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Sound problem please help
Ok, I've read all sorts of info through lots of different forums but none seem to answer my problem, so let me explain.
basically I recently purchased an Alienware x51-r2.
i have it connected to my 37" lg tv via hdmi, everything works great, including sound.
now here's the problem, when I connect and optical audio cable from my pc to my home cinema system there is no sound, what so ever, I have made the optical device the default in the sound options.
i really just don't understand it, I've updated my drivers.
i can't get any sound at all.
help please
If you insist on using Optical ...
Optical (PC output) to Optical (Amp Input)
DVI PC Port, DVI-to-HDMI Adapter, HDMI cable, HDMI Input on TV. This insures only the "video part" of the HDMI signal gets to TV (and all the components know it).
... that might work (for at least "some kind" of sound).
You can try HDMI Port, HDMI cable, HDMI on TV ... and set (on TV's Menu) "Home Theater Speakers" if you haven't already. But like I said ... that doesn't usually work.
If your Amp isn't HDMI capable, you really need a new Amp anyway (they are cheap now-days).
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Please read that thread.Yes, you have to select (as default) the Digital Optical output.Dell Rockstar
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See this thread:
http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/t/19440487.aspx?pi21932=5
Basically, if you want stereo and multi-channel sound (either bitstream or Multi-Channel PCM), you will have to use only HDMI (to HDMI equipped AMP).
Also, if you want to try to get optical sound working, keep in mind:
Optical and Coax SPDIF deliver up to 5 channels via bitstream. Only 2 if PCM.
... and use DVI along-side optical. Don't try to use HDMI unless it's solely used for video and audio. Computers get confused when mixing HDMI with anything else.
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Microsoft Windows and Apple iOS Developer (Retired)
- Like many of you, I can appreciate a good game-engine.
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- Posting models-numbers and software versions speeds trouble-shooting.
- Click "Mark as Accepted Answer" on any post that answers your question best.