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XPS 17 3D (L702X) How to connect 5.1 speakers
Hi,
I have just received my new Pc and Logitech X-530 speakers but I cant work out how to connect up for surround sound.
With the green plug in the headphone socket I get stereo. But I have nowhere to put the other two plugs.
I have a S/PDIF socket and a HDMI one, which both apparently send out 5.1 sound, but how can I adapt and output to the three plug logitech system ?
I hope they are compatible as Dell proposes these speakers as an option with the PC. Do I need to buy a gadget ?
Thanks in advance for any replies
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March 11th, 2012 19:00
This is taken from the setup manual for your system.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/xpsL702X/en/SG/sg_en.pdf
5 - Audio-out/Headphone connector — Connects to a pair of headphones or to a powered
speaker or sound system.
6- Headphone/digital S/PDIF combo connector — Connects to amplifiers, speakers, or
TVs for digital audio output. Can also be used to connect to a pair of headphones.
NOTE: You must use a S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter to connect a S/PDIF cable. The
S/PDIF (mini-TOSLINK) adapter does not ship with your computer and must be purchased
separately.
7 - Audio-in/Microphone connector — Connects to a microphone or inputs signal for
use with audio programs.
You can set up 5.1 channel speakers by using the three audio connectors (5, 6, and 7) or by using the S/PDIF connector (6).
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March 12th, 2012 08:00
I was a bit afraid of trying that, but wow, it works really well. The audio program is really inteligent.
When I do the sound test 5.1 nothing comes out of the Sub wooffer or the front speaker, but I've gone from stereo to Quadro and maybe when I have a DVD 5.1 handy, it'll work fine.
Thanks for the info
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March 12th, 2012 23:00
Glad to help.
Paco99
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June 18th, 2012 07:00
I just got an XPS 17 and opted for Logitech Z506 5.1 surround sound speakers.
I was wondering how to connect them until I read this thread.
I have 2 questions -
1. Can someone explain the colour coding eg which colour lead goes to each of the ports?
2. Do I need to configure the middle port and if so how?
Thanks in advance for your help :emotion-5:
Jim Coates
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June 18th, 2012 08:00
The standard colors below -- don't know if that is what your speakers have.
Black = rear speaker
Green = center.
Yellow =front speaker
They should plug into:
rear speaker cable to the microphone jack. This one should be connected first.
center speaker's cable to the left headphone jack.
front speaker's cable to the right headphone jack.
Paco99
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June 18th, 2012 08:00
Thanks jimco.
Will the port configure itself automatically?
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June 18th, 2012 16:00
Sorry for the delay -- just got home. On laptops with IDT audio when one plugs a speaker into the mic jack, a dialog box pops up. Not sure about Realtek. See this thread about an XPS L502x. Yours should work the same.
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3517/t/19452313.aspx
Paco99
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June 19th, 2012 00:00
Thank you so very much jimco.
Everything is working perfectly now.
I intend to write a full guide for this to help other members.
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June 19th, 2012 11:00
black = rear; orange = center; and green = front. This seems to be correct with the dell test and a mkv file I played.
Has anybody ever used/recommendations on "speaker properties - enhancements tab"? When I had my speakers hooked up - there was one for "Speaker Fill" as I understood it would create a virtual surround sound when needed.
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June 21st, 2012 07:00
Thanks very much for your advise virgo.
The pic was very helpful.
Not sure about "speaker properties - enhancements tab" but I did need to change the settings in the sound card manager to 5.1 before connecting them.