

To hook up a SlimPort system to a TV, simply purchase a SlimPort-to-HDMI adapter. The benefit is that SlimPort doesn't require additional power. Select Google Nexus and LG G-series phones and tablets make use of a competing technology called SlimPort, as do all Amazon Fire devices. You may need to plug your device's charger into the adapter to provide extra power (the phone's screen usually has to stay on during playback). Several models are available from Monoprice for less than $25 each. When connecting to a stereo mini jack (red and white audio out terminals)Īfter the connection, follow the steps below to output sound.HDMI ports on older TVs don't support MHL, so you'll need an MHL-to-HDMI adapter to supply the power. When connecting to a stereo mini terminal NOTE: When other devices are connected to the Sound Bar via HDMI IN 1 to HDMI IN 3, the Sound Bar can play their audio, but the TV screen cannot display any images.Ĭonnect the TV's audio output terminal to the ANALOG IN terminal on the Sound Bar. will not be possible.)Ĭonnect the TV's optical digital audio output terminal to the OPTICAL IN terminal on the Sound Bar. (Power interlock, volume control using the TV's remote control, etc.

If your TV does not have HDMI input (without optical digital audio out terminal)

If your TV does not have HDMI input (with optical digital audio out terminal) For details If your TV does not have HDMI input, see the followings.NOTE: For details about the ARC function, refer to What is the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature? If your TV does not have it, see If your TV has an HDMI terminal (without ARC) and an optical digital audio out terminal.If your TV has it, see If your TV has an HDMI terminal that supports ARC.The HDMI input terminal that supports ARC will be labeled ARC. Depending on your TV and Sound Bar system, the connections will differ.įirst, check whether your TV has an HDMI terminal that supports Audio Return Channel (ARC).
