TV Sound Problem

dazb · 07-07-2008, 21:36

Ok i have a "32" Toshiba HD TV. I have a Yamaha RX-V363 amplifier connected to my Sky HD Box via optical. My TV has built in freeview so why can i not get the same sound as i do on the Sky Channels. When watching Analogue or freeview i have to turn up the volume on the TV Remote, is here no way of using the amp so the Freeview and analogue channels work just like the Sky.

John Currie · 07-07-2008, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazb

Ok i have a "32" Toshiba HD TV. I have a Yamaha RX-V363 amplifier connected to my Sky HD Box via optical. My TV has built in freeview so why can i not get the same sound as i do on the Sky Channels.

Because you don't have the TVs audio output connected to your amplifiers input.
You need to check your TVs user manual and see where its audio is output from...usually a couple of phono outputs on the back.

dazb · 07-07-2008, 23:13

I dont know where to connect the red and white cables to on my Amp. Ive connected them to the L and R connections on the TV. Ive got a Yamaha RX-V363 Receiver.

Lurch · 07-07-2008, 23:18

I'd connect them to a spare input on the amp, which would be another red and white phono I'd imagine.

dazb · 07-07-2008, 23:47

Ok i have now conncted the red and white cables to the amp they are connected to the DVR red and white. But i can still not control the Freeview sound with my remote.

John Currie · 08-07-2008, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazb

I dont know where to connect the red and white cables to on my Amp. Ive connected them to the L and R connections on the TV.

What's the model no of the TV?

dazb · 08-07-2008, 09:52

Model of TV is a Toshiba 32C3030DB "32". Like ive said currently i have just put the red and white cables into the left and right Jacks on the TV, then i have gone to the amp and but the other red and white to DTV/CBL. As i have stated i have a Built in freeview tuner and normal Analogue TV. When watching SKY HD i use HMDI2 HMDI1 is for playstation 3 which is connected via HMDI whilst DTV which is Freeview and Analogue have there own channels. All i want to do if possible is let the amp control all the Stations, but at the moment it will only control the Sky.

John Currie · 08-07-2008, 10:45

Page 7 of your TVs user manual shows the audio left/right phono outputs and states

"In addition there is a fixed external audio ouput which
enables the connection of a suitable Hi-Fi unit. Make sure
the Speaker option in the Sound menu is set to Off."

The set also has a digital audio output and states...

"The Digital Audio Output socket enables the connection of a
suitable surround sound system. NOTE: this output is
always active."
So for surround sound you need a lead from here to your amp.

This is all detailed in your user manual.

dazb · 08-07-2008, 11:25

Yes i saw the Digital Audio output last night. Problem is i have 3 Digital Inputs on my AV Receiver. One is for DVD 2nd is for DTV/CBL which i currently use connected to my Sky HD Box and the 3rd is Coaxal. So how do i get around that John.

John Currie · 08-07-2008, 12:02

Get a two into one adaptor.

dazb · 08-07-2008, 12:19

How would that work john. Sorry for not being to tech on this. Because at the moment i only have skyhd optical to my amp. Is it just case of connecting the other optical lead to the tv and then putting that into the adapter.

chrisjr · 08-07-2008, 12:38

Do not use an optical splitter in reverse to join two optical outputs to one optical input. If you do you will have to turn off the TV when watching Sky so you can hear the Sky sound. Not very practical really!

If the TV is optical out and you have a coaxial in on the amp then simply go down to your local Maplin shop and buy an optical to coaxial converter.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=29293

The alternative is to use an optical switch.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=35241

I would never use a splitter in reverse. As the name suggests the true purpose of a splitter is to take one output and split it to feed two inputs. They can work in reverse but they were not designed for this and have all kinds of compromises. Such as only having one source switched on at a time to avoid interference.

As I said a bit impractical if you want to wacth Sky on the TV and both are connected via the same splitter! As they say "right tool for the job" So either convert optical to coaxial or use a switch. Either will cause you far less hassle in the long run.

dazb · 08-07-2008, 12:52

Yes it does have optical out on Tv and amp as coaxil so i think ill get down to maplin. Many thanks.

07-07-2008, 21:36	#1
dazb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Country Posts: 2,906	TV Sound Problem Ok i have a "32" Toshiba HD TV. I have a Yamaha RX-V363 amplifier connected to my Sky HD Box via optical. My TV has built in freeview so why can i not get the same sound as i do on the Sky Channels. When watching Analogue or freeview i have to turn up the volume on the TV Remote, is here no way of using the amp so the Freeview and analogue channels work just like the Sky.

07-07-2008, 21:57	#2
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by dazb Ok i have a "32" Toshiba HD TV. I have a Yamaha RX-V363 amplifier connected to my Sky HD Box via optical. My TV has built in freeview so why can i not get the same sound as i do on the Sky Channels. Because you don't have the TVs audio output connected to your amplifiers input. You need to check your TVs user manual and see where its audio is output from...usually a couple of phono outputs on the back.

07-07-2008, 23:13	#3
dazb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Country Posts: 2,906	I dont know where to connect the red and white cables to on my Amp. Ive connected them to the L and R connections on the TV. Ive got a Yamaha RX-V363 Receiver.

07-07-2008, 23:18	#4
Lurch Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2,408	I'd connect them to a spare input on the amp, which would be another red and white phono I'd imagine.

07-07-2008, 23:47	#5
dazb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Country Posts: 2,906	Ok i have now conncted the red and white cables to the amp they are connected to the DVR red and white. But i can still not control the Freeview sound with my remote.

08-07-2008, 00:16	#6
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by dazb I dont know where to connect the red and white cables to on my Amp. Ive connected them to the L and R connections on the TV. What's the model no of the TV?

08-07-2008, 09:52	#7
dazb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Country Posts: 2,906	Model of TV is a Toshiba 32C3030DB "32". Like ive said currently i have just put the red and white cables into the left and right Jacks on the TV, then i have gone to the amp and but the other red and white to DTV/CBL. As i have stated i have a Built in freeview tuner and normal Analogue TV. When watching SKY HD i use HMDI2 HMDI1 is for playstation 3 which is connected via HMDI whilst DTV which is Freeview and Analogue have there own channels. All i want to do if possible is let the amp control all the Stations, but at the moment it will only control the Sky.

08-07-2008, 10:45	#8
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Page 7 of your TVs user manual shows the audio left/right phono outputs and states "In addition there is a fixed external audio ouput which enables the connection of a suitable Hi-Fi unit. Make sure the Speaker option in the Sound menu is set to Off." The set also has a digital audio output and states... "The Digital Audio Output socket enables the connection of a suitable surround sound system. NOTE: this output is always active." So for surround sound you need a lead from here to your amp. This is all detailed in your user manual.

08-07-2008, 11:25	#9
dazb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Country Posts: 2,906	Yes i saw the Digital Audio output last night. Problem is i have 3 Digital Inputs on my AV Receiver. One is for DVD 2nd is for DTV/CBL which i currently use connected to my Sky HD Box and the 3rd is Coaxal. So how do i get around that John.

08-07-2008, 12:02	#10
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Get a two into one adaptor.

08-07-2008, 12:19	#11
dazb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Country Posts: 2,906	How would that work john. Sorry for not being to tech on this. Because at the moment i only have skyhd optical to my amp. Is it just case of connecting the other optical lead to the tv and then putting that into the adapter.

08-07-2008, 12:38	#12
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	Do not use an optical splitter in reverse to join two optical outputs to one optical input. If you do you will have to turn off the TV when watching Sky so you can hear the Sky sound. Not very practical really! If the TV is optical out and you have a coaxial in on the amp then simply go down to your local Maplin shop and buy an optical to coaxial converter. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=29293 The alternative is to use an optical switch. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=35241 I would never use a splitter in reverse. As the name suggests the true purpose of a splitter is to take one output and split it to feed two inputs. They can work in reverse but they were not designed for this and have all kinds of compromises. Such as only having one source switched on at a time to avoid interference. As I said a bit impractical if you want to wacth Sky on the TV and both are connected via the same splitter! As they say "right tool for the job" So either convert optical to coaxial or use a switch. Either will cause you far less hassle in the long run.

08-07-2008, 12:52	#13
dazb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Country Posts: 2,906	Yes it does have optical out on Tv and amp as coaxil so i think ill get down to maplin. Many thanks.

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