LG 55" OLED TVs

[harshness]

RGA TV inputs.

RGA isn't a thing (unless you're talking about documentation for returning something to a vendor in which case it stands for "Returned Goods Authorization"; also known as RMA).

You want to convert to or from RCA plugs (named after the defunct US electronics manufacturer).

 

[charlesrshell]

RGA isn't a thing (unless you're talking about documentation for returning something to a vendor in which case it stands for "Returned Goods Authorization"; also known as RMA).

You want to convert to or from RCA plugs (named after the defunct US electronics manufacturer).

What?

 

[harshness]

What?

You're using the term RGA where you should actually be using the term RCA (as in RCA Victor).

 

[charlesrshell]

You're using the term RGA where you should actually be using the term RCA (as in RCA Victor).

OK, thanks.

 

[Foxbat]

I use an AVR that up-converts composite and component video sources to 1080i HDMI. The TV manufacturers are eliminating analog inputs and throw us a bone with a single composite video input.

Charlesrshell, does your DVD/VHS combo have component outputs (Red-Green-Blue, or Y-Pb-Pr)? If you don't have an AVR that does the conversion, you could find a black box YPbPr-HDMI convertor that would give you a better image than a composite image where the chroma information has to be mixed with the intensity. Nothing can be done about the VHS side, though.

 

[charlesrshell]

I use an AVR that up-converts composite and component video sources to 1080i HDMI. The TV manufacturers are eliminating analog inputs and throw us a bone with a single composite video input.

Charlesrshell, does your DVD/VHS combo have component outputs (Red-Green-Blue, or Y-Pb-Pr)? If you don't have an AVR that does the conversion, you could find a black box YPbPr-HDMI convertor that would give you a better image than a composite image where the chroma information has to be mixed with the intensity. Nothing can be done about the VHS side, though.

Thanks for the help. I basically only use this DVD/VCR recorder to record DVDs from VHS tapes so it is no big deal to me on TV pic quality. So composite hookup is good enough for us. Sometimes I will record a DVD from the Hopper too, but hardly ever do that. Mostly for friends that missed something on TV.

 

[charlesrshell]

I need to get sound out only to RCA connectors. Will the attached work connected to the Optical Digital Audio Out port on the back of my C7P OLED? Thanks for any help.

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optic.../dp/B003OND0N4

 

[waylew]

I need to get sound out only to RCA connectors. Will either of the attached work connected to the Optical Digital Audio Out port on the back of my C7P OLED? Thanks for any help.

https://www.overstock.com/Electronic...8/product.html

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Optic.../dp/B003OND0N4

The Overstock,no.
The Amazon should do what you want.

 

[charlesrshell]

The Overstock,no.
The Amazon should do what you want.

Thanks waylew. Yep on the Overstock. I thought it was Digital Optical to RCA.

 

[harshness]

These guys are currently out of stock but they'll also work:

Digital to Analog Audio Converter - Monoprice.com

EDIT: Of significant note is that if the TV sends a 5.1 PCM signal only, this device will NOT work. You should investigate this further as it seems like this may be a problem for any such device. The Amazon device won't downconvert audio either.

 

[charlesrshell]

These guys are currently out of stock but they'll also work:

Digital to Analog Audio Converter - Monoprice.com

Thanks harshness. A member from the AVS forum says this will work too.

Amazon product ASIN B073TXFF6S

 

[harshness]

Thanks harshness. A member from the AVS forum says this will work too

Just make sure you understand the limitations on what it will convert. It would suck to have to change the audio output mode.

 

[charlesrshell]

Thanks harshness. A member from the AVS forum says this will work too.

Amazon product ASIN B073TXFF6S

So will this one work or will I have to change the audio around? Here is what I need the RCA output to.

Sennheiser Set 840-TV - Wireless TV Headphone Stereo Stethoset - TV Listening System

 

[harshness]

This was sure out of left field in a TV thread. Didn't we dance this headphone dance before?

The linked unit is functionally the same as all the rest and depends entirely on getting a two channel PCM signal (relatively rare among HD channels). To wit:

Supports Uncompressed 2-channel LPCM or PCM Digital Audio Signal Output; Provides Electromagnetic-noise-free Transmission (5.1 channel is incompatible, please set the audio output to PCM or LPCM?Not Support Dolby Digital

If you're not concerned with using a sound bar or an AVR, you could probably set the audio to PCM and it might work but switching modes is usually a PITA.

As I suggested the last time someone wanted to get an analog stereo output, an AVR is probably going to be your best friend using either a tape output or an adapter on a headphone jack. Maybe you could find a super-cheap sound bar that has a headphone out and go from there.

You'll want to read the TV's manual (or wander through the menus) to see if it supports PCM at all.

 

[charlesrshell]

This was sure out of left field in a TV thread. Didn't we dance this headphone dance before?

The linked unit is functionally the same as all the rest and depends entirely on getting a two channel PCM signal (relatively rare among HD channels). To wit:If you're not concerned with using a sound bar or an AVR, you could probably set the audio to PCM and it might work but switching modes is usually a PITA.

As I suggested the last time someone wanted to get an analog stereo output, an AVR is probably going to be your best friend using either a tape output or an adapter on a headphone jack. Maybe you could find a super-cheap sound bar that has a headphone out and go from there.

You'll want to read the TV's manual (or wander through the menus) to see if it supports PCM at all.

OK, thanks.

 

[fredp]

Well my OLED and media cabinet are on there way to me. Feel like a kid at Christmas even though I ordered it on Black Friday. I ordered from Value Electronics. Included the 200 hr break-in and full calibration service. A new BDI media cabinet completes my purchase. Can't wait!

 

[gadgtfreek]

Nice stuff!

 

[charlesrshell]

Does the LG OLED Magic Remote have an Info button? I loaded the LG TV Plus app in my cell phone and I can't find the Info button in it too. Does anyone know where the Info button is?

 

[gadgtfreek]

You have to get the little pointer on the screen and move it up to corner or so of the screen, they removed the info button in 2016 (genius!). Or if you get the service remote like I had, it is a proper remote.

 

[charlesrshell]

You have to get the little pointer on the screen and move it up to corner or so of the screen, they removed the info button in 2016 (genius!). Or if you get the service remote like I had, it is a proper remote.

Thanks gadgtfreek. I got the answers in the AVS forum for the remote and cell phone app.