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Do the X1 boxes have an audio output?

By Matthew Sanders

Do the X1 boxes have an audio output?

Learn how to change your audio language and manage the audio mode using the Xfinity X1 On-Screen Guide. With the Audio Mode, you can choose from HDMI Audio Output (Stereo or Auto Detect) or Digital Audio Output: Optical/SPDIF (Stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1).

Does the X1 box have a clock?

Here, you can adjust the brightness of the clock and power button on the front of the X1 box, both of which were blindingly bright when my box was installed. The power light and clock light each has its own brightness control, and you can lower each or turn them off entirely.

Is the Xfinity X1 cable box dropping sound?

Xfinity X1 cable box and sound drop out? I just got the X1 box last week and have been having sound issues ever since. I have the X1 box running through my Denon receiver using HDMI and then from the receiver to the Panasonic TV using HDMI At random times ( perhaps 3-4 times an hour ) I get a sound drop.

What kind of audio do I get from my X1?

With the Audio Mode, you can choose from HDMI Audio Output (Stereo or Auto Detect) or Digital Audio Output: Optical/SPDIF (Stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1).

Why is my Xfinity X1 not connecting to my TV?

Sounds like you’re facing an issue with the HDCP handshake between your box and your TV. It’s most likely an issue that will be fixed in a future software release. But for now, your best bet is to not use HDMI to deliver audio. You can use the optical cable or a composite cable instead.

How to program an Xfinity remote to a soundbar?

To program an Xfinity X1 remote to your Soundbar, consider the following steps: 1. Make the Soundbar the receiver output. Before you pair the remote to your Soundbar, you will want to ensure that the Soundbar is the default output receiver for your sound.

Xfinity X1 cable box and sound drop out? I just got the X1 box last week and have been having sound issues ever since. I have the X1 box running through my Denon receiver using HDMI and then from the receiver to the Panasonic TV using HDMI At random times ( perhaps 3-4 times an hour ) I get a sound drop.

With the Audio Mode, you can choose from HDMI Audio Output (Stereo or Auto Detect) or Digital Audio Output: Optical/SPDIF (Stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1).

Sounds like you’re facing an issue with the HDCP handshake between your box and your TV. It’s most likely an issue that will be fixed in a future software release. But for now, your best bet is to not use HDMI to deliver audio. You can use the optical cable or a composite cable instead.

How can I get sound through my Xfinity TV?

You can also press Mute on the TV Adapter remote or TV Box remote and try to get sound through the TV. If a DVD player or VCR is on, turn it off when not in use. If the volume is controlled through the TV Adapter or TV Box, do not adjust the TV volume setting moving forward.