S/PDIF I am so lost, and i know computers

I recently bought a X300-G1, its a Canadan version, ill list the specs after my post. I use an HDMI cable to get to my HD tv, no problems there at all, its the sound i cant get to work. BTW im using a hdmi, but my recever is not HDMI sound capable.

This S/PDIF output is driving me nuts. When i unplug it i see a red light inside the jack??? Is it optical or coax? I have tried a regular pair of headphones, and yes i get sound. However using an RCA cable to my Receiver, no sound whatsoever. So what do i need to get 5.1 sound out to my receiver, it accepts coax or fibre. Do these connectors do both on the Toshiba?

Ive seen another post showing an adapter for this type of output to make it compatible with fibre cable. Im just so lost here, never ran into anything like this, before i just hooked up my s video out, then my rca cables to the receiver and used fake surround lol

Help!!!! and thanks for responses. Heres the specs.






Processor

Intel® Core™2 Duo processor P8600 (2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB, L1 Cache 32KB/32KB, L2 Cache 3MB)

Operating System

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit Edition

Memory

Standard Memory: 2GB + 2GB DDR3 (1066MHz)
Maximum Memory: 8GB DDR3
Expansion Modules: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB DDR3
Hard Disk Drives
2 x 250GB (5400 RPM); Serial-ATA hard disk drive

Optical Drive

Built-in DVD Super-Multi Double Layer Drive functions:
Maximum speed and compatibility:
Read: CD-ROM (24X), DVD-ROM (8x)
Write: CD-R(24X), CD-RW(4X), DVD-R(8X), DVD-R DL (6X), DVD-RW(6X), DVD+R (8X), DVD +R DL (6X), DVD+RW(8X), DVD-RAM (5X)


Display System

Type: TFT Active Matrix colour LCD display
Size (diagonal): 17.1” WSXGA+ TFT with TruBrite™
Screen Technology
Native LCD Panel Resolution: 1680X1050x16.7 million colours
External Support and Max. Colour Support (dependant
On CRT): Up to 2,048 x 1536 x 16.7 million colours

Graphics Controller

512MB x 2 nVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with nVIDIA® SLI™
technology
Video memory: 1GB (2 x 512MB) dedicated VRAM
Up to 2175MB available Graphics memory with 4GB of
system memory

Sound System

Realtek ALC272-GR Software Sound; Intel High Definition
Audio, Built-in Harman Kardon® speakers: 5 stereo speakers
(Including Subwoofer)

Communication

V.92 56K Data/Fax Modem
10/100/1000 integrated Ethernet LAN
Atheros Wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Bluetooth V2.1+EDR
Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Web Camera for Video over IP
Integrated microphone for Voice over IP

Expansion

2 memory slots – Each slot is filled with 2GB. Zero free slots. Slots can be filled with 1GB, 2GB or 4GB modules
1 Express Card Slot
Ports: 5-in-1 Bridge Media Adaptor (SD Card, SDHC, xD picture card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Multimedia Card), 4 USB 2.0 w/ Sleep and Charge capability, eSATA, RJ11, RJ45, IEEE 1394, external microphone port, headphone port, S/P DIF, RGB, HDMI-CEC, Display port


Keyboard

CANADIAN BILINGUAL KEYBOARD
Full sized 105 keys with 13 Function keys
CD/DVD Control Function: CD/DVD Play, Play/Pause, Stop, FR, FF, Mute, LED On/Off, Camera, Dolby Sound
Color: Glossy black

Pointing Device

Touchpad

Additional Software

Toshiba Face Recognition
Toshiba ConfigFree™
Adobe Acrobat Reader
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER
Norton 360 – Trial

Physical Dimensions

Dimensions: (WxDxH) 412 x 306 x 43.2/62.5mm
Weight: 4.12kg (9.1lbs)
Color: Metallic Bordeaux

AC Adapter

230W external Universal AC adaptor input voltage (100 –
240V 50/60Hz Frequency (Universal), output voltage
(19V, 12.2A)
Dimensions: (WxHxD) 201 x 101 x 44 mm
Weight: TBD


Battery

Battery Type: Removable, Rechargeable 8-cell
Lithium Ion (Li-ion) 14.4V x 3200mAh capacity
Battery life: Dependant on usage
Dimensions: (WxDxH) 141 x 94.5 x 21.5mm
Recharge Time: Up to 4 hours off / 12 hours on

BIOS

ACPI support, PnP support, SM BIOS support, PCI BIOS
Support

Security

Cable lock slot, power on password, supervisor password

Environmental Specifications

Temperature: Operating 5° 35°C (41° 95°F);
Non Operating –20° 65°C (-4°149°F)
Thermal Gradient: Operating 15 C per hr. max;
Non Operating 20 C per hr. max
Relative Humidity: Operating 20% to 80% non-condensing; Non-Operating: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Altitude (relative to sea level): Operating: -9.14 to 3,048m;
Non-Operating: -9.14 to 12,192m.
Shock: Operating: 10G; Non-Operating 60G
Vibration: Operating 0.5G; Non-Operating: 1G

Environmental Credentials

RoHS

 

1 thing i forgot to mention, it says Intel high definition sound, but its not, it is Nvidia high def sound.

Not sure this makes a difference, but thought id mention it in case lol

 

Go to the control panel (while plugged into TV) and go to sound settings and change output to nVdia HD sound

 

Thanks for the fast response X2P, another question, if i did use this as an optical cable, are the adapters hard to find, and also is it Toslink for sure? Like i said, i see a red light shining in there when i disconect the mini jack to rca stereo cable.

Thanks again!


Edit: Reason i am wondering is because i can program my harman kardon receiver to have the laptop on on HDMI2 and then tell it to use optical for the sound, and if im not mistaken, it is capbable of feeding the receiver with true dolby 5.1 surround sound in the settings.

 

Hi again, ive found a toslink cable with the mini jack connector.
So now i can have it set up on the receiver with 5.1 surround capabilities for sound and the HDMI for the HD video.

Were do i set up the use Nvidia HD sound as default, or is it ok to use both Nvidia and Realtech?
?
I saw it last night when i was playing around, but now cant find it, perhaps it needs to be connected to everything first?

Again thanks for the help.

 

Problem solved, i isntalled the optical mini into my receiver and its automatically set for HD dolby. I found the cable at "The Source" in case anyone needs it, and its made by Recoton.

Problem solved, thanks