Why is my sound working on my TV?
By Emma Martin
Why is my sound working on my TV?
The TV is not muted. Under Audio or Audio Settings on the on-screen menu, TV Speakers is set to On. All of the cables physically connected to the TV and the input devices are secure. Switch to a different input device and verify there is sound from the TV speakers (for example, a DVD player or a gaming console).
Why does my Samsung TV not have surround sound?
If you have connected your TV source (satellite or cable box) to the Samsung using Red/White analog audio cables, then that explains why you don’t get digital surround sound. Analog stereo cables won’t carry a 5.1 signal.
How can I get my Samsung surround sound to work?
1) TV source into the screw-on ANT IN connection on the back of the TV. 2) HDMI cable from Samsung Surround sound unit to HDMI input on TV. Again – you cannot connect Red/White cables to the back of the TV to get any audio OUT. Hope this works.
Do you need a receiver for surround sound?
You would need the receiver on for surround sound. It’s just a more convenient and neater way of connecting a set top box to the TV and a receiver by a single HDMI cable and removes the need for an optical cable. One less HDMI cable going to the TV. The receiver would just be in standby if you just wanted to use the TV’s speakers.
What to do when there is no sound on your TV?
IMPORTANT: Verify that the source you are playing is encoded with Surround Sound audio. If not, the audio will be very difficult to hear using a Surround Sound setting. Set Surround Sound to OFF when playing a source that is not encoded with a Surround Sound signal. Check each speaker to make sure they are properly connected to the A/V receiver.
How does surround sound work with a TV?
You get an AV receiver that builds a bridge between the equipment and a bunch of speakers. The receiver goes between the TV and a source, such as a cable TV service. Put, the video signal is sent straight to the TV, while the surround sound receiver transmits the sound to your speaker system.
You would need the receiver on for surround sound. It’s just a more convenient and neater way of connecting a set top box to the TV and a receiver by a single HDMI cable and removes the need for an optical cable. One less HDMI cable going to the TV. The receiver would just be in standby if you just wanted to use the TV’s speakers.
Why is there no sound coming from my TV?
No TV sound is output from the receiver. Check the type and connection of the HDMI cable, optical digital cable, or audio cable that is connected to the receiver and the TV (refer to the supplied Startup Guide).
Do you need HDMI cable for surround sound?
According to this article on It Still Works, you will require two HDMI cables instead of one because you need to connect the cable TV, the receiver for surround sound, and the HDTV. Now, what are the steps to establish a reliable connection?
