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    Optical out? Looks like BS

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gstrub, Jun 4, 2008.

  1. gstrub

    gstrub Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I'm not sure about what Creative is referring to when they say their X-Fi card for the XPS1530 has an "optical out" because they're saying it's a "shared" 1/8 inch jack with the line out/headphone jack. WTF? Optical out as I know it emits a beam of light and is a different connector than the 1/8 jack. I don't want to order this thing and then not be able to plug my fiber optic cable into it. Anyone who has this unit please let me know.
     
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    ShinyFalcon Notebook Consultant

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    My iRiver H120 integrates a headphone out and an optical out, so it is definitely possible.

    Edit: And yes, you need a different cable. The one that you connect your HDTV to receiver is too big.
     
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    WSFrazier Notebook Consultant

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    Just of audio products use mini-jack and optical together. You just need the adapter.
     
    WSFrazier, Jun 4, 2008
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    kkl1014 Notebook Consultant

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    The optical portion is further in so your standard headphone plug doesn't touch it.
     
    kkl1014, Jun 4, 2008
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    Bchen06 Notebook Consultant

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    Look into the jack and you'll see a red light (or you will if you have it), but as mentioned above, you'll need a mini toslink cable.
     
    Bchen06, Jun 4, 2008
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