I bought Sharp SB20 SoundBar, but i am not able to make it work with my Samsung 43" plasma TV model : PN43D450A2D,as it has only Optical audio output.what should i do now ?? which cables should i use to make it work??Please advice !! .
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Have you looked for a splitter? I just bought this sound bar. I had a similar issue as the only output from the sound bar is a 3.5 mm headphone jack type cord. I searched on Amazon and found a splitter.....3.55 mm to RCA cable....look for a splitter.... I hope this helps.......Steve
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I am unfamiliar with the particular product you are enquiring about, however: Your TV model has Digital Optical TOSLINK output. Providing your Sound Bar has Digital Optical TOSLINK input I would recommend instead: http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-TOSLINK-Digital-Optical-Switcher/dp/B00G188Z7A/ref=sr_1_9?s=audio-video-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1407943737&sr=1-9 (copy this link to your browser) The product is available from Amazon $31.95. You would also need two TOSLINK cables (Optical Digital Audio) - one from your TV to one of the input ports on the ViewHD connector and one from output port of the connector to the Sound Bar. Different lengths are available from Amazon. I have used this connector to link my HDTV, BlueRay player and Cable Box to my Sound Bar. One advantage is that when playing cable music channels and wanting sound only, I can switch sound signals to go direct from cable box to sound bar and leave TV off. This is a very useful connector.
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The sound bar has two input options, analog RCA (red and white) and Digital Coax (black). The oCosmo site does not list digital optical output for the CE3230V model in the specs but does list analog RCA (red and white), Digital Coax (black) and a headphone jack for audio outputs. You would need to use one of those TV outputs with the corresponding input on the sound bar, utilizing the appropriate cables. As this is not my primary TV (mostly used to watch sports on the patio), I simply use the RCA connections and I am pleased with the sound from the sound bar and the picture from the TV. Hope this helps and good luck.
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Hi,If you installed based on the instructions and it is not working I would send it back. My sound bar only lasted 2 months and I could not get an answer from the manufacturer has to how to have it repaired. I had to put my unit in the trash. Bought a Samsung with wireless sub-woofer and am 100% happy. Much better sound. Sorry I can't help you any more than this.Merry Christmas.
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Sandra,How is it connected?Have you gone into your TV's menu to switch the audio to "external speakers"?Thanks for your interest in Samsung products.--Mr. S
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I have a Sharp TV with the Aquos functions. The sound bar works fine with it. When the TV or the (Samsung) DVD player is turned on, the sound bar turns on. The sound bar has to be set to HDMI with the remote, it doesn't set itself. It comes with one HDMI cable and one optical cable. When I turn off the TV, the sound bar and the DVD player automatically turn themselves off.I have one HDMI cable from the DVD player to the sound bar, and a second HDMI cable from the sound bar to the TV. I run the optical cable from the TV to the sound bar for regular TV. The sound is not audiophile quality, but it's perfectly acceptable for our family use. I have a Sharp TV with the Aquos functions. The sound bar works fine with it. When the TV or the (Samsung) DVD player is turned on, the sound bar turns on. The sound bar has to be set to HDMI with the remote, it doesn't set itself. It comes with one HDMI cable and one optical cable. When I turn off the TV, the sound bar and the DVD player automatically turn themselves off.I have one HDMI cable from the DVD player to the sound bar, and a second HDMI cable from the sound bar to the TV. I run the optical cable from the TV to the sound bar for regular TV. The sound is not audiophile... » Read More I have a Sharp TV with the Aquos functions. The sound bar works fine with it. When the TV or the (Samsung) DVD player is turned on, the sound bar turns on. The sound bar has to be set to HDMI with the remote, it doesn't set itself. It comes with one HDMI cable and one optical cable. When I turn off the TV, the sound bar and the DVD player automatically turn themselves off.I have one HDMI cable from the DVD player to the sound bar, and a second HDMI cable from the sound bar to the TV. I run the optical cable from the TV to the sound bar for regular TV. The sound is not audiophile quality, but it's perfectly acceptable for our family use. « Show Less
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Ok. The way I have mine set up is, I used the supplied OPTICAL AUDIO cable, connected from the TV to the sub woofer. This way, everything that would be coming out of the TV speakers, are coming out of the sound bar and the sub woofer in amazing sound quality.
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I connect this sound bar to my Samsung TV with a BN39-01154G adapter which I acquired from Samsung which is probably at Radio Shack or other vendors as an Audop adapter that plugs into the TV's Audio Out Line which connects the Red.White RCA lines from the sound bar. Hence I give the unit 5 stars for Awesome price and Awesome Sounds!! Good Luck
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I stongly recommend a sound bar. The sound from the TV is quite inferior. It made a huge difference for me. I bought both TV and the sound bar here.
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my craig soundbar isnt working with the setup of the rca plugs what else can i do...i have a sony bravia 32in tv
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Hi Th, Sony KDL40S2000 TV suppports Analog Audio In, Audio Out, Component Video, Composite Video Input, Digital Audio Output, RF Connection Input, S-Video Input, Headphone Output, Pc Video Input, HDMI Connection. Check with SoundBar manufacturer if any of these connections will work on their product. -Vincent
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This is where I ran into problems; The audio input is Optical. My TV only has Digital Coax. I had to buy an coax to optical converter to make it compatible. It was about $20 Hope this helps
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you can check a few places: 1) make sure the optical audio cable is connected correctly between the TV and the sound bar. Don't forget to remove the end caps on the cable. Don't touch the ends after the caps are removed. It might takes a bit of wiggling to get the ends of the optical cable to go into the TV. 2) Check that your TV is set to output the audio to Digital Audio/SPDIF. On some TVs, like mine, I have the option to output either PCM or RAW. PCM works for this sound bar. 3) There could be a problem with the optical audio cable, especially if it has been pinched.
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i was told that getting any sound bar that is universal is always the best bet. of course the stronger the better. i would go with a sony sound bar but that's me, its a matter of preference. good luck
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you're not looking for what your tv can input, you want the output for the TV. In case your TV still doesn't have an optical output then the sound bar has the analog inputs on the back. If you don't have an optical output (there should be a small, square hole with a red glowing light that shows that it is an optical out) then your set is outdated or a very cheap TV. If you don't have the optical out then the sound bar would not be beneficial since the analog input does not use the sub-woofer. Here is the manual to see what can go where. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ephox/StaticFiles/PUSA/Files/Home/SP-BS23W_Owners_Manual_English_Nov_14_2013.pdf you're not looking for what your tv can input, you want the output for the TV. In case your TV still doesn't have an optical output then the sound bar has the analog inputs on the back. If you don't have an optical output (there should be a small, square hole with a red glowing light that shows that it is an optical out) then your set is outdated or a very cheap TV. If you don't have the optical out then the sound bar would not be beneficial since the analog input does not use the sub-woofer. Here is the manual to see what can go where.... » Read More you're not looking for what your tv can input, you want the output for the TV. In case your TV still doesn't have an optical output then the sound bar has the analog inputs on the back. If you don't have an optical output (there should be a small, square hole with a red glowing light that shows that it is an optical out) then your set is outdated or a very cheap TV. If you don't have the optical out then the sound bar would not be beneficial since the analog input does not use the sub-woofer. Here is the manual to see what can go where. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/ephox/StaticFiles/PUSA/Files/Home/SP-BS23W_Owners_Manual_English_Nov_14_2013.pdf « Show Less
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Hi, As long as your TV has a ( Audio Out ) connection you should be able to connect this sound bar. The Sound bar has a Small ( Audio In ) connector, This type of connector looks like the single poll sized connector used on a lot of computer sound in jacks. If your TV has a RCA type of ( Audio Out ) connections =if it has two connections,( a Red and a White ) audio out jacks like my tv has you can buy an adaptor cable that has the two Red and White RCA plugs on one end that will plug into your TV and the the small single plug jack on the other end that will plug into this sound bar. This is how I set it up with my TV. The sound bar works really good with very good loud and clear sound. It was well worth the money in my opinion. I hope this helps you with your decision.
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Safraz, This model does not have an audio output, so connecting your audio bar directly to your cable/sat box or other source device would be recommended. Thanks for your interest in Samsung televisions. --Mr. S