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S/DIF (Sony-Philips digital interface) sound port connects to and external Home Theater audio system, providing digital output and the best signal quality.

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A S/PDIF (Sony-Philips Digital Interface) sound port connects to an external home theater audio system, providing digital output and the best signal quality.

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What is the purpose of the spdif port?

A S/PDIF (Sony-Phillips Digital Interface) sound port connects to an external home theater audio system, providing digital output and the best signal quality.


SPDIF in port in graphic card?

The S/PDIF port is used to connect the graphic card to the motherboard in order to get sound in some systems.


What type of output does a S PDIF port provide?

An SPDIF port is digital audio port. It provides stereo or compressed surround audio by way of coaxial or optical communication.


Is spdif multichannel?

SPDIF can carry stereo (2 channels) of audio.


How do you output spdif coaxial digital audio source into a laptops USB port for recording without expensive audio interface that has tons of extras i dont need?

Sorry no good answer yet.


What type of output does an SPDIF port provide?

Sony/Philips Digital Interface. Provides digital output and the best signal quality. Connects to an external home theater audio system.


Can you purcchase a cable that would have SPDIF plug on one end and two RCA plugs on the other?

It's not straightforward to convert between SPDIF and a stereo pair of RCA plugs. SPDIF is a digital standard (SPDIF is an acronym for Sony Philips Digital Interface) and a pair of RCA plugs is analogue. It is possible to buy adaptors that convert from one to the other; if you search for SPDIF to analogue (or analog) convertor with google, you'll find a selection.


What is the Color of spdif port?

On most integrated motherboards since 2006, the color varies from either yellow or orange. Use orange instead of yellow. This is because yellow is common for composite video signal.


What does spdif and rs232 on an olin set top box mean?

spdif is a digital audio Output, Certain a/v receivers may offer this type of connection, however if your using HDMI for audio, then their probably wont be much benefit. an RS232 port is generaly used either for software updates and servicing, or for external control of the unit via a 3rd party control system.


Is it possible to connect notebook with tv through spdif for a sound as I use vga for video with simple jack-jack cable or is it necessary to have some special spdif cable?

OK. Allready solved the problem. As spdif cable is an optical, so laser goest thru that, it's really impossible to connect it with just some jack...


What is the function of ps2 port- keyboard?

The purpose of a PS/2 port is to provide a connection for a keyboard or mouse to a personal computer.


What is the purpose of a PS2 port on a computer?

I don't think your computer has a PS2 port or that you PS2 has ports that do not have proper names Like USB Port or Ethernet Port