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S/PDIF or Sony Philips Digital Interconnect Format is a standard/protocol that specifies transmission of audio signals from one device to another in digital format. Both coaxial electrical cable and an optical fiber cable can be used to carry signals in S/PDIF format. - Neeraj Sharma

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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.


A tv has a single spdif out and the surround sound only accepts a red and white rca input how do you make it work?

The TV is a MONO TV and you need a STEREO TV with audio output jacks to get the surround system to work. PS, what is a spdif?


What is spdif interface and what are its uses?

A SPDIF interface is a connection that is found on a variety of electronic audio devices, from computer sound cards, minidisk players, home theatre surround amplifiers and many more. SPDIF is short for Sony Phillips Digital InterFace and it is used to transmit audio digitally from one device to another. The digital audio formats supported by this interface are many and include standard 2 channel audio up to 5.1 Dolby Digital channels at high sample rates.


How do you convert spdif into rca stereo?

SPDIF is a digital audio interface and is designed to transfer audio from one device to another without converting the signal to analog. Eventually, the signal will become analog as the speakers require an analog signal. to work. Almost all audio devices that have a SPDIF output also have an analog output so rather than buying a SPDIF to analog converter, use an existing analog output. If the device with the digital output doesn't have an analog output, then you don't have much choice about buying a converter unit. The converter is an active device so don't expect to find a simple converter cable. They don't cost a lot and they can be obtained from many specialist electronics stores. Good starting points are Radio Shack in the US or Maplin in the UK


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.

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Is spdif multichannel?

SPDIF can carry stereo (2 channels) of audio.


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.


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...


Who invented SPDIF?

It stands for Sony Phillips Digital Interface. It was developed by Sony and Phillips


A tv has a single spdif out and the surround sound only accepts a red and white rca input how do you make it work?

The TV is a MONO TV and you need a STEREO TV with audio output jacks to get the surround system to work. PS, what is a spdif?


Can y record in to cubase with a DVD player spdif?

Yes you can, but technically it's not legal in some countries.


What is spdif interface and what are its uses?

A SPDIF interface is a connection that is found on a variety of electronic audio devices, from computer sound cards, minidisk players, home theatre surround amplifiers and many more. SPDIF is short for Sony Phillips Digital InterFace and it is used to transmit audio digitally from one device to another. The digital audio formats supported by this interface are many and include standard 2 channel audio up to 5.1 Dolby Digital channels at high sample rates.


Is there analog audio in spdif?

No. S/PDIF carries only compressed digital audio, although it sometimes uses analog connectors.


How do you convert spdif into rca stereo?

SPDIF is a digital audio interface and is designed to transfer audio from one device to another without converting the signal to analog. Eventually, the signal will become analog as the speakers require an analog signal. to work. Almost all audio devices that have a SPDIF output also have an analog output so rather than buying a SPDIF to analog converter, use an existing analog output. If the device with the digital output doesn't have an analog output, then you don't have much choice about buying a converter unit. The converter is an active device so don't expect to find a simple converter cable. They don't cost a lot and they can be obtained from many specialist electronics stores. Good starting points are Radio Shack in the US or Maplin in the UK


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 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.


Do all DVD players support Dolby Digital?

Nearly every modern player supports digital audio -- check for Digital COAX or SPDIF connectors.