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Ed43

Discussion Starter · Jan 12, 2007

I just bought my father a 30" LG HDTV. He also has an old Sherwood receiver, a CD player, and a DVD/VCR combo.

I am okay with hooking this stuff up, but no where near proficient. I have the DVD/VCR, and the CD player going through the receiver and using the simple surround sound he has. But, I cant get the TV to get audio to thereceiver. The TV input is "cable" Thats not an option on the receiver. I have hooked up many systems, but I cant with this. Does he have to have a cable box for this to work?

On teh receiver their is a TV/Aux choice, but its being used by the VCR/DVD.

Anyhelp is appreciated.

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EC

· #2 · Jan 12, 2007

We need more details:

Is the coax cable from the wall hooked directly to the TV? Sounds like it since you have no cable box. If this is the case, the LG LCD will probably have a stereo out jack named something to the effect "Audio Out" "Monitor Out" - just feed this output to one of your receivers remaining inputs (Aux or Tape). Make sure you turn the volume down to 0 on the TV so your father only hears his surround speakers.

Lastly, tip of the day - get a high definition cable box. That 30" LCD (I assume its widescreen) deserves some hi def. I am pretty sure it will support it. Once you see Hi-Def there is no going back to Standard Def.

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Ed43

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 12, 2007

The back of the TV has monitor output which it says is for a second TV or monitor.

Is thsi what I should use?

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EC

· #4 · Jan 12, 2007

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Originally Posted by Ed43 /forum/post/0

The back of the TV has monitor output which it says is for a second TV or monitor.

Is thsi what I should use?

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that sounds like it. you can also check with that book that comes with the LCD TV. I think they call it a users manual

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Ed43

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 12, 2007

I did---not a very good manual though!

And I cant find my dad's Sherwood manual.

But I think your way will work

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EC

· #6 · Jan 12, 2007

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I did---not a very good manual though!

And I cant find my dad's Sherwood manual.

But I think your way will work

It is most likely a fixed output. In some cases they are variable which means the gain is controlled by the LCD's volume control > not good in your scenario. I'd have to check the manual though

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Ed43

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 13, 2007

Does this mean the TV remote will run the receiver volume when I hook the TV up to the tape or aux on the receiver. I know I need to try a few things but it's at my father's--want to make sure I at least have some idea of what to expect.

Also--when I get in this forum, what is the most efficient way to get to my threads?

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EC

· #8 · Jan 13, 2007

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Does this mean the TV remote will run the receiver volume when I hook the TV up to the tape or aux on the receiver. I know I need to try a few things but it's at my father's--want to make sure I at least have some idea of what to expect.

Also--when I get in this forum, what is the most efficient way to get to my threads?

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Yes but this is usually the exception than the rule. It is rare a TV will only have a variable output. Usually it will have fixed and a variable or the variable can be made fixed with a menu item in the TV's setup. As for the threads, your profile should be setup so that you get email notification. Click the button called thread tools to see if you are subscribed to this thread.

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YerDugliness

· #9 · Jan 14, 2007

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Originally Posted by EC /forum/post/0

As for the threads, your profile should be setup so that you get email notification. Click the button called thread tools to see if you are subscribed to this thread.

I don't use the subscription feature b/c I don't want to get my email account loaded up--there can be many posts every day while I am at work. Here's what I do:

I go the the Member's list and find my user name. Click on the user name and you'll get a profile, plus on the left side there'll be two links, one to "Find all threads started by member" and the other to "Find all posts by member". If you are looking for only "your" threads, meaning those you start, just click on that link and you'll be all set. You can still find replies you post in other's threads regardless of whether you remember which thread they were in or not by using the other link. I almost always "title" my replies so that they are easier to find using that "Find all posts by member " link.

Hope this helps you, too.

Doug

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Ed43

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 15, 2007

I solved my TV/Receiver problem--took back the 30 inch CRT LG and bought a 32" LCD LG! Got it working.

How about this deal:

Regular 1199.00

Sale 999.99

Special Today only 899.99

And i had 10% off!

Got it for $809

WOW

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