How do I connect my Yamaha surround sound to my TV?
Just use the HDMI 1 port on the back of your TV. Connect the other end of the cable to your receiver. You’re looking for something labeled HDMI Out; it’s usually a different color. If necessary, connect a digital optical cable to the back of your TV (optical out), and the other end to your receiver (optical in).
How do I get sound from my Yamaha receiver to my TV?
You need to use the HDMI input on the TV labeled ARC from the HDMI out on the receiver. You need to turn ARC on in the TV and select it as your source on the receiver. If you don’t have it in both then use the optical audio output of the TV.
How do I get my TV to play through my surround sound?
Note: This is an example of how to change this setting on an Android TV:
- On the remote control, press the HOME button.
- Select Settings.
- The next steps depend on your TV menu options: Select Display & Sound → Audio output → Speakers → Audio system. Select Sound → Speakers → Audio system.
How do I connect my old Yamaha receiver to my new TV?
Your TV has analog audio outputs via a mini jack so all you need to do is connect all your sources to the TV (with HDMI etc) and connect the TV audio out to any input on the receiver (except phono). You will need an audio cable with a stereo mini plug on one end and a pair of RCA connectors at the other.
How do I connect my Yamaha receiver to my TV without HDMI?
How do you connect a TV to a receiver without HDMI? You can use any RCA audio cables, a composite video cable, a 5-cable component RCA video cable, or an HDMI converter that matches the input option you have available.
How do you connect an old receiver to a new TV?
Connect your cable box directoy to the TV with HDMI cable. Connect audio out (if available) from cable box to audio in (tape, CD) of the receiver. If your cable box does not have audio out, use analog audio out from the TV instead. It halfway worked!
How do I connect my Samsung TV to my stereo receiver?
Method 1: RCA Connection
- Using the analog stereo cables at your disposal, connect the mini-stereo plug (3.5mm) to your TV’s audio output.
- Subsequently, connect the same RCA plugs to your home theater system’s audio in ports.
- After this, turn on your home theater and follow the instructions that will follow.
How do I connect my Smart TV to my receiver without HDMI?
Plug in the optical audio cable into the back of your smart TV and run the cable to an open optical audio input jack on the receiver. Again, chose the menu selection on the TV to “audio out,” Plug in the optical cable into the receiver and again write down the number of the input, if applicable.
How can I connect my stereo speakers to my TV without a receiver?
You can also add speakers to the TV without a receiver is the 3.5 to 3.5mm audio cable. This is pretty easy to do as the first step is to switch the audio source back to source number one. Then take the first end of the cable and plug it in the auxiliary port.
How can I get my speakers to work without a receiver?
What If I Don’t Have a Receiver?
- Using Bluetooth. You’re familiar with wireless connections so it won’t be a surprise for you to know that you can just use a Bluetooth connection to connect your speakers to your TV.
- Using Two-Channel Amplifiers.
- Using a Direct Connection.
- Using a Hub.
Can external speakers be connected to a TV?
No, you cannot connect speakers directly to a TV. There’s no standard set of TV audio outputs, although most have RCA (stereo) jacks, a 3.5mm jack, digital optical/coaxial jacks, or something similar. For TVs with only an HDMI output jack, it’s still possible to connect an external set of speakers or amp.
Why does my TV say audio out optical?
The optical cable isn’t securely connected. The optical cable may be faulty. Your TV isn’t updated with the latest software version. The connected third-party sound bar, or home theater system may not be compatible with your TV.
How do I change the audio output on my Samsung TV?
Press the Home button on your remote, and then navigate to and select Settings. Select Sound, select Sound Output, and then select the desired sound output.
Should I use PCM or Dolby Digital?
As a general rule, you should only use the PCM option for your audio if your sound system experiences higher setting problems. If you encounter the latter issue, it likely means your setup isn’t compatible with Dolby. You might see additional options over PCM and Dolby Digital.
What is the best sound mode for Samsung TV?
Samsung – Recommended TV Audio Settings
| Sound Mode: | Menu → Sound → Sound Mode → Set to Standard |
|---|---|
| Dialog Clarity: | Menu → Sound → Sound Effect → Dialog Clarity → Set to Off |
| Equalizer: | Menu → Sound → Sound Effect → Equalizer → Set all values in the center |
| SRS TruSurround HD: | Menu → Sound → SRS TruSurround HD → Set to Off |