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61_FL_Apache · 03-20-2018, 04:54 PM

My dilemma is I have a new TV and a old home theater system.

I am trying to get whatever audio is playing from the TV to the home theater.

Here is the back of the tv.

Here is the back of the stereo.

I tried the direct RCA connection from the TV to LD on the stereo, the only one available and no audio was heard. I was hoping I could use the optical out of the TV to something on the stereo.

Let me know what you think?

Thanks,
Steve

slowcpe · 03-20-2018, 06:35 PM

HDMIs all to the TV, optical out of TV to a Digital-to-Analog converter, and then RCAs out of that to an input on the receiver.

You will need to buy a Digital-Analog Converter. There are several out there but we always use the Gefen ones.

I've been doing this for a living for 19 years

61_FL_Apache · 03-20-2018, 07:18 PM

So something like this one? http://www.gefen.com/product/digital...-DIGAUD-2-AAUD

I did have this one for a different configuration but it didnt work. I think the optical was on the Output and not input.
https://www.amazon.com/ELEGIANT-Extr.../dp/B013QR1JJY

Thanks Ryan!

slowcpe · 03-20-2018, 07:48 PM

That would be the one. Make sure you set the sound for External Speaker instead of TV speaker.

If you have the HDMI Audio Extractor you should be able to come out of that with red/white RCAs and go directly to your receiver. We use these on newer cable boxes and tying into house audio systems. Just not that very brand.

slowcpe · 03-20-2018, 07:50 PM

Looking at the Amazon link you will probably need to select "2-ch". Looks like your receiver isn't Dolby Digtial so there is no way to accept a 5.1 input (optical/SPDIF/Dig. Coax).

61_FL_Apache · 03-21-2018, 08:24 PM

Thank again for the help Ryan!

61_FL_Apache · 03-21-2018, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowcpe

Looking at the Amazon link you will probably need to select "2-ch". Looks like your receiver isn't Dolby Digtial so there is no way to accept a 5.1 input (optical/SPDIF/Dig. Coax).

Its not.

61_FL_Apache · 01-04-2019, 09:29 PM

So... I solved this by buying a new Samsung 42" TV. I used the audio output from the TV and connected it to the LD connection on the stereo. So anything that is coming out of the TV will be sent to the stereo. problem solved!

03-20-2018, 04:54 PM	#1
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Any home theater pros here? My dilemma is I have a new TV and a old home theater system. I am trying to get whatever audio is playing from the TV to the home theater. Here is the back of the tv. Here is the back of the stereo. I tried the direct RCA connection from the TV to LD on the stereo, the only one available and no audio was heard. I was hoping I could use the optical out of the TV to something on the stereo. Let me know what you think? Thanks, Steve __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-20-2018, 06:35 PM	#2
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Any home theater pros here? HDMIs all to the TV, optical out of TV to a Digital-to-Analog converter, and then RCAs out of that to an input on the receiver. You will need to buy a Digital-Analog Converter. There are several out there but we always use the Gefen ones. I've been doing this for a living for 19 years __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

03-20-2018, 07:18 PM	#3
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: Any home theater pros here? So something like this one? http://www.gefen.com/product/digital...-DIGAUD-2-AAUD I did have this one for a different configuration but it didnt work. I think the optical was on the Output and not input. https://www.amazon.com/ELEGIANT-Extr.../dp/B013QR1JJY Thanks Ryan! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-20-2018, 07:48 PM	#4
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Any home theater pros here? That would be the one. Make sure you set the sound for External Speaker instead of TV speaker. If you have the HDMI Audio Extractor you should be able to come out of that with red/white RCAs and go directly to your receiver. We use these on newer cable boxes and tying into house audio systems. Just not that very brand. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

03-20-2018, 07:50 PM	#5
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Any home theater pros here? Looking at the Amazon link you will probably need to select "2-ch". Looks like your receiver isn't Dolby Digtial so there is no way to accept a 5.1 input (optical/SPDIF/Dig. Coax). __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

03-21-2018, 08:24 PM	#6
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: Any home theater pros here? Thank again for the help Ryan! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

01-04-2019, 09:29 PM	#8
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,065	Re: Any home theater pros here? So... I solved this by buying a new Samsung 42" TV. I used the audio output from the TV and connected it to the LD connection on the stereo. So anything that is coming out of the TV will be sent to the stereo. problem solved! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)



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