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    What cables needed to enable the spdif for S1 pro

    Discussion in 'LG' started by leeking, Feb 27, 2007.

  1. leeking

    leeking Newbie

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    I have tried digital coaxial, and it does not works. Then i read somewhere that if there is a led coming out ( which it does), then have to use an optical cable. However, the connector of the optical cable does not fit into the 3.5mm headphone slot, so what do i just need to get?
    Pls help
     
    leeking, Feb 27, 2007
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  2. Saorex

    Saorex Notebook Guru

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    I'm no expert at all in this, but for what I've read, you must find a way to fit to the 3.5mm minijack of the integrated sound card. I don't think there is another way.
     
    Saorex, Feb 27, 2007
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  3. rockym20

    rockym20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    There are specialized cables for this. Just google "optical miniplug cable" and a bunch of vendors will come up. I'm pretty sure Radioshack/The Source By CC carries them as well. Just make sure you know what the connector is on the other end (e.g. coax, Toslink, etc.). Its a lot easier to find miniplug/Toslink than miniplug/coax.
     
    rockym20, Feb 27, 2007
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  4. frenchnew

    frenchnew Notebook Geek

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    I am not entirely sure that the SPDIF output on the S1 is optical.

    Please note that SPDIF Standards can be optical (Light carrier) or Electrical, or both.

    I will have to paly with mine to figure it out once I get the friggin time, my job is driving me insane!
     
    frenchnew, Mar 2, 2007
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  5. kensuke

    kensuke Notebook Consultant

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    The SPDIF on the S1 is optical.. If you activate it and put your finger near the hole, you'll see a red light. Anyway, yes you buy a mini optical cable and it will work fine, I use one myself.
     
    kensuke, Mar 2, 2007
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    antirack Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just for your info, I have the "docking station" (officially called LG Port Replicator) and it has a normal sized (square) optical output too. With this you can use the common optical cables that are also used with stereo systems, on videogame consoles etc... I didn't try it though, but it is definitely there.
     
    antirack, Mar 4, 2007
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