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    Is DELL XPS M1530 Compatible with 5.1 Speakers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by itsdeshpande, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. itsdeshpande

    itsdeshpande Newbie

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    HI,
    I have ordered a DELL XPS M1530 Laptop, and wish to have the Creative SBS 5.1 Channel speaker system. I was wondering if this model is compatible with 5.1 system. I have also included a Sound Blaster Card in the configuration of the laptop.

    Manoj.
     
    itsdeshpande, Dec 31, 2007
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    Azngamer Notebook Enthusiast

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  3. itsdeshpande

    itsdeshpande Newbie

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    Well,
    Is this really needed or the M1530 will be compatible? I checked the specification, in which the "Audio" section had this:

    Audio type
    5.1 channel High Definition Audio

    So, by this I got a feeling that it is compatible. Can you please confirm this?


    Manoj.
     
    itsdeshpande, Jan 2, 2008
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  4. r1n7r4h

    r1n7r4h Notebook Guru

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    The integrated solution from Sigmatel does allow for 5.1 surround sound systems to be utilized. You just have to go to the Control Panel and choose the Sigmatel option. Then, click on the headphone port picture and where it says Headphone Connected, you can switch it to 5.1 surround sound system. I haven't tested this yet, but I'll try it tomorrow with my 5.1 speakers.
     
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  5. r1n7r4h

    r1n7r4h Notebook Guru

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    Well, I just tried plugging in my speakers but it fails to provide 5.1 surround sound. The best I could do was 4 speakers, which were the front and rear speakers. However, something is wrong with my speakers as they need to be regrounded or something because if I even touch the wire or the aluminum part of the 1530, it causes a buzzing. So, could someone else try.

    I have ruled out the port malfunction by plugging in a pair of headphones and it works.
     
    r1n7r4h, Jan 2, 2008
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  6. itsdeshpande

    itsdeshpande Newbie

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    Thanks r1n7r4h...

    Can anybody else please let me know about this?

    Manoj.
     
    itsdeshpande, Jan 2, 2008
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    fullycharged Notebook Guru

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    hey i just plugged in my 5.1 speakers it all works but how can i tweak the volume for each individual speaker??
     
    fullycharged, Jan 14, 2008
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    Try going into the Sound tab in control panel and choosing speaker volume. I can't really try it on Vista but it works on XP.
     
    r1n7r4h, Jan 14, 2008
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