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    XPS 15 L502x - s/pdif port - confusion

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by pcminded, Aug 21, 2012.

  1. pcminded

    pcminded Newbie

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    First off I am new to this forum so I may stumble a bit. Exactly what type of signal is output from the s/pdif port on my laptop? Is it a optical or coaxial? If it is optical I should see the red light (or some light) coming from the port correct? I have plugged a 3.5 mm fiber toslink adapter in the s/pdif port but get no light from it. When I go to sound options - playback - the Realtek digital output icon shows - no device is plugged in. Is this output not enabled? Or do I need another type of cable? I am trying to connect a fiber optic cable from this port to a Turtle Beach X41 wireless headset.

    Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

    Tom
     
    pcminded, Aug 21, 2012
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  2. cri-cri

    cri-cri Notebook Consultant

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    It's optical. Setup: Realtek HD Audio Manager > Advanced > Jack Information.
     
    cri-cri, Aug 22, 2012
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    jonnyhotchkiss Notebook Enthusiast

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    THANK YOU!!!!
    (digital shows as unplugged until selecting S/P DIF from Dell Audio / Realtek HD Audio)

    I thought I'd bought another dud!

    cheers again buddy :D
     
    jonnyhotchkiss, Apr 11, 2015
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    wecaz Notebook Consultant

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    So, is it confirmed that Dell XPS L502x - middle headphone 3.5mm port works with mini-toslink optical jack? Can I get 5.1 channel output to my speaker's optical-in?

    Please advice the setup? What cable do I need?
     
    wecaz, Aug 30, 2015
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