Logitech Z series

Edz

Edz

Edz

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Hi

I am looking at purchasing either the Z5400's or 5500's. I prefer the look of the 5400's but want to make sure they will work OK with my current setup..

I have a HDTV, PVR (freeview box) and a PS3, can these be connected OK and what will I require to connect to what?

Does anyone know what additional (if any) leads I will need to order?

Cheers
 
<F0rb> said:
AFAIK, they have one optical in on them. So you will only beable to have the PS3 or PVR plugged in at once.
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Bah, ok looks like I'll have to go for the 5500's :(


I take it there's no other way of connecting the PVR?

Cheers anyway :)
 
Buy proper audio gear. My unit has 5 coaxial inputs, coaxial output, and 3 optical inputs. You're not stuffed when you want to add a second DVD player, Blu Ray, CD player, etc etc etc.
 
Update:

I've just had a look at the back of my PVR, and it only excepts red/white audio. Does that mean I can use the 5400's?

Cheers
 
The 5400's accept two optical cables, the Z5500's one. I've had both sets and the only thing I like better on the Z5500's is the control box.
 
You can buy optical splitters for a couple of quid from the bay. No sound loss AFAIK. At most you'll have to put the equipment your not using on the splitter into standby.
 
Edz said:
Update:

I've just had a look at the back of my PVR, and it only excepts red/white audio. Does that mean I can use the 5400's?

Cheers
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Can anyone please confirm whether both my PVR & PS3 can be connected to the Z5400's as I really want to order them soon :)

Basically as far as I can tell I will need one optical for the PS3 and one set of the red & white audio connections for the PVR?

Also if I can use the Z5400's does anyone know if these leads are supplied or do I need to order them at the same time?

Cheers
 
Z-5400: 2 optical inputs, 1 coax input, 3 stereo inputs

Z-5500: 1 optical input, 1 coax input, 3 stereo inputs


You need to buy the leads seperately as far as I know.
 
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simon50 said:
Z-5400: 2 optical inputs, 1 coax input, 3 stereo inputs

Z-5500: 1 optical input, 1 coax input, 3 stereo inputs


You need to buy the leads seperately as far as I know.
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Cheers Simon :)

I take it I can use the Z5400's?

Also stupid question I know but does anything need to be connected to my TV? or do I just connect the leads to the PVR & PS3?
 
Arrh I just ordered the Z5400's and then found a post in the AV forums showing the back of the sub and it doesn't have the connection for my PVR :( Now I need to get this order canceled & fast before they get dispatched, can anyone tell me if the Z5500's have the right connection (red & white plugs)

Cheers
 
Edz said:
Arrh I just ordered the Z5400's and then found a post in the AV forums showing the back of the sub and it doesn't have the connection for my PVR :( Now I need to get this order canceled & fast before they get dispatched, can anyone tell me if the Z5500's have the right connection (red & white plugs)

Cheers
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I think the sub will have 3.5mm in so you need a 2XRCA to 3.5mm cable.
The speakers are meant for pc use after all

sid
 
sid said:
I think the sub will have 3.5mm in so you need a 2XRCA to 3.5mm cable.
The speakers are meant for pc use after all

sid
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Excellent I have one of them leads sitting in front of me :)

Cheers Sid, your a star..

Panic over, phew :D
 
Well I've recieved my Z5400's :)

All good except I'm only getting sound through the front speakers going through my PVR. Is that right?

It's connected via the 3.5mm jack

Cheers
 
Edz said:
Well I've recieved my Z5400's :)

All good except I'm only getting sound through the front speakers going through my PVR. Is that right?

It's connected via the 3.5mm jack

Cheers
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Yes PVR only records in stereo.
 
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