Solved! Using old DAV-TZ210 home theater system as speakers for TV

[ExhaustPipe]

Hi everyone! I have an old DAV-TZ210 DVD Home Theater System that i want to use as speakers for my KLV-40R352D Sony TV.

thing is... the home theater system's HDMI port is an HDMI OUT only and can only input RCA. The TV on the other hand has a 3mm port as an audio output.

DAV-TZ210 ports:

https://imgur.com/Km2Eihj

View: https/imgur.com/Km2Eihj


KLV-40R352D ports:

https://imgur.com/MnBu0vp

View: https/imgur.com/MnBu0vp


My question is would buying a '3.5mm to 2RCA' cable make the theater system as the speakers for my TV? If so, would is utilize the 5.1 channels?

 

[Sonic Illusions]

Yes and no. The cable you mentioned will get the signal, but it will be left and right stereo only.

 

[ExhaustPipe]

Yes and no. The cable you mentioned will get the signal, but it will be left and right stereo only.

That's a bummer... seems like a waste of an audio system..
Anyway, thanks for your help!

 

[Sonic Illusions]

I share your frustration with out-dated equipment! I had a nice A/V surround receiver. Then along came HDMI. I was surprised by some of the deals at my local pawn shop on TVs and audio equipment. If you're on a budget, this may be a great option for an A/V surround receiver and a used TV. Pay your local shops a visit. You may be pleasantly surprised.

 

[ExhaustPipe]

I share your frustration with out-dated equipment! I had a nice A/V surround receiver. Then along came HDMI. I was surprised by some of the deals at my local pawn shop on TVs and audio equipment. If you're on a budget, this may be a great option for an A/V surround receiver and a used TV. Pay your local shops a visit. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Thanks for the advice! Will definitely look around local shops for A/V surround systems. Specifically ones that supports HDMI ARC. As most appliances use HDMI nowadays...