User Manual

Using Multimedia 49
The multi-channel analog audio I/O ports are used to connect:
•7.1 speakers
• 5.1 speakers with line input
• Monaural/stereo microphones
• External audio sources
• MP3 players
• Tape decks
NOTE: Some video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device may not be
included with your computer. Cables and TV/digital audio adapter cables are available for purchase from Dell.
Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio
You can enable digital audio for DVD playback on your computer.
1
Click Start , point to All Programs , and click PowerDVD to launch the Cyberlink PowerDVD
application.
2 Insert a DVD into the DVD drive.
If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button.
3 Click the Settings option.
4 Click the DVD option.
5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon.
6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the
SPDIF option.
7 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen.
Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver
1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area.
2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls .
3 Click Advanced .
4 Click S/PDIF Interface .
5 Click Close .
6 Click OK .