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    XPS 1530 HDMI Output questions.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Nimi88, May 25, 2009.

  1. Nimi88

    Nimi88 Newbie

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    Hey All.
    I was just wondering about the 1530s HDMI output and if it supports 5.1 sound.
    I have been plugging it into my receiver (Sony STRDG820) and the sound will only come from the first two channels. Is there any way to get true 5.1 sound or does it not support it?

    Thanks
     
    Nimi88, May 25, 2009
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    Try going to your Control Panel> Sound > HDMI (Digital Output) > Configure > And see if 5.1 Surround is an option in there and chose it. :eek:
     
    ahl395, May 25, 2009
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    I don't believe it outputs 5.1. Under properties mine lists 2 channels max. Could be software, not sure....
     
    uh60james, May 25, 2009
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  4. Nimi88

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    ahl395 it just shows 2 channels.
     
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    Hmm... Do you ave your latest Grapics Drivers And latest Sound Card Drivers from dell?
     
    ahl395, May 25, 2009
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    Yeah all the Drivers are up to date.
    It uses SigmaTel High Definition Audio Codec for the HDMIs drivers, do you think a new codec would work?

    Thanks~
     
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    I'm curious to know if xps 1530 can deliver multichannel audio over the HDMI cable too. All I show are 2 channels = stereo. What a bummer.
     
    Chrys, Sep 23, 2009
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