I just got a 42" LG HDTV and playing around with it...being tech illiterate- trying to get higher quality sound off my DVD player, instead of Mono- how do I hook the cables so I get HQ sound? Do I have to buy one of those HDMI cables? The thing is, there is not an HDMI slot off of the DVD player- there is a slot in back of the TV though, but not the player...I am using the colored patch cables, but it is not working..
HDTV Hookup
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Colored as in: Red (Right audio), White (Left audio) [channels]; and Yellow (Video)? or
Colored as in: Green [Y] , Blue [Pb/Cb], Red [Pr/Cr]?
If you say the latter option, you'll still need the 1st option. But if you have a Digital Coaxial (Orange color) on both, then that's better than the 1st one (also referred to as RCA plugs). But if you have a Optical out (squarish' looking peg w/ grooves on 3 sides) that option is the best for sound reproduction; other than the HDMI. Both the Digital Coaxial and Digital Optical connections would be best if placed into a receiver/amplifier, for even better sound quality.
RCA:
http://sabermas.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/1308034815-64.jpg
Component:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Component_video_jack.jpg
Digital Coaxial:
http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchfield.com/graphics/infolib/homelib/hCoaxialDigitalJack.jpg
Optical Audio Connection:
http://img.tomshardware.com/us/2005/11/23/pc_interfaces_101/spdif-toslink.jpg
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Colored as in: Green [Y] , Blue [Pb/Cb], Red [Pr/Cr]?
If you say the latter option, you'll still need the 1st option. But if you have a Digital Coaxial (Orange color) on both, then that's better than the 1st one (also referred to as RCA plugs). But if you have a Optical out (squarish' looking peg w/ grooves on 3 sides) that option is the best for sound reproduction; other than the HDMI. Both the Digital Coaxial and Digital Optical connections would be best if placed into a receiver/amplifier, for even better sound quality.
RCA:
http://sabermas.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/1308034815-64.jpg
Component:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Component_video_jack.jpg
Digital Coaxial:
http://a248.e.akamai.net/pix.crutchfield.com/graphics/infolib/homelib/hCoaxialDigitalJack.jpg
Optical Audio Connection:
http://img.tomshardware.com/us/2005/11/23/pc_interfaces_101/spdif-toslink.jpg
[size=-3]All images are copyright to their respective owners[/size]
the back of my DVD player (Toshiba DVD/VCR combo - Model: SD-295) has an S-video outlet (round, with 4-5 small pinholes). Does this cable have a square end that hooks into the HDMI slot on the HDTV? All I need is better sound quality off my DVD/VCR player...it seems like now it is mono, and I have to turn the sound way up, which I'd rather not do...
Legzman
what the fuck you lookin at?
No, it would hook to an S-video input if your tv has one, which I doubt. HDMI hooks only to HDMI. Maybe get a surround sound system? Again, not terribly expensive if you shop smart and you could use your DVD player and hook the colored component cables to that for better sound than through your tv. Tv's never have good quality speakers.
Seems like an outdated model. I would upgrade to one with an HDMI out and also make sure you check your tv audio settings.
Patrick_S
persona non grata
Have you tried another cable? If the sound is really low and in mono it sounds like the cable might be damaged and there´s a short circuit in it. Do you have anything else hooked up to the tv (video games, another VCR)? If you do, then unhook those things first and check if there´s any improvement.
Patrick_S
persona non grata
There is nothing strange about that question. There are cable converters for just about every connection you can find.
I'd just like to add that if you do get an HDMI cable don't be fooled by anything/anyone who tells you that you need to get one of those super-expensive ones. If you got to Best Buy or some other store like that, they'll try to sell you cables that cost as much as $80, but a $6 one like this will work just fine: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119253
L3ggy
Special Operations FOX-HOUND
You can actually buy her?
How much?? :drool2:
:surprise:
Ace Boobtoucher
Founder and Captain of the Douchepatrol
There wasn't a flux capacitor in the packaging? You got screwed, brah.
Patrick_S
persona non grata
The infamous automated link generator strikes again. That thing is the worst idea anyone have ever come up with.
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