Audio from Playstation 2 via PC

~D~ · 26 Dec 2009 at 15:50

I'm trying to connect my Playstation 2 to my Dell U2410 monitor, however the monitor only has video composite and component inputs.

The monitor also has HDMI and an audio line out.

The Playstation 2 has the audio composite jacks as well as a Digital Out Optical port.

From my thinking, I have two options. Get audio in via the HDMI and output it from the monitor, or try and convert the composite audio cables into a 2.5mm jack to plug into my sound card.

However I've spent a while searching for cables and have come up short.

Is this doable?

COYS · 26 Dec 2009 at 16:19

I dont think the monitor has audio capabilities. My audio line out do you not mean a composite in ?

I think you'll have to run it through your PC soudcard

~D~ · 26 Dec 2009 at 16:46

The monitor has a 2.5mm audio out port which the Dell Soundbar can plug into, apparently it's mainly for connecting your speakers too when using the HDMI port, - hence my PS2 Digital Out -> HDMI idea (if that's possible).

Given you suggested running it through my soundcard, I assume my 2 RCA -> 2.5mm suggestion is valid?

Dreadhead · 27 Dec 2009 at 22:31

Just get a phono to mini jack lead and a female-female phono adapter.

This will let you plug the composite audio outs into the female adapter which connects to the phono lead which connects to the line in on your sound card.

Allow the line in on your soundcard to play through the speakers and job's a good one.

~D~ · 28 Dec 2009 at 12:51

I'll give that a go thanks.

Just to clear things up, is a mini-jack a 2.5mm (like iPod headphones)? Because I get mostly 3.5mm results from a search for 'phono to mini-jack' - and 3.5mm's are like amplifier ports right?

The different terminologies confuse me a little :eek:

BinnsY · 28 Dec 2009 at 16:22

Just as a point, I have my PS2 hooked up via composite to my Dell 2407-HC, the picture is horrific so don't be expecting miracles.

~D~ · 28 Dec 2009 at 16:24

BinnsY said:
Just as a point, I have my PS2 hooked up via composite to my Dell 2407-HC, the picture is horrific so don't be expecting miracles.

I've tried the video already and it's as good as a television - I was very impressed. It's just the sound I am lacking at the moment.

Can anyone confirm/correct my previous post please before I start buying stuff?

Dreadhead · 29 Dec 2009 at 03:06

mini-jack is the same as a small headphone connector.
This is the cable you need:

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the phono coupler you need will look like this: