Converting Sony CRT to flat screen TV
Been shopping today for flat screen to replace the old girl (1996 vintage Sony CRT TV). In my MH the theater sound system was original equipment and the Sony TV, I'm told, used a variable audio out j...
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If this 2-conductor gray RCA is all you have for TV output, then it's a 2-channel stereo and you never had a true 5.1 surround sound from TV. Your receiver was upconverting 2-channel stereo into a fake 5.1 surround (if even that).
I think this type of 2-channel "RCA-looking" male connector is rare. You can replace it with separate red/white male RCA, won't make any difference, it's still 2-channel analog. On 99% of receivers and amplifiers the 2-channel analog input is red/white RCA and/or stereo 3.5mm.
You won't end up with only only TV speakers. The on-screen menu of flat TV will let you disable TV speakers if you like.
I think this type of 2-channel "RCA-looking" male connector is rare. You can replace it with separate red/white male RCA, won't make any difference, it's still 2-channel analog. On 99% of receivers and amplifiers the 2-channel analog input is red/white RCA and/or stereo 3.5mm.
You won't end up with only only TV speakers. The on-screen menu of flat TV will let you disable TV speakers if you like.
