Kamis, 26 Desember 2013

How do I set up a soundbar for my HDTV (for use with XBOX 360, blu-ray, etc)?

Q. I want to buy a soundbar. I have a Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock.

I'd like to buy the Philips CSS2123B/F7 SoundBar Home Cinema Speakers

First of all, are they compatible with each other? Would I need to purchase a coaxial cable to connect the TV to the soundbar? I have an XBOX 360, blu-ray player, and Wii U all connected to the TV via HDMI ports. Would I be able to hear sound from those devices if the soundbar is connected to the TV or does it have to be connected to the specific device in use at the time?

Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

A. Yes.

You will be connecting the TV to the soundbar via optical cable and the setting then TV speakers to External in the user menu. Then connect everything using HDMI and your cooking with gas.

Hope that helps.


What do i need to complete my HD setup, and is afforadable?
Q. I have a 26" LG LCD HDTV and a XBOX 360 and i wouls like to get some HD surround sound speakers and watch DVD's in HD quality, what should i get that is not thousands of dollars?

A. First of all, make 100% sure that your tv is an HDTV, and isn't HD ready or an HD monitor.

Right now, the standard xbox360 cannot play movies in HD. I believe it converts standard dvds to 420i to 720i signals. They're going to market an add-on hd-dvd player for the 360 that'll allow you to play hd-dvds on your 360, the add-on should cost around $200. Get that, then you can really watch movies in true HD (remember, you'll have to buy HD-DVD discs. They cost like $25 at the moment. They can play dvds, but will not be in HD).

Also, make sure you have the component cables, as the standard AV cables (red, yellow, white) cannot play any HD formats. I'm sure your tv has them, but make sure you have component inputs (red, blue, green) for the component cables. I'm not sure if the hd-dvd add-on will use DVI or HDMI, but those are both useful inputs as well.

And, for surround sound from your 360, a standard theatre-in-a-box that has Dolby Digital, DTS, etc will work. You'll just need an optical audio cable to run from your 360 to the theatre receiver, as the red and white audio cables cannot support DD or DTS, only stereo and mono.

All together, it'll cost you around $500, +/- $100 to get setup for true HD and surround sound.

There are a few links below to some good options. You don't have to get exactly what I post, or from where I post, but just check it out.





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