As anyone successfully connected Sky Glass eArc to the optical input on a PlayBase. Ive tried an audio extractor and have had no luck
Answered
sky Glass
Best answer by Ptj67
Got it to work not sure how it’s working (see photos) connected HDMI e ARC from tv into HDMI eARC OUTPUT on converter and connected the optical cable and I now have sound. Set sound output on Tv to PCM Stero .I think the Sky Glass most need a signal to allow sound output.
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.
+21I have a Playbase, which I find excellent and better sounding than the Beam. I discounted Sky Glass for many reasons and not having a dedicated optical out was one.
Have you tried the Sonos HDMI to Optical adapter? about £25 in the UK.
From what I’ve read “Use this cable to connect your soundbar to your TV's optical audio port” (Arc, Amp and Beam) I require to go from hdmi to optical I’ll keep searching
Was your extractor an HDMI extractor? That would be no good because it’s not an HDMI signal that is coming out of the TV. This might work. Can you choose to turn off eARC and output over HDMI-ARC?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adapter-Converter-Multifunction-BolAAzuL192kHz-Digital/dp/B07Y55NM42
Not something I have done myself so no guarantees.
NewBEP 4K@60Hz HDMI2.0b Audio Extractor with 7.1CH Atmos, avedio links HDMI to HDMI with HDMI 7.1CH/ Optical Toslink SPDIF/3.5mm Audio Output, HDMI Audio Converter Support ARC and eARC Fun https://amzn.eu/d/2ReGHqO
Well it claims to do exactly what you want, So when you say it doesn’t work, you mean just silence? You do have the eARC output selected in the TV settings?
ToggleSky Glass to EArc from internal speakers and get message
I think I’ll ask a friend to try one of their hdmi sound bars just to make sure hdmi output is working on TV
I’ve found a problem with the converter when the optical is connected there’s no red light coming from the end of the cable and the light on the converter to switch between ARC and eARC switches off . Tried converter on blu ray and no sound a friend had a cheap converter and that worked on the blu ray. Looks like there’s a problem with it. I’ve returned that one and have ordered the one below. I’ll keep you informed thanks for your interest
HDMI 2.0b Audio Extractor - Tendak HDMI Audio Splitter 4K@60Hz HDMI to HDMI/Optical Spdif/Coaxial / 3.5mm Stereo Audio Converter Support HDCP 2.3 HDR ARC eARC 3D RGB 8:8:8 7.1CH ATMOS https://amzn.eu/d/fHuRHBZ
OK. Yes please post back. If that one doesn’t work then I think there is a reasonable chance that the one I linked earlier would (if it is available).
Got it to work not sure how it’s working (see photos) connected HDMI e ARC from tv into HDMI eARC OUTPUT on converter and connected the optical cable and I now have sound. Set sound output on Tv to PCM Stero .I think the Sky Glass most need a signal to allow sound output.
Enter your E-mail address. We'll send you an e-mail with instructions to reset your password.