Could just be me being stupid but please bear with me

I've been trying to get my Xbox to play the dolby digital soundtracks through my DVD and I doesnt seem to be working properly.

I bought the advanced Scart lead for the XBOX and an optical cable which is plugged into the back of my dvd players optical-in.

So that bit is correct, I used the same setup for my PS2 and vice city so I know I works that way.

Tried the Xbox dashboard and changed the soundsettings to dolby surround, but there is no selection for Dolby Digital ?

I'm very confused, help

 

You're pluggin the optical lead into your DVD player, it has to be into a dedicated amp.
Does the DVD has a built in 5.1 amp?
Have you some into the xbox dashboard and set it to digital output?

 

Some more help...

Xbox Sound Questions

How do I get Dolby Digital output from my Xbox?
In order to get Dolby Digital output from both games & DVD movies, you need to first purchase either the Advanced or High Definition AV pack. These two packs have an optical connector that is required for digital output.

I bought the Advanced or High Definition AV pack, but I still don't get Dolby Digital output.
Boot the Xbox without a game in it to launch the Xbox Dashboard. Once you're in the Dash, select Settings, then Audio. You should see options for both Dolby Digital & DTS. Select whichever of these encoded formats your receiver supports & choose 'yes'.

I bought the AV pack & went into the Dash, but I only see mono/stereo/surround. Where are DD & DTS?
There are issues with some 3rd-party AV packs that prevent the Xbox from recognizing them properly. If you have an optical-out on your AV pack, but don't see the DD or DTS options in the Dash, exchange your AV pack for a Microsoft Advanced or High Definition AV pack.

I have the right AV pack & Dolby Digital is enabled, but I get no sound or broken sound. If I disable Dolby Digital or use the RCA audio outputs instead of the optical, everything sounds OK.
There may be a manufacturing defect with some Xbox audio chips. Microsoft is in the process of investigating this. If you are having the above problem, call Xbox technical support at 1-800-4MY-XBOX.

Xbox.com has more info, but the site appears to be down now

 

I have a similar setup to pinkeye, Xbox, advanced SCART cable and a fibre optic, going straight to Denon surround amp. I have enabled the Dolby Digital and DTS options on the Xbox dashboard.

You DVD has a digital input then ? I hav enot seen that before, they are usually digital out.

Dave

 

DVD players are usually Digital Outs, unless an input is included in one of those all-in-one jobbies.
You'll have to buy an amp or decoder package mate.

 

X-box cannot send a dolby digital signal.

There's no optical or digital coaxial connection.
Only the std cable socket, hence dolby surround.

Shame really.

 

You get an optical sound output if you use the Advanced SCART lead or similar. I have Xbox in DTS/Dolby surround as i mentioned above.

 

On the(x-box)High definition Av pack connector, what are the 5 outputs on the black block?
As I don't have one.

 

Dunno, I just have the bog standard advanced scart connector, don't have a HDTV.
And the box can do a digial signal, you have to have the right lead, and optical lead, and a compatible Amp to put the signal through.
Thankfully my amp does DTS, which is a good thing

 

I have a sony DAVs-500 with 1 x optical input. Its a all in one surround system 5.1/dts etc.

Think I should try an official cable from MS?

PS PINKEYE thanks for that answer it sorted one of my problems straight way

[Edited by angrynorth - 12/19/2002 3:37:17 PM]

 

Glad it helped.