So I bought a Samsung flatscreen with no audio jack. It has digital optical audio whatever the hell that is. Is this my fix? (Please help me.)
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Your first choice should be to use an HDMI cable which has both video and audio in the same cable. Most newer cable boxes and DVD/Blue-Ray players have this standard output. I bought this adapter for use in an audio system, so no experience with how it works with a flatscreen.
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Hey, thanks for asking the question...I had been remiss in trying sound using MS Media to put a slide show on my Samsung. The pictures I tried came out just as they did on my PC. So just tried playing an MP3 using the HDMI connection to the Samsung TV and on to a Vizio sound bar, works great. Just remember they no longer show up on your PC with the connection.
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i have connection for my Samsung 3 to my television but no sound what do i need for sound
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I do not know what kind of a jack (end of your earphone cord) end you have on the ear phone this would have to connect to an amp. so that you could receive the sound in a digital format or stereo sound from some kind of receiver. Your Samsung TV sends out the signal via a optical light signal so you have to convert this to a digital sound to hear it. I hope this helps! Mike
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I don't have a Pany, but a samsung, and I used a digital optical audio cable, which provides the best quality sound. If your TV doesn't have that output, use a cable that has red & black composit inputs on one end to plug into the sound system and either the same on the other end or a plug that looks like an ipod plug on the other end, for your TV. It should have either or both of those plugs, just make sure that your TV is plugged in audio out and the sound system is plugged in audi in. Happy Holidays & Enjoy!
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Hi Tom,I've done everything you said and that I can think of and still no dice. So I'm done trying to figure it out. I used to get pretty good surround from the the TV programs that are broadcast HD 5.1 but it seems to be gone also. I have to say that the despite all this, it does sound pretty good if stereo is what I was going for. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.Take care,Dennis
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Samsung didn't think it out very well. I used an digital fibre optical cable in the back of the tv and into the sound bar . Works wonderfully.
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Same TV, same problem. I called Samsung and basically they didn't make their TV able to be listened to with both sets of speakers at the same time. Go figure. They should say that on the box then because that's insane.
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This TV doesn't have any analog audio out. There is optical and hdmi audio out. I ended up buying a receiver to power my analog speakers. I presume you would need something similar or at least a Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) if you wanted a standard headphone jack.
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The sound sound on the tv itself is definitely lacking in the audio department. I see why you ordered one, with that being said I have no idea if it will work or not, hell I didn't even know they had one.
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Make sure your input src is clean. If you pass through the tv it may not work, get audio straight from the sat box or whatever and make sure that outputs dolby 5.1.
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I dont think you can directly, at least I could not. Cant believe Samsung sells TVs with no audio output. I was able to connect my Sennheiser headphones up to the cable box audio output and accomplish the same thing.
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Yes - my TV didn't have an optical out, so I ended up getting a converter; there was a tiny delay in the sound, but it was only perceptible when I had the TV audio on as well.
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if you have an adapter to go from an RCA plug to whatever your input might be on your flat screen. Some flat screens to have RCA outputs for sound so you just need to check your TV and possibly consult with someone from say Radio Shack
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I understand that there is a firmware update that supposedly fixes this issue. Also, it is my understanding that TV must be hooked up to initially set up and play audio CDs and SACDs. As I'm only interested in audio playback, this is important to know. Can anyone confirm? Perhaps L.Go since you have the unit and have played the disks.
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I tried an optical cable and could not get it to work. I ended up going with an HDMI cable that was ARC compatible and haven't had any issues with sound while watching tv. When I watch Netflix or hbo go I sometimes have the volume cut out but I think that is the app
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Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush... » Read More Thanks for the reply. Ill try that. Just to pass some info along, my friend told me the best way to hook up the audio is through an optical cable. Ive never used one. There is a port on my PS3 as well as my surrond sound. He said this cable was the best way to get the highest quality out of your surround sound. Kind of like comparing SD to HD. My optima will be coming in tomorrow, I cant wait. Kinda like christmas for me haha. Thanks for the advice on the ceiling mount. I was gonna buy the 20$ one but after your comment I went for the Atdec TH-WH-PJ-FM Telehook Universal Projector Flush Mountit was 54$ but had some good reviews. Cant wait till tomorrow....calling into work sick! « Show Less