How to get sound from soundbar connecting laptop to tv
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Not using a laptop. My application used a wireless connection from TV/digital cable box to the soundbar.
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Run an optical cable from TV audio out to soundbar audio in...then whatever is playing on TV is routed to soundbar, unless it's a very old TV that only outputs optical from it's own off-air tuner.
1812577
That is OK. It's all very different. My layout has a flat screen TV hung on the wall, LG Surround Sound + wireless Subwoofer, and a Charter digital TV via set top box. Every piece above except the laptop is plugged into a single Power Surge Protector with 8 power outlets. I also have Google Chromecast which is plugged into the TV Input port. I used the input port # 4 on the LH side. There are four just alike and this one went into the bottom one. The Cable set top connection is in port 1 same place and is via 6' HDMI cable. The sound bar connected to the TV via an Optical in port connection. It is in a different location on the lower back of the TV than the Input Ports 1-4 and plugs vertcially up into the TV back and into the Charter set top box. This connection has a small pin connection and a square connection on the other end. My laptop connects to the Google Chromecast device using Bluetooth to broadcast the signal to both the TV and to the sound system. Hope this layout helps.
1386573
See if your TV has audio outputs. You can then connect the speakers to the tv.
2120279
You will need to connect audio between the laptop and whatever amp/speakers you require (even your laptop speakers might be usable.) In any case, you may likely need to change your audio settings on the laptop so HDMI audio is not in use. There may be some audio breakout boxes for HDMI cables, but for the price and addtional hardware involved, its not worth it. I've never used one.
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I used a Digital Audio cable (optical)in the back of the tv to the sound bar. Works just fine.
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You must convert the output signal from your TV audio, which is a digital signal over a coaxial cable type to an optical signal with a Toslink cable. The input into the sound bar will only receive an optical signal using the type of cable fitting dedicated for optical signals. I used this exact same converter on my TV and it worked perfectly. It's been installed for nearly a year and has performed flawlessly.
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Think of this device as an HDMI cable. You can send the audio to the TV if the HDMI port on your computer outputs sound and video
47445
You could either hook it up to the RCA out or the 3.5mm audio plug of the TV. The set provides connectors for both. Note that (at least for my TV) the sound from the TV speakers will be muted only with the 3.5mm plug. Sound will still come out from the TV speakers if you use the RCA out.
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If you're laptop has a dvi port then yes, but depending on the laptop sound probably won't be transmitted. You might need speakers on your laptop
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I had to plug in my sound bar to the HEADPHONE jack of the TV. Try that and see if it doesn"t work for you too.
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Use the optical cable that comes included. One wire from bar to tv. Then change the audio setting on your TV to external.
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Use the optical connector. Our takes the sound from the tv back to the unit
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I'm gonna say no. Just plug everything into your TV then use an optical cable to connect the tv to the soundbar. All sounds should play though the soundbar.
943746
cant get my craig sound bar to work with my sony tv set up with the rca plugs what else can i do
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If your computer has an HDMI port or bluetooth connectivity then yes it should work with this soundbar...
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If your TV has audio in, then yes. Make sure the red/white ports are labeled "in" and not out. If so, then your laptop should output sound to your TV. Also make sure the audio device on your laptop is set to the headphone jack.
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If you are connected to a cable box, there should be an optical connection there. Once connected, you should lower the volume on the TV to zero so sound will only come from the soundbar.
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The easiest way would be with an HDMI cable (assuming your laptop has one).