SPDIF output, PC and Home Theater Integration Questions

[akasixcon]

I have a PCVRS430G Sony VAIO PC of many years ago. I recently bought a Home Theater System, a Phillips HTS3440. I was disappointed that there wasn't any Fiber Optic Input, as my older home theater system did. I did find an Digital Input for the "Coaxial" cable. I want to hook up my computer on my Home Theater system.

So I have a few questions:

1) Which of these would be considered an "SPDIF Output"? According to Sony, my computer has this out put, but I can't quite find it.




2) If I watch movies (DVD) or play video games that supports surround sound, will it be able to do this using the SPDIF Output on my 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System?

3) What advantages does Fiber Optic Audio Input than a SPDIF "Digital" "Coaxial" Input?

4) According to an article I read, the Coaxial cable would be the same as the "Composite video cable" that comes with every Home THeater System. Is this true?

5) On my manual on the Home Theater System, it says to "Connect the FM Antenna to the FM jack. Extend the wire and fix its END TO THE WALL". On the capitalized part, how do I put the wire to the wall? I'm confused.

6) Should I return this one and get a better deal that supports Fiber Optic Input?

 

[akasixcon]

Are you sure I have the coaxial cable? Where would it be? I have two yellow RCA connectors, so I just plug in the cable into my receiver and I'm set?

EDIT: I plugged it in to my receiver, set up the mode and it wouldn't work. I think the yellow RCA connector I had was only input.

Should I return my DVD so I can get a receiver with optical cable or just buy a soundcard with the SPDIF out?

Where can I buy a soundcard with SPDIF Coaxial Out and Coaxial cable?

 

[bmxfreakrider]

here

wow looking over that card, and now i want one, lol

 

[akasixcon]

Wow my $200 home system will turn into a $300 one. Isn't there like a $20 deal on this one? I already have my soundcard that has an Optical Output. I might as well return this one for a new one..

 

[Nitestick]

a digital co-axial output uses the SPDIF interface. it is possible to attach a fiber-optic transmitter attached to the signal contacts of a digital co-axial connector as long as you can provide the power for the transmitter from elsewhere (5v?). i've personally tried the opposite and attached a digital co-axial connector to a toslink connector and it worked fine.

 

[Crysalis]

get an audigy 2 zs platinum. Will come with I/O panel that has SPDIF and coaxial ins AND outs