TV has no HDMIC ARC and no Optical Out

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Hello all - wondering if its possible to use a Beam with a TV that has not HDMI Arc or Optical Digital output?

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AirgetlamAnswer

Not according to the LG website here:

https://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-49LJ5100-led-tv

I would be considering an HDMI switch with an optical output to place between the various sources and the TV set.

Bruce

bockersjv

Local Superstar

Does it have a headphone or line out? You could get a analogue to digital optical converter to use the beam.

But seriously how old is that TV? I’d invest In a new TV first, probably cost less that the beam.

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rhowlinAuthor

Contributor I

Thanks for the response! Its an LG TV 49LJ5100 - I bought it new almost a year ago - I didn't even know HDMI ARC was a thing then, or would have done differently. I’ll have to buy a new TV if I must, but that has other issues I’ll need to address and would rather not if possible

This is a snapshot of the input panel on the back from an online manual. our tv has 2 HDMI ports, but I confirmed with LG that neither is ARC.

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markwills

That looks like an optical port next to the USB socket to me?

AirgetlamAnswer

Not according to the LG website here:

https://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-49LJ5100-led-tv

I would be considering an HDMI switch with an optical output to place between the various sources and the TV set.

Bruce

controlav

Lead Maestro

Wow, from LG Support on their site: “Model # 49LJ5100 is an entry-level model that is designed for people who are not looking to augment the sound with external audio systems so it does not have any ports for connecting to a Soundbar, external receiver or Home Theater System”. Crazy. Hope it was dirt cheap.

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Airgetlam

I forget what site I first ended up at, but the price was $99. It’s as inexpensive a monitor as I’ve ever seen.

Bruce

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rhowlinAuthor

Contributor I

Everyone, thanks for your immediate assistance and responses - that's amazing! Looks like I bought a crappy TV - when I bought it I had no intention of adding a soundbar, nor had I ever done that previously. It looks like many people complain about this omission from this specific LG TV. I guess its a lesson learned - I’ll probably just buy a new TV.

That said, if someone has a recommendation on a converter to go from HDMI to Optical Output, I’d love to take a look at that.