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[Q] using hdmi and audio out at the same time

I am planning on getting hdmi cable but want to know about the audio first.i know the hdmi connection also supports audio but is it possible to use the headphone jack for audio while using the hdmi for video?
Thanks
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Just tested this and yes you can, at least on the stock rom.

Great. Thank you.
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That's handy to know.
I have 2 TVs at home with HDMI. The sound works with one but the other I just get Video for some reason

Is it possible to do something like this;
HDMI Video only to my TV
Bluetooth Audio to my Music System / Headphones / Computer speakers
Has any one tried this ?

Can try when I get home from work if nobody has tried it before then.
EDIT: That worked just fine on stock. Should a video on youtube on the TV via HDMI and the sound to my music system via Bluetooth and the Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver

Internal Audio from HDMI?

I unfortunately use a HDMI to DVI cable for my video as i play on a monitor in my room. Sadly i have to use a bluetooth earpiece just for sound and it is annoying. Internalizing a speaker would NOT be ideal for game play but better than having to pair every time just for sound... My idea was get a regular speaker solder it to the audio pinouts from HDMI. is this possible? i have google for so long and could not find the pinouts for the pic i posted. I dont want to mess up considering how small they contacts are.... and my soldering skills not so great... I wanna get it done on my first go thanks for any input!

m03m1x said:
I unfortunately use a HDMI to DVI cable for my video as i play on a monitor in my room. Sadly i have to use a bluetooth earpiece just for sound and it is annoying. Internalizing a speaker would NOT be ideal for game play but better than having to pair every time just for sound... My idea was get a regular speaker solder it to the audio pinouts from HDMI. is this possible? i have google for so long and could not find the pinouts for the pic i posted. I dont want to mess up considering how small they contacts are.... and my soldering skills not so great... I wanna get it done on my first go thanks for any input!
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Those aren't analog audio outputs. You'll need a DVI audio breakout box if you want normal audio out. But honestly $120ish will get you a nice 24" with hdmi in nowadays.

Perhaps a cheap Bluetooth speaker? Mine pairs automatically and doesn't require pins or anything... Even the first time.
Same situation but probably a little more comfortable.
On my android stick MK808 I've seen people use a USB sound card with audio out. May work the same.
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Get a bluetooth adapter, it'll allow you to hook up any speakers to it via AUX cable. I do this with my laptop to my stereo. The only problem is I got bad lag on sound via bluetooth with the OUYA, not sure why.

USB Audio devices are just $9, but you'll need a ROM that supports the drivers. I couldn't get them to work on the stock OUYA ROM, I could get it to work with the CM10 ROM experimental using a patcher.
Otherwise, a HDMI/DVI breakout would work. Or a bluetooth to aux.
They really should have included a headphone jack. Guess they wanted to cut the cost of an amp/jack.

USB audio is definitely the cheapest way to go, but it may be a while before the ouya officially supports it.

KyleK29 said:
USB Audio devices are just $9, but you'll need a ROM that supports the drivers. I couldn't get them to work on the stock OUYA ROM, I could get it to work with the CM10 ROM experimental using a patcher.
Otherwise, a HDMI/DVI breakout would work. Or a bluetooth to aux.
They really should have included a headphone jack. Guess they wanted to cut the cost of an amp/jack.
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bluetooth to AUX works but there's a bad delay, so it really doesn't work with gaming. If it's for movies, programs like XBMC has a syncing feature and for music it wouldn't matter.

JLCollier2005 said:
bluetooth to AUX works but there's a bad delay, so it really doesn't work with gaming. If it's for movies, programs like XBMC has a syncing feature and for music it wouldn't matter.
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Well, I'd hope Ouya includes the drivers in an official update for USB Audio devices. It is kinda a needed thing for a lot of people who want to game with headphones, not all TV's (especially low-end ones) have headphone/LR out.
My TV *does* have it, so I can break out the signal that way. But for when I don't want to use a screen (ie: listening to music, etc.), I have the USB Audio to allow that without leaving the screen on.

Anyone tried Bluetooth audio?
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8125Omnimax said:
Anyone tried Bluetooth audio?
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Yes I try my Headset Bluetooth, and work fine ( music lag with xbmc, but no problem with Youtube )
Envoyé depuis mon Transformer TF101 en utilisant Tapatalk 4 Beta

best and cheap option is this:
HDMI 4 Ports Switcher with Audio Output Stereo,Toslink 3D V1.4 Compatible
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251307741614?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
XBMC work with 5.1 dolby and DTS audio flawless U$S40

Problem With Audio using non-HDMI Yamaha AV Receiver

I'm having a problem getting ChromeCast to send audio through my Yamaha AV Receiver setup. I'm using a Sharp LC-60C46U LCD TV that has two HDMI inputs. One is used for the Cable and the other is used for the Chromecast, BluRay or the HDMI cable for my Computer/Galaxy S4 (as needed). The 5.1 Surround Sound is sent to my Yamaha HTR-5150 AV Receiver using the Optical Digital Audio Output since the Receiver pre-dates HDMI inputs. This set-up has worked fine for everything so far except the ChromeCast. Using ChromeCast, I get picture, but no sound through the Yamaha. Chromecast does give me audio through the TV speakers if I turn them on, but not through the Yamaha surround sound.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance,
Rich

Chromecast audio troubles

I´ve been reading this through these chromecast threads and I cannot seem to sort out my problem..... I have Samsung UE40EH5000 tv and Sony STR-DG700 receiver. I have tried plugging chromecast into both tv and receiver but I am only getting sound out of the tv speakers. I have run HDMI from receiver to tv but no sound from receiver, I have also tried audio cables into the receiver from the tv but no sound. I have an ipod and satellite running through receiver working fine. Please help me x

kimii1 said:
I´ve been reading this through these chromecast threads and I cannot seem to sort out my problem..... I have Samsung UE40EH5000 tv and Sony STR-DG700 receiver. I have tried plugging chromecast into both tv and receiver but I am only getting sound out of the tv speakers. I have run HDMI from receiver to tv but no sound from receiver, I have also tried audio cables into the receiver from the tv but no sound. I have an ipod and satellite running through receiver working fine. Please help me x
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Most likely it's just your TV settings - it probably doesn't support ARC (Audio Return Channel) as I don't see it mentioned in the Quick Setup or Manual.
If that's the case, you need to run the Digital output from the TV back into your receiver. See page 66 of your TV's Quick Setup (which IMO is a better "manual" than what Samsung calls the manual).
Set your TV's Speaker Select to External Speaker. It says that on TV Speaker it should have sound out both the TV's speakers and external output, but at least on my Sony TV and Sony sound bar, having both on produces a strange echo effect.
(See page 53 of your TV manual)
Also check on your receiver that the HDMI port has been properly assigned to the input that you're using.
(See page 66 of your receiver manual)

bhiga said:
Most likely it's just your TV settings - it probably doesn't support ARC (Audio Return Channel) as I don't see it mentioned in the Quick Setup or Manual.
If that's the case, you need to run the Digital output from the TV back into your receiver. See page 66 of your TV's Quick Setup (which IMO is a better "manual" than what Samsung calls the manual).
Set your TV's Speaker Select to External Speaker. It says that on TV Speaker it should have sound out both the TV's speakers and external output, but at least on my Sony TV and Sony sound bar, having both on produces a strange echo effect.
(See page 53 of your TV manual)
Also check on your receiver that the HDMI port has been properly assigned to the input that you're using.
(See page 66 of your receiver manual)
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I actually think this is a problem on his Amp side....he did say that he tried plugging into the Amp directly and got the same result.
If his TV doesn't support ARC he could use an Optical cable from the TV to the Amp and that would work.
But he might need to check the Audio settings on his AMP for that particular HDMI port.
Not sure about the devices he says works but I wouldn't expect a IPod to plug into the same HDMI plug he was trying to use and most older Sat boxes usually use an Optical input instead of the HDMI.
And you can change the Input on most Receivers to set what Audio source to take from be it optical or HDMI.
He should check the settings for that particular output and see if the Audio is set to HDMI.

Many thanks guys for your help but its still not working, I haven´t tried an optical cable because I need to buy one and they are about 30-40 euros here, and I thought audio should run through HDMI.
The chromecast is from the USA and I am in portugal will that make a difference?
Here is my setup....Chromecast plugged into TV, HDMI cable plugged into TV and run to receiver (3 HDMI ports on receiver, not sure which one is correct, but have tried all three I think!!)
Have tried with TV speakers and external speaker settings on TV.
I have tried the HDMI menu on the receiver.
Will an optical cable be the solution?

kimii1 said:
Many thanks guys for your help but its still not working, I haven´t tried an optical cable because I need to buy one and they are about 30-40 euros here, and I thought audio should run through HDMI.
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Ouch, that's horribly expensive. Optical cables should be US$10 or less, though you can definitely spend more. But optical cables do not need shielding the same way electrical cables do.
Not sure where you are, but here's a quick search on Amazon UK for price comparison
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=toslink+optical+cable
kimii1 said:
The chromecast is from the USA and I am in portugal will that make a difference?
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No difference whatsoever.
kimii1 said:
Here is my setup....Chromecast plugged into TV, HDMI cable plugged into TV and run to receiver (3 HDMI ports on receiver, not sure which one is correct, but have tried all three I think!!)
Have tried with TV speakers and external speaker settings on TV.
I have tried the HDMI menu on the receiver.
Will an optical cable be the solution?
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If you hear audio on your TV, then yes, the optical cable will solve the problem by sending the decoded audio from the TV back to the receiver.

kimii1 said:
Many thanks guys for your help but its still not working, I haven´t tried an optical cable because I need to buy one and they are about 30-40 euros here, and I thought audio should run through HDMI.
The chromecast is from the USA and I am in portugal will that make a difference?
Here is my setup....Chromecast plugged into TV, HDMI cable plugged into TV and run to receiver (3 HDMI ports on receiver, not sure which one is correct, but have tried all three I think!!)
Have tried with TV speakers and external speaker settings on TV.
I have tried the HDMI menu on the receiver.
Will an optical cable be the solution?
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Yes Optical would solve your problem, The wiring you described would only work if your amp and TV support HDMI-ARC which really requires a more recent TV and AMP. That port is usually specially marked on both the TV and AMP side.
I'm betting most of the cost of that cable is in the shipping.but Ebay has a slew available that would bring the price down.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_from=R40&_nkw=optical+cable&rt=nc&LH_BIN=1

Many thanks guys the optical cable worked straight away, I managed to buy one local for 15 euros, was worth it!
One other issue I have come across which you may or may not be able to help me with.
One of the things I want to do with chromecast is run karaoke videos from YouTube, I have a mixer the microphones are plugged into but I found the optical sound was overriding the sound. I have sound from the tv (youtube) but no sound from the microphones, If I unplugged the optical cable I lose sound from the tv and get sound from the mics.
Is there a way around this?

kimii1 said:
Many thanks guys the optical cable worked straight away, I managed to buy one local for 15 euros, was worth it!
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kimii1 said:
One of the things I want to do with chromecast is run karaoke videos from YouTube, I have a mixer the microphones are plugged into but I found the optical sound was overriding the sound. I have sound from the tv (youtube) but no sound from the microphones, If I unplugged the optical cable I lose sound from the tv and get sound from the mics.
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What's the make and model of your mixer?

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What's the make and model of your mixer?
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Not sure and I´m not with it! Will post tomorrow.

Not sure thats possible because the Chromecast takes the content directly from their servers if I'm not mistaken.
You would have to take the Output of the Audio from the TV or Amp and Mix it all Post Chromecast.
Easiest way....
CCast into TV, TV into Mixer, Mic into Mixer, Mixer into Amp. Amp to Speakers
If your mixer has an Optical Input that can be mixed all the better but most likely your going to be Analog from the TV to the Mixer.
You CAN get a box that will pull Audio out of an HDMI signal to analog as well but it's overkill since the TV will give you the same thing already.

Sounds like it might be a mix of analog and digital in the path. Will wait for tomorrow's update.
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[Q] Why doesn’t chromecast output audio through TV's external speakers ?

Here is my set-up:
A Vivo LTV42FHDN 42” Full HD TV (2x HDMI inputs, 1x RCA stereo audio output, few other audio and video input connectors, and a set of really crappy built-in speakers)
A Logitech 2.1 Speaker system connected to TV's RCA audio output
An old DELL XPS M1330 notebook running Windows 7 hooked up to the TV via one HDMI port
A new Chromecast I’m trying to setup connected to the other HDMI port.
When I watch TV and switch to the HDMI input of the PC I get audio through both the TV’s crappy built in speakers as well as the much better sounding Logitech Speakers. However, when I switch to the Chromecast I only hear audio through TV’s built-in speakers. I have connected other PCs and tablets through HDMI before and from what I recall, sound always came out external speakers.
Is there any reason for the PC and Chromecast to behave differently when connected via HDMI ? I tried both HDMI ports, went through TV's audio settings (which only has very few settings like bass, treble, and some sound profiles), but couldn't get the chromecast to output audio through external speakers.
Does this mean Chromecast doesn’t support somesort of an HDMI specification/standard my old PC does, therefore the TV can't split and reroute the audio ? Is there any way to get around this without buying new hardware ? Other than audio, rest of it works great ! For me spending $50 or so extra on additional hardware really defeats the purpose of buying a Chromecast, because for that price I could've bought a DLNA enabled media player.
Any help appreciated. Thanks.

I'm not sure about your LG, but my Sony correctly re-routes audio from Chromecast to SPDIF (optical) output connected to AVR, so the Chromecast isn't a problem. I'm not sure about analog RCA output though.
Just go through your TV settings again. There must be an option burried somewhere in menus.

peca89 said:
I'm not sure about your LG, but my Sony correctly re-routes audio from Chromecast to SPDIF (optical) output connected to AVR, so the Chromecast isn't a problem. I'm not sure about analog RCA output though.
Just go through your TV settings again. There must be an option burried somewhere in menus.
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Thanks for your reply, I did go through all the settings on the TV and even read the manual. But couldn't find anything there. Its not a very high-end TV, hence no optical output, all I have is that stereo analogue output.
Few minutes after posting I again connected my new notebook, and a Windows 8 tablet, audio works fine with all of them. But the Chromecast just doesn't work the same way. When I tested I connected all devices to the same HDMI port and didn't change anything on the TV, all I did was plug one in > test > unplug > plug the next one in > test etc.. that's all.. the fact that everything but the Chromecast work has to mean there is something different in Chromecast's HDMI signal.

PhoenixFx said:
Thanks for your reply, I did go through all the settings on the TV and even read the manual. But couldn't find anything there. Its not a very high-end TV, hence no optical output, all I have is that stereo analogue output.
Few minutes after posting I again connected my new notebook, and a Windows 8 tablet, audio works fine with all of them. But the Chromecast just doesn't work the same way. When I tested I connected all devices to the same HDMI port and didn't change anything on the TV, all I did was plug one in > test > unplug > plug the next one in > test etc.. that's all.. the fact that everything but the Chromecast work has to mean there is something different in Chromecast's HDMI signal.
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Try switching the audio output in whatever application you're casting from to Stereo.
If Chromecast is sending multichannel audio, your TV might be smart enough to decode and play it on its speakers, but not smart enough to downmix to the analog output.

PhoenixFx said:
Here is my set-up:
A Vivo LTV42FHDN 42” Full HD TV (2x HDMI inputs, 1x RCA stereo audio output, few other audio and video input connectors, and a set of really crappy built-in speakers)
A Logitech 2.1 Speaker system connected to TV's RCA audio output
An old DELL XPS M1330 notebook running Windows 7 hooked up to the TV via one HDMI port
A new Chromecast I’m trying to setup connected to the other HDMI port.
When I watch TV and switch to the HDMI input of the PC I get audio through both the TV’s crappy built in speakers as well as the much better sounding Logitech Speakers. However, when I switch to the Chromecast I only hear audio through TV’s built-in speakers. I have connected other PCs and tablets through HDMI before and from what I recall, sound always came out external speakers.
Is there any reason for the PC and Chromecast to behave differently when connected via HDMI ? I tried both HDMI ports, went through TV's audio settings (which only has very few settings like bass, treble, and some sound profiles), but couldn't get the chromecast to output audio through external speakers.
Does this mean Chromecast doesn’t support somesort of an HDMI specification/standard my old PC does, therefore the TV can't split and reroute the audio ? Is there any way to get around this without buying new hardware ? Other than audio, rest of it works great ! For me spending $50 or so extra on additional hardware really defeats the purpose of buying a Chromecast, because for that price I could've bought a DLNA enabled media player.
Any help appreciated. Thanks.
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Hi,Were you able to resolve this problem? Chromecast works great except for this exact same annoying problem. Also have the same TV. Thanks.