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Headphone Jack on SAMSUNG TV

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markopolo38330 Posted messages 20 Status Member -  
 thieff51 -
Hello,
in SAMSUNG UHD 4K TVs, I noticed (unlike Philips or LG, for example) that there is no headphone jack.
Since there will be one HDMI port available out of the 3 or 4, is there an HDMI to mini jack adapter?
In that case, if I plug the headphones into this adapter, can I mute the TV sound?
Will I have the same service as with a built-in headphone jack?

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    baladur13 Posted messages 47335 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   14 392
     
    Hello,
    If the television only has a "Digital Optical" Audio output

    The optical output is digital, the headphone is analog. Therefore, you need a digital optical (Toslink) to 3.5mm jack converter and the optical connection cable.
    Example:
    https://www.amazon.fr/analogique-convertisseur-adaptateur-amplificateurs-dalimentation/dp/B00KNNSKV0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505476271&sr=1-1&keywords=adaptateur+jack+3.5+mm

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    1. gugu01 Posted messages 15669 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 702
       
      So the solution from Baladur13
      (which I had posted in a message and then deleted, isn't great in terms of sound.
      Personal trial with this setup:
      > parasitic style loud sound like when you plug in headphones.
      > sound more or less bad
      > bad sound effect)

      Or

      A TV headset with optical input.
      Example: optical input, rechargeable, battery-operated
      (simple example, I don't know this model, you need to check around and compare)
      http://www.darty.com/nav/achat/accessoires/casque_ecouteurs/casque_hi-fi_sans_fil/cgv_hel_dolfin_premium.html
      Ask the seller for advice when buying the TV so you don't make a mistake.
      (sell your current headset and put a little more towards buying the new one, think of it as an investment...)

      But it would still be necessary to know the precise model of your current headset.
      Who knows, you might have an optical input on it without realizing it. :-) 
      After finding a solution, remember to mark it as RESOLVED. 
      Also, giving feedback is always nice towards those who helped you THANK YOU!!! :-)
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    2. markopolo38330 Posted messages 20 Status Member 4
       
      Thank you very much gugu01 for your valuable advice. I will focus on buying a headset compatible with the optical digital audio output of the TV (I better understand why these UHD 4K TVs no longer have a traditional headphone jack!!). It's an investment and it seems safer to me.
      Have a good day.
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      1. gugu01 Posted messages 15669 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   4 702 > markopolo38330 Posted messages 20 Status Member
         
        You're welcome ;-)

        Please remember to mark the discussion as resolved if that's the case. Thank you!
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    3. thieff51
       
      It works but strangely not on Netflix.
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