Need a work-around for TV with no headphone input

[nwgamelover]

Searched long and hard to find a forum that looks good, and found you guys. I have the following television:

Sanyo DP32242 HDMI LED 720 P 60HZ

I will attach a photo of the connections it "does" have, and I am hoping someone can tell me what adapter I might be able to buy, and headphones?

I know there is a way, but I need help finding it. Of course I could be wrong😉 I used to use a wireless headset "with" my laptop. I got tired of moving my laptop in and out just to watch programs so I bought a Roku 2. It does not have any input for a headset either. Although there is an open ISB port. I don't know if that could be used??

So here is the photo of the connections/back of my TV:

PS Thank you in advance for any info anyone might have for me denise

 

[alexoiu]

What's the tv model?

 

[Alabalcho]

All of these connections are "inputs" - antenna, component/composite, and HDMI. Headphone jacks on TVs are usually around the edge, not on the back. Check with your TV' manual.

Your other option would be to get a device called "HDMI audio extractor", to plug it between ROKU and the TV. This device will provide ordinary 3.5mm audio output.

 

[nwgamelover]

What's the tv model?

Did I miss something in the Sanyo info? I think that is in there, let me know if you need more😉 denise

 

[alexoiu]

Sorry, I've missed that. You'd need something like https/www.amazon.com/Digital-Converter-Coaxial-Toslink-Adapter/dp/B00IXN6L3G/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1468614282&sr=1-2&keywords=Optical+SPDIF%2FCoaxial+Digital+to+3.5

 

[nwgamelover]

sorry you guys, there is a pic in my OP of the "side" panel I missed getting a shot of.

 

[alexoiu]

No problem. There's an audio coaxial output, but you need a converter, like the one in the link above.

 

[nwgamelover]

All of these connections are "inputs" - antenna, component/composite, and HDMI. Headphone jacks on TVs are usually around the edge, not on the back. Check with your TV' manual.

Your other option would be to get a device called "HDMI audio extractor", to plug it between ROKU and the TV. This device will provide ordinary 3.5mm audio output.

My HDMI slot is being used to connect Roku to the TV. Will I need some sort of splitter? What is "ordinary" 3.5 mm audio? The new TVs, or maybe it's the movies, but the audio is up and down. So I find myself having to almost continuosly adjust the volume so's not to disturb my neighbors, but still be able to hear the dang thing, LOL!

Headphones with a volume control work excellent, no need buying any headphones unless they have a volume control, not for me anyway. Thank you for your help, I am grateful already that there may be a way denise

 

[nwgamelover]

No problem. There's an audio coaxial output, but you need a converter, like the one in the link above.

Ok, I will take a look now at your link, thanks for helping me, I am really hoping to find some things I might be able to go pick up today. I'm tired of missing so much by not being able to hear well enough😉 denise

 

[alexoiu]

It's an option. You'd also need a coaxial cable, like https/www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-ULTRA-Digital-Audio-Coaxial/dp/B00FMZX5RI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1468615144&sr=1-1

 

[nwgamelover]

Sorry, I've missed that. You'd need something like https/www.amazon.com/Digital-Converter-Coaxial-Toslink-Adapter/dp/B00IXN6L3G/ref=sr_1_2?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1468614282&sr=1-2&keywords=Optical+SPDIF%2FCoaxial+Digital+to+3.5

This looks easy for me to do, but am I understanding the little Digital to Analog coverter will plug into the Digital Audio Output hole on the top, right column? Then into that box is where I would plug in the headphones?

 

[bitwright]

Most TVs have an Audio Out connection, usually in the form of a Digital toslink or coaxial cable connection. According to Amazon, your TV should have coaxial digital audio output on the back. If it is not labeled as "Audio Out" it may be labled as "S/PDIF Out".

You will need to connect a converter like the one alexoiu recommended. Connect the coaxial Audio Out on your TV to the coaxial input on the converter. Then connect your headphones to the headphone out on the converter.

 

[nwgamelover]

Ok, I can get the cable, I actually had some but recently cleaned out everything as I had too much "junk" lol😉 That's ok, they aren't too expensive it looks like

 

[nwgamelover]

Most TVs have an Audio Out connection, usually in the form of a Digital toslink or coaxial cable connection. According to Amazon, your TV should have coaxial digital audio output on the back. If it is not labeled as "Audio Out" it may be labled as "S/PDIF Out".

You will need to connect a converter like the one alexoiu recommended. Connect the coaxial Audio Out on your TV to the coaxial input on the converter. Then connect your headphones to the headphone out on the converter.

Ok, I got it, thanks to all of your help. Is there a "reputation" option so I can comment on the great help I've gotten here? Sure appreciate it, and will let you guys know how it comes out for me, I'm sure it will be fine!! Denise

 

[bitwright]

Ok, I got it, thanks to all of your help. Is there a "reputation" option so I can comment on the great help I've gotten here? Sure appreciate it, and will let you guys know how it comes out for me, I'm sure it will be fine!! Denise

To the right of each post you'll see a number and some up and down arrows, which let you up/down vote that post. You should also be able to pick a single post as the solution to your problem. Tom's gives out badges to user whose posts get picked as a solution, so it's nice to do so if someone helped you out.

 

[alexoiu]

You're welcome.

 

[nwgamelover]

Wow, hope I don't need to spend a 100 bucks on a good set of headphones. I've decided to order all I need from Amazon. I see some headphones but I think it's really personal preference, or maybe how big my head is, LOL!!

Thanks again you guys😉