How do you use the speaker with other devices? How would the speakers be able to provide sound for my cable (through a Tivo Series 3) television viewing?
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You don't need a receiver with this unit! It's self-amplified. Just plug it in to your TV via HDMI. Plug your other components in to the TV as well. At worst, you'll need to run a pair of RCA audio cables from the TV back to the audio input of the Sound Bar. Hope this helps
844809
I've got the same issue. The remote will not adjust the volume. This remains a problem whether the speakers are hooked to the cable box audio out, or to the TV audio out.
1702947
The connect will work if you ultimately want to hear the music playing out of your TV speakers...The better is to connect the cable from the TV a receiver so you can hear the applications making sound come out of your receiver.
393427
I had the same problem. You can make it work and keep the sound on the speakers if you use either the optical output or the digital output from your TV or receiver. Neither will probably work initially when you hook it up to the TV link. The key is that you will have to go to each source box (directTV box, playstation, cable box, etc.) and edit the settings and change the audio output from Dolby Digital to PCM. Once you do that, the TV link will work great, and you can still have sound from the speakers at the same time.
735264
My speakers and headset responds the same as yours by not muting with the TV. It actually even keeps working (broadcasting the station) when the TV is off. I have the unit connected directly to the "Cable Box" and not the TV Unit.
1926121
Hi, please plug the audio output to the speakers/earphone, then you can hear the voice from speakers/earphone. The item can connect to the computer (not for TV).
1745877
In order to hear the speakers from the TV you're using as a monitor you would need to connect an audio cable to it just as you would with a regular monitor. However, if you have speakers other than those built in to the TV, those will work without connecting anything to the TV. I have extra speakers, a 5.1 surround system that is connected to an upgraded audio card in the computer. If you do not have this, then there should be a wire to connect to your computer to an audio plug on the back of theTV, just as you would do so if you have a regular computer monitor. I hope that helps.
1107608
Could you use the AV Cables that are in the back to hook it up to a portable sound dock? I just purchased one of these off ebay and was either going to get a Red/White Audio spitter to a 3.5mm Coaxial that way I can run it through my portable Bose Sound Dock to enhance the sound (http://www.amazon.com/Cables-Unlimited-Stereo-3-5mm-AUD-1200-25/dp/B0016LTZFI/ref=sr_1_11?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306514406&sr=1-11) or if that audio channel is dedicated to the Svideo Input, You could buy a Digital to analog converter (http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Audio-Analog-Converter/dp/B0013LWK3A/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306514478&sr=1-1) and then use a Toslink cable from the MM72 to the Converter and then the RCA cables to whatever you choose. lol Sorry its what I am going to do.
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First question, why would you want to split the signal from your box in that way? It would be better to run it direct from the box to the amp (i'm assuming its a receiver) to the tv so you are always using the speakers you paid for.Secondly, I have mine splitting my cable box (DISH) signal to my Xbox One and my Receiver (to take advantage of the Xbox one's "watch tv" functionality but still have the flexibility to use only the TV/receiver combo). I have had no problems with video or audio issues. This should do just what you need it to.
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I don't usually use the built in speaker, but I have tried it before. I had HDMI from my cable box plugged in and the audio from that was coming through the built in speaker just fine. If you're using the projector connected to a computer make sure you have an auxiliary cable running from the computer to the back of the projector. If you're doing that and its still not working then I'm not sure.
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Hmmm, I am pretty sure my Set840 is plugged into the Audio Out of my AV Amplifier. So I control the headset and others the sound from AMP. Also my DISH DVR is using the AMP to put its signal through. I would guess that if your Cable box doesn't have an Audio out --- your outta luck. Buy a cheap AV system.
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You should be able to plug in a pair of headphones into the TV and be able to hear fine. If plugged in all the way, there should be no "noise" coming out of the Television itself. We currently have normal speakers plugged into ours and no sound comes out of the TV speakers, only the speakers plugged in.
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That's how I use mine. (FYI - with an older HDTV set - since the output is external - you might not be able to control the volume of the sound without adjusting the amp's control. That is a bit of a pain.)
1705202
Will I be able to connect my cable box (Comcast) DVR directly through the BP-93 to my 40" Sony so I can use external speakers at all times? Speakers are older Bose Acoutimass system.
1592683
If I recall correctly, DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD are only available when connecting via HDMI, is that what you are using? Edit: Saw your later post. I believe you will need to contact your cable company to obtain a digital cable box in order to obtain HD audio. Without this, the option is not available to you. Make sure it has an HDMI output (most digital boxes do nowadays but some cable companies are still behind the times.) You can get an outside box but you'll still need a cable card most likely in order for your service to be connected. Most cable companies have them as they rent them out for a $2-$10 fee to Tivo users. Again, this is dependent on how monopolistic your cable company is so ask them first.
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Hi Eddie. I use a Western Digital Live TV and a Set Top Box. Both connect via HDMI, and both sources have their audio duplicated and sent through the analogue headphone/speaker port. I connect PC speakers to that port and it works great. Greg
1954286
Hooked mine to a receiver. Don't know what type of speaker hook ups the TV has. Sorry!