Hooking up old audio (mini) system to TV: possible?

[Brian_205]

Hey guys, kind of wondering whether it is at all possible to connect this old mini stereo system I had from years back, to a TV (that isnt from the dark ages.)

stereo: philips fwm 570
TV: Samsung UE40EH5000

 

[jsmithepa]

Easiest: TV headphone out to stereo's AUX IN.

Slightly harder: TV Toslink ------ (converter) -----> AUX IN.

 

[Brian_205]

Im afraid my stereo doesn't accept the normal headphone jack Cable, it's some kind of different connection (think RCA). At this point im kinda considering just buying a cheap soundbar because im such a noob at this stuff

 

[Alabalcho]

Does you stereo has AuxIn input? It could be RCA, or 3.5mm jack. It should also has "AuxIn" in the input selector.

 

[MooseFlunky]

Im afraid my stereo doesn't accept the normal headphone jack Cable, it's some kind of different connection (think RCA). At this point im kinda considering just buying a cheap soundbar because im such a noob at this stuff

If your mini-stereo has two RCA jacks, colored red and white as AUXIN, and your TV has a 3.5mm head phone jack, get on Amazon and buy a 3.5mm female to RCA converter cable. Depending on the length you need, it should only cost you around $5.00

 

[jsmithepa]

Im afraid my stereo doesn't accept the normal headphone jack Cable, it's some kind of different connection (think RCA). At this point im kinda considering just buying a cheap soundbar because im such a noob at this stuff

Fine by me. Buy from somewhere local for easy return if necessary. Soundbars are no panacea.

 

[Brian_205]

I think my stereo has Aux/cdr in, and line out, whatever the hell that means
It also has a 'video out' (CVBS) port

I uploaded a foto of the input thingies i made with my phone camera: http/imgur.com/a/NxsHw

 

[MooseFlunky]

I think my stereo has Aux/cdr in, and line out, whatever the hell that means
It also has a 'video out' (CVBS) port

I uploaded a foto of the input thingies i made with my phone camera: http/imgur.com/a/NxsHw

According to your documentation that came with your mini-system, is that an input or an output? I suspect it's an input, but I'm not certain why you would have a video-in port without having a corresponding video-out somewhere on the unit. Are there any more connectors on the back of the unit?

 

[Brian_205]

You mean the one on the front (first picture) or on the back (second picture)? Im not sure why it doesnt have good ports either, but probably because its really old haha. The front port was something called the 'gameport' which I think works with a ps2 (says enough about how old the pos is). Like I said, im pretty sure im better off just buying a cheap soundbar, but I figured id ask here first if there is some really easy to find cable that converts the ports to a 2010+ TV, as the speakers itself are probably decent enough when it comes to sound.

 

[Alabalcho]

The RCA jacks on the back are clearly labeled "CD In", so all you need is an 3.5mm-to-RCA stereo cable (headphones jack on the TV) to RCA -> CD In). You could try this cable first with eg your tablet / smartphone.

 

[Alfa man]

Hey guys, kind of wondering whether it is at all possible to connect this old mini stereo system I had from years back, to a TV (that isnt from the dark ages.)

stereo: philips fwm 570
TV: Samsung UE40EH5000

Use a converter from hdmi to hdmi and rca. If you are getting a feed from a cable box or set top box, split the feed from it using this converter to give audio and video via hdmi to the TV, and audio via rca to the mini system. This converter should cost around 20$ or even less and will have a micro USB power plugin to amplify the signal. No need to buy a new audio hardware...