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    S-Video to component problem - Dell 1720

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kostnkost, Jan 23, 2008.

  1. kostnkost

    kostnkost Notebook Enthusiast

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    I guess this is really a two part question.

    PART1 - I just received my S-video to component adapter for my 1720, and the picture is crystal clear :eek: . I do have this problem when the movie plays though as it is herky jerky. To explain it a bit better the action scenes are not fluid. I am currently using Windows media player to play my movies, but I am considering a different one. Would this help alleviate the problem I am having, and if so, which player do you recommend.


    PART 2 - I hooked up my S-Video to component properly, but I was wondering what I do for audio? The adapter has another output(black) for audio, but I'm not sure what cable to use for that. Usually for my TV, if I use component cables, I then use red and white cables for the audio. The adapter only has a black output though.

    Any suggestions. :confused:
     
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    3NZ0 Notebook Evangelist

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    Sounds like the black cable is a SPDIF connector.

    Hook it up to the digital coax in on your tv/amp, If you want analogue, use a headphone jack to phono lead from your 1720
     
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    kostnkost Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes the black connector is a SPDIF. I'm not sure I follow with a digital coax though?

    I have a digital audio out(optical) on my TV, but I do not think this is it. Does the SPDIF branch out to a white and red plug? If so then that would work for audio.


    I'm confused
     
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    kostnkost Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok I got the audio to work by plugging it into the headphone jack and to the red and white connectors. I'm sure there is better audio than this, but I can not find a SPDIF cable anywhere.

    I called Bestbuy, Radio shack and they have never even heard of it, lol.


    Also if someone can recommend how to fix the herky jerky motions of a film, I would greatly appreciate it.
     
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    kostnkost Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK fixed the jerkiness of the AVI file by downloading VLC player. I also set my resolution to the highest setting.


    So is it safe to assume if I do not have an amp, or sound system hooked up to my TV, then I have to go the route of analogue audio??
     
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    SPDIF is a digital audio source - you need a digital SPDIF input on whatever you want the sound to play from. Without that you're stuck with using the analogue out from the headphone jack.
     
    SteveJonesy, Jan 23, 2008
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