Will this unit convert any optical signal other than PCM?
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The product description on the Amazon page states that it converts Toslink optical audio signals and further states that it takes 24-bit S/PDIF incoming bit stream on left and right channels. As far as I know Toslink is defined to cover raw PCM encoding as well as the later S/PDFI protocol. I would not assume it will convert other forms of audio signals without checking with the manufacturer. My personal use is with a standard Toslink signal.
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I would think so. I am using mine to connect one of my TVs, that only has an optical out, to AV receiver and speakers.
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The description does not state that it handles Dolby Digital AC-3 Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, or any other digital audio format source than PCM. I would have to think it would only handle PCM, additionally, at this cost there is not much room for Dolby royalties. But I could be wrong. If you need Dolby sound field processing, see the "CE Compass Digital SPDIF / Coaxial to Analog L/R RCA Audio Decoder w/ 3.5mm Headphone Jack" from "CE Compass"
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MY telly has an optical output, I am not sure if it can be hooked up any other way.
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No, not if you have it connected via an HDMI cable. If you want to upconvert your cable signal, you will have to connect it with component video cables. I did this initially, then changed my setup last night and connected my cable box via HDMI. I think I like it better with the component cables and having the standard channels upconverted. Mind you, the standard channels do not look nearly as nice as the HD channels, but I think they look a lot better than they do when they aren't being upconverted. Make sure you use something other than the standard RCA jacks for your sound if you use the component videa cables as well, like the digital optical jack if supported by your cable box.
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I believe you can, if your PC has either an optical out or if you purchase pin Y-connector with RCA jacks.
1804489
No it just gives you output via optical and or coax into a external receiver for example.
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This adaptor converts one end of a TOSlink cable (one form of S/PDIF) into a mini-TOSlink plug. Even though it looks a little like a 3.5mm jack, it's still an optical signal, so what ever you plan to plug it into has to be capable of receiving optical S/PDIF in its 3.5mm jack. For example Apple MacBooks have been capable of this for years. It doesn't convert optical/digital signal to analog sound.
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You will need a converter that converts digital optical to analog stereo 1st. Depending on converter, you may also need a adapter that coverts the plug/termination style.
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If you use a splitter it should work, I have solved a similar problem with excellent results. One thing you did not make clear is whether or not you are using Optical cables all-around. I don't know if mixing cables would have a negative effect or if your splitter can handle both types interchangeably.
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Hi~!Thank you for contacting us.If there is no optical port, it will be not able to connent.thank you.
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Nope. You want this instead: http://www.amazon.com/C2G-40018-Coaxial-Optical-Converter/dp/B0002J2MV4/ref=pd_sim_e_4
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No I don't think it will. You'll need to convert the signal I believe.Try looking at a converter box. You might start at a company called Blackbox. http://www.blackbox.com/Store/media_converter_selector.aspx
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The box will not convert signals that have HDMI copy protection present such as bluray disc players etc. It is only for converting non-HDCP signals such as computer graphics equipment, etc.
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Yes it is. I have both an optical input and a USB input and I am able to switch between the two. Occasionally, I have to switch it off to get the signal light, but that's only happened a couple of times. I cannot answer as to how it responds if you have all 3 inputs in, as to whether it only selects the one that is "on".
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Sorry to say no. This device has only analog inputs. It will not interprete the digital signal.
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I believe this device is only intended to convert output to analog stereo output so that the audio can be delivered to 2 channel systems. The only thing that I have seen on the consumer market that would take 2 channel analog input to digital PCM has been some computer sound cards from Creative Labs, but I don't think they make them anymore.
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If using analog, yes. But if you are using optical out for example to your receiver, then the answer is no. You can only use 1 type of output at a time.
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Yes, it should. This will convert the analog red/white AV output from your TV to the Digital optical signal. In my case I have a small Bluetooth audio receiver with analog output connected to the AV input side and the digital output is connected to the optical connection on my stereo. It works great.