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I have went with the
Aux lead > Analogue to digital converter (had an aux connection on it so RCA adapter was not needed) > optical > soundbar
It had a lot of feedback when the converter was powered via the TV's usb port.
In the end I swapped it to Samsung charger and its working fine.
A...
Thank you so much for your help guys, I figure I can just get a optical splitter as well so my X-box can use the sound bar properly for games/dvds and Chromecast/freeview will have to do with the 3.5mm port on the TV.
Soon to have the most wired , wireless soundbar in the world!
I might try and bring the soundbar back to the shop as I have been reading they have a good reputation for returns.
Would it be better to get 2.1 PC system if I only have a headphone jack ?
I am a complete noob with home cinema and would greatly appreciate any help solving the problem I have got my self in.
I have brought this sound bar, (LG NB5530A) as I got a really good deal. (not from amazon)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-NB5530A-Channel-Premium-Wireless/dp/B00E0E9F5S
which...
Could be the back light or the converter. If there is a faint image from certain angles its defiantly going to be one of the Cathode strips (bulbs that light up the screen).
If it does not turn on at all but you have a power light. Many modern displays will not power up if there is a loose...
If you open the case up, check that all the capacitors have have flat tops, signs of splitting or bulging means they need replacing.
There are plenty of tutorials on youtube on how to spot/change them.
It may also be the DVI/VGA port your using. It may have come loose off the board.
could...
I have just been stung at an auction with this monitor
HP 2010i LCD 21" monitor.
when the power is on, the power light comes on (lights up blue) for about 7 seconds before a clciking noise and then it goes off. It will then come straight back on after 4 or 5 seconds then repeats.
The screen...