Help connecting LCD, DVD, etc to OPUS

jdub421 · 02-13-2006, 02:44 PM

Im not totally clear on how you connect accessorys to the OPUS. I need to connect the LCD, DVD and external soundcard. Ive read about using a molex plug off the OPUS but im not to clear on exactly how to do this.

I have the 10" xenarc screen .. so how would i know which wires from the power cord to connect and to where. Ive done alot of searching and if someone could just give me a detailed explanation that would be good.

cpjolicoeur · 02-13-2006, 02:48 PM

how about you start by not making 4 posts with the same thing.

jdub421 · 02-13-2006, 02:48 PM

yea not sure why that happened

jdub421 · 02-14-2006, 09:18 AM

Can anyone give me some info on this ?

DarquePervert · 02-14-2006, 09:22 AM

You really do need to search the forums. This topic has been addressed multiple times.
The answers are here. All you have to do is look.

Cris · 02-14-2006, 09:28 AM

Every molex has 4 wires. Yellow is 12V, 2 Black are GND, Red is 5V. Hook up to those depending on the requirements you need.

muldrick · 02-14-2006, 09:43 AM

The Xenarc, use the supplied cig plug and hook it up directly to the car.
Molex connector includes 2 grounds (black), 1 12V (Yellow) and 1 5V (Red).
Don't use precious power from the Opus, unless you must. That's why I say to run the Xenarc to the car.

Be more detailed in your questions...The DVD, what kind, slim, full size?
The external sound card, what is it? Is it not USB powered? What's it need, 5V or 12V.

You want read (still) more on this, lest you fry something.

And how on Earth could you post 4 times!!!! I can see a double, but 4??????

Cris · 02-14-2006, 09:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by muldrick

And how on Earth could you post 4 times!!!! I can see a double, but 4??????

jdub421 · 02-14-2006, 12:29 PM

The DVD drive is slot load slim with the USB enclose .. the soundcard is Creative Audigy .. it has USB but also a power cord so Im assuming that it needs power other then the USB. My Xenarc does not have the included car adapter (its the 10.4" screen) Is there a way to connect the standard electrical cord to an adapter or directly to the power supply.

I read that it is better to run the accessorys of the OPUS then to the car.

So i would connect it to the power supply with the molex connecter where the floppy drive connects?

I have searched the forums and that is why im posting a question.. please dont ask me to "Search" if there is something i overlooked point me to it if u know of something ..

Sorry for the 4 posts .. this POS computer here at work sucks

Cris · 02-14-2006, 02:17 PM

Yeah, you could use yellow/red cables. Most use the power from Opus because it delivers stable 12V and 5V.

ramy_zohair · 02-15-2006, 05:18 AM

Its best to use power from OPUS (provided you have enough left). Use the red cable for 5V devices & the yellow for 12V. You just have to make sure of the polarity & voltage before powering up.
Search more and you'll find lots about this.

jdub421 · 02-22-2006, 10:33 AM

Ok i understand now the 5v and 12v wires but where off the power supply do i use them from .. the one for the floppy drive? and if i need to power multiple devices ?

jdub421 · 02-23-2006, 05:17 PM

hey i know alot of people know how to do this any help please.. im sick of using the inverter for the lcd when i can just wire to the opus if i knew how

BLK MAJK · 02-23-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jdub421

hey i know alot of people know how to do this any help please.. im sick of using the inverter for the lcd when i can just wire to the opus if i knew how

Its a sticky on the damn main page for this sub forum...ironically enough, its titled "Sticky: Powering you LCD Monitor"

Click and Read

EricE · 02-23-2006, 05:47 PM

I am not quite sure where you are stuck. Use the 12V wire from your opus, connect it to the 12V wire of you LCD. Connect ground of LCD to ground of opus. Away you go.

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