Is it possible to connect my Sony STR-AV77OX to a Samsung Series 7 750 LCD TV

[DoingthebestIcan]

Our Samsung home theater box just broke (said fan check), we replaced the fan, still didn't work. So, we pulled out our old Sony stereo receiver and tried to connect it to the TV and to our surround sound speakers. All we got is a humm with some inaudible voice, but that's about it. We're not sure if we are connecting it properly. And, since we do not have a HDMI connection on the Sony nor do we have an optical digital connection, is there anyway to use this receiver?

Since the surround sound system speakers have wires; if we can't hook these two units together, I assume we would now need to purchase all new wireless speakers and an entirely new surround sound system.

 

[delaro]

HDMI Input to R/L Analog Audio Output Convertor Signal Digital Adapter $17.15
http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA7N72R29943&cm_re=hdmi_to_rca_converter_digital_to_analog-_-0ZK-01N2-00024-_-Product


HDMI-Digital-Audio-HDMI-to-HDMI-VGA-SPDIF-5-1CH-HP-Converter-Adapter-Decoder US $48.80
http/www.ebay.com/itm/HDMI-Digital-Audio-HDMI-to-HDMI-VGA-SPDIF-5-1CH-HP-Converter-Adapter-Decoder-/131330012831


These work but don't expect Fantastic sound quality, you normally get slight buzzing, humming or popping at low volumes because of the lower quality cokes in the power circuits. I've installed a few with older receivers so I know at least they work.

 

[DoingthebestIcan]

Thanks for responding. That's too bad. It looks like we'll have to buy an entirely new system then. Do you have any recommendations?

 

[delaro]

It depends on the Room size, amount of $$$.
For a under $300 Receiver for a room with existing Speakers these are nice, output quality will depend on the Speakers themselves. A Mid Range Amp with good Speakers is going to be much better than a high End Amp and low quality Speakers.

1. Onkyo 550-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver $250
http/www.hhgregg.com/onkyo-550-watt-5-1-channel-home-theater-receiver/item/TXSR333?cid=PLA-10166420-224826&mr:referralID=2dea3ba1-803e-11e5-b7e1-005056946dac

2. Denon - 700W 5.2-Ch. 4K Ultra HD A/V Home Theater Receiver $229
http/www.bestbuy.com/site/denon-700w-5-2-ch-4k-ultra-hd-a-v-home-theater-receiver-black/3510572.p?id=1219583810531&skuId=3510572

3. Harman Kardon AVR 1510 5.1 Channel Networked AV Receiver $199
http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA08C3EB3167

4. Pioneer 5.1-Ch. 4K Ultra HD & 3D Pass-Through A/V Home Theater Receiver $169
https/www.groupon.com/deals/gg-pioneer-51-channel-av-receiver-with-hdmi-20?deal_option=04684d1e-687e-11e5-b0a0-002590980a98&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US_DT_SEA_GGL_TIM_TTT_PADS_CBP_CHP_NBR_g*gg-pioneer-51-channel-av-receiver-with-hdmi-20_c*83749524421_k*_m*_d*Goods-Product-Ads_keyword*_target*_adposition*1o5_prodtarget*88736165817_adtype*pla&gclid=CNrukKeW7sgCFYRDaQodrEAK0A

What Samsung home theater box are you referring too? HT-J5500W or higher?

 

[americanaudiophile]

Assuming your TV has optical audio out you need a converter like this one
http/www.parts-express.com/parts-express-dac-digital-to-analog-converter-%2851-compatible%29--180-999
and the cables to connect it to your TV and receiver. Not too complicated.

 

[delaro]

Assuming your TV has optical audio out you need a converter like this one
http/www.parts-express.com/parts-express-dac-digital-to-analog-converter-%2851-compatible%29--180-999
and the cables to connect it to your TV and receiver. Not too complicated.

Ive got 1 Series 7 750's it has about everything you would expect out of a medium quality Level TV. Toslink Out,Hdmi Out, RCA Out... Which Model is yours? I know they make several under that Class.

Here is the Manual as Well.
http/downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201104/20110426171120112/BN68-01470A-04L02-110426.pdf