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Problems setting up Home Cinema system?
I have a home cinema system I am having problems setting up. It's actually a Wharfedale DS-5957 + AL-604 DVD player and 2.1 set-up. It came with a standard AV cable (3 RCA at each end) and another cable which is 3.5mm male headphone to 2 RCA. Am I correct to assume that the 3.5mm jack is designed to go into the headphone socket on the TV and the other 2 RCA end into the "input" sockets on the back on the sub? If this is the case, what cable do I need to purchase in order to work around this as my TV (a new LG LCD) doesn't actually have a headphone socket? Any light anyone can shed would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks for the replies so far. Just to clarify; the sub is the control centre also with the volume, bass and treble controls on it. The only connections on the sub are 2 "audio input" (1 red, 1 white) and 2 "audio output" (again, 1 red 1 white). The satellites have one fixed cable each coming from them with a yellow end, these fit into the "audio output" sockets, although I'm not sure if this is the correct place for them. And that's all I've got to work with; 1 DVD player with "2 channel audio out" (1 red and 1 white sockets) and "digital audio out" (1 green "Y" socket, 1 blue "CB/PB" socket, 1 red "CR/PR" socket, 1 black "Coaxial" socket, 1 yellow "video" socket, 1 HDMI socket and 1 S-Video socket), 1 sub with the above mentioned inputs/outputs, 2 separate satellites with fixed cable, 1 AV cable and 1 3.5mm - red/white ended cable. Again, any help would be great, cheers.
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- Đ∂ү ώ∂ℓķєЯLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
For you to get the most out of your system, you will need 2 sets of cables. Depending on your tv, you will need 2 sets of RCA cables. Both cables should have a red connector on each end and a white connector on each end. Basically, what you need to do is 1st connect one set from your tv and into your amp which should have an input set marked "tv". Second, get a second set and plug that from your dvd and into your amp. Again, you should have the inputs marked "DVD" or maybe even "video". Make sure the speakers and connected up to the amp and if i'm right each speaker should have a + & - connector coming from the speaker. Connect them up (left to left/right to right). Power up the TV, the amp and select the input to TV. Turn the volume up at the amp and enjoy stereo sound! :D Do the same for playing DVD's. As for the subwoofer, it should have it's own power supply and only one lead is required to make it work (usually black). Hope that helps.
Source(s): Full 7.1 system implemented and set up by me - 1 decade ago
Okay, now I could be totally wrong here because I don't know the models you're working with, but I may be able to help a little.
The standard AV cable will go from the back of the DVD player to the TV inputs. I'm sure you've gotten that far.
The other cable, check on the back of the home theatre system..maybe it is the one with the "headphone like" jack. The 2 RCA, I assume are red and white, are Left and Right audio most likely coming out of the TV. If you say the TV doesn't have a headphone jack (mine doesn't either, don't worry) then most likely you've just got it backwards.
Also, nothing should plug into the sub. The sub should plug directly into the Wharfedale system for it is the part that controls it.
I hope this helps, please let me know if I'm off track or not quite understanding what you're asking for.
Good luck!
- Spooky MouseLv 51 decade ago
Nope don't use a headphone socket as this will usually mute the signal internally..
I would have thought that there should be an "Audio In" on the back of your surround system and an "Audio Out" on the back of your DVD player..... You need to connect these to via whatever type connection cable the devices use..
Hope the above advice helps
- 5 years ago
First off, if you use HDMI cable, then you do not need to use the optical cable. The HDMI cable will carry the video and audio in one cable. You have to configure your PS3 to output the video and audio via the HDMI cable. Those home theater in a box are not designed for adding anything to it or for up grading. It is mainly designed for you to watch a movie with the built is player with surround sound. The only way for you hear the sound coming from the tv is if the unit has an optical audio input. This is a common issue with consumers that purchase a home theater in a box. Hope this will help you out.
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