Will this sound bar support 3D audio from 3D TV? I believe 3D needs an HDMI 1.4 connection and this has no HDMI. Anybody know how to "make" this work?
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There is no such thing as '3D Audio'. The audio program in a 3D TV signal is just audio; it might be Dolby encoded surround or plain stereo, but it can certainly be carried over a regular digital audio connection.
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I have an LG and was unable to connect this sound bar to my TV and have it function with the cable. It's all in what you have for inputs. You need analog or coaxial inputs, kind of old school, I think. It has no hdmi or other outputs except the traditional red, black and yellow plugs. My system was already using these for my cable and after consulting with their customer service I was told it wouldn't function with my T.V.
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My sound bar, the Vizio 5.1 wireless system indicates that 5.1 dolby digital when connected via optical to the tv's optical out. It only does this when the source on the TV is 5.1 in OTA programming or using the in TV smart applications. Its does not provide 5.1 passthrough with my HDMI cable to my set top box or my PS3. Those had to be hooked up directly to the soundbar to get 5.1 sound. However if you have a soundbar that will upmix 2 ch PCM it will pass that signal through HDMI and try its best to make it "surround"
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It is compatible with 3D TV however, you'll not get 3D signal using the RCA connection as input. I would recommend our HDMI to HDMI converter for better picture: http://www.amazon.com/Orei-Composite-Multi-System-Digital-Converter/dp/B00632P6S0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1320971262&sr=8-4
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There aren't many Tvs out three capable of turning 2D content to 3d. I didn't get a chance to put it in the original review but try this out for 3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtpjKednC7g&feature=youtube_gdata_player. As for the sound, hdmi into port 1 only bring audio and video into the tv, you still need to run audio cables out to the receiver (red and white audio out located on the side of the tv. You've got to then go into the sound settings and turn off the internal speaker and switch the analog out setting to fixed. You're cable provider may offer free Ed content but short of a 3d bluray player, YouTube is the best place to find video.
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I bought a Yamaha sound bar that only connects to my TV. On the back of it is the place to connect the TV to the soundbar. The TV said Digital sound and the Yamaha only has optical sound I had to get the extra cord to make the connection work properly. Apparently this is very common with many electronic devices. The cables are much more expensive at local retailers.
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Yes, you can mount it. It will affect the sound, but I doubt it will be too adversely (I don't have it mounted, so I'm merely surmising). The picture, in case you're interested, is outstanding. The 2D to 3D "conversion" isn't that great, but native 3D movies on a 3D blu ray player are simply amazing. I have a Bose sound bar connected and it is sublime.
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Sorry for such a late response but this JBL sound bar has no HDMI connection. Only optical and the optical input is what failed. Don't buy this.
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Sandra, Many of today's quality Audio Bars will have a digital optical audio port, and this television has an audio output that supports it. There are so many options available, do you have any specifications that you're looking for? --Mr. S
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You will have to buy HDMI cables. If you connect a 3D player with the TV I would suggest to purchase a cable capable of that feature or a good grade cable. I have a PS3 and purchased a HDMI for that purpose. I am extremely happy with my VIZIO and have also added a VIZIO soundbar, which makes the sound amazing.
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Specifically, you use an HDMI cable. I believe that older HDMI cables don't work for 3D, but I might be mistaken.
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you're not looking for what your tv can input, you want the output for the TV. In case your TV still doesn't have an optical output then the sound bar has the analog inputs on the back. If you don't have an optical output (there should be a small, square hole with a red glowing light that shows that it is an optical out) then your set is outdated or a very cheap TV. If you don't have the optical out then the sound bar would not be beneficial since the analog input does not use the sub-woofer. Here is the manual to see what can go where. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ephox/StaticFiles/PUSA/Files/Home/SP-BS23W_Owners_Manual_English_Nov_14_2013.pdf
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I purchased high speed HDMI cables. I have my XBOX, PS3, and my DirecTv all running into the Subwoofer then I use one HDMI cable out to the TV and use the Subwoofer as my source of what device I am using. You will need a total of 4 HDMI. If you are not doing 3D then you don't need the higher speed HDMI cables. If your cable box does not support HDMI then I am not sure what to do.
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Hi, As long as your TV has a ( Audio Out ) connection you should be able to connect this sound bar. The Sound bar has a Small ( Audio In ) connector, This type of connector looks like the single poll sized connector used on a lot of computer sound in jacks. If your TV has a RCA type of ( Audio Out ) connections =if it has two connections,( a Red and a White ) audio out jacks like my tv has you can buy an adaptor cable that has the two Red and White RCA plugs on one end that will plug into your TV and the the small single plug jack on the other end that will plug into this sound bar. This is how I set it up with my TV. The sound bar works really good with very good loud and clear sound. It was well worth the money in my opinion. I hope this helps you with your decision.
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I don't know about a sound bar. I use a Denon 7.1 surrround sound and it works really great.
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I've it synced to Bose 1SR and it does pass audio from all hdmi ports.Your Sonos bar should work like any other sound bar with an optical port.
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This is a 3D sound system and Sony does not offer 3D televisions under 40" screen size. The system will work with smaller HDTV's but if the TV is not 3D the sound bar will not produce the optimum sound effects. As for the other answers concern the length being relative to the width of the TV it is paired with for athsetic reasons; I think that would be up to the person who will be discouraged with a sound bar longer than the TV's width.