,
     
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Sep 3, 2005, 11:03 AM
 
Yes, that is correct -- adjusting volume on a digital output reduces sound quality. Use the receiver's volume controls.

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