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Old 01-04-2008, 05:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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my laptop (HP dv9000) two headphone jacks, and one is sabled SPDIF. i know it has something to do with high def audio, but i cant really find any documentation on it. can someone explain what exactly its for, what kind of cables are needed, and what devices can make use of it?
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spdif is digital out---

like coaxial, i am just using my spdif to connect to my sound system-just using a coaxial audio lead
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spdif is digital out---

like coaxial, i am just using my spdif to connect to my sound system-just using a coaxial audio lead
what does the head look like? my computer just has a normal looking a 3.5mm jack. the cables ive seen dont look like they'd fit.
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is it anything special or something thats just an extra?
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is it anything special or something thats just an extra?
you mean SPDIF on my lappy? no, i think its a stock feature. i didnt order it as an extra.
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Well yea spdf is like a coaxial its like digitel out and it is also used for plugging cable t.v ....
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