Just bought an 86" LG 4K Smart TV and I was considering getting rid of my Yamaha Home Theatre system because it's from 2003 but works perfect. I had the whole system up for sale until I saw this video. I had my 2001 56" Toshiba Rear Projection TV for sale with the system as I knew no one wants a 350 lb. TV. so I figured the old home theatre system probably won't work with the new TV. I had the TV, Home Theatre (6 speakers and sub along with storage towers and bridge) for sale for $400. Wow, you just saved me a ton of money. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
I am 75 years of age and love all modern technology can do but am frightened of doing things wrong. You step by step instructions are designed just for me...EXCELLENT Roger. I just connected my Hisense 54" tv to a Majority Teton Plus soundbar with subwoofer, sound amazing compared to stand alone tv. THANK YOU 🙂
I’ve watched many videos on how to connect a home theater system to TV. And I’m telling your method is the best, you should be a teacher I’m serious. Your method is simple and easy and great. You’re a true professional, your patient and your calmness is amazing. Thank you so much for taking your time to instruct us
Hi Bob, Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. Comments like yours do help me calibrate the scope and level of detail that will help viewers of these videos. Some people are alredy very familiar with these topics and only want tips and tricks, but there are many great videos out there serving them already. Your feedback is validating that there is room for tutorials that start at the beginning. Thanks again.
I bought the adapter featured in your video. Got it hooked up in a matter of minutes. Wow what a difference in the sound and all I’m using is shelf speakers. Thank you!
Roger, you are a prince! You saved us $500, minimum. We got our new smart tv hooked up to our 10 yr old Yamaha receiver and Bose bookshelf speakers, and it sounds great! Thank you for your clear, concise instructions!
So, that's why my new and shiny LG G2 has a terrible and muffled sound while my 15-year-old non-HD LG tv had a very decent sound. I thought it was the new and empty room that caused the problem. I will now hook the tv to a receiver and a pair of nice bookshelf speakers. Thank you very much for this enlightening and dumb-proof video.
Thanks for your comment. You can beleive your ears, and ironically sometimes a cheap TV will sound better than a more expensive ultra thin model. In any case, none of them can match a typical receiver and pair of bookshelf speakers. It's not even close.
Thank you very much Roger! Yesterday I bought a smart TV and I searched how to connect it to my stereo receiver. Your video is very clear and was very helpful! I already ordered the ARC audio extractor and waiting to connect it and enjoy the sound in my old stereo system. Thank you again and Best Regards!
Thanks Roger! I was not aware of the ARC HDMI audio extractor. I really liked my surround sound system but it didn’t have the HDMI. Thanks again for helping me solve this issue, your video was valuable.
You have done a great job explaining how to improve your tv's sound. I have connected numerous surround sound systems but I still found your video helpful. I have subbed and look forward to going through more of your content as I have just bought a 4k ave after getting rid of multi channel home theater system because of their complicated hook ups. I am feeling that your tutorials will get me back into the swing. Thanks.
My dad was hard of hearing so I used the Digital Audio Out on our older TV which didn't have RCA outputs, Bluetooth, or indeed even a headphone jack and connected the cable to a Digital to Analog converter. The one I chose had a volume control on it, a 3.5mm output jack and RCA outputs on it. On the output side of the converter I plugged in a Bluetooth transmitter into the 3.5mm output jack and connected them to a set of Bluetooth headphones. It worked great, he could listen to the TV at his comfort level while i could use the volume control from the TV speaker to listen at my comfort level. I still have it connected to the TV although my dad passed away 6 years ago.
Oh my, somehow I was finally able to understand the back of our old Denon 5 channel receiver. Just hooked up all the dusty unused speakers to it, including the subwoofer, and an optical cable to the new tv and the sound is AMAZING. You are so right, out of the box the new Hisense sounded truly horrible. I reconnected the center speaker we’ve always kept using then decided to hook them all up, and so glad I did. You have many other videos I plan to watch. Thank you for this !
I haven't tried this yet but both the tv and receiver r only about 5 yrs old, so it shouldn't be any problem. Can i use my remote for the receiver to just listen to music without the tv being on? Great video. Clear, concise, easy to understand!
Normally you can but some receivers may automatically turn on the TV when you turn them on. You may have to play with the TV settings to prevent it being turned on by other devices.
Roger, thank you so much Sr! Solved my problem and now I am enjoying a setting with a Smart TV, and big ass receiver Boom speakers. So yea, I am sharing this info with my friends!
Worked fine but I have a problem with amp output to one speaker. Speakers are fine but amp has not been used in awhile. Speaker not working has some barely detectable sound with crackling noise but barely dependable.
Roger, thank you so much for this video! My wife had this old sound system with excellent sound, and I was trying to find the way to connect it to our new smartTV. Your video was incredibly instructional, methodical and clear. Thank you once again!
Thank You Roger The Arc HDMI worked great for me on My New LG 75" TV with the smart Remote set up My Pioneer Elite SC-81 surround Sound Life is good now Thanks again
Hello, I followed your instructions, and was successful connecting my analog receiver and speakers to my digital TV. The next day, a new more advanced cable box provided by Comcast was hooked up, and the adapter no longer worked. Any ideas? Thank you advance! EDIT: I watched your 4th video on trouble shooting, and your solution solved the issue. You are amazing! Thank you!!!!!!
'Going to check for ARC connection on the T.V. & if it's there, then going out to buy a sound bar. (Mum's 97 and we both have trouble hearing the t.v. so thank you very much!)
Thank you Roger! I was actually unaware that there were "ARC" HDMI audio extractors. I've used the regular HDMI audio extractor successfully. But to now learn that the RCA analog outputs have variable volume functionality - that is totally awesome for a modern TV passing great audio to an older Receiver. And - if you use an Energy Saving smart powerstrip where the TV plugs into the 'control' outlet, then it will auto power on the outlet used to plug in the old Receiver!
Hi Tom Thanks for the the tip about the smart power strip. It's a great idea and will likely help others. I've ordered two to try. Expect to see one in a future video!
@@rogergadgetguy the brand I have purchased several of is Bits Limited. Looks like they have updated things since my last purchase. But, all have worked; and are adjustable even to work with smaller LED TV's that don't draw much power... Cheers
@keetvhdlimited962 it uses a 'wall wart' for the power, so it's kinda up to you if you want to have that wall wart in a switched outlet/power strip. I would think it'd be fine to leave on 24/7 with as little power draw as it does. But the extractor isn't smart enough to power on/off based on the signal from the TV. Hope that helps.
I used the Arc audio extractor Roger in the end....had no idea about these,and FINALLY....my son's have the cinema sound experience I'd promised them years ago. Was a bit of a faff turning on the relevant tv parts....but BOOM....when it came on, blimey.....this twenty year old Sony 5.1 surround DVD now plays all my film streams......real helpful Roger...top man
Roger, thank you so much for your very careful reply. I'm printing it off, and will be examining the TV and the old amplifier to check that they have the options you describe, and will then take it from there. Thank you very much indeed. And good wishes, Richard
Roger, I got from the UK Amazon the equivalent to the converter you recommended (on the USA Amazon), and, following your instructions, have got it set up and working. Marvellous. But I am wondering why we can't now control volume on the TV, and have to get up and adjust the volume on the amplifier manually. With the constant changes of volume between channels and programmes, that's a bit of a nuisance. Do you think there's a way to get the TV volume control working with the new set-up, please? Best wishes, Richard
Hi mate can I ask another one, i have a lap top I currently have one monitor running of that, I would like to add another but it only has one out put for one monitor is there anything could but to add a second screen
@@stevenkeane572 You can connect an additional monitor to a USB C port if you have one. You will need a USB C to HDMI, or USB C to VGA adapter depending on the type of monitor that you have.
This video is well done and not too complicated props to that. I have question : Can I get sound this way pairing an old Sony TV with HDMI ARC and a recent TV box (that lacks any RCA port I used to have, only HDMI and SPDIF ports) and the HDMI ARC audio extractor? Before it went => Sony TV - HDMI -> TV box - RCA -> Tuner / Pre-amp (DENON DRA-700AE) -> Jamo Speakers But as mentioned there is no RCA ports any more on the new 4K TV Box and the Tuner / Pre-amp dont have any HDMI port.
Very clear and precise. The permutations of systems, equipment and devices is pretty nigh endless. My question is what do I need to operate two old B&W speakers from my 2020 LG smart TV, there doesn't appear to be anywhere that relates to that particular scenario!
Hi Your TV has HDMI ARC and your speakers will need an Amp so the system I show in this video will work for you. ua-cam.com/video/q98qTmS37OA/v-deo.html Just substitute your speakers for the Dayton ones shown in the video. I use these exact electronics on my own TV with a pair of old JBL speakers and the sound is really good. II's a decent HiFi Standard for very little cost. I hide the amp and adapter in a cabinet under the TV which is possible since the TV remote controls the volume. If you wanted a neater all in one solution the Arylic B50 is well priced, but I have tried it, and I don't think the amp will do justice to your nice B&W speakers. It's a big step up in price to get a Wiim Amp. Which I haven't yet tried but is highly recommended by many, It includes a music streamer and can be synced to systems in other rooms so it is still good value at 5x the price of my suggested system, but if you just want to use those old speakers for TV viewing the components in the video above are hard to beat,
@@rogergadgetguy Thank you so much for your prompt reply, thats very helpful. Yes I wondered if I would need an amplifier/tuner, the old one I have is analogue and it packed up on me some years ago. Digital Amps are quite an expensive outlay, but I gather there are mini amp devices on the market now which are significantly cheaper, would you have recommendation so far as they are concerned.
Hi Roger, we liked very much your videos. We bought a new LG OLED C4 TV and connected it to an old LG Blu-ray home theatre (2011) through an HDMI and optical cable. We have an HDMI ARC on the TV, but not on the Blu-ray. We did the settings to use the TV magic remote as a universal remote and enabled Simplink (HDMI-CEC) and the LG Sound Sync. We are able to use the TV magic remote, for both devices TV and Blu-ray, for volume control, mute, and turn off. We have only a problem with the turn-on function. When we push the power button on the TV magic remote only the TV turns on, not the Blu-ray. And to turn on the Blu-ray we need to use its remote control. We saw your videos about how to connect an audio system to a Smart TV. We would like to know if the HDMI ARC extractor works for us and helps turn on both the TV and Blu-ray. Or other advice from you in this matter. Thanks.
Good video and after reading through the comment section I'm even more impressed by your answers. Even though I have a full Dolby Atmos wired setup with a high performance AVR & matching power amps, I've still subscribed. You never know one of my family members might ask me about this or that! Now I've got somewhere to turn to. Thanks for posting ⛄
Great,glad i found you Roger....i have a 20 year old Sony Dav300 surround sound DVD player,was great in its day and still sounds great now....want to connect it for my boys room for there computer playing, amazon films etc but pretty sure it doesn't have a HDMI outlet,but im sure with this as advice i can get it to play using the ARC adapter here....
Hi Darren Thanks for the comment. That surround system should be great for movies and computer games . The ARC adapter is a good solution but uning the optical connection on the home theater unit directly, will save you money, clutter and is genarally more reliable. Your boys will have to use the home theater remote for volume but for the younger crowd I have never heard any objections to that. They will likely set the volume to max and leave it there anyway. On some systems I have measured slightly less delay over optical vs ARC. iI's way too small ta difference to notice on movies, but gamers are very picky about delays.
Hello Roger, this is the most amazing video i came across on UA-cam which deals exactly with my issue. I’m not very savvy but can i ask you a question please? I got an old Wii which uses components connection and also have the Panasonic 5.1 home cinema which i used to connect via toslink but toslink is now broken now so i used acr and hdmi cable to connect to my old sharp tv but now i bought a TLC C655K tv which has one yellow colour slot for av connection and 3 hdmi one of which marked arc. I am going to buy from your link the arc audio extractor but still confused what get connected to what. Can you please kindly help. I really appreciate this. Many thanks. Btw subscribed to all your brilliant videos i watched so far. Can’t wait for your response. 🤗
Hi Thanks for subscribing The HDMI ARC adapter connects to the ARC port on your TV, and you can connect the RCA outputs of the adapter to the RCA in of your Panasonic audio system as before. Your audio volume is controlled by the TV remote so make sure volume control on the Panasonic itself is turned up and left in a high level to pass the sound from the TV. The Wii will need to connect to one of the TV HDMI inputs. To do this you will need an AV to HDMI adapter. This one is highly rated on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Converter-ABLEWE-Composite-Supporting-Blue-Ray/dp/B07RX69KR8?crid=R5YWE3UDLK1L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r7363b9s_Wgzspr0ptJOK1vdcz8CHviMm6XZNPtqKBTtB2rM_tJygs3MXkO3oAAYIWW9_yJwkg7cBhNFZvjzg58zvTa-eCmaRkBKbU9G8BdTjwjPGBJ_hb8-gMUEaseds-BWSQYLILL1TgspZR5glTVa37tw6oivupgZ5ktVEoQavwL4nPeKhoANSA56n_rsb7dXSCwPP2Td4blW0ZXleoYDbjgS6pcpoUULQBJQ7-vTLr3UHRTaGg7TJ0whQbEg2ep5iZ2otgbpwRvNric56I5DXMJ3UlJfUL5biW3HhgI.i7yn1iVWiDJxe-pHBZjBNt9zLUVjIQY0CyVghjapOsg&dib_tag=se&keywords=av%2Bto%2Bhdmi%2Bconverter&qid=1724642896&s=electronics&sprefix=AV%2Bto%2BHDMI%2Celectronics%2C542&sr=1-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=5db6c252ce06eacd08d4315a294804ef&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Connected this way the sound from the Wii and the TV will play through the Panasonic with the volume controlled by the TV remote
The HDMI output of the home cinema system can connect to the remaining open HDMI input on the TV. You should then get sound from the TV, Wii, and Home Cinema system without switching inputs or swapping cables on the Home Cinema system. The TV remote doesn't control the power of the home cinema system so it needs to be turned on manually.
@@rogergadgetguy thank you so much for your response but cinemas on/off was being controlled by my old tv remote and I thought I might’ve heard you that the tv remote controls the cinema system via viera, aquos cec etc? I have big issue with the edu-mic which is a tv hearing device for hard of hearing people like myself which connects via a 3.5mm jack into 2 rca I used to have that connected into a 3.5mm to2 rca y adaptor into the cinema’s aux ports and the other side of the y adaptor’s 2 rca into my good old tv and tv remote controlled the cinema on/off and heating device worked perfect now i get very weak sound i can barely hear when connected to the new tv the same way using the arc extractor’s 2 rca output. the new tv’s with less and less ports makes life difficult for people like myself. Shame as I’ve invested in all these cables etc and i can’t even get them to work like you’ve explained. 😢 P.s. forgot to mention that turning on first the cinema then turn the tv on with the above arc set up, no sound initially so tv freezes. Turn off from the socket then back on all works that’s a daily routine. Any help as always appreciated Roger. Thanks and bless you
Got my converter today but can't get any sound out of it at all I've checked everything but no joy. I'm usually very good with sound and connecting cables for all sorts of applications but im missing something here......So frustrating 😫
Great video. I find connecting the headphone output jack to a stereo amplifier works quite well. Would getting an ARC convertor produce any audible improvement?
Some TV's have much better headphone outputs than othes if the sound from yours is clean without any audible static or buzzing then you are unlikely to notice any improvement with an ARC adaptor.
Hi Steve Yes the default settings on the TV will pass on 5.1 surround sound to the soundbar or receiver. If it doesn't work correctly check the sound settings and digital audio out over HDMI ARC it should be set to Auto (preferred,) or on some TV's bitstream or 5.1. The option PCM or LPCM only works for 2 channel stereo.
@@rogergadgetguy Thankou buddy. And just one cable wow. I thought you needed more to create a loop. Will it br better for lipsync. I get slight issues with optic. Thanks
Good video. I was rather disappointed tonight when I used hdmi connection with my Blueray player and only got audio. Yep, no video. Hopefully one of your videos will tell me what went wrong . 😢
Hi, I'm assuming that you do get picture with other outputs from your blue ray which rules out the disc. There are two possibilities. First is a bad cable the second is an incompatible video format. Usually the Blue Ray will only output its best resolutions through HDMI and it may be set to something your TV can't handle. The setup menus should be visible because the graphics are low reolution. Try different video settings. If you can't even see the settings it's likely the cable at fault.
I have a new samsung no optical in put ,and an old Yamaha amp that I can only get to work be optical.The Yamaha hdmi output doesn't have arc .Thank you for sharing your tips.wow.
Hopefully you were able to get it working. THe HDMI ARC Adapters in the video have an optical port for receivers like the Yamaha with optical but no ARC.
Excellent info and hope the volume on my Vizio remote control works with this device even though the device description from Tendak says it will not control the volume from TV remote.
Hi, It depends on the format of the sound source. With ARC the best one for the content may be selected automatically, but if not then generally dolby is best for movies and a synthesized 5 channel mode might be better for regular TV channels.
Hello Roger, I have a new TV hooked up to a Spectrum Cable Box and trying to salvage my old Bose 123 Sound System. I have HDMI running from Cable Box to TV. I also have an optical cable running from Cable Box to Bose 123. I get full sound from the Bose when watching normal TV. However, when using streaming apps on the smart TV, I only get sound from the TV speakers, do you have a solution to enable Bose 123 system to work with streaming apps on the TV? The TV does have an ARC Port. The Bose 123 is old and only has 1 optical port and RCA connections available. Thank you!
It seems some TV manufacturers (notably Samsung,) have decided to delete the optical output on their latest TV's. It's as if they want you to trash your old system and spend your hard earned cash on one of their soundbars. We are wise to their ways. This HDMI-ARC adapter wil let you use your old system. amzn.to/3A1GFcX which will probably sound better than most sounbars. Just connect the adapter to the TV HDMI which is labelled ARC. You can use the optical output, but using the RCA output will let you adjust the volume of your system with the TV remote.
Thank you so much. So clarifying question, I still need to run hdmi cable from cable box to TV don’t I? I am sorry but just a bit confusing for this old fella. 😊 Thank you!
Hi You'll need a mixer to add a Mic to your audio stream. Something like this one would be suitable, www.amazon.com/FIFINE-Microphone-Individual-Voice-AmpliGame-SC3/dp/B0BZP95YB5?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&smid=A2AN59XOQCTDYD&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=45198197b84621eb2a3d8d4191c36a9c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
You say that a USB only goes in one way, that is, in fact, incorrect. A USB is an object that exists in 4 dimensions, meaning you have to first try and plug it in (won't fit), then turn it around (again, won't fit), then finally turn it around for a 3rd time, and only then will it fit.
@@misdepro286 You can use an HDMI arc adapter with a DVD home theater system but you will only get 2 Channel sound. Check to see if the system has an optical audio input possibly labelled "TV" If present it is best to use this input.
Great info ... I wonder ,do you know how to connect a mixer to a surround sound system which has only one hdmi arc out , optical out and red and white rca out connection ...tv is oled sony bravia it has optical out , headphone socket to use as audio out ,or hdmi arc ...no matter what I try I can't get sound to go through the surround system , signal going in but not coming out ..any ideas please??
Hi You don't mention what type of surround system that you have but on any that I have encountered, if you only have one HDMI one optical and one RCA those will all be inputs not outputs and you will not be able to get any sound from them. To connect the mixer you will need to split the sound from the TV. This is where it gets tricky. If you use the headphone output you will have the same volume control going to the mixer and the surround but you will have just have stereo not surround sound. If you use optical you will have surround sound but will have to control the volume of the mixer and surround system seperately, which may not work for you. Splitting the HDMI ARC is not possible. I would suggest that you use a Y cable out of the headphone jack with one RCA connection to the Surround System and one to the Mixer and also an optical connection to the surround system. When you just want to listen to the TV you select the optical input on the surround system and listen in full surround sound. When you want to use the mixer you select the RCA input, and the surround speakers and mixer volumes will be controllable in sync from the TV, but you will only have stereo. Hope this helps.
Hi Roger, I'm so glad I found you. I bought a new Samsung QLED 4k Smart TV. When I took it out of the box, I realized that the TV only has 2 HDMI ports and no input or output jacks. I have my stereo system with surround sound, a Wii game console, a turntable all that has jacks. In terms of HDMI ports, i need 2 extra ones. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, in terms of how to hook everything up.
Hi Cheryl one of the HDMI ports will be labelled ARC. Use that one to connect an ARC adapter like this; amzn.to/4cXMcyA to connect to your stereo. You then need an HDMI switch to connect all your other devices to the remaining HDMI input. I have not tested this one but it has good ratings. amzn.to/47pqWR9
Dear Roger, if one uses an optical cable, does one need to use RCA cables for sound output on Amp? I have a Harmon and nothing works- Ive tried three HDMI cables on my Hisense TV but I still cannot get sound. Now using Optical cable but sound is only from TV. HELP/
I'm I'm guessing that your Harmon amp does't support ARC (audio return channel). For this type of amp it's normally best to use optical for the TV and RCA inputs for everything else.
Great video! I don’t know if I didn’t catch it or what, but I’ve never heard anybody answer my question. When you want to just play music or listen to the radio from your receiver, which is connecteded to EARC, can you just turn the receiver on without turning the TV on. my remote on my TV is working great at controlling the whole thing, and I don’t want to break the link between the EARC and the TV or screw it up in someway. If anybody knows the answer, please reply.
It can depend on the settings. There may be a setting on the reciver that allows it to turn on other devices. In that case it would turn on the TV when you turn it on so that is not what you want and should not be enabled. It's best to try turning on the receiver on its own remote first. The receiver should turn on without turning the TV on and you can use it normally without the TV. When you turn on the TV it should configure the receiver for TV sound and play through your speakers.
Hi Siswadi, Dolby Pro Logic decoders create a good surround sound effect from normal stereo sources and will continue to do that using one of the converters.
@@rogergadgetguy hi Roger thank you for your reply and your content it is very helpful. I end up used DAC with Bluetooth connections. Yes the surround works👍🏼🎉
I have Bose Cinemate GS series 2 digital theater. The line coming out of Sub Woofer to TV is permanant conn. To a box that has digital/optical out line to TV. New TV does not have digital/optical conn. Has HDM1. Would need new line out of subwoofer and transfer box with HDM1 output and line to TV. Hate throw out perfectly good system.
Hey! I really hope you’re still active on here as I’m having a few problems. Was given an old Sony entertainment unit with blu-ray (sony bdv e970w) it definitely works but it’s not working on my TV! TV supports ARC and so does the unit, the TV says its connected and the hdmi is connected correctly but sound won’t come through from my ps5 channel. even bought a new HDMI cord. CDs will play when inserting them into the unit. Went through all the settings on the TV and made sure that was all correct. I have no idea what I am doing wrong :( tried some settings on the ps5 too but also not working.
There are some combinations of TV and Audio system that either don't work at all, or don't work reliably, this is especially true of older gear. If all else fails use the optical connection from your TV it should work with your Sony system just fine.
Hi, congratulations on the video! I have a PS5 Slim (and as everyone knows it doesn't have an optical output). I connected the console to the 4K TV (Tcl C805) directly because my amplifier is a bit old and does not support 4K resolution. Then with another HDMI cable I connected the TV to the Arc/eArc port and then to the amplifier. I set the audio output on the Ps5 to "Av Amplifier", then to "5.1 surround" and "Linear Pcm". You can hear the audio correctly on all speakers but not on the central speaker channel. (practically becoming a 4.1). Even with a bluray film it's like this, the central speaker can't be heard. Is all this normal? Thank you
Hi, "Linear PCM " is a stereo signal so if you select it, the TV will be outputting stereo not 5.1 surround. Your amplifier is capable of creating a simulated surround and driving rear speakers. I'm guessing that is what is going on. Make sure that all settings on the PS5 and the TV are consistent with 5.1 Surround (5.1, auto ,or bitstream)and yor system should work properly.
Hi Roger, I have found that your videos are very useful and you are very articulate and well prepared to do your videos. I have a question/problem. In looking through your 4 part videos I feel you did cover a lot but I think my situation was missed.I have a bose cinemate series II digital home theater system. It is completely wired, it doesn't use HDMI. It has an interface module that connects to the tv through RCA plugs or through optical cable. My tv. is not quite 2 yrs old it's an LG 55" it's the one that is on a glass panel, super thin, beautiful picture! My problem is that the tv is very modern indeed but if I want to take advantage of ARC hdmi connector I can't becasue the bose interface module doesn't have that type of connector, it has on the back 1 red 1 white RCA female connector and a receptacle for an optical cable, until now I've used the optical cable, BUT, I would like to be able to turn on the tv without having to do a second step to turn on the bose separately, I want to utilize the ARC hdmi connector on the tv, but how? I was thinking that a HDMI to RCA cable might do the trick but I see that all the cables sold include a video rca plug, the interface module doesn't have a receptacle for that. I don't know if it will work, i just don't want to waste time and money on things that won't work. Thank you for your time and knowledge. You can email me at moparnut1@bellsouth.net Jim
Hi Jim Unfortunately the turn on and off commands will not pass through any form of HDMI adapter. You have apparently figured out that your LG sound sync feature will control the volume and mute so your optical now works just like ARC would through an adapter. If you have a cable or sattelite remote or use a Fire TV then that remote will be able to turn on the bose system and TV with one push, but the only other way I know of is to use a universal learning remote that supports macro's. I must admit I have lived with turning the audio on seperately for years. One possible solution but only for audio that has a meechanical on off switch rather than an elecronic one, ( This is largely for old vintage audio and I doubt it will work you.) is to use a current sensing power strip. The TV plugs into the sense socket and as soon as it powers up it turns on the switched sockets. Unfortunately this will likely only put your system in stanby mode and you will still have to turn it on
I appreciate this video Roger, and definitely tried to work with what I have. I bought a home that has a very expensive A/V setup that I cannot see myself wanting to rip out. It's a 5.1 channel setup that is connected to a Denon AV-1707 receiver and a Pioneer dumb TV (circa early 2000s). The TV does not have HDMI-ARC nor Optical connectors, instead there are tons of S-Video and RCA connectors including black, green and blue. I do not know how proceed. The connection works but I'd like to simplify it as the receiver lives in the adjacent room and the speakers are flush in my walls. I want to grade to a 4K TV and looking to understand the connections so I can utilize the 5.1 setup without having to completely modernize my setup. I have tons of photos, who is willing to help? based in Chicago.
The change should be simple, Your receiver has optical inputs in addition to all the component video and S video stuff. Most smart TV's have optical outputs (the exception are some of the latest Samsung.) Just connect your TV optical output to the receiver optical input and all should work well. These 2 videos go into more detail. ua-cam.com/video/GzoCxR-cDSE/v-deo.html, ua-cam.com/video/atnfdRHKNBM/v-deo.html.
I like your explanations but I have a problem, My optical out broke on my smart LGTV (Cheap plastic port) so how do I use a Hax05 to connect to receiver that has an optical port to a TV without a working optical port. Thank you
LG Smart TV's have HDMI ARC so the Avantree Hax05 should work fine to extract the audio The ARC input is connected to the ARC port on the TV and the optical output of the Hax05 is connected to the optical input of the receiver. You will need to turn on HDMI - CEC in your TV settings, this linke tells you how. www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-tv-how-to-enable-hdmi-cec--20153164607551. Also Check out this video for troubleshooting. ua-cam.com/video/CpXwIrUYyF8/v-deo.html
Hello Roger I have just discovered your channel and found this video the most to the point. I didn't see the active speakers being addressed at the end (which I do have)...do I just connect those directly to the converter since they don't need a receiver/amp? Thanks!
Hi Peter You are correct active speakers can be connected to the converter directly and don't need an amp or receiver which makes them a great choice for TV viewing.
@@rogergadgetguy Thanks for the reply! Also another question that I have is if I want to use my phone to send Spotify to the speakers what would be the most prudent way of doing this? Assuming I have the ARC adapter set up is there a way to add something like a Esinkin bluetooth adapter? Would the best way be to just cast my phone to my Vizio and not have the bluetooth adapter? Sorry for being lengthy!
Hi Peter Vizio TV's are great because they have both Chromecast and Airrplay built in, so whether you have Android or Apple you can cast to the TV and play music. Spotify will display album art, the artist name and song title on the TV. If you want to listen to music with the TV turned off though, a Bluetooth adapter will work if you have a spare input on your speakers. A network music streamer which uses your WiFi network is a much better choice than Bluetooth however. It is more convenient to use than bluetooth, once set up for the first time, it is just like casting to the TV but there's no video. The connection is much more reliable than Bluetooth and the sound quality is far superior. The Arylic up2Stream S10 is an entry level streamer and great value. It's still more expensive than a bluetooth receiver but well worth the extra www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-MultiRoom-Preamplifier-DLNA-Arylic-S10/dp/B083XY1R5M?pd_rd_w=0yCyw&content-id=amzn1.sym.18f0bc6e-e8cb-4afe-bfcf-66e45e324015&pf_rd_p=18f0bc6e-e8cb-4afe-bfcf-66e45e324015&pf_rd_r=EZTZYGV9Q6P5SY0FF48X&pd_rd_wg=LR9o6&pd_rd_r=788a97e4-61ca-43ad-9f6b-eb9b929b2936&pd_rd_i=B083XY1R5M&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=8a5d9a66bbd0a98fc2d7f858121c8484&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Hello, I just got this adapter but mine didn’t work. My tv only has HDMI 1 and HDMI 2.. neither say ARC. I use a fire stick on one of the HDMI. Is there something I’m doing wrong?
Hi If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI connector labelled ARC then it doesn’t support ARC and an ARC adapter will not work. In that case you can use the Optical output from the TV. If your audio doesn’t have an optical input you will need an optical to RCA audio adapter.
6:00 Roger, I have a 86" LG Smart tv. It's only a year old. We bought a LG Sound Bar S75QR. Everything is working fine except the 2 smaller rear speakers are not pairing with the sound bar. If you can help me, I would be so grateful.
Hi Bobbie Check the LED on the receiver box for the 2 rear speakers if it is red then the wireless signal is probably too weak. it's tempting to put the box on the floor behind the couch but that may not work well in a large room. Try pairing with the receiver box close to the sound bar and sub. If the automatic pairing still doesn't work, a manual pairing process is described in good detail in the full operators manual which can be downloaded from this LG support site www.lg.com/us/support/product/lg-S75QR.DUSALLK
First check out this video ua-cam.com/video/CpXwIrUYyF8/v-deo.html and follow the troubleshooting steps. there may be a simple setting that needs to change. The next thing I would do is to try using an optical connection between the TV and soudbar. Optical is very reliable and nearly always works. The TV remote will not control the volume with optical but this is often overcome using the remote from a cable box or video streamer.
Thanks you! a question... at 5:48 why is the arc socket labelled TV-Out? shouldn;t it be TV-in ? (signal coming from TV INto the AV ? ) my AV has 2 hdmi inputs, and one HDMI out -> to the TV. ( unfortunately no ARC or eARC )
Your question illustrates exactly what is confusing about HDMI ARC. The letters ARC stands for Audio Reverse Channel which means that the TV audio travells backwards down the cable turning the Video outputs into audio inputs. AV receivers have multiple HDMI inputs which can be selected one by one to send to the TV through the HDMI TV out. To save cabling the ARC standard was developed to send the audio back down the same cable to the AV receiver. Often all the Video sources are connected to the TV directly and in that case the HDMI ARC connector on the TV is exclusively an audio output even though it's still labelled as an input.
Hi Roger...just watched your video and I have a question about connecting an old (70's) Panasonic SE-60 receiver with turntable. The only ports on the Panasonic are phono in, aux and receiver out. The turntable is hooked to phono, but I want to connect it to a Yamaha RX-V475 receiver surround. My TV is Samsung and does not have ARC connection, neither does the Yamaha. All I want to do is listen to my retro vinyl on the Panasonic thru surround. Also, the original Turbo Thruster speakers are hooked to the Panasonic receiver. Will they play, as well, if it can be connected to the Yamaha receiver? I hope this makes sense...Thanks for your videos and your time!
Hi Ludy. The Rec out on your Panasonic is actually record out. It was intended for a tape recorder, but is perfect for what you want to do. Just connect Rec out on the Panasonic to Aux in on the Yamaha and you will be able to use the turntable. The volume will be controlled by the Yamaha, the volume on the Panasonic will have no effect.
Hi Roger Thanks for the video I still need help My PC is using my TV as a monitor , I tried Spidif toslinks cable fromTV to a DAC and then to my TV I had a small delay in sound Not working for me then I saw your video so did what you said ,I connected ARC extendor from TV to HiFI system ,I have delays of about 4 seconds when listening to UA-cam ,Any Ideas ? Thanks so much
Slight audio delays of less than a tenth of a second are common but 4 seconds is huge and unusual. The delays are usually due to automatic audio format conversions. Your PC is likely sending the TV a high definition or multi-channel format that it has to convert to regular PCM stereo. Go to your PC settings and make sure that the sound card driver the OS and the application you are using all have their settings on “PCM” “LPCM” or “Stereo” some of these settings may be automatic and not user adjustable if you can chose the sample rate and resolution go with “48Khz 16bit” which is standard definition TV audio. Additionaly HDMI audio delays are often adjustable in the TV menus, and a delay which has been set to the maximum may account for the unusually large discrepancy between SPDIF and HDMI
Informative video about sound etc thanks but can I give you a little tip, your narration is no where near as clear as other gadget subscriptions I follow so maybe a new microphone is required or better acoustics?
Thanks for your easy to follow instructions - I am a 70 year old non-tech lady who got almost everything working fine save for one thing. I have a new Phillips Roku tv but a 20 year old receiver/stereo system that used to support my 14 year old Phillips flat screen via RCA cables - TV, DVD and am/fm went through all the speakers fine. With the ARC adaptor I am getting sound through both speakers and a subwoofer for the DVD player but for some reason only 1 speaker is playing sound for the TV when in normal use - any idea what could be wrong? My xfinity cable box and DVD are connected to the TV via HDMI and I made sure to connect the adapter to the ARC outlet.
Hi Claire Thanks for the clear problem description. You’ve clearly done everything right since the DVD works fine, and you get at least some sound from the cable box. Since everything else is working, the problem is most likely the Xfinity box settings. The Xfinity website suggestion is 1. Press the xfinity button on your remote. 2. Highlight Settings (the gear icon) and press OK on your remote. 3. Highlight Device Settings and press OK on your remote. 4. Use the down arrow on your remote to highlight Audio and press OK. 5. Use the down arrow to highlight Audio Language (SAP) Reset and press OK 6. Use the down arrow to highlight HDMI audio press OK 7. Select “Stereo” (you do not want Auto or Auto Detect) Also check the audio settings on the TV are set to PCM or Stereo (sometimes PCM-Stereo) The menu structure will be something like. Home Screen >Settings>Audio >S/PDIF and ARC (possibly “HDMI-ARC”) > ( make sure this is set to PCM-Stereo NOT Auto) These menu’s may be a little different depending on the specific model but it should be close enough for you to find your way. If this doesn’t work call Xfinity they can do a software update and/or reset of your box over the cable without a service call. Good luck.
My Spectrum cable box is indirectly connected to my home stereo receiver by way of RCA cables from the TV. So I'm getting that stereo sound on all cable channels. How do I get that stereo sound when watching the UA-cam channel?
Hi Russ the RCA cables from the TV should output anything that is playing on the TV including You Tube. I don't have any ideas about what may be going on with your system to prevent this other than to wonder if the you Tube videos are muted for some reason.
Battled with this for days but cannot get sound from the tv to my amp. Tried factory reset on the tv alternate hdmi cables, all the tv settings, different RCA cables. I’m using the ARC hdmi output of an LG OLED tv (quite new) and a new Toslink adapter. I can only conclude that the adapter is faulty - or I am still doing something wrong!
I'm trying to hook up my new smart TV to a Dolby 5.1 surround sound. It only has an optical (not a HDMI) input so I purchased the cable but it will only power up two of my 6 speakers. The surround sound does have RCA connections. If I use the HDMI extractor that you speak of will it power all of my speakers.
Did you have any luck? Anything to report? I’m in the same boat. I don’t wanna buy a new receiver, but I want my surround sound system to work with my new tv.
Good morning, thanks for the video, I bought a new TV and it doesn't have the optical port for audio, on the contrary it has the E-ARC port. I need to connect my amplifier with RCA outputs. Which converter model do you recommend? I am in Rome in Italy, I believe you can find good models on the market. Thanks if you can help me, have a nice day!
Here is a link to an HDMI-ARC adapter on the Amazon italy site that should work for you (ARC and E-ARC are interchangeable for simple Stereo) . www.amazon.it/SOUTHSKY-Convertitore-Analogico-Estrattore-Regolabile/dp/B087N4K7KK/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.7ae6f4dc-00ae-443d-86f7-c889f23de1e4%3Aamzn1.sym.7ae6f4dc-00ae-443d-86f7-c889f23de1e4&crid=3Q19WWH6PYFOM&cv_ct_cx=hdmi+arc+audio+extractor&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lrL904TLyH9Ha-81ZFXE8dY-T9d8IB0RLJzkjlQwTSfPbgQ2LsGDUtSpFz2A5xWu-x6Ae1gdi5QceOFSJHLTmw.x1lMpkMIbQQm-plvyWreidQHuGz_w0dWNhZf2VPRQXY&dib_tag=se&keywords=hdmi+arc+audio+extractor&pd_rd_i=B087N4K7KK&pd_rd_r=a8fcd9b2-f139-47e0-8617-e9d7d5d84b04&pd_rd_w=uv813&pd_rd_wg=mGChI&pf_rd_p=7ae6f4dc-00ae-443d-86f7-c889f23de1e4&pf_rd_r=SP5RV486TK43C9PNH1YF&qid=1713047054&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=HDMI+ARC%2Caps%2C237&sr=1-1-606b9024-e7f3-4ea5-8e94-e09e6bc2f45f-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1
I have surround sound speakers left, right + center & base and also rear left & right speakers. Is there a low cost adapter for a new 85" tv without a costly receiver?
Hi A receiver has three functions, decoding the digital surround signal, converting the digital audio signals to analog, and amplifying all those channels to be strong enough to drive a speaker.. There is no inexpensive adapter that will do all of that. You could try and cobble together digital adapters to a 5 channel amp but I doubt you would save any money' in the end and I wouldn't recommend it. A basic 5,1 surround receiver is less than $250 and they are easily found used in excellent working condition for $50-$75.
Can you please tell me how to hook up Directv to a Yamaha receiver to a Smart Samsung tv please? I can't find where those three have been talked about. Thank you.
Hi Dann DirecTV is just another video source and I recommend connecting it to an open HDMI port on Your TV (Any port except the one labelled as ARC) and not connect it to the receiver even if your receiver has HDMI inputs. If your receiver has ARC or eARC then connect an HDMI cable between the ARC port on the TV and the receiver HDMI out. If the Receiver does not support ARC then connect an optical cable between the TV optical output and Receiver optical input. If the settings on the TV and Receiver are correct then this should all work perfectly.
Hi Roger. Thanks for your video. Few days later i will get a new lg smart tv and i should connect it with an old (approx 12 years old) bose t20 5.1 home teather. The bose has an HDMI output named "video out". Do i need to use an arc extractor (from Standard hdmi to arc hdmi) or is enough to connect directly the tv arc hdmi to the bose Hdmi "video out "? Clearly I would like to use the tv remore controll to manage the bose volume.
Bose systems have excellent remote controls that also operate most TV's. Whenever I've set up a Bose system I've always been pleasantly surprised at how well the remote control integrates with the other components. It has been for me, and the people I've set them up for, a hassle free and totally reliable experience. Before you try anything else I'd recommend setting up the audio exactly as it shows in the Bose operators manual and try using the Bose remote for the complete system.
@@rogergadgetguy thanks Roger forbyour feedback. Ok i will try. If possibile i would prefer to keep using the tv remote controll to have the direct access to Netflix
I have an older Sony DVD player with surround system I'm trying to convert it so I can watch my videos from UA-cam. Should I put the setting on TV/DVD ?
Your Sony unit can play the sound from the You Tube videos or any other programming on your TV provided that the audio from the TV is connected to the audio input jacks. Some Sony DVD/Surround units have an optical connection. If yours does then this is the best connection to use. Otherwise use the red and white RCA audio in jacks. If your TV only has an optical output for the audio, you can use an optical to RCA audio adapter. When connected this way, use the “TV/Cable” setting on your Sony Unit to play the sound of whatever you are playing on the TV. If you use an optical cable and find that there is no sound, go to the TV's Sound or audio settings and set the Digital output to “PCM” “LPCM” or “Stereo”
Perhaps you can help with this mystery. I used your video to get the ARC adapter needed to create a HDMI to RCA connection to an amplifier. I have a Samsung TV and a Comcast cable box. I am receiving audio through the speakers if I use the amplifier alone with the Bluetooth function, or FM, and an audio signal if using the Comcast Cable box, but as soon as I try to listen to a show through one of the streaming apps like Netflix or UA-cam, nothing. I have the audio settings on the TV set to PCM. Thanks in advance.
Hi Ted If I understand your question correctly you are getting audio from everything except the TV. It seems like theHDMI ARC is not working at all for you. For a Samsung TV I suggest doing an audio reset first as I have seen this clear up ARC issues on Samsung. Also make sure Anynet+ which is Samsung's name for HDMI-CEC is turned on.
I have a smart TV that has both the digital audio jack and a HDMI ARC outlet. The audio device I want to connect to has either a female 3.5mm TRS jack or paired L/R rca jacks. I have been searching all over the internet and can't seem to find anything that would work. Do you have any suggestions? THANK YOU!
Hi Arthur The device in the following link will work for you. It has inputs for ARC and digital audio (both coax or optical are supported) the outputs support either 3.5mm or RCA jacks. I'd reccomend trying ARC first since your TV remote will control the volume. Ensure that HDMI-CEC is enabled on the TV and the sound mode is set to PCM (Stereo on some TV's ) . If you can't get ARC to work then check this video. ua-cam.com/video/CpXwIrUYyF8/v-deo.html If you still can't get the ARC to work, then use the digital audio which this adapter also supports. Adapter link is here....... www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2CYZ6TP?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0C2CYZ6TP&pd_rd_w=qAzgA&content-id=amzn1.sym.f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_p=f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_r=WF9YCJNVK49R2GAF73MV&pd_rd_wg=HJHjD&pd_rd_r=acbbd088-645e-4844-bccc-152ffb04acd2&s=electronics&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=c2c1db806fcc261be0772143e188a6fc&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Nope. I was very hopeful on this one but still my Sony wired surround sound will NOT put out sound from the TV. It always says "No Signal". But when I switch to DVD mode and play a DVD/Blu Ray then the sound comes out as it should. I've tried everything.
It sounds like the surround system that you have has a built in DVD player which will play the sound directly from the DVD disc. The HDMI output to the TV will not support audio from the TV unless the marking ARC is printed next to the HDMI port on the surround sound system. You will need to use an optical connection between the TV and the surround system. Have the TV input set to play from whatever source you normally use, and set the surround sound input to however htey have labelled the optical port.
My amp doesn't have the TV out ARC plug. The options are, DVD, SAT/CBL, Game, BD and Out. Can you please help me? It's a Pioneer AV Receiver VSX 523. I can't understand the manuel. The HDMI cable is new and so is my smart TV
Hi Angela, I checked the specs on the VSX 523. The HDMI port labelled "OUT" is in fact an ARC port Just connect the "OUT" to the TV ARC socket with an HDMI cable. Shame on Pioneer for not labelling the "TV out" port properly.
ARC should automatically mute TV speakers. Your TV may not have HDMI CEC turned on. Checkout this troubleshooting video. ua-cam.com/video/CpXwIrUYyF8/v-deo.html
@@rogergadgetguy Hi Roger, thank you for your help! Unplugging all the HDMI first, cycling the power and finding the CEC in the menu(Westinghouse-"inlink") did the trick. Much appreciated and keep up the good work!
Sr. Thank you for the video. I'm trying to connect an vintage amplifier to a Samsung tv through a converter HDMI/RCA. The doors HDMI are good. The cable is good. The PS4 works with the two of doors, the tv recognize "something" connected, but like turned off. The same cable with the converter works with my laptop. I have verified all the settings of the tv. Everything is ok. Help me please.
Hi Grupo There are two different types of HDMI audio adapter and the type that works with a PC or PS4 will not work with a TV. THe type of adapter you need has only one HDMI port and that one is labelled ARC. This adapter is the one I use on my TV; www.amazon.com/Extractor-Converter-Support-Digital-Coaxial/dp/B08XV2B6T4?pd_rd_w=AzygJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95%3Aamzn1.symc.40e6a10e-cbc4-4fa5-81e3-4435ff64d03b&pf_rd_p=225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95&pf_rd_r=DK2TAH8AA9DGTFKFNHN9&pd_rd_wg=Y1wep&pd_rd_r=312bfd10-116b-41fb-a939-e7f1ced5971e&pd_rd_i=B08XV2B6T4&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=c7aad5fb206938e9df355f26bcb08cd5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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Just bought an 86" LG 4K Smart TV and I was considering getting rid of my Yamaha Home Theatre system because it's from 2003 but works perfect. I had the whole system up for sale until I saw this video. I had my 2001 56" Toshiba Rear Projection TV for sale with the system as I knew no one wants a 350 lb. TV. so I figured the old home theatre system probably won't work with the new TV. I had the TV, Home Theatre (6 speakers and sub along with storage towers and bridge) for sale for $400. Wow, you just saved me a ton of money. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
I am 75 years of age and love all modern technology can do but am frightened of doing things wrong. You step by step instructions are designed just for me...EXCELLENT Roger. I just connected my Hisense 54" tv to a Majority Teton Plus soundbar with subwoofer, sound amazing compared to stand alone tv. THANK YOU 🙂
I’ve watched many videos on how to connect a home theater system to TV. And I’m telling your method is the best, you should be a teacher I’m serious. Your method is simple and easy and great. You’re a true professional, your patient and your calmness is amazing. Thank you so much for taking your time to instruct us
Hi Bob, Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback. Comments like yours do help me calibrate the scope and level of detail that will help viewers of these videos. Some people are alredy very familiar with these topics and only want tips and tricks, but there are many great videos out there serving them already. Your feedback is validating that there is room for tutorials that start at the beginning. Thanks again.
I bought the adapter featured in your video. Got it hooked up in a matter of minutes. Wow what a difference in the sound and all I’m using is shelf speakers. Thank you!
Roger, you are a prince! You saved us $500, minimum. We got our new smart tv hooked up to our 10 yr old Yamaha receiver and Bose bookshelf speakers, and it sounds great! Thank you for your clear, concise instructions!
A prince wow thanks! Glad to help you use the very nice audio system that you already have. May you enjoy it for many more years.
So, that's why my new and shiny LG G2 has a terrible and muffled sound while my 15-year-old non-HD LG tv had a very decent sound. I thought it was the new and empty room that caused the problem. I will now hook the tv to a receiver and a pair of nice bookshelf speakers. Thank you very much for this enlightening and dumb-proof video.
Thanks for your comment. You can beleive your ears, and ironically sometimes a cheap TV will sound better than a more expensive ultra thin model. In any case, none of them can match a typical receiver and pair of bookshelf speakers. It's not even close.
Thank you very much Roger! Yesterday I bought a smart TV and I searched how to connect it to my stereo receiver. Your video is very clear and was very helpful! I already ordered the ARC audio extractor and waiting to connect it and enjoy the sound in my old stereo system.
Thank you again and Best Regards!
Thanks Roger! I was not aware of the ARC HDMI audio extractor. I really liked my surround sound system but it didn’t have the HDMI. Thanks again for helping me solve this issue, your video was valuable.
You're the gift that keeps giving Roger. So helpful. Thanks.
It worked! Thanks a million! Perfectly clear explanation!
You have done a great job explaining how to improve your tv's sound. I have connected numerous surround sound systems but I still found your video helpful. I have subbed and look forward to going through more of your content as I have just bought a 4k ave after getting rid of multi channel home theater system because of their complicated hook ups. I am feeling that your tutorials will get me back into the swing. Thanks.
My dad was hard of hearing so I used the Digital Audio Out on our older TV which didn't have RCA outputs, Bluetooth, or indeed even a headphone jack and connected the cable to a Digital to Analog converter. The one I chose had a volume control on it, a 3.5mm output jack and RCA outputs on it. On the output side of the converter I plugged in a Bluetooth transmitter into the 3.5mm output jack and connected them to a set of Bluetooth headphones. It worked great, he could listen to the TV at his comfort level while i could use the volume control from the TV speaker to listen at my comfort level. I still have it connected to the TV although my dad passed away 6 years ago.
Oh my, somehow I was finally able to understand the back of our old Denon 5 channel receiver. Just hooked up all the dusty unused speakers to it, including the subwoofer, and an optical cable to the new tv and the sound is AMAZING. You are so right, out of the box the new Hisense sounded truly horrible. I reconnected the center speaker we’ve always kept using then decided to hook them all up, and so glad I did. You have many other videos I plan to watch. Thank you for this !
Happy to help. That's a nice audio system you have, should be good for many more years. Enjoy!
thank you your explanations are simple & clear especially older folks like me !!!
I haven't tried this yet but both the tv and receiver r only about 5 yrs old, so it shouldn't be any problem. Can i use my remote for the receiver to just listen to music without the tv being on? Great video. Clear, concise, easy to understand!
Normally you can but some receivers may automatically turn on the TV when you turn them on. You may have to play with the TV settings to prevent it being turned on by other devices.
Roger, thank you so much Sr! Solved my problem and now I am enjoying a setting with a Smart TV, and big ass receiver Boom speakers. So yea, I am sharing this info with my friends!
Thanks for posting and sharing!🙂
Thank you so much. I'm connecting some Bose 501 speakers and a Rotel amp/ reciever. Their in good shape and the TV is a simple ONN Roku.
Worked fine but I have a problem with amp output to one speaker. Speakers are fine but amp has not been used in awhile. Speaker not working has some barely detectable sound with crackling noise but barely dependable.
Roger, thank you so much for this video! My wife had this old sound system with excellent sound, and I was trying to find the way to connect it to our new smartTV. Your video was incredibly instructional, methodical and clear. Thank you once again!
Thank you for your kind feedback. Much appreciated.
Thank You Roger The Arc HDMI worked great for me on My New LG 75" TV with the smart Remote set up My Pioneer Elite SC-81 surround Sound Life is good now Thanks again
I'm very glad it's all good. Thanks for the feedback.
Hello, I followed your instructions, and was successful connecting my analog receiver and speakers to my digital TV. The next day, a new more advanced cable box provided by Comcast was hooked up, and the adapter no longer worked. Any ideas? Thank you advance!
EDIT: I watched your 4th video on trouble shooting, and your solution solved the issue. You are amazing! Thank you!!!!!!
'Going to check for ARC connection on the T.V. & if it's there, then going out to buy a sound bar. (Mum's 97 and we both have trouble hearing the t.v. so thank you very much!)
Amazing! It worked ! You are a genius sir 🔥
Thank you for telling me about CEC setting!
I think the family friendly is the most important thing to consider - that one resonated with me 100% 🤣
Very informative, helpful, and well done. Thank you for posting.
Fantastic. So simple you made it. Should have seen your video before I tried anything. Thanks you ever so much.
This is fantastic!! Thank you so much for this thorough and easy to understand video!!!
FANTASTIC VIDEO! Thank you!!!!!
Thank you Roger! I was actually unaware that there were "ARC" HDMI audio extractors. I've used the regular HDMI audio extractor successfully. But to now learn that the RCA analog outputs have variable volume functionality - that is totally awesome for a modern TV passing great audio to an older Receiver. And - if you use an Energy Saving smart powerstrip where the TV plugs into the 'control' outlet, then it will auto power on the outlet used to plug in the old Receiver!
Hi Tom Thanks for the the tip about the smart power strip. It's a great idea and will likely help others.
I've ordered two to try. Expect to see one in a future video!
@@rogergadgetguy the brand I have purchased several of is Bits Limited. Looks like they have updated things since my last purchase. But, all have worked; and are adjustable even to work with smaller LED TV's that don't draw much power... Cheers
@keetvhdlimited962 it uses a 'wall wart' for the power, so it's kinda up to you if you want to have that wall wart in a switched outlet/power strip. I would think it'd be fine to leave on 24/7 with as little power draw as it does. But the extractor isn't smart enough to power on/off based on the signal from the TV. Hope that helps.
I used the Arc audio extractor Roger in the end....had no idea about these,and FINALLY....my son's have the cinema sound experience I'd promised them years ago.
Was a bit of a faff turning on the relevant tv parts....but BOOM....when it came on, blimey.....this twenty year old Sony 5.1 surround DVD now plays all my film streams......real helpful Roger...top man
Thanks for posting!
Roger, thank you so much for your very careful reply. I'm printing it off, and will be examining the TV and the old amplifier to check that they have the options you describe, and will then take it from there. Thank you very much indeed. And good wishes, Richard
Roger, I got from the UK Amazon the equivalent to the converter you recommended (on the USA Amazon), and, following your instructions, have got it set up and working. Marvellous. But I am wondering why we can't now control volume on the TV, and have to get up and adjust the volume on the amplifier manually. With the constant changes of volume between channels and programmes, that's a bit of a nuisance. Do you think there's a way to get the TV volume control working with the new set-up, please? Best wishes, Richard
Thank you you have just saved me a lot of money been trying for day using different cables to contact old stereo or goldfish
Glad I could help
Hi mate can I ask another one, i have a lap top I currently have one monitor running of that, I would like to add another but it only has one out put for one monitor is there anything could but to add a second screen
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You can connect an additional monitor to a USB C port if you have one. You will need a USB C to HDMI, or USB C to VGA adapter depending on the type of monitor that you have.
This video is well done and not too complicated props to that.
I have question :
Can I get sound this way pairing an old Sony TV with HDMI ARC and a recent TV box (that lacks any RCA port I used to have, only HDMI and SPDIF ports) and the HDMI ARC audio extractor?
Before it went => Sony TV - HDMI -> TV box - RCA -> Tuner / Pre-amp (DENON DRA-700AE) -> Jamo Speakers
But as mentioned there is no RCA ports any more on the new 4K TV Box and the Tuner / Pre-amp dont have any HDMI port.
Thanks
Very clear and precise. The permutations of systems, equipment and devices is pretty nigh endless. My question is what do I need to operate two old B&W speakers from my 2020 LG smart TV, there doesn't appear to be anywhere that relates to that particular scenario!
Hi Your TV has HDMI ARC and your speakers will need an Amp so the system I show in this video will work for you.
ua-cam.com/video/q98qTmS37OA/v-deo.html
Just substitute your speakers for the Dayton ones shown in the video. I use these exact electronics on my own TV with a pair of old JBL speakers and the sound is really good. II's a decent HiFi Standard for very little cost. I hide the amp and adapter in a cabinet under the TV which is possible since the TV remote controls the volume. If you wanted a neater all in one solution the Arylic B50 is well priced, but I have tried it, and I don't think the amp will do justice to your nice B&W speakers. It's a big step up in price to get a Wiim Amp. Which I haven't yet tried but is highly recommended by many, It includes a music streamer and can be synced to systems in other rooms so it is still good value at 5x the price of my suggested system, but if you just want to use those old speakers for TV viewing the components in the video above are hard to beat,
@@rogergadgetguy Thank you so much for your prompt reply, thats very helpful. Yes I wondered if I would need an amplifier/tuner, the old one I have is analogue and it packed up on me some years ago. Digital Amps are quite an expensive outlay, but I gather there are mini amp devices on the market now which are significantly cheaper, would you have recommendation so far as they are concerned.
Very informative and helpful, thank you!
This it 💯% the best advice I have ever found. Thank you ❤🙏🏻
Hi Roger, we liked very much your videos.
We bought a new LG OLED C4 TV and connected it to an old LG Blu-ray home theatre (2011) through an HDMI and optical cable. We have an HDMI ARC on the TV, but not on the Blu-ray. We did the settings to use the TV magic remote as a universal remote and enabled Simplink (HDMI-CEC) and the LG Sound Sync. We are able to use the TV magic remote, for both devices TV and Blu-ray, for volume control, mute, and turn off. We have only a problem with the turn-on function. When we push the power button on the TV magic remote only the TV turns on, not the Blu-ray. And to turn on the Blu-ray we need to use its remote control. We saw your videos about how to connect an audio system to a Smart TV. We would like to know if the HDMI ARC extractor works for us and helps turn on both the TV and Blu-ray. Or other advice from you in this matter. Thanks.
Good video and after reading through the comment section I'm even more impressed by your answers. Even though I have a full Dolby Atmos wired setup with a high performance AVR & matching power amps, I've still subscribed. You never know one of my family members might ask me about this or that! Now I've got somewhere to turn to.
Thanks for posting ⛄
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated.
Thank you for your video!! This was just what I needed to help me hook up my 15 year old receiver to my smart tv.
Great,glad i found you Roger....i have a 20 year old Sony Dav300 surround sound DVD player,was great in its day and still sounds great now....want to connect it for my boys room for there computer playing, amazon films etc but pretty sure it doesn't have a HDMI outlet,but im sure with this as advice i can get it to play using the ARC adapter here....
Hi Darren Thanks for the comment. That surround system should be great for movies and computer games . The ARC adapter is a good solution but uning the optical connection on the home theater unit directly, will save you money, clutter and is genarally more reliable. Your boys will have to use the home theater remote for volume but for the younger crowd I have never heard any objections to that. They will likely set the volume to max and leave it there anyway. On some systems I have measured slightly less delay over optical vs ARC. iI's way too small ta difference to notice on movies, but gamers are very picky about delays.
This helped big time especially after realizing I have the same home theater system as in your video thanks
Thanks!
I'm so glad I could help!
You're very good at this. Really helpful. Thank you
Thank you for your kind feedback!
Thanks for the video,
Hello Roger, this is the most amazing video i came across on UA-cam which deals exactly with my issue. I’m not very savvy but can i ask you a question please? I got an old Wii which uses components connection and also have the Panasonic 5.1 home cinema which i used to connect via toslink but toslink is now broken now so i used acr and hdmi cable to connect to my old sharp tv but now i bought a TLC C655K tv which has one yellow colour slot for av connection and 3 hdmi one of which marked arc. I am going to buy from your link the arc audio extractor but still confused what get connected to what. Can you please kindly help. I really appreciate this. Many thanks. Btw subscribed to all your brilliant videos i watched so far. Can’t wait for your response. 🤗
Hi Thanks for subscribing The HDMI ARC adapter connects to the ARC port on your TV, and you can connect the RCA outputs of the adapter to the RCA in of your Panasonic audio system as before. Your audio volume is controlled by the TV remote so make sure volume control on the Panasonic itself is turned up and left in a high level to pass the sound from the TV. The Wii will need to connect to one of the TV HDMI inputs. To do this you will need an AV to HDMI adapter. This one is highly rated on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Converter-ABLEWE-Composite-Supporting-Blue-Ray/dp/B07RX69KR8?crid=R5YWE3UDLK1L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r7363b9s_Wgzspr0ptJOK1vdcz8CHviMm6XZNPtqKBTtB2rM_tJygs3MXkO3oAAYIWW9_yJwkg7cBhNFZvjzg58zvTa-eCmaRkBKbU9G8BdTjwjPGBJ_hb8-gMUEaseds-BWSQYLILL1TgspZR5glTVa37tw6oivupgZ5ktVEoQavwL4nPeKhoANSA56n_rsb7dXSCwPP2Td4blW0ZXleoYDbjgS6pcpoUULQBJQ7-vTLr3UHRTaGg7TJ0whQbEg2ep5iZ2otgbpwRvNric56I5DXMJ3UlJfUL5biW3HhgI.i7yn1iVWiDJxe-pHBZjBNt9zLUVjIQY0CyVghjapOsg&dib_tag=se&keywords=av%2Bto%2Bhdmi%2Bconverter&qid=1724642896&s=electronics&sprefix=AV%2Bto%2BHDMI%2Celectronics%2C542&sr=1-3&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=5db6c252ce06eacd08d4315a294804ef&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Connected this way the sound from the Wii and the TV will play through the Panasonic with the volume controlled by the TV remote
@@rogergadgetguythank you Roger. Appreciate it.
The HDMI output of the home cinema system can connect to the remaining open HDMI input on the TV. You should then get sound from the TV, Wii, and Home Cinema system without switching inputs or swapping cables on the Home Cinema system. The TV remote doesn't control the power of the home cinema system so it needs to be turned on manually.
@@rogergadgetguy thank you so much for your response but cinemas on/off was being controlled by my old tv remote and I thought I might’ve heard you that the tv remote controls the cinema system via viera, aquos cec etc? I have big issue with the edu-mic which is a tv hearing device for hard of hearing people like myself which connects via a 3.5mm jack into 2 rca I used to have that connected into a 3.5mm to2 rca y adaptor into the cinema’s aux ports and the other side of the y adaptor’s 2 rca into my good old tv and tv remote controlled the cinema on/off and heating device worked perfect now i get very weak sound i can barely hear when connected to the new tv the same way using the arc extractor’s 2 rca output. the new tv’s with less and less ports makes life difficult for people like myself. Shame as I’ve invested in all these cables etc and i can’t even get them to work like you’ve explained. 😢
P.s. forgot to mention that turning on first the cinema then turn the tv on with the above arc set up, no sound initially so tv freezes. Turn off from the socket then back on all works that’s a daily routine. Any help as always appreciated Roger. Thanks and bless you
Thx your video helped me set my audio up with the first one cheers
Got my converter today but can't get any sound out of it at all I've checked everything but no joy. I'm usually very good with sound and connecting cables for all sorts of applications but im missing something here......So frustrating 😫
Me too 😔
Thank you Roger, I am learning so much!
Great video. I find connecting the headphone output jack to a stereo amplifier works quite well. Would getting an ARC convertor produce any audible improvement?
Some TV's have much better headphone outputs than othes if the sound from yours is clean without any audible static or buzzing then you are unlikely to notice any improvement with an ARC adaptor.
Thankyou bud. This was very helpful. Will the arc take all the 5.1 dts stuff from all devices connected to the tv from out the tv?
Hi Steve Yes the default settings on the TV will pass on 5.1 surround sound to the soundbar or receiver. If it doesn't work correctly check the sound settings and digital audio out over HDMI ARC it should be set to Auto (preferred,) or on some TV's bitstream or 5.1. The option PCM or LPCM only works for 2 channel stereo.
@@rogergadgetguy Thankou buddy. And just one cable wow. I thought you needed more to create a loop. Will it br better for lipsync. I get slight issues with optic. Thanks
Good video. I was rather disappointed tonight when I used hdmi connection with my Blueray player and only got audio. Yep, no video. Hopefully one of your videos will tell me what went wrong . 😢
Hi, I'm assuming that you do get picture with other outputs from your blue ray which rules out the disc. There are two possibilities. First is a bad cable the second is an incompatible video format. Usually the Blue Ray will only output its best resolutions through HDMI and it may be set to something your TV can't handle. The setup menus should be visible because the graphics are low reolution. Try different video settings. If you can't even see the settings it's likely the cable at fault.
I have a new samsung no optical in put ,and an old Yamaha amp that I can only get to work be optical.The Yamaha hdmi output doesn't have arc .Thank you for sharing your tips.wow.
Hopefully you were able to get it working. THe HDMI ARC Adapters in the video have an optical port for receivers like the Yamaha with optical but no ARC.
Excellent info and hope the volume on my Vizio remote control works with this device even though the device description from Tendak says it will not control the volume from TV remote.
Hi, thank you for knowledge and help. On my Yamaha receiver, should I have it on 5 channel or dolby? Thank you.
Hi, It depends on the format of the sound source. With ARC the best one for the content may be selected automatically, but if not then generally dolby is best for movies and a synthesized 5 channel mode might be better for regular TV channels.
Hello Roger, I have a new TV hooked up to a Spectrum Cable Box and trying to salvage my old Bose 123 Sound System. I have HDMI running from Cable Box to TV. I also have an optical cable running from Cable Box to Bose 123. I get full sound from the Bose when watching normal TV. However, when using streaming apps on the smart TV, I only get sound from the TV speakers, do you have a solution to enable Bose 123 system to work with streaming apps on the TV? The TV does have an ARC Port. The Bose 123 is old and only has 1 optical port and RCA connections available. Thank you!
It seems some TV manufacturers (notably Samsung,) have decided to delete the optical output on their latest TV's. It's as if they want you to trash your old system and spend your hard earned cash on one of their soundbars. We are wise to their ways. This HDMI-ARC adapter wil let you use your old system. amzn.to/3A1GFcX which will probably sound better than most sounbars. Just connect the adapter to the TV HDMI which is labelled ARC. You can use the optical output, but using the RCA output will let you adjust the volume of your system with the TV remote.
Thank you so much. So clarifying question, I still need to run hdmi cable from cable box to TV don’t I?
I am sorry but just a bit confusing for this old fella. 😊
Thank you!
@@mambrosone Yes that's right HDMI from cable box to one of the non ARC HDMI inputs. You'll get sound from both the Cable box and the streaming apps.
Thank you so very very much for your kind support and replies!!
I have a scott am-fm stero reciever. My grandfather had this thing at his house. Wanted to give it a shot
Nice! If it doesn't still work, it's probably worth restoring. I have a Fisher amp from 1962 one of the best sounding Hi Fi amps I've heard.
Thank you for this Roger. Do you think adding a microphone (if supported) to the sound system will work? I want to have a home karaoke set-up.
Hi You'll need a mixer to add a Mic to your audio stream. Something like this one would be suitable, www.amazon.com/FIFINE-Microphone-Individual-Voice-AmpliGame-SC3/dp/B0BZP95YB5?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&smid=A2AN59XOQCTDYD&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=45198197b84621eb2a3d8d4191c36a9c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
@@rogergadgetguy thank you!
You say that a USB only goes in one way, that is, in fact, incorrect. A USB is an object that exists in 4 dimensions, meaning you have to first try and plug it in (won't fit), then turn it around (again, won't fit), then finally turn it around for a 3rd time, and only then will it fit.
Very Plausible. 😊After decades of fumbling Lets be thankful for USB C!
@ibji Now here's someone explaining the real issues. 😂I always feel like a dumbass flipping the wire 5 times.
@@rogergadgetguydoes this method work for DVD home theatre systems without digital audio out?
@@misdepro286 You can use an HDMI arc adapter with a DVD home theater system but you will only get 2 Channel sound. Check to see if the system has an optical audio input possibly labelled "TV" If present it is best to use this input.
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Great info ... I wonder ,do you know how to connect a mixer to a surround sound system which has only one hdmi arc out , optical out and red and white rca out connection ...tv is oled sony bravia it has optical out , headphone socket to use as audio out ,or hdmi arc ...no matter what I try I can't get sound to go through the surround system , signal going in but not coming out ..any ideas please??
Hi You don't mention what type of surround system that you have but on any that I have encountered, if you only have one HDMI one optical and one RCA those will all be inputs not outputs and you will not be able to get any sound from them. To connect the mixer you will need to split the sound from the TV. This is where it gets tricky. If you use the headphone output you will have the same volume control going to the mixer and the surround but you will have just have stereo not surround sound. If you use optical you will have surround sound but will have to control the volume of the mixer and surround system seperately, which may not work for you. Splitting the HDMI ARC is not possible. I would suggest that you use a Y cable out of the headphone jack with one RCA connection to the Surround System and one to the Mixer and also an optical connection to the surround system. When you just want to listen to the TV you select the optical input on the surround system and listen in full surround sound. When you want to use the mixer you select the RCA input, and the surround speakers and mixer volumes will be controllable in sync from the TV, but you will only have stereo. Hope this helps.
Hi Roger,
I'm so glad I found you. I bought a new Samsung QLED 4k Smart TV. When I took it out of the box, I realized that the TV only has 2 HDMI ports and no input or output jacks. I have my stereo system with surround sound, a Wii game console, a turntable all that has jacks. In terms of HDMI ports, i need 2 extra ones. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, in terms of how to hook everything up.
Hi Cheryl one of the HDMI ports will be labelled ARC. Use that one to connect an ARC adapter like this; amzn.to/4cXMcyA to connect to your stereo. You then need an HDMI switch to connect all your other devices to the remaining HDMI input. I have not tested this one but it has good ratings. amzn.to/47pqWR9
Dear Roger, if one uses an optical cable, does one need to use RCA cables for sound output on Amp? I have a Harmon and nothing works- Ive tried three HDMI cables on my Hisense TV but I still cannot get sound. Now using Optical cable but sound is only from TV. HELP/
I'm I'm guessing that your Harmon amp does't support ARC (audio return channel). For this type of amp it's normally best to use optical for the TV and RCA inputs for everything else.
Great video! I don’t know if I didn’t catch it or what, but I’ve never heard anybody answer my question. When you want to just play music or listen to the radio from your receiver, which is connecteded to EARC, can you just turn the receiver on without turning the TV on. my remote on my TV is working great at controlling the whole thing, and I don’t want to break the link between the EARC and the TV or screw it up in someway. If anybody knows the answer, please reply.
It can depend on the settings. There may be a setting on the reciver that allows it to turn on other devices. In that case it would turn on the TV when you turn it on so that is not what you want and should not be enabled. It's best to try turning on the receiver on its own remote first. The receiver should turn on without turning the TV on and you can use it normally without the TV. When you turn on the TV it should configure the receiver for TV sound and play through your speakers.
Thank you for your content. I have sony ta-av561, it have dolby prologic. With that converter is the dolby still working?
Hi Siswadi, Dolby Pro Logic decoders create a good surround sound effect from normal stereo sources and will continue to do that using one of the converters.
@@rogergadgetguy hi Roger thank you for your reply and your content it is very helpful. I end up used DAC with Bluetooth connections. Yes the surround works👍🏼🎉
I have Bose Cinemate GS series 2 digital theater. The line coming out of Sub Woofer to TV is permanant conn. To a box that has digital/optical out line to TV. New TV does not have digital/optical conn. Has HDM1. Would need new line out of subwoofer and transfer box with HDM1 output and line to TV. Hate throw out perfectly good system.
Hey! I really hope you’re still active on here as I’m having a few problems. Was given an old Sony entertainment unit with blu-ray (sony bdv e970w) it definitely works but it’s not working on my TV! TV supports ARC and so does the unit, the TV says its connected and the hdmi is connected correctly but sound won’t come through from my ps5 channel. even bought a new HDMI cord. CDs will play when inserting them into the unit. Went through all the settings on the TV and made sure that was all correct. I have no idea what I am doing wrong :( tried some settings on the ps5 too but also not working.
There are some combinations of TV and Audio system that either don't work at all, or don't work reliably, this is especially true of older gear. If all else fails use the optical connection from your TV it should work with your Sony system just fine.
Hi, congratulations on the video! I have a PS5 Slim (and as everyone knows it doesn't have an optical output). I connected the console to the 4K TV (Tcl C805) directly because my amplifier is a bit old and does not support 4K resolution. Then with another HDMI cable I connected the TV to the Arc/eArc port and then to the amplifier. I set the audio output on the Ps5 to "Av Amplifier", then to "5.1 surround" and "Linear Pcm". You can hear the audio correctly on all speakers but not on the central speaker channel. (practically becoming a 4.1). Even with a bluray film it's like this, the central speaker can't be heard. Is all this normal? Thank you
Hi, "Linear PCM " is a stereo signal so if you select it, the TV will be outputting stereo not 5.1 surround. Your amplifier is capable of creating a simulated surround and driving rear speakers. I'm guessing that is what is going on. Make sure that all settings on the PS5 and the TV are consistent with 5.1 Surround (5.1, auto ,or bitstream)and yor system should work properly.
Hi Roger, I have found that your videos are very useful and you are very articulate and well prepared to do your videos. I have a question/problem. In looking through your 4 part videos I feel you did cover a lot but I think my situation was missed.I have a bose cinemate series II digital home theater system. It is completely wired, it doesn't use HDMI. It has an interface module that connects to the tv through RCA plugs or through optical cable. My tv. is not quite 2 yrs old it's an LG 55" it's the one that is on a glass panel, super thin, beautiful picture! My problem is that the tv is very modern indeed but if I want to take advantage of ARC hdmi connector I can't becasue the bose interface module doesn't have that type of connector, it has on the back 1 red 1 white RCA female connector and a receptacle for an optical cable, until now I've used the optical cable, BUT, I would like to be able to turn on the tv without having to do a second step to turn on the bose separately, I want to utilize the ARC hdmi connector on the tv, but how? I was thinking that a HDMI to RCA cable might do the trick but I see that all the cables sold include a video rca plug, the interface module doesn't have a receptacle for that. I don't know if it will work, i just don't want to waste time and money on things that won't work. Thank you for your time and knowledge. You can email me at moparnut1@bellsouth.net
Jim
Hi Jim Unfortunately the turn on and off commands will not pass through any form of HDMI adapter. You have apparently figured out that your LG sound sync feature will control the volume and mute so your optical now works just like ARC would through an adapter. If you have a cable or sattelite remote or use a Fire TV then that remote will be able to turn on the bose system and TV with one push, but the only other way I know of is to use a universal learning remote that supports macro's. I must admit I have lived with turning the audio on seperately for years. One possible solution but only for audio that has a meechanical on off switch rather than an elecronic one, ( This is largely for old vintage audio and I doubt it will work you.) is to use a current sensing power strip. The TV plugs into the sense socket and as soon as it powers up it turns on the switched sockets. Unfortunately this will likely only put your system in stanby mode and you will still have to turn it on
I appreciate this video Roger, and definitely tried to work with what I have. I bought a home that has a very expensive A/V setup that I cannot see myself wanting to rip out. It's a 5.1 channel setup that is connected to a Denon AV-1707 receiver and a Pioneer dumb TV (circa early 2000s). The TV does not have HDMI-ARC nor Optical connectors, instead there are tons of S-Video and RCA connectors including black, green and blue. I do not know how proceed. The connection works but I'd like to simplify it as the receiver lives in the adjacent room and the speakers are flush in my walls. I want to grade to a 4K TV and looking to understand the connections so I can utilize the 5.1 setup without having to completely modernize my setup. I have tons of photos, who is willing to help? based in Chicago.
The change should be simple, Your receiver has optical inputs in addition to all the component video and S video stuff. Most smart TV's have optical outputs (the exception are some of the latest Samsung.) Just connect your TV optical output to the receiver optical input and all should work well. These 2 videos go into more detail. ua-cam.com/video/GzoCxR-cDSE/v-deo.html, ua-cam.com/video/atnfdRHKNBM/v-deo.html.
Lovely explanations, Roger.
Thank You for your kind feedback.
I like your explanations but I have a problem, My optical out broke on my smart LGTV (Cheap plastic port) so how do I use a Hax05 to connect to receiver that has an optical port to a TV without a working optical port. Thank you
LG Smart TV's have HDMI ARC so the Avantree Hax05 should work fine to extract the audio The ARC input is connected to the ARC port on the TV and the optical output of the Hax05 is connected to the optical input of the receiver. You will need to turn on HDMI - CEC in your TV settings, this linke tells you how. www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-tv-how-to-enable-hdmi-cec--20153164607551. Also Check out this video for troubleshooting. ua-cam.com/video/CpXwIrUYyF8/v-deo.html
Hello Roger I have just discovered your channel and found this video the most to the point. I didn't see the active speakers being addressed at the end (which I do have)...do I just connect those directly to the converter since they don't need a receiver/amp? Thanks!
Hi Peter You are correct active speakers can be connected to the converter directly and don't need an amp or receiver which makes them a great choice for TV viewing.
@@rogergadgetguy Thanks for the reply! Also another question that I have is if I want to use my phone to send Spotify to the speakers what would be the most prudent way of doing this? Assuming I have the ARC adapter set up is there a way to add something like a Esinkin bluetooth adapter? Would the best way be to just cast my phone to my Vizio and not have the bluetooth adapter? Sorry for being lengthy!
Hi Peter Vizio TV's are great because they have both Chromecast and Airrplay built in, so whether you have Android or Apple you can cast to the TV and play music. Spotify will display album art, the artist name and song title on the TV. If you want to listen to music with the TV turned off though, a Bluetooth adapter will work if you have a spare input on your speakers. A network music streamer which uses your WiFi network is a much better choice than Bluetooth however. It is more convenient to use than bluetooth, once set up for the first time, it is just like casting to the TV but there's no video. The connection is much more reliable than Bluetooth and the sound quality is far superior. The Arylic up2Stream S10 is an entry level streamer and great value. It's still more expensive than a bluetooth receiver but well worth the extra
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Hello, I just got this adapter but mine didn’t work. My tv only has HDMI 1 and HDMI 2.. neither say ARC. I use a fire stick on one of the HDMI. Is there something I’m doing wrong?
Hi
If your TV doesn’t have an HDMI connector labelled ARC then it doesn’t support ARC and an ARC adapter will not work. In that case you can use the Optical output from the TV. If your audio doesn’t have an optical input you will need an optical to RCA audio adapter.
6:00 Roger, I have a 86" LG Smart tv. It's only a year old. We bought a LG Sound Bar S75QR. Everything is working fine except the 2 smaller rear speakers are not pairing with the sound bar. If you can help me, I would be so grateful.
Hi Bobbie Check the LED on the receiver box for the 2 rear speakers if it is red then the wireless signal is probably too weak. it's tempting to put the box on the floor behind the couch but that may not work well in a large room. Try pairing with the receiver box close to the sound bar and sub. If the automatic pairing still doesn't work, a manual pairing process is described in good detail in the full operators manual which can be downloaded from this LG support site www.lg.com/us/support/product/lg-S75QR.DUSALLK
I have a DAK that is use for computer-stereo audio. It has port for digital audio cable so I assume I can use that to connect to my TV.
Hi Richard, Yes, a seperate DAC with an optical input will work great for a TV.
I have a 2017 Sharp 70" smart TV. The sound bar does not work for mine. What am I doing wrong or what kind of speakers should I buy? Thank you
First check out this video ua-cam.com/video/CpXwIrUYyF8/v-deo.html and follow the troubleshooting steps. there may be a simple setting that needs to change. The next thing I would do is to try using an optical connection between the TV and soudbar. Optical is very reliable and nearly always works. The TV remote will not control the volume with optical but this is often overcome using the remote from a cable box or video streamer.
I have the arc adapter you suggested but what is the difference in the spdif switch on it it?
Thanks you! a question... at 5:48 why is the arc socket labelled TV-Out? shouldn;t it be TV-in ? (signal coming from TV INto the AV ? ) my AV has 2 hdmi inputs, and one HDMI out -> to the TV. ( unfortunately no ARC or eARC )
Your question illustrates exactly what is confusing about HDMI ARC. The letters ARC stands for Audio Reverse Channel which means that the TV audio travells backwards down the cable turning the Video outputs into audio inputs. AV receivers have multiple HDMI inputs which can be selected one by one to send to the TV through the HDMI TV out. To save cabling the ARC standard was developed to send the audio back down the same cable to the AV receiver. Often all the Video sources are connected to the TV directly and in that case the HDMI ARC connector on the TV is exclusively an audio output even though it's still labelled as an input.
Hi Roger...just watched your video and I have a question about connecting an old (70's) Panasonic SE-60 receiver with turntable. The only ports on the Panasonic are phono in, aux and receiver out. The turntable is hooked to phono, but I want to connect it to a Yamaha RX-V475 receiver surround. My TV is Samsung and does not have ARC connection, neither does the Yamaha. All I want to do is listen to my retro vinyl on the Panasonic thru surround. Also, the original Turbo Thruster speakers are hooked to the Panasonic receiver. Will they play, as well, if it can be connected to the Yamaha receiver? I hope this makes sense...Thanks for your videos and your time!
Hi Ludy. The Rec out on your Panasonic is actually record out. It was intended for a tape recorder, but is perfect for what you want to do. Just connect Rec out on the Panasonic to Aux in on the Yamaha and you will be able to use the turntable. The volume will be controlled by the Yamaha, the volume on the Panasonic will have no effect.
Hi Roger Thanks for the video I still need help My PC is using my TV as a monitor , I tried Spidif toslinks cable fromTV to a DAC and then to my TV I had a small delay in sound Not working for me then I saw your video so did what you said ,I connected ARC extendor from TV to HiFI system ,I have delays of about 4 seconds when listening to UA-cam ,Any Ideas ? Thanks so much
Slight audio delays of less than a tenth of a second are common but 4 seconds is huge and unusual. The delays are usually due to automatic audio format conversions. Your PC is likely sending the TV a high definition or multi-channel format that it has to convert to regular PCM stereo. Go to your PC settings and make sure that the sound card driver the OS and the application you are using all have their settings on “PCM” “LPCM” or “Stereo” some of these settings may be automatic and not user adjustable if you can chose the sample rate and resolution go with “48Khz 16bit” which is standard definition TV audio.
Additionaly HDMI audio delays are often adjustable in the TV menus, and a delay which has been set to the maximum may account for the unusually large discrepancy between SPDIF and HDMI
Informative video about sound etc thanks but can I give you a little tip, your narration is no where near as clear as other gadget subscriptions I follow so maybe a new microphone is required or better acoustics?
Thanks for your easy to follow instructions - I am a 70 year old non-tech lady who got almost everything working fine save for one thing. I have a new Phillips Roku tv but a 20 year old receiver/stereo system that used to support my 14 year old Phillips flat screen via RCA cables - TV, DVD and am/fm went through all the speakers fine. With the ARC adaptor I am getting sound through both speakers and a subwoofer for the DVD player but for some reason only 1 speaker is playing sound for the TV when in normal use - any idea what could be wrong? My xfinity cable box and DVD are connected to the TV via HDMI and I made sure to connect the adapter to the ARC outlet.
Hi Claire
Thanks for the clear problem description. You’ve clearly done everything right since the DVD works fine, and you get at least some sound from the cable box. Since everything else is working, the problem is most likely the Xfinity box settings. The Xfinity website suggestion is
1. Press the xfinity button on your remote.
2. Highlight Settings (the gear icon) and press OK on your remote.
3. Highlight Device Settings and press OK on your remote.
4. Use the down arrow on your remote to highlight Audio and press OK.
5. Use the down arrow to highlight Audio Language (SAP) Reset and press OK
6. Use the down arrow to highlight HDMI audio press OK
7. Select “Stereo” (you do not want Auto or Auto Detect)
Also check the audio settings on the TV are set to PCM or Stereo (sometimes PCM-Stereo)
The menu structure will be something like.
Home Screen >Settings>Audio >S/PDIF and ARC (possibly “HDMI-ARC”) > ( make sure this is set to PCM-Stereo NOT Auto)
These menu’s may be a little different depending on the specific model but it should be close enough for you to find your way.
If this doesn’t work call Xfinity they can do a software update and/or reset of your box over the cable without a service call. Good luck.
My Spectrum cable box is indirectly connected to my home stereo receiver by way of RCA cables from the TV. So I'm getting that stereo sound on all cable channels. How do I get that stereo sound when watching the UA-cam channel?
Hi Russ the RCA cables from the TV should output anything that is playing on the TV including You Tube. I don't have any ideas about what may be going on with your system to prevent this other than to wonder if the you Tube videos are muted for some reason.
Battled with this for days but cannot get sound from the tv to my amp. Tried factory reset on the tv alternate hdmi cables, all the tv settings, different RCA cables. I’m using the ARC hdmi output of an LG OLED tv (quite new) and a new Toslink adapter.
I can only conclude that the adapter is faulty - or I am still doing something wrong!
I'm trying to hook up my new smart TV to a Dolby 5.1 surround sound. It only has an optical (not a HDMI) input so I purchased the cable but it will only power up two of my 6 speakers. The surround sound does have RCA connections. If I use the HDMI extractor that you speak of will it power all of my speakers.
Did you have any luck? Anything to report? I’m in the same boat. I don’t wanna buy a new receiver, but I want my surround sound system to work with my new tv.
It worked! Thank you very much.
Good morning, thanks for the video, I bought a new TV and it doesn't have the optical port for audio, on the contrary it has the E-ARC port. I need to connect my amplifier with RCA outputs. Which converter model do you recommend? I am in Rome in Italy, I believe you can find good models on the market. Thanks if you can help me, have a nice day!
Here is a link to an HDMI-ARC adapter on the Amazon italy site that should work for you (ARC and E-ARC are interchangeable for simple Stereo) . www.amazon.it/SOUTHSKY-Convertitore-Analogico-Estrattore-Regolabile/dp/B087N4K7KK/ref=sxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.7ae6f4dc-00ae-443d-86f7-c889f23de1e4%3Aamzn1.sym.7ae6f4dc-00ae-443d-86f7-c889f23de1e4&crid=3Q19WWH6PYFOM&cv_ct_cx=hdmi+arc+audio+extractor&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lrL904TLyH9Ha-81ZFXE8dY-T9d8IB0RLJzkjlQwTSfPbgQ2LsGDUtSpFz2A5xWu-x6Ae1gdi5QceOFSJHLTmw.x1lMpkMIbQQm-plvyWreidQHuGz_w0dWNhZf2VPRQXY&dib_tag=se&keywords=hdmi+arc+audio+extractor&pd_rd_i=B087N4K7KK&pd_rd_r=a8fcd9b2-f139-47e0-8617-e9d7d5d84b04&pd_rd_w=uv813&pd_rd_wg=mGChI&pf_rd_p=7ae6f4dc-00ae-443d-86f7-c889f23de1e4&pf_rd_r=SP5RV486TK43C9PNH1YF&qid=1713047054&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=HDMI+ARC%2Caps%2C237&sr=1-1-606b9024-e7f3-4ea5-8e94-e09e6bc2f45f-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM&psc=1
Does the onscreen receiver control function on TV hooked up like this
I have surround sound speakers left, right + center & base and also rear left & right speakers. Is there a low cost adapter for a new 85" tv without a costly receiver?
Hi A receiver has three functions, decoding the digital surround signal, converting the digital audio signals to analog, and amplifying all those channels to be strong enough to drive a speaker.. There is no inexpensive adapter that will do all of that. You could try and cobble together digital adapters to a 5 channel amp but I doubt you would save any money' in the end and I wouldn't recommend it. A basic 5,1 surround receiver is less than $250 and they are easily found used in excellent working condition for $50-$75.
Can you please tell me how to hook up Directv to a Yamaha receiver to a Smart Samsung tv please? I can't find where those three have been talked about. Thank you.
Hi Dann
DirecTV is just another video source and I recommend connecting it to an open HDMI port on Your TV (Any port except the one labelled as ARC) and not connect it to the receiver even if your receiver has HDMI inputs. If your receiver has ARC or eARC then connect an HDMI cable between the ARC port on the TV and the receiver HDMI out. If the Receiver does not support ARC then connect an optical cable between the TV optical output and Receiver optical input. If the settings on the TV and Receiver are correct then this should all work perfectly.
Hi Roger. Thanks for your video. Few days later i will get a new lg smart tv and i should connect it with an old (approx 12 years old) bose t20 5.1 home teather. The bose has an HDMI output named "video out". Do i need to use an arc extractor (from Standard hdmi to arc hdmi) or is enough to connect directly the tv arc hdmi to the bose Hdmi "video out "? Clearly I would like to use the tv remore controll to manage the bose volume.
Bose systems have excellent remote controls that also operate most TV's. Whenever I've set up a Bose system I've always been pleasantly surprised at how well the remote control integrates with the other components. It has been for me, and the people I've set them up for, a hassle free and totally reliable experience. Before you try anything else I'd recommend setting up the audio exactly as it shows in the Bose operators manual and try using the Bose remote for the complete system.
@@rogergadgetguy thanks Roger forbyour feedback. Ok i will try. If possibile i would prefer to keep using the tv remote controll to have the direct access to Netflix
Additional question. Should i connect the ps4 to the bose or to the smart Tv?
I would recommend connecting everything through the Bose.
@@rogergadgetguy if I connect a ps4 pro or ps5 through the bose av20 i will lose the 4k?
Can you set up a sound bar or speakers on a old non smart tv? H an old but great Lg tv with 2 hsmi sockets 1 i use for now tv stick
I have an older Sony DVD player with surround system I'm trying to convert it so I can watch my videos from UA-cam. Should I put the setting on TV/DVD ?
Your Sony unit can play the sound from the You Tube videos or any other programming on your TV provided that the audio from the TV is connected to the audio input jacks. Some Sony DVD/Surround units have an optical connection. If yours does then this is the best connection to use. Otherwise use the red and white RCA audio in jacks. If your TV only has an optical output for the audio, you can use an optical to RCA audio adapter. When connected this way, use the “TV/Cable” setting on your Sony Unit to play the sound of whatever you are playing on the TV. If you use an optical cable and find that there is no sound, go to the TV's Sound or audio settings and set the Digital output to “PCM” “LPCM” or “Stereo”
Perhaps you can help with this mystery. I used your video to get the ARC adapter needed to create a HDMI to RCA connection to an amplifier. I have a Samsung TV and a Comcast cable box. I am receiving audio through the speakers if I use the amplifier alone with the Bluetooth function, or FM, and an audio signal if using the Comcast Cable box, but as soon as I try to listen to a show through one of the streaming apps like Netflix or UA-cam, nothing. I have the audio settings on the TV set to PCM. Thanks in advance.
Hi Ted If I understand your question correctly you are getting audio from everything except the TV. It seems like theHDMI ARC is not working at all for you. For a Samsung TV I suggest doing an audio reset first as I have seen this clear up ARC issues on Samsung. Also make sure Anynet+ which is Samsung's name for HDMI-CEC is turned on.
@@rogergadgetguy turns out it was the amplifier. I finally gave up, a switched in a different amplifier. That one worked. Thank you.
I have a smart TV that has both the digital audio jack and a HDMI ARC outlet. The audio device I want to connect to has either a female 3.5mm TRS jack or paired L/R rca jacks. I have been searching all over the internet and can't seem to find anything that would work. Do you have any suggestions? THANK YOU!
Hi Arthur The device in the following link will work for you. It has inputs for ARC and digital audio (both coax or optical are supported) the outputs support either 3.5mm or RCA jacks. I'd reccomend trying ARC first since your TV remote will control the volume. Ensure that HDMI-CEC is enabled on the TV and the sound mode is set to PCM (Stereo on some TV's ) . If you can't get ARC to work then check this video. ua-cam.com/video/CpXwIrUYyF8/v-deo.html If you still can't get the ARC to work, then use the digital audio which this adapter also supports. Adapter link is here....... www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2CYZ6TP?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0C2CYZ6TP&pd_rd_w=qAzgA&content-id=amzn1.sym.f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_p=f734d1a2-0bf9-4a26-ad34-2e1b969a5a75&pf_rd_r=WF9YCJNVK49R2GAF73MV&pd_rd_wg=HJHjD&pd_rd_r=acbbd088-645e-4844-bccc-152ffb04acd2&s=electronics&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=c2c1db806fcc261be0772143e188a6fc&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
@@rogergadgetguy I ordered one from Amazon this morning. Again, Thank You so much!!!
Nope. I was very hopeful on this one but still my Sony wired surround sound will NOT put out sound from the TV. It always says "No Signal". But when I switch to DVD mode and play a DVD/Blu Ray then the sound comes out as it should. I've tried everything.
It sounds like the surround system that you have has a built in DVD player which will play the sound directly from the DVD disc. The HDMI output to the TV will not support audio from the TV unless the marking ARC is printed next to the HDMI port on the surround sound system. You will need to use an optical connection between the TV and the surround system. Have the TV input set to play from whatever source you normally use, and set the surround sound input to however htey have labelled the optical port.
Great information
My amp doesn't have the TV out ARC plug. The options are, DVD, SAT/CBL, Game, BD and Out. Can you please help me? It's a Pioneer AV Receiver VSX 523. I can't understand the manuel. The HDMI cable is new and so is my smart TV
Hi Angela, I checked the specs on the VSX 523. The HDMI port labelled "OUT" is in fact an ARC port Just connect the "OUT" to the TV ARC socket with an HDMI cable. Shame on Pioneer for not labelling the "TV out" port properly.
Hi Roger, is it necessary to turn off the TV's speakers? I have connected the soundbar and TV using the ARC but just keeps using the TV speakers.
ARC should automatically mute TV speakers. Your TV may not have HDMI CEC turned on. Checkout this troubleshooting video. ua-cam.com/video/CpXwIrUYyF8/v-deo.html
@@rogergadgetguy Hi Roger, thank you for your help! Unplugging all the HDMI first, cycling the power and finding the CEC in the menu(Westinghouse-"inlink") did the trick. Much appreciated and keep up the good work!
Sr. Thank you for the video. I'm trying to connect an vintage amplifier to a Samsung tv through a converter HDMI/RCA. The doors HDMI are good. The cable is good. The PS4 works with the two of doors, the tv recognize "something" connected, but like turned off. The same cable with the converter works with my laptop. I have verified all the settings of the tv. Everything is ok. Help me please.
Hi Grupo There are two different types of HDMI audio adapter and the type that works with a PC or PS4 will not work with a TV. THe type of adapter you need has only one HDMI port and that one is labelled ARC. This adapter is the one I use on my TV; www.amazon.com/Extractor-Converter-Support-Digital-Coaxial/dp/B08XV2B6T4?pd_rd_w=AzygJ&content-id=amzn1.sym.225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95%3Aamzn1.symc.40e6a10e-cbc4-4fa5-81e3-4435ff64d03b&pf_rd_p=225b4624-972d-4629-9040-f1bf9923dd95&pf_rd_r=DK2TAH8AA9DGTFKFNHN9&pd_rd_wg=Y1wep&pd_rd_r=312bfd10-116b-41fb-a939-e7f1ced5971e&pd_rd_i=B08XV2B6T4&linkCode=ll1&tag=rogergadgetgu-20&linkId=c7aad5fb206938e9df355f26bcb08cd5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl