I came up with this video for the people who misses the analog outputs on newer TV's. All the links in the video are below Here's the video on the stand that's at the end ruclips.net/video/8htC_zf5Ovw/видео.html LG Televisions DAC 2022 Updated Video ruclips.net/video/ArlQIGwEUOk/видео.html Everything you seen in the video. MYPIN DAC - geni.us/mHNP8Q BoseCompanion Speakers geni.us/vGON LG 7300 TV geni.us/NlsWeC Amazon Basics Cables RCA to RCA geni.us/S8EU91t RCA to 3.5mm geni.us/XvqwwL 3.5mm to 3.5mm geni.us/Z4BT
The Sony DVD/radio sound system doesn't have the optical just the RCA red and white. Yellow for the video which is in the back of the TV. As for the Android box it has HDMI, 3.5m av slot like a phone. And the SPDIF. I have a splitter from a 3.5m headjack to a red and white on the sound system. I have sound and video coming from tv with HDMI for and Android box. I just don't have sound from tv to sound system.
Steve, I am planning a new TV purchase. This video was helpful, but I do have a question. You mention in the set up process the TV speakers need to be turned off to enable to the digital optical output. Is this required with all of these newer sets? Currently, I have the audio outputs connected to a high end vintage audio system which we only use some of the time. We also have the regular audio from the TV available. Is that still possible?
@@TechSteve i have a similar device but what could Cause it to Squeal swaping from youtube to cable tv. sometime also transfers no signal to the amplifier.
Thanks for making this video.I had already purchased a converter & was able to connect it to my smart TV in 5 minutes with your help. I have an old amplifier connected to boxes that have a excellent sound & did not want to have to purchase a soundbar. €23.18 for a converter or €300 upwards for a soundbar with the kind of quality I prefer especially for music is financially fantastic and more environmentally friendly.So thank you Steve🙏🏾
5 minutes ago I was thinking of how to plug in my Bose Companion 2 speakers to my LG tv with optical digital out only... this was the first video I clicked. Thank you!
Earlier I watched your review of a new Samsung TV I grabbed at Costco (really had no idea what I bought) and after I got it hooked up to my PC I realized no sound and my old Dell does not have a digital input. Did another search and bam... there you are again with the perfect answer and links to go get it with all the specs making my life super easy. You are awesome Tech Steve. Thank you.
This guy really deserve a million followers! He bring thins right to the point, I basically watch the full video just because everything he says helps and make sense
This channel will never reach a million followers. Stats from u tube from when this channel started shows minimal growth....at best. Has nothing to do with the content itself as it is quite good but the competition and saturation in the tech channels is out of control. U tube analytics team member.....
Thank you a lot!!! Last night I check every single cable (out lf few thousands I have in my work room) to convert this tv output to my mixer and found - your video! 🙏🙏🙏 Now I am going to clean mixer and call audio shop (erm... today is lock up here... damn)...
I’ve looked at three different technical concerns today and each time one of your videos came up and each has been a godsend, thanks for sharing, Steve!
I just realized that my old system just uses RCA connectors/cables to connect audio componets---speakers are just speaker wire---but, you got my brain working...........thanks
You can also use an ARC extractor, which works exactly the same, however uses one of the TV's HDMI ports as an output, and connects it via the converter turning it into L/R wires for your audio system, but with the advantage of allowing the TV's remote to adjust the volume
Oh mah goodness! My Sony Bravia just died, but my Bose 3-2-1 still works, (Bose told me no option for my tv) and the sound on my new tv is absolutely terrible. Just ordered the converter, can’t wait to see if I can make it work! Tech Steve is amazing! This is the kind of guy everyone needs in their life, lol, thanks!
Very well explained. 👍 However, I wish all devices still could have analog outputs because an adapter which needs a power supply of it's own is a bit awkward. Of course the benefit of optical output is that it is not galvanic connection so it for example helps preventing ground loops between audio devices.
Thank you Tech Steve! Perfect solution. You are the BEST! Thank you for your advice, DAC worked perfectly. Please keep doing what you do, we all appreciate your experience. Continued success to you Tech Steve.
Thank you for posting this video. We just bought an LG TV and couldn't set up our 2005 Bose Cinemate speakers because of the cable connections. This optical converter box worked perfectly. Thanks!
I love using studio monitors for home theater and gaming. As for the home theater, the wife can’t stand getting up to adjust the volume 😛. So I’m going to use this to allow us to adjust the volume on the couch. I was going to use the “Dayton Audio WBA51 Multi-Room Wi-Fi Streamer with AirPlay and Spotify Connect” but it’s $80. So I’m hoping this $23-ish device will work.
Note: On some TVs - such as my LG - you need to make sure your digital out is set to PCM. Some TVs - such as my LG - have both a PCM and Dolby Digital option. Most DA converters don't work with Dolby Digital, but work only with PCM.
Great video, I bought the analog converter without the remote without knowing and I have to get up all the time to adjust the volume. Going to reorder this one with the volume remote.
Looks OK and I like that most connections are on the back side. I would use it on my PC/Monitor. I don't like the digital (push button) volume. I don't need or want another remote just a knob that I can quickly adjust.
Only a few years ago I remember a neighbour throwing away a surround sound amp because it didn't have an optical input! I wish I knew then what I know now mate!!
Perfect explanation!! easy enough setup. Now the issue I have is once I have it hooked to my receiver I seem to only get sound through my left speakers?? I need to know where I went wrong lol any suggestions greatly appreciated.
It blows my mind that they put RF antenna input, but no 3.5mm headphone out? So no wired headphones or regular speakers. Unbelievable! Thanks for the video, this was exactly my problem. I have an 1ch USB mic amp/audio interface.which will try to connect to the USB in the back and see if it can do the job. Edit: usb didn’t work
Good video, well explained. I have one issue. I have the optical output on a smart tv but want to connect to 2 analogue speakers for stereo sound. The DAC only has one set of RCA outputs and I need two sets - one set for each of the speakers. What can I do, if anything? Thanks
Thank you for the info. Do you have info on how to connect an audio converter with ARC that can control volume. I don’t want to have to purchase a sound bar
Yes saw your video liked it but I have a problem I'm trying to huck up,Twin Tower Lansing speaker,to my Samsung 2008 home theater system what all do you think I need??
Hi Steve! I'm actually having problems with the setup of the device to convert digital to analog. When I connect the 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm port of my JBL Xtreme portable speaker this one makes a continuous noise and I don't get sound from the TV. Now, there's another element: I happen to have a set top cable box hooked up to the TV, where should I connect the optical cable? From the output port of the TV or the one at the set top cable box in order to get sound? Mightily confused 😕
Hi Steve! One question: which sounds better, the fiber optics cable to the analog converter and rca connectors or use the TV headphones output with a 3.5 to rca cables to the sound system? Thank you!
Thanx Steve. I saw that video, but what I need to know is how to split two separate digital tv's with a digital to analog converter box with only one digital port! Is there a digital splitter to do this?
You have to look for a digital mixer, think of it as a switch that a dj use to play 2 audio sources. You can’t run 2 audio sources into one input because one can feedback into the 2nd output
Tech Steve, I have a Bose Cinemate Surround sound with two small speakers and a subwoofer I bought 14 years ago. My speakers do not have any analog outputs. My two small speakers go to the subwoofer and the subwoofer has a power source. The analog outputs are on the remote box.
Speaker like this doesn’t have audio outputs the remote box should have inputs unless it has an output for headphones. As long as they are self powered it should work no problem
If you are serious about getting a good sound, I recommend paying a bit more money for a quality DAC. These things can cost thousands for high-end stuff, but anything over $200 should be fine for most people.
Do you bypass an amp because you are using active speakers ? If I have HDMI Arc, do I still use the optical cable ? My set up is for a PS3 or a 4K Blueray
@@TechSteve will the TV remote also control the volume of the speakers or do you have to use the extra remote? I'm looking to connect a standard speaker to a Samsung TV that only has optical out but I want to be able to control the audio using the TV remote.
Is this still the best one to get? I got the new tivo edge and it only had optical and my old sterrio receiver only has acr. Just wanted to make sure this is the best one.
Great work man. My dac doesnt have a power cable. When i connected the dac by usb with the pc it worked. But when connected by fiber cable with the tv it didnt show power on. Maybe i have to give power with the usb cable?
Yes I'm also having a delay problem and can't sync it enough with the visuals using the lag TV settings to match it up. Back to the drawing board for me unfortunately. I think it's because I have ps4 hdmi to converter IN and red/white RCA OUT to speakers head unit. It's just to much going on. I will add it's not the identical converter you have it's a cheaper version.
Hi Steve. I am using IPad Pro via VAVA HDMI adaptor to my TV, and the sound is going to TV speakers. (But it makes an great monitor) Can I get the sound out of the tv and to my Studio Monitor Speakers?
Plan B. If I purchese a sound bar connecting it to the TV via optical can I connect the analog speakers that are wired throughout the house to the sound bar?
Hi Steve great video man , here is another unique situation , just bought the new Apple TV HD problem it does not have the Toslink/Optical port which i use to connect to my old school dvd receiver for surround sound is there a HDMI convert to Optical?
Great suggestion. I am looking to use this with a Samsung TV and struggling with the hassles of Bluetooth convertors. Will this provide audio to standard 3.5MM headphones like I use with my older Iphone, or does it need a separate power source?
3 years back, to get a better sound, I connected my TV to a set of 6 external, powered speakers, via the TV 3.5mm headphone socket. Seems to work OK, but I have always wondered if using the optical cable output from the TV through "some sort of digital to analogue converter" into my external speakers, would produce a better sound. This video was just what I was looking for. However, scrolling through some recent posts below, it seems that the TV headphone output socket is doing that already.....so I won't improve the audio quality by going down the optical output/DAC route. Is that correct?
I have a sound system that's connected to the convertor. I can get music out of RUclips. But when I run an app like Disney plus, Hulu, and Netflix i get no sound. Please help
Thank you for sharing this! Question: Does the converter stay ON if you don't turn it off, or does it eventually shut off automatically? I assume it would need to be powered up separately from the TV.
@@TechSteve I'm sorry. By "powering up", I am referring to turning the converter on and off. Would I need to turn it on separately every time I turn on my TV?
@@TechSteve I just got one and connected it up. The only downside is that the audio signal from the optical port doesn't respond to the TV remote's volume control. The volume has to be controlled separately @ the speaker.
Nice video. My daughter has a 10 year old 60” Sharp Aqous tTV in her room. I bought her the Sony STRDH190190. She loves it with her Sony tower speakers. She asked me to hook it up to her TV or PlayStation for stereo sound while gaming or watching movies with her friends. The TV doesn’t have the 2 RCA jacks just the video 1 and video 2 which won’t work. The TV & PlayStation has an optical out. Can I use an optical out to analog converter to make this work? Thanks for any help. I only have a week left to go to Best Buy and exchange it for one that will work.
Hi great and simple video. I have a question. I have an audiophile of @ acoustics speakers 3020i connected with my pioneer vsxD712. Would you recon a good DAC for the sources like computer desktop, record player and for tv as well. I am really confused on this. I thought my VSX D 712 av receiver already contains a DAC. Can you please clarify and suggest me plz
Hello I have a Sony 4K it has both headphone jack and optical I’m using a old Dolby Prologic surround sound analog amp I have connected it to the headphone jack on the TV my my question is would it sound better if I used Digital to analogue converter instead
... This is old gen like me. Its Bose with integrated amp with an analog Pioneer equalizer prior to it. Advised by my cousin ( electronics enggr)... 14 years back. Sound qlty is good...😊
I remember the 901s great speakers, if I remember correctly you had to use the tape monitors system to use the eq. It’s amazing that you still have this system. Definitely valuable
good day. would that be good to use if my tv speaker are not working, even the headset output of my smart tv are not working. thats why im about to used that kind of converter. because my smart tv has a spdif/toslink. thank you so much for your respond.. Godbless...
I am in a Condo and would like to hook up 3 headphones to the TV or Sound bar which has Opti Out. Is there a device that would split Opti Out into 3 - 4 headphone jacks? The input to the sound bar is currently on HDMI ARC. Thanks,
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I came up with this video for the people who misses the analog outputs on newer TV's. All the links in the video are below
Here's the video on the stand that's at the end ruclips.net/video/8htC_zf5Ovw/видео.html
LG Televisions DAC 2022 Updated Video ruclips.net/video/ArlQIGwEUOk/видео.html
Everything you seen in the video.
MYPIN DAC - geni.us/mHNP8Q
BoseCompanion Speakers geni.us/vGON
LG 7300 TV geni.us/NlsWeC
Amazon Basics Cables
RCA to RCA geni.us/S8EU91t
RCA to 3.5mm geni.us/XvqwwL
3.5mm to 3.5mm geni.us/Z4BT
The Sony DVD/radio sound system doesn't have the optical just the RCA red and white. Yellow for the video which is in the back of the TV. As for the Android box it has HDMI, 3.5m av slot like a phone. And the SPDIF. I have a splitter from a 3.5m headjack to a red and white on the sound system. I have sound and video coming from tv with HDMI for and Android box. I just don't have sound from tv to sound system.
I have a question sir is DAC work with any kind of external speakers or speakers must have optical features too?
Steve, I am planning a new TV purchase. This video was helpful, but I do have a question. You mention in the set up process the TV speakers need to be turned off to enable to the digital optical output. Is this required with all of these newer sets? Currently, I have the audio outputs connected to a high end vintage audio system which we only use some of the time. We also have the regular audio from the TV available. Is that still possible?
Just switch to optic in the menu
@@TechSteve i have a similar device but what could Cause it to Squeal swaping from youtube to cable tv. sometime also transfers no signal to the amplifier.
Thank you for bringing a means to connect a TV (with terrible sound) with no outputs........you have a great manner and clear instruction.
Thanks for making this video.I had already purchased a converter & was able to connect it to my smart TV in 5 minutes with your help. I have an old amplifier connected to boxes that have a excellent sound & did not want to have to purchase a soundbar.
€23.18 for a converter or €300 upwards for a soundbar with the kind of quality I prefer especially for music is financially fantastic and more environmentally friendly.So thank you Steve🙏🏾
5 minutes ago I was thinking of how to plug in my Bose Companion 2 speakers to my LG tv with optical digital out only... this was the first video I clicked. Thank you!
You’re welcome
Earlier I watched your review of a new Samsung TV I grabbed at Costco (really had no idea what I bought) and after I got it hooked up to my PC I realized no sound and my old Dell does not have a digital input. Did another search and bam... there you are again with the perfect answer and links to go get it with all the specs making my life super easy. You are awesome Tech Steve. Thank you.
You’re welcome Robert
This guy really deserve a million followers! He bring thins right to the point, I basically watch the full video just because everything he says helps and make sense
Thanks Jeffery
This channel will never reach a million followers. Stats from u tube from when this channel started shows minimal growth....at best. Has nothing to do with the content itself as it is quite good but the competition and saturation in the tech channels is out of control.
U tube analytics team member.....
@francis that would be great information if that was my goal. But it isn’t, I’m build a video production company that I don’t talk about.
I feel like someone should give you the honorary title of a "TV God". I've been searching for a tutorial on how to do exactly this. Thank you!
Thank you a lot!!! Last night I check every single cable (out lf few thousands I have in my work room) to convert this tv output to my mixer and found - your video! 🙏🙏🙏 Now I am going to clean mixer and call audio shop (erm... today is lock up here... damn)...
We all have that box of cables, always comes in handy
I’ve looked at three different technical concerns today and each time one of your videos came up and each has been a godsend, thanks for sharing, Steve!
I just realized that my old system just uses RCA connectors/cables to connect audio componets---speakers are just speaker wire---but, you got my brain working...........thanks
You’re welcome
You can also use an ARC extractor, which works exactly the same, however uses one of the TV's HDMI ports as an output, and connects it via the converter turning it into L/R wires for your audio system, but with the advantage of allowing the TV's remote to adjust the volume
See and this is why I read comments 👍🏽
Nice! Im going to do this!
Oh mah goodness! My Sony Bravia just died, but my Bose 3-2-1 still works, (Bose told me no option for my tv) and the sound on my new tv is absolutely terrible. Just ordered the converter, can’t wait to see if I can make it work! Tech Steve is amazing! This is the kind of guy everyone needs in their life, lol, thanks!
You’re welcome and let me know if it works for you please
just bought the new lg nanocell75 with this converter all because of your reviews !
Thanks and enjoy
Finally found someone that can explain well how it works... Thnks🥰🥰🥰
Very well explained. 👍
However, I wish all devices still could have analog outputs because an adapter which needs a power supply of it's own is a bit awkward. Of course the benefit of optical output is that it is not galvanic connection so it for example helps preventing ground loops between audio devices.
lol, its call phasing out , but some of us still has old speakers ,ha
Thank you Tech Steve! Perfect solution. You are the BEST! Thank you for your advice, DAC worked perfectly.
Please keep doing what you do, we all appreciate your experience. Continued success to you Tech Steve.
Thank you for posting this video. We just bought an LG TV and couldn't set up our 2005 Bose Cinemate speakers because of the cable connections. This optical converter box worked perfectly. Thanks!
You’re welcome
Bro, probably best video explaining this that I’ve seen. Nice job man!
Thanks
Awesome video! I just bought a new TV thanks to one of your wonderful reviews, and ran into this same issue with the EXACT speakers.
I love using studio monitors for home theater and gaming. As for the home theater, the wife can’t stand getting up to adjust the volume 😛. So I’m going to use this to allow us to adjust the volume on the couch. I was going to use the “Dayton Audio WBA51 Multi-Room Wi-Fi Streamer with AirPlay and Spotify Connect” but it’s $80. So I’m hoping this $23-ish device will work.
I just wanted to listen to audio from my TV with headphones and this video seems to have the product I need.
Outstanding young Man! Now I can hook up my new tv to my stereo I just got that does not have an optical in for some reason.
Thanks
Did you have to change your tv output to pcm only?
Because HDMI is the new standard
thanks you, after 3 hours of trying to figure this out its great to know that there is a solution :)
You’re welcome
Note: On some TVs - such as my LG - you need to make sure your digital out is set to PCM. Some TVs - such as my LG - have both a PCM and Dolby Digital option. Most DA converters don't work with Dolby Digital, but work only with PCM.
Thanks for this note.
Thank you! After a lot of headache and trying different things this fixed my problem.
I love your content. Very quick, clean, easy, and thorough.
Thanks Marco
What is the name of that device
Links are in the description of every video
Thanks for your video. I have the same model DAC and I also have the Bose speakers that you use in the demonstration. You were very helpful. Thanks.
What a well-explained, simple-to-follow, no-fluff video! Thank you, Tech Steve! Now I don't feel like an idiot! 😉
Great video, I bought the analog converter without the remote without knowing and I have to get up all the time to adjust the volume. Going to reorder this one with the volume remote.
the same happen to me, but in argentina there are no converters with remote
Can I use BOTH Internal TV Speaker + Audio Out (Optical-toslink) at the same time ???
Looks OK and I like that most connections are on the back side. I would use it on my PC/Monitor. I don't like the digital (push button) volume. I don't need or want another remote just a knob that I can quickly adjust.
I was having issues with this earlier today thank god you released this video.
Happy this helped you.
Only a few years ago I remember a neighbour throwing away a surround sound amp because it didn't have an optical input! I wish I knew then what I know now mate!!
Perfect explanation!! easy enough setup. Now the issue I have is once I have it hooked to my receiver I seem to only get sound through my left speakers?? I need to know where I went wrong lol any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Perhaps there is an issue with your audio cable/RCA cable- replacing it with a new one may resolve your issue :)
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You’re welcome 🇬🇧
Big bro, you're the man with the plan, thanks a lot for this info👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
You’re welcome Eddie
Super helpful and informative! Also product links were clutch!
It blows my mind that they put RF antenna input, but no 3.5mm headphone out? So no wired headphones or regular speakers. Unbelievable! Thanks for the video, this was exactly my problem.
I have an 1ch USB mic amp/audio interface.which will try to connect to the USB in the back and see if it can do the job. Edit: usb didn’t work
it's not an amplifier so it can't do that.
Very clear and precise instructions. Thank you.
Hey Steve, did you deliberately cover your hand over the inputs so we couldn’t see how it goes in?
I made this video over a year ago, who remember
Good video, well explained. I have one issue. I have the optical output on a smart tv but want to connect to 2 analogue speakers for stereo sound. The DAC only has one set of RCA outputs and I need two sets - one set for each of the speakers. What can I do, if anything? Thanks
You can try rca y connectors but it may cause hummmm
@@TechSteve Thank you for your prompt response and advice. I appreciate it. Take care - have a good festive season
@nonsibicunctis you too, Happy Holidays
Thank you for the info. Do you have info on how to connect an audio converter with ARC that can control volume. I don’t want to have to purchase a sound bar
Yes saw your video liked it but I have a problem I'm trying to huck up,Twin Tower Lansing speaker,to my Samsung 2008 home theater system what all do you think I need??
Hi I saw your video about DAC . My question to you is can I connect DAC to powered ( inbuilt amplified ) speaker ?
Yes, that’s what it’s for
Hi Steve! I'm actually having problems with the setup of the device to convert digital to analog. When I connect the 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm port of my JBL Xtreme portable speaker this one makes a continuous noise and I don't get sound from the TV. Now, there's another element: I happen to have a set top cable box hooked up to the TV, where should I connect the optical cable? From the output port of the TV or the one at the set top cable box in order to get sound? Mightily confused 😕
With this device I should be able to use the speakers connected to my receiver on my new 65 Samsung TV. Thank you Steve.
As long if it has analog inputs
Hi Steve! One question: which sounds better, the fiber optics cable to the analog converter and rca connectors or use the TV headphones output with a 3.5 to rca cables to the sound system? Thank you!
Build in but HDMI Arc is the the best
@@TechSteve Thx for your quick answer!
Right, except my problem is my "old school" sound system only has rca inputs...
Try, test and try again
Can the DAC be connected to the TV and then output headphones so as not to disturb the family members with sound??? Please enlighten me 🙏🙏🙏
Thanx Steve. I saw that video, but what I need to know is how to split two separate digital tv's with a digital to analog converter box with only one digital port! Is there a digital splitter to do this?
You have to look for a digital mixer, think of it as a switch that a dj use to play 2 audio sources. You can’t run 2 audio sources into one input because one can feedback into the 2nd output
Tech Steve, I have a Bose Cinemate Surround sound with two small speakers and a subwoofer I bought 14 years ago. My speakers do not have any analog outputs. My two small speakers go to the subwoofer and the subwoofer has a power source. The analog outputs are on the remote box.
Speaker like this doesn’t have audio outputs the remote box should have inputs unless it has an output for headphones. As long as they are self powered it should work no problem
@@TechSteve Thx. I'll keep you posted.
If you are serious about getting a good sound, I recommend paying a bit more money for a quality DAC. These things can cost thousands for high-end stuff, but anything over $200 should be fine for most people.
Good content man! Hope you become big one day!
Thanks
Will the rca still provide surround sound?
I need an answer to this too
Dolby pro logic which is analog surround
Do you bypass an amp because you are using active speakers ? If I have HDMI Arc, do I still use the optical cable ? My set up is for a PS3 or a 4K Blueray
Excellent video! I have a Sony A80J 55 inch Tv. Using your method, is it possible to to listen to the tv and Yamaha audio receiver at the same time?
If you see an option to play tv speakers and optical at the same time. Only certain TVs like LG has that option
Hi, any suggestion that use similar digital to analog converter will cause burst noise when changing hdmi input from tv?
Nope
Excellent explanation!!!!!
I need outputs to 1/4” TRS analog. The same used on guitars, high-end headphones, or for my studio monitor speakers
Thank you sir for your packaged information
Thanks for the great video.
Does the remote control the volume of the speaker or the tv?
The speakers plugged into it
@@TechSteve will the TV remote also control the volume of the speakers or do you have to use the extra remote? I'm looking to connect a standard speaker to a Samsung TV that only has optical out but I want to be able to control the audio using the TV remote.
Optical is light it can’t be controlled until converted, there’s no way
I think I love you Steve. Thank you so much dude.
Lol, thanks
Is this still the best one to get? I got the new tivo edge and it only had optical and my old sterrio receiver only has acr. Just wanted to make sure this is the best one.
Help- worked perfect for 8 months. Now scratchy. Narrowed down to either this device or the TV. Any ideas on how to troubleshoot?
I only used it to film the video, I would reach out to the manufacturer after unplugging it to try to reset
Brilliant video, Thanks for the vital info.
Great work man. My dac doesnt have a power cable. When i connected the dac by usb with the pc it worked. But when connected by fiber cable with the tv it didnt show power on. Maybe i have to give power with the usb cable?
Is the audio great
This was very helpful
Steve, is there an audio delay using a DAC? Is there sound from all channels and smart tv apps?
I didn’t notice any but i did just use to make the video for you guys.
@@TechSteve Thanks. I've read some reviews where there may be a delay in ms during the converting process.
Yes I'm also having a delay problem and can't sync it enough with the visuals using the lag TV settings to match it up. Back to the drawing board for me unfortunately. I think it's because I have ps4 hdmi to converter IN and red/white RCA OUT to speakers head unit. It's just to much going on. I will add it's not the identical converter you have it's a cheaper version.
Just what I was looking for subbed
Can you use the tvs remote control to adjust the volume when you connected the tv with the speakers using the adapter.
Watch the video
Hi Steve. I am using IPad Pro via VAVA HDMI adaptor to my TV, and the sound is going to TV speakers. (But it makes an great monitor) Can I get the sound out of the tv and to my Studio Monitor Speakers?
As long as they have analog inputs
Plan B. If I purchese a sound bar connecting it to the TV via optical can I connect the analog speakers that are wired throughout the house to the sound bar?
Hi Steve great video man , here is another unique situation , just bought the new Apple TV HD problem it does not have the Toslink/Optical port which i use to connect to my old school dvd receiver for surround sound is there a HDMI convert to Optical?
Thanks exactly what it’s for
if u had a remote for your receiver, u can probably use that to control the volumn?
That’s what I’m looking for. I can’t find the IR codes for it anywhere.
It’s doesn’t work unless you have a learning remote
@@TechSteve why doesn't the tv volume remote control the output volume to the speaker via the optical cable?
Great video glad to see you’re video really helped
You’re welcome
Great suggestion. I am looking to use this with a Samsung TV and struggling with the hassles of Bluetooth convertors. Will this provide audio to standard 3.5MM headphones like I use with my older Iphone, or does it need a separate power source?
It will not power headphones, only line level inputs
They do make an optical to Bluetooth adapter, you can try one. I’ve seen them on Amazon
@@TechSteve Thanks Steve. I appreciate it.
What loss of quality would I get coming from cd player with digital out to Analogue sound mixer?
Does it support 5.1 channel on toslink? Thanks
no. this is stereo only.
Can we use tv remote to control volume or should we use only converter remote
You can’t use the TV remote unless you buy a learning remote
3 years back, to get a better sound, I connected my TV to a set of 6 external, powered speakers, via the TV 3.5mm headphone socket. Seems to work OK, but I have always wondered if using the optical cable output from the TV through "some sort of digital to analogue converter" into my external speakers, would produce a better sound. This video was just what I was looking for. However, scrolling through some recent posts below, it seems that the TV headphone output socket is doing that already.....so I won't improve the audio quality by going down the optical output/DAC route. Is that correct?
It works but a HDMI ARC on a sound bar is so much better and cleaner
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I have a sound system that's connected to the convertor. I can get music out of RUclips. But when I run an app like Disney plus, Hulu, and Netflix i get no sound. Please help
Change to PCM in your audio Settings
Thank you for sharing this! Question: Does the converter stay ON if you don't turn it off, or does it eventually shut off automatically? I assume it would need to be powered up separately from the TV.
Yes, would use a separate USB adapter
@@TechSteve I'm sorry. By "powering up", I am referring to turning the converter on and off. Would I need to turn it on separately every time I turn on my TV?
My apologies I didn’t test that part. Some people use the usb on the TVs that’s way i said that.
@@TechSteve Oh, I see! I didn't realize it could utilize the USB port on the TV. That's awesome. Thanks!
@@TechSteve I just got one and connected it up. The only downside is that the audio signal from the optical port doesn't respond to the TV remote's volume control. The volume has to be controlled separately @ the speaker.
just installed a toslink dac
it sounds great
for online video like Netflix and RUclips
but offline from a usb drive
its awful
any tips to fix?
Can I use the audio out and still also use the TV speakers at the same time.? I want to be able to use two sound output devices at the same time.
Only if you’re TV allow you to switch to optical plus speakers like most LGs
hi, you can turn down or up the volume with tv tv remote if the adapter doesn't have a volume changer?
Nope, you have to do it manually. That’s why I filmed this one
can you get from the converter jack input do a bluetooth transmitter?
Watch this ruclips.net/video/N2VshorgqdI/видео.html
Perfect, thanks
Nice video.
My daughter has a 10 year old 60” Sharp Aqous tTV in her room. I bought her the Sony STRDH190190. She loves it with her Sony tower speakers. She asked me to hook it up to her TV or PlayStation for stereo sound while gaming or watching movies with her friends. The TV doesn’t have the 2 RCA jacks just the video 1 and video 2 which won’t work. The TV & PlayStation has an optical out. Can I use an optical out to analog converter to make this work? Thanks for any help. I only have a week left to go to Best Buy and exchange it for one that will work.
Yes
Hi great and simple video. I have a question. I have an audiophile of @ acoustics speakers 3020i connected with my pioneer vsxD712. Would you recon a good DAC for the sources like computer desktop, record player and for tv as well. I am really confused on this. I thought my VSX D 712 av receiver already contains a DAC. Can you please clarify and suggest me plz
Worked perfectly! Thanks. 👍
You’re welcome Sharon 👍🏽
Hello is it possible to have both tv stock speakers and external speakers work at the same time?
Hello I have a Sony 4K it has both headphone jack and optical I’m using a old Dolby Prologic surround sound analog amp I have connected it to the headphone jack on the TV my my question is would it sound better if I used Digital to analogue converter instead
I would live it like it is. The headphones outputs are already doing that
@@TechSteve thanks for saving me some money 👍
I want to order this kind of converter for my Samsung Smart TV. sound output. Where I can place an order and how? Nice explanation,
If I use that box...I have heard that I may not get a true surround sound from my speakers.. Is that true ???? Thank you...
Can an adapter like this work when connecting an older home theater ?
Yes
Thanks, but why we have to solve issues all the time, why couldn't they fitted the optical on it on the first place.. mind blowing to me!!
The TV has optical but no analog that the problem, the analog is getting phased out for some reason
tv I have lg I have connected to the receiver but I have the connection HDM should I leave the other box or leave the set top box OTT
I'm the opposite older tv newer sound bar any recommendations?
It’s so many on the markets, I would be guessing. I have a few on the channel, just search Tech Steve soundbar
Good presentation..👍 Can I use the analog cables ( red & white) from convertor line out to line in of ext amp..??
Yes, but a pre amp would be better
@@TechSteve ...Yes to a Bose speaker with integrated amp, connected through an equalizer..!
You may have to test that one, I haven’t seen system with equalizer in over 10yrs.
... This is old gen like me. Its Bose with integrated amp with an analog Pioneer equalizer prior to it. Advised by my cousin ( electronics enggr)... 14 years back. Sound qlty is good...😊
I remember the 901s great speakers, if I remember correctly you had to use the tape monitors system to use the eq. It’s amazing that you still have this system. Definitely valuable
good day.
would that be good to use
if my tv speaker are not working,
even the headset output of my smart tv are not working.
thats why im about to used that kind of converter. because my smart tv has a spdif/toslink.
thank you so much for your respond.. Godbless...
Sure why not
I am in a Condo and would like to hook up 3 headphones to the TV or Sound bar which has Opti Out. Is there a device that would split Opti Out into 3 - 4 headphone jacks? The input to the sound bar is currently on HDMI ARC. Thanks,
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@@TechSteve is this work for 5.1 speakers and get surround sound