Can you connect the SET840-TV RF to the cable box instead of the TV, so the TV speakers still work for others watching?
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If your cable box has the standard RCA audio jacks (red and white), you should be able to hook up without buying any additional cables. The Sennheiser unit uses a standard RCA mini-plug, but it comes with an adapter for hooking to standard RCA audio. I've hooked mine to a ATT UVerse box and it works well.
80309
Yes. I emailed Sennheiser tech support with the same question and they assured me that you can connect directly to the cable box and the sound is not affected at all. By the way Sennheiser tech is wonderful! You can email them with any questions and they respond in a matter of hours rather than days.
80310
I don't think that if you use the Red and White RCA plugs plugged into the Audio output jacks of the cable/satellite/TV or whatever will disable the main speakers. I think only jacks specifically for Headphones will disable the main speakers. I hope this is along the lines of your inquire.
80311
Hi Stan - not sure about the cable box - we have cable as well but connect the headphones straight to our TV - the volume on the TV can be as usual for everyone else. We think they are great for both private listening without interrupting anyone else and for watching something as a family with someone who has a hearing deficit.
80312
I don't have cable but I can go to the TV's menu and program the audio to be on.
80313
It would probably depend on the model of the cable box. On a Sony Bravia TV, I hooked it up using the RCA cable (red and white connectors) to the audio output jack on the TV. This allowed sound to the TV speakers (for everyone else) as well as to the headset. If you use the single plug "headset" jack, it causes the sound to ONLY go to the headset - no TV speakers. Having the RCA audio cables as an option on the SET840 was one of the key reasons I chose this model.
80314
I don't think so but am no electronic whizz. I just turn the TV sound to mute and then no one else is bothered by what I am watching. Have had them for 5 months and use them almost daily and still LOVE them.
80315
Hmmm, I am pretty sure my Set840 is plugged into the Audio Out of my AV Amplifier. So I control the headset and others the sound from AMP. Also my DISH DVR is using the AMP to put its signal through. I would guess that if your Cable box doesn't have an Audio out --- your outta luck. Buy a cheap AV system.
80316
The TV still works for anyone that is watching it. The 840 use does not interfere with the operation of the TV set. The volume control on the TV set has no affect on what you are hearing on the 840 earbuds. There is no need to involve the cable box.
2228635
Thanks for the quick response. I am still getting 2 different answers. It sounds like if you hook it up before the Cable Box or TV that you can do both.
1083044
Yes. As long as you have a cable box with a composite or component output. You see, the one thing they fail to mention is that since it has no tuner of its own they neglected to install the standard RF connections.
596166
Your cable box may have 2 output connections run a pair from that to the DVD player you should be okay that way!
896243
So if I want to watch TV the receiver must be turned on? How can I hook up the cables so the TV and it's speakers work with the cable, and the extra speakers work only when the receiver is turned on?
258436
Yes, thats what the conveter box doez. Just connect the coax to the tv in on the conveter box an the tv out to your tv or use one of the other output to one of the tv input
915930
I run the cable/dvd player straight into the receiver and my receiver will output to the tv and can use the tv sound system as opposed to the receiver. If I want to use the receiver for better quality sound, I just turn it on...
109163
I use this to control my satalite box, if the cable box uses a ir to remote control it should work if remote control is RF it probable will not work
2055948
Don't think there is a way to do it using the remote, though there's always the dark side path by cutting the cables going to the speaker :)
458459
No. It is still IR meaning it only has a few feet of range and must be in the same room. Also, it is probably not compatible with cable box or TV. It is designed speficially for computer and Raspberry Pi or other media center that requires IR control.
2060536
Sorry I don't know how without turning off receiver or change input or turn off source(Cable box or Player). Need to read manual or contact customer support.
844809
I've got the same issue. The remote will not adjust the volume. This remains a problem whether the speakers are hooked to the cable box audio out, or to the TV audio out.
85003
Hmm, well the tv is only really a monitor and wouldn't have anything to do with sound in this case right? Wouldn't you need to get the dolby sound from the broadcast source like your cable or directv box? e.g. connect your audio optical cord to the cablebox directly & plug directly into your HT setup.
1174192
Yes and know, adding speakers and perhaps your cable box and a DVD player is not hard (HDMI wires). The more important part is performing the calibration check which does check if you have the speaker wires correctly connected - can take a few tries but if patient, you can do it.
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Actually, that's what I'm using it with right now. Pulled it out of storage, got a second cable box, have it set to E1 instead of using its own tuner (to avoid any issues with channels changing unexpectedly again) and pulling in the channels via the cable box instead. Works fine using it that way.
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Only if your cable box has an optical Audi output. My Panasonic tv I believe has one, so I Ron the satellite receiver to the tv then the tv to the soundbar, or possibly the satellite out to the soundbar. It's been too long that I can't remember to be honest.
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Yes, provided the cable box has a 3.5mm output. To use the RCA output connections (red/white) you would need an adapter. In either case, more than likely you would need to turn the dial, rather than use the remote to adjust volume.There is a bit more fullness compared to thin TV's sound, but not enough, in my option, to warrant the high Bose price. That is my biggest beef with this product--high price for little benefit.Good Luck