Interactive TVs

This applies to all of the major brands of interactive flat panel displays.

There are three main options:

HDMI Audio

HDMI Audio (You only plug in a HDMI Cable)

For the SMART TV Series TVs and the BenQ TVs you will need to use an Optical (SPDIF) to Analogue audio converter. This is an affiliate link, but it’s the unit that we have used.

To use this unit:

1. Plug the SPDIF optical cable into the SMART TV

2. Plug the other end of the SPDIF cable into the Optical input on the converter

3. Plug the 3.5mm audio cable into the headphone jack in the converter

4. Plug the USB cable into the peripheral port on the SMART TV as this will provide 5v

5. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the DC5V socket on the adapter.

6. Plug the other end of the 3.5mm audio cable into the FM/DM transmitter.

The TV will now automatically output audio via the SPDIF port to the converter

The resources below are desgined to support teachers and Information Services departments to connect devices to different display panels. Click on the link below the images to access the pages dedicated to these resources.

Smart TV Resource

BenQ TV Resource

HDMI & 3.5mm Audio

3.5mm Audio (You plug in an audio cable and a HDMI)

If you plug a 3.5mm audio cable into your computer, you have the easiest setup.

You will need:

• 2 x audio cables

• 1 x FM/DM Transmitter

• 1 x 3.5mm audio splitter

Instructions:

1. Connect the male part of the splitter to your computer audio jack

2. Connect the cable from your speakers that used to go to your computer into one of the female splitter jacks

3. Connect the additional audio cable to the other female splitter jack

4. Finally plug in the other end of the audio cable into the FM/DM transmitter unit

Audio Cable Only

You told us that you’re using an audio cable. For assistive listening this is the easiest option.

This means that you’re going to need to use an audio splitter no matter the device. This plugs into the side of your computer.

You will need:

• 2 x audio cables

• 1 x FM/DM Transmitter

• 1 x 3.5mm audio splitter

Instructions:

1. Connect the male part of the splitter to your computer audio jack

2. Connect the cable from your speakers that used to go to your computer into one of the female splitter jacks

3. Connect the additional audio cable to the other female splitter jack

4. Finally plug in the other end of the audio cable into the FM/DM transmitter unit