Skip to main content
dleckie
Contributor I
Apr 20, 2023 9:51 PM UTC
Answered

How do I connect my Beam to my old Bush TV?

I can't figure out which cable(s) I need to connect my Beam to my Bush LED TV.

This topic has been closed for further comments. You can use the search bar to find a similar topic, or create a new one by clicking Create Topic at the top of the page.
dleckieAnswer
Contributor I
Apr 21, 2023 3:08 PM UTC

Thanks controlav.  What does “OP” stand for?  And are you saying that if I tried plugging the Beam into a different HDMI port in the TV, that might solve the problem?

View in thread

16 replies

Show previous replies
controlav
controlav
Lead Maestro
Apr 21, 2023 12:44 PM UTC

Can anyone tell me what cable I need to connect the COAX audio output on the TV to an optical converter?

You need a coax to optical converter, like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Optical-Coaxial-Optical-Converter-Bi-Directional/dp/B085DJGT28/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2FPFD3SIHU2RN&keywords=coax+to+spdif&qid=1682080879&sprefix=coax+to+spdif%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-3

and then take that spdif signal and use the adapter that came with the Beam.

Or get a new TV.

Translate
Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
buzz
buzz
Grand Maestro
Apr 21, 2023 2:16 PM UTC

That’s strange. The Bush does not do HDMI-ARC, which means it should not have worked with the TV…….

Agree -- Unless, they forgot to mention the “unimportant” feature in those early days.

Translate
controlav
controlav
Lead Maestro
Apr 21, 2023 3:06 PM UTC

That’s strange. The Bush does not do HDMI-ARC, which means it should not have worked with the TV…….

Agree -- Unless, they forgot to mention the “unimportant” feature in those early days.

No mention in the manual of ARC, but it does have 3 HDMI ports, wonder if the OP accidentally changed which port was used and chose the wrong one?

Translate
Author of the leading independent Sonos apps for Android, MacOS, iOS, Windows and Xbox.
dleckieAuthorAnswer
Contributor I
Apr 21, 2023 3:08 PM UTC

Thanks controlav.  What does “OP” stand for?  And are you saying that if I tried plugging the Beam into a different HDMI port in the TV, that might solve the problem?

Translate
jgatie
jgatie
Apr 21, 2023 3:12 PM UTC

‘OP’ is Original Poster. 

Translate
    buzz
    buzz
    Grand Maestro
    Apr 21, 2023 5:20 PM UTC

    dleckie,

    What we are fussing about is that, given what is shown in the manual, the TV should not have been able to deliver audio as you had it connected. If there is an undocumented feature, you’ll need to experiment with option settings in order to enable the feature again.

    I suggest that you contact the TV manufacturer and ask how to enable “HDMI-ARC”. Only one of the HDMI ports could potentially support the feature.

    Translate
      Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement