Audio Return Channel? Samsung LN55C650 I've been looking and looking, searched the user manual and all, but to no avail. I thought I'd give it a try here... does the Samsung LN55C650 support/have an Audio Return Channel? The cables recommended by Amazon to buy with it are HDMI1.4 with 3D and Audio Return Channel support [therefor that's all the results I get in Google] but I am trying to determine if the TV actually supports this. Just wanting to know if I need to buy a digital optical out for my new HT receiver.Thanks! Audio Return Channel? Samsung LN55C650 I've been looking and looking, searched the user manual and all, but to no avail. I thought I'd give it a try here... does the Samsung LN55C650... » Read More Audio Return Channel? Samsung LN55C650 I've been looking and looking, searched the user manual and all, but to no avail. I thought I'd give it a try here... does the Samsung LN55C650 support/have an Audio Return Channel? The cables recommended by Amazon to buy with it are HDMI1.4 with 3D and Audio Return Channel support [therefor that's all the results I get in Google] but I am trying to determine if the TV actually supports this. Just wanting to know if I need to buy a digital optical out for my new HT receiver.Thanks! « Show Less
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http://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_1_4/arc.aspxHere's HDMI's explanation of the feature, if that helps anyone who sees this and wonders what the hey I'm talking about.
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I've been trying to get the ARC to work on my tv for a week. Went thru every device/connection scenario in my head a million times. Gave myself a massive headache. Swapped cables, re-rigged differently, etc.Talked to Yamaha rep twice [yamaha RX-V667 receiver], talked to Samsung 'experts' twice.I finally decided to go back to the basics. "Does this tv even support ARC??"rep lookingrep lookingrep lookingnope.I don't feel stupid.*LOL*
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I never got an answer, but I was never successful getting the feature to work with my new receiver so I'm *pretty* sure that the TV doesn't have one. It hasn't bothered me since I barely need the feature [I watch youtube, etc. with my new wireless Samsung Blu-Ray and no longer from the TV's wi-fi], but I'll probably pick up a TOS optical cable to run from the TV to the receiver eventually.
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did you get your answer? I have the same tv and want to know if it supports audio return via hdmi
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I still tried - adjusted the receiver and TV - now when i increase the TV volume and if the receiver is on - it increases the receiver volume with the same TV remote - so definitely the TV and receiver are linked - but still i don't hear the tv sound - I assigned a AV port 4 and i cant listen anything on that port 4 on the receiver. the analog sound out from tv goes to 2 and when i switch the receiver to port 2 - i hear the sound.
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yeah dont get this tv my friends has it. the problem with it is fuzzy picture. i did a comparison with my own 1080p Lns-4095d samsung tv. Even though my tv is relatively older it didnt have fuzzy pic. Also note that both were using hdmi cable. however the LN-T5265F did not want to swtich to a 1080p resolution. everytime we did it got static. also note that all tests were done using a ps3. I recommned a Samsung however not this one.
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Go with directly connected to one-connect box and audio back to your receiver via HDMI ARC or SPDIF (Optical) cable. The interface is actually quite nice on the Samsung TV. You could always try to connect it into the receiver and see how it goes. Also if you're using a 4K TV that automatically upconverts the image, I would disable the upconversion on the receiver. I've had better results on my Denon S900W with upconversion disabled interfacing to a UN65HU9000.
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Anna S., ON the PN50C450, you'll need to use optical audio cables. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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Go Hawks' answer makes sense to me but Samsung support has told me at least twice that there is no way to get audio out. That doesn't make sense to me and I am going to try Go Hawks' suggestion with a HD receiver. Any suggestions on a good economical one to get?
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Nope. Amazon has stepped up and I am returning this television. I am going to return the favor and buy a more expensive Samsung to replace it with Amazon.
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This limitation does have problem in certain situation. Some of solutions mentioned in previous posts may not work:1. The optical output on the TV set may not deliver audio signal when it takes av input from its HDMI ports. It is at least the case in my 2007 Samsung 52in HDTV set. I can have audio from the optical output only when the TV receives the signal from its RF inputs. 2. The HDMI connection between TV and the receiver may not pass the audio signal from TV to the receiver if the HDMI is not V1.4.In most cases, you have to connect the receiver's audio input (either the coaxial or analog) directly to the audio outputs of the other source devices such as cable box or pvr. This limitation does have problem in certain situation. Some of solutions mentioned in previous posts may not work:1. The optical output on the TV set may not deliver audio signal when it takes av input from its HDMI ports. It is at least the case in my 2007 Samsung 52in HDTV set. I can have audio from the optical output only when the TV receives the signal from its RF inputs. 2. The HDMI connection between TV and the receiver may not pass the audio signal from TV to the receiver if the HDMI is not V1.4.In most cases, you have to connect the... » Read More This limitation does have problem in certain situation. Some of solutions mentioned in previous posts may not work:1. The optical output on the TV set may not deliver audio signal when it takes av input from its HDMI ports. It is at least the case in my 2007 Samsung 52in HDTV set. I can have audio from the optical output only when the TV receives the signal from its RF inputs. 2. The HDMI connection between TV and the receiver may not pass the audio signal from TV to the receiver if the HDMI is not V1.4.In most cases, you have to connect the receiver's audio input (either the coaxial or analog) directly to the audio outputs of the other source devices such as cable box or pvr. « Show Less
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I got this to do the same and it appears that it did not work for ME going from my 2012 Mitsubishi 92" DLP 3D R.P big-screen Digital Coaxial to RCA (Red,White output ) inputing it to my new Samsung Home Theater system 3D-Blue-ray and I still got no sound.... My next try is the Digital coaxial converter to Optical input on the Home Theater, I hope this helps you. I wish us both luck.. Greg
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Thank you Donald for the response and the information! My only concern about the LN52A750 is no swivel stand. I may have to bite the bullet. Do you have any thoughts on the Samsung HT-X810 2.1 Channel Soundbar Home Theater System? The description talks about hanging, but says nothing about 'sitting' (which I would rather do). I can't handle a 7-piece surround-sound set. I definitely need more simplicity. I live in a historically registered home that is definitely not conducive to modern electronics! And this is one girl who loves her electronics! Any help you can give me on a soundbar would be once again, sincerely appreciated. Thank you Donald for the response and the information! My only concern about the LN52A750 is no swivel stand. I may have to bite the bullet. Do you have any thoughts on the Samsung HT-X810 2.1 Channel Soundbar Home Theater System? The description talks about hanging, but says nothing about 'sitting' (which I would rather do). I can't handle a 7-piece surround-sound set. I definitely need more simplicity. I live in a historically registered home that is definitely not conducive to modern electronics! And this is one girl who loves her electronics! Any help you can give me on a soundbar would... » Read More Thank you Donald for the response and the information! My only concern about the LN52A750 is no swivel stand. I may have to bite the bullet. Do you have any thoughts on the Samsung HT-X810 2.1 Channel Soundbar Home Theater System? The description talks about hanging, but says nothing about 'sitting' (which I would rather do). I can't handle a 7-piece surround-sound set. I definitely need more simplicity. I live in a historically registered home that is definitely not conducive to modern electronics! And this is one girl who loves her electronics! Any help you can give me on a soundbar would be once again, sincerely appreciated. « Show Less
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That clinches it. Amazon's good about accepting returns (I returned a Samsung late last year), but sounds like it's not worth the hassle this time. Thanks for confirming my choice. (I like Panasonic, too, but when I ask for a personal favorite from some of these sales guys who are around hundreds of TV sets every day, they almost always say Sony's the one.)
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I always thought that consumers had 30 days (sometimes 14 depending on the store) to return an item for any reason so why would you not just return the TV and get your money back? I cannot believe that Amazon would not work with you in this instance. This is a reply to William C. Reitz Jr. "Techie" post above. EDIT: I found this on the Amazon.com returns policy area: "Televisions 27 Inches and Larger Amazon.com cannot accept the return of televisions 27 inches and larger after delivery. Upon delivery, please inspect your television carefully for damage while the shipper is still present. If you discover any damage, please refuse delivery and you will receive a refund. Your signature on our carrier's delivery receipt acknowledges that you understand our return policy. After the release form has been signed, returns of televisions 27 inches and larger will not be accepted. If you accept delivery and later find out that the television is not working properly, please check the paperwork that came with it to see if the problem is covered by a manufacturer's in-home service warranty. All televisions 27 inches or larger come with one. If you are unable to locate warranty information for a particular model, contact the manufacturer." How in the heck can Amazon.com get away with this? This is totally ridiculous! I will NEVER buy a TV from Amazon!
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5.1 Surround Sound is a product of the A/V signal itself. You can get a AV Receiver and hook the signal to it and then come out of the audio system (AVR) HDMI to your TV, and since the signals are all digital, there will be no degradation of the quality. My girlfriend has an older 5.1 system that gets its audio information encoded from the video signal, and uses an older Composite (yellow) video signal to decode the audio information. You can even get the audio from an HDMI on some systems. Check with the system you are interested in...and then shop around for others. On the back there is one stereo headphone jack that you can use as a stereo analog signal to hook up to a regular stereo system/amp/etc. Here is what LG has to say about that TV: Daniel: Hello Joe Smith. Welcome to LG Electronics U.S.A. Support only. How may I provide you with excellent service today? Joe Smith: Hello - Joe Smith: Concerning the 47LA6200, does it support Surround Sound and if so, what port do you hook up a system to? Daniel: I would be happy to help you with that. Daniel: I would like to please place you on a brief hold while I research that for you, will that be alright? Joe Smith: YEs, thank you! Daniel: You are welcome. Daniel: Thank you for your patience while I researched that for you. Daniel: You can hook up a sound system on the optical port. Joe Smith: Does it support 5.1 Surround or just stereo? Daniel: It will support both. Joe Smith: Thanks...have a great day! Daniel: You are welcome! is there anything else I can assist you with today? Joe Smith: Nope, that's it. Love my LG TV! :-)
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I have had the 46B650 (not the A) for about 3 weeks, and this audio delay problem (AND IT IS A PROBLEM) was something I noticed right away. I like many of you, do have a receiver with external speakers for surround sound when I need it, or just when I need it loud. However I do still like to be able to use the TV's internal speakers to provide more voice clarity, or just a quasi-center volume control. However the audio from the receiver seems to be ahead of the image. If I only use the internal speakers it's fine. If I only use the external speakers it's fine. However when I use both there is a very noticeable echo that is unacceptable. Previously my setup had the audio right from my Comcast Cable Box to the receiver, and separately to the TV via the HDMI. Since I had this delay I purchased an optical audio cable and ran that from the TV to the receiver, thinking this would allow the TV to synchronize the audio it was emitting with the audio signal it was outputting to the receiver. NO SUCH LUCK. This does not fix the problem. My Sony STR-DE595 receiver does not have any settings to delay the audio. And there are no settings on the TV to assist with this issue. Samsung was nice enough to put something in the menu which lets you choose internal or external speaker, which basically disables the TV speaker. Thank you jacka$$es, I can turn the TV down myself. ----------- MY SOLUTION THAT WORKED! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK---------- Enter that Secret Menu which can be accessed by doing this: 1. Turn off the TV 2. Press 'Mute' '1' '8' '2' 'Power' 3. The TV will start and you will be in the SM (give it a few extra seconds). Once in the Secret Menu navigate to Control &gt; SOUND Change the setting "Speaker Delay Normal" all the way down to 0x00h This seems to synchronize the audio from my TV speakers to the Receiver's speakers without any noticeable lag between the video and the audio. Hope this helps some of you out there, be careful with those other settings as it's easy to activate changes unintentionally.
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If you are trying to get your tablet to connect with the LNT4061F via an HDMI connection, all I can say is be careful. The HDMI on my LNT4061F never worked properly and when it did "work", I would say that it worked half the time. Because of the issues with HDMI, I went to Samsung's website to check to see if there was a firmware update which might help solve the HDMI. I downloaded the latest firmware update and it fried my TV. I thought there would be a way to undo the update and there was not. I contacted Samsung and all they could say was, "why did you install the firmware?" My answer back to them was, "why didn't you place some type of warning on the update to state that the update might not work and that it might render your TV useless?" No comment on Samsung's part and no they did not offer any type of resolution. It would have been nice if they offered a discount on a new TV or on a replacement board for the TV but they did not. Then again, I have come to expect very little from Samsung in terms of service. We have a refrigerator from them that developed rust after about 13 months and a Samsung dryer with parts that have burned up during use so I know about Samsung. I bought a replacement set from Panasonic and it has been excellent. I have no idea about how Panasonic will be in terms of support but then again, nothing has gone wrong with the TV so... there you go!
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Also purchased a Used-Like New set from amazon warehouse which said it had "minor cosmetic damage to housing" What damage??? I inspected the TV and the only "cosmetic issues" I found was dust! It was definately worth the purchase from amazon warehouse considering the $300 savings. Haven't posted a review, but if you would like calibration settings for your LN46a650, I definately recommend going to the AVS Forums @ avsforums.com. They have a whole thread there where people post their different calibration settings!
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I assume you have a "smart" TV and are obtaining the content from the internet directly to the TV. If so, you have to select TV/CD as the source on the receiver. Also, you have to have either a digital sound return via HDMI from the TV back to the receiver or you have to use a digital optical cable. Which one you use depends on what the TV supports, really. I had to use the optical cable with my Samsung EH5300.
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There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh. Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the 240Hz motion.