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External Speakers not working on Samsung TV

Sep 5, 2016 2:02PM PDT

Hello everyone,

So I have a Samsung TV, model number: LE32C350 for about 5 years now. Works perfectly and today I decided to buy a 2.1 speaker system. I tried it on my computer and works great, but when i plug it in the jack slot of the TV nothing happens. When I turn the TV Off the sound goes to my speakers but when I turn it on again it goes back to the TV speakers. Can anyone give me some advice on what to do?

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Is this your model?
Sep 5, 2016 2:16PM PDT
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Samsung TV Speaker Issue
Sep 5, 2016 11:36PM PDT

That is the model. I plugged the jack in that black slot on page 7 of the manual.

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All I see are inputs to the TV on page 7.
Sep 5, 2016 11:45PM PDT

Since you want to output from the TV, then you'll need an output. All I see is that Optical output which you need a receiver or get a soundbar for that.

I wish you could clarify what you mean by slot. The only slot I see is the "common interface slot" but that is for a card and not speakers.

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page 8
Sep 6, 2016 3:15AM PDT

On page 8 of the manual there is a Jack slot for audio out and i tried it there, but doesn't work.

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setting up audio system
Sep 6, 2016 4:17AM PDT

Better put, based on the manual what would I need / have to do to set up my 2.1 speaker system ?

Thanks Happy

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Page 8 shows inputs to the TV.
Sep 6, 2016 9:57AM PDT

I can see why some may find it confusing as they show output from the devices.

As to your next question, you need a soundbar (with optical support) or a receiver.

Some folk try those Optical to Analog converters.

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converter
Sep 6, 2016 1:30PM PDT

Thank you very much for your help, I'll try a converter and see how it goes.

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go into tv sound settings
Sep 6, 2016 1:35PM PDT

you may need to tell the tv to use external speakers. go into the tv's settings menu and check.

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I don't see how this will help.
Sep 6, 2016 2:10PM PDT

The speakers are external, analog and apparently plugged into the TV input jacks.

Think about it.

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external speakers
Sep 6, 2016 2:15PM PDT

I tried that but after i selected the external speakers the sound went off completely.

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That was expected.
Sep 7, 2016 9:18AM PDT

All that does is make sure the audio goes to the optical output.