[Connecting to Apple TV] I want to use this as TV Soundbar and Airplay with Apple TV, It has optical and coaxial ports, but I am not sure it works with coaxial to TV and optical to Apple TV at the same time. Are there someone to use this with Apple TV...
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When optical signal and coaxial signal are fed in at the same time, the optical signal has a higher priority. Sometimes I need to turn off my Apple TV (optical signal) and let the coaxial signal works.
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Thanks for your question. I have not used the amazing sounding Dac-itX with Apple TV yet.
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I bought a Yamaha sound bar that only connects to my TV. On the back of it is the place to connect the TV to the soundbar. The TV said Digital sound and the Yamaha only has optical sound I had to get the extra cord to make the connection work properly. Apparently this is very common with many electronic devices. The cables are much more expensive at local retailers.
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Actually, I don't agree with BarryLee. I just got the SoundBar, and yes it does connect to the TV via HDMI cables, but that only provides sound for the DVD audio. The TV can connect to the subwoofer via a digital coaxial cable, which is not as good as an HDMI, but still good. Can't figure out if I am going to be able to connect my appleTV to the soundbar.
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I don't know what output Apple TV provides. I suggest you call BA pre-sale support line, they are very helpful. I love the sound from my system. It plays music in the kitchen via Bluetooth from my wife's iPhone 4S or from my Nokia Windows Phone. Good luck.
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There are three output ports on this soundbar--two are Optical Digital and one is Digital Audio Coax. Here are the exact cables I purchased: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LT2C5W/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002J2B8I/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The one specifically labeled as TV on the soundbar is one of the optical ones, but if your TV doesn't have that type of port, you can use the coax one and remember to hit the right button on the soundbar/remote when you use it. Hope this helps!
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In order for my setup to work correctly I have to use both the HDMI and the optical out on my Apple TV. My receiver is a 2001 Integra DTR6.2 which was made before HDMI existed so I run my HDMI into this switch and out to the TV. I then run the optical output from each device into this optical switch - 4x2 Remote Control Digital Optical TOSlink Audio Fiber Optic Selector Switch Switcher SplitterThis works for me. I'm not sure if I answered your question. However one thing that I can tell you is tht this switch will not separate the audio from the video, which is why I needed the seperate optical switch. In order for my setup to work correctly I have to use both the HDMI and the optical out on my Apple TV. My receiver is a 2001 Integra DTR6.2 which was made before HDMI existed so I run my HDMI into this switch and out to the TV. I then run the optical output from each device into this optical switch - 4x2 Remote Control Digital Optical TOSlink Audio Fiber Optic Selector Switch Switcher SplitterThis works for me. I'm not sure if I answered your question. However one thing that I can tell you is tht this switch will not... » Read More In order for my setup to work correctly I have to use both the HDMI and the optical out on my Apple TV. My receiver is a 2001 Integra DTR6.2 which was made before HDMI existed so I run my HDMI into this switch and out to the TV. I then run the optical output from each device into this optical switch - 4x2 Remote Control Digital Optical TOSlink Audio Fiber Optic Selector Switch Switcher SplitterThis works for me. I'm not sure if I answered your question. However one thing that I can tell you is tht this switch will not separate the audio from the video, which is why I needed the seperate optical switch. « Show Less
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Horribly, because it doesn't seem to stay on the network very well. I've had two now, the first sent back to ASUS because it wouldn't work, the second is now still not really working. The few times I did try to stream audio, it worked, somewhat but would stop playing at random. (or are you not asking how well, but 'what technique do you use?') To make it work, you use apple airplay as I recall, I didn't try it with a PC though. It just shows up on airplay if the settings are right in the web setup UI.
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You may need a fiber optic cable, I'm honestly not sure what I used to connect mine considering mine broke within a few months of owning it at which point I purchased a pretty awesome Samsung sound bar that far exceeds the ability and sound of the Craig Bluetooth soundbar. I know I had some problems with it as to how I was to connect the soundbar initially and I figured out a solution however I truly cannot remember due to the fact that I've not used the product for quite sometime now. I'm very sorry I couldn't be of more help!
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This item has worked for me only one time. At most times it gets stuck at "Trying to connect to TV" message. I do not believe that this is going to serve as soft/hardware to be used for any presentation due to its unreliability. I have not tried APPLE TV but that may a suggestion for you to look into.reg.
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As far as I know older macbooks cannot send sound through the HDMI port. When I hooked my macbook pro up to the TV I had to also plug in a headphone jack. I'm not sure if this will work with only a TV as I have an AV receiver to route sound through. If you have an AV receiver that has optical audio capability, your macbook (pro?) can output optical audio, at a much better quality than analog, by using a mini toslink adapter. Good luck.
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Thanks Albert and A. Macharia. I'm a gal BTW... : ) I was able to use my HDTV as a monitor, but nothing more really. I bought the cable that you mentioned (A.) and I could watch Netflix, but the audio was still coming out of my laptop which wasn't fun. I ended up returning the cable to the Apple store and bought an Apple TV, but now downloading anything on that thing takes forever. Grrrrr...... Maybe it's time to bump up my wireless connection. IDK...
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Ok, guys I'm old and new to this stuff, so be pateint... How does a sound bar work. Is it hooked to the TV and instead of the sound coming from the TV it comes out of the sound bar and I'm assuming the sound is much better. Can you contol the sound volume with a Directv remote or the TV remote. Thanks in advance... Mike
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It has a LAN connection as well as a USB connection. Plus it does AirPlay. However, I'm not sure how you would hook it up to a TV unless you routed it through an AV receiver. It would be loud enough to work as your primary speakers in a small room, but the small separation/distance between the speakers might sound weird with a big screen. The sound is awesome though for music. a If you have a home theatre PC you could hook it up to that...that's probably the best solution if you really want to hook it up to your TV. I would just go with a soundbar though...about the same price and more speakers. It has a LAN connection as well as a USB connection. Plus it does AirPlay. However, I'm not sure how you would hook it up to a TV unless you routed it through an AV receiver. It would be loud enough to work as your primary speakers in a small room, but the small separation/distance between the speakers might sound weird with a big screen. The sound is awesome though for music. a If you have a home theatre PC you could hook it up to that...that's probably the best solution if you really want to hook it up to your TV. I would just go with a soundbar though...about the same price and more... » Read More It has a LAN connection as well as a USB connection. Plus it does AirPlay. However, I'm not sure how you would hook it up to a TV unless you routed it through an AV receiver. It would be loud enough to work as your primary speakers in a small room, but the small separation/distance between the speakers might sound weird with a big screen. The sound is awesome though for music. a If you have a home theatre PC you could hook it up to that...that's probably the best solution if you really want to hook it up to your TV. I would just go with a soundbar though...about the same price and more speakers. « Show Less
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No, you can't. I tried it from the apple TV to the HDTV, and noting was coming out. I also tried it with other combinations. Nothing. I Don't recommend this product. It was too late when I found out and I could no longer do a return. I ended up throwing it.
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No. You can connect via bluetooth or via home sharing but neither of those will work with an Apple TV. It works fine from iTunes or from an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad.
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Just set this up for a client and I could not detect the avr from my iPod. Going through the owner's manual I find that there is no Airplay! You must wire this avr with an ethernet cable connected to the same router as your computer. This is not Airplay - this is very deceptive. So, to answer the question above. No, you cannot stream anything unless you hard wire this avr, or buy the adapter for making a WiFi connection.