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This RCA adapter cable allows HDMI video to be routed to the HDTV with the audio routed separately to the home theater system. This is a generic / aftermarket product.
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94 of 112 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
I have a perfectly functional cable, which works great when used with an HDMI cable, but it took about 5 minutes of soldering. If you aren't comfortable with this, don't buy this product, as it likely won't work correctly out of the box. If you do purchase, you can fix it by following the steps below.
NOTE: If you break your Xbox, it's your fault and only your fault. If you burn your house down or your finger with a soldering iron, it's your fault and only your fault. Proceed at your own risk.
1) Check the cable... there is a chance it will be wired correctly when you get it. If so, lucky you :-) Make sure you try changing the TV HDMI input to another input, then back to the XBOX. If the XBOX resets, sorry, you need to plug in your soldering gun.
2) Open the plastic on the end of the plug that goes into the Xbox. You might need to tape it closed later, as it tends to break. Not a huge deal, as this won't kill the plug, just make it a little less attractive. Set it aside.
3) Remove the copper outer casing on the plug. This is the trapezoid thin metal outer part of the plug, with no wires connected to it. Slide it off the end of the plug by inserting a blade to release the two plastic tabs in the rectangular holes. Try not to damage this part if possible. Set it aside.
4) Get lined up to which pin is which. You need to focus on pins of even numbers 18 - 30. I have added a customer image to the product for reference. The easiest way to find these is to look at the wire side of the plug, find the three wires in a row (the optical wires) on the wide side and look at the 7 on the narrow side on the same end.
5) Remove the hot glue from these pins gently using a razor.
6) Make sure there are no connections between or to the last three: 26, 28, and 30. If there is a connection, desolder it. Mine didn't have any, but it is important you check this.
7) Jump (place a blob of solder) pins 22 and 24.
8) Jump pins 18 and 20.
9) Check your connections. This can be done with a continuity meter. 18 and 20 should be connected, 22 and 24 should be connected, and also check for lack of connections between the two groups and 26, 28, and 30.
10) Time to check your work. Your Xbox should not reset when changing HDMI inputs away from and back to your Xbox, and the optical plug on your adapter should be glowing red. You should get sound through the cable. I did this to get 5.1 optical so that I can hear someone behind me just before they shoot me in the head in Halo: Reach.
11) If there are still problems, recheck your work and use Google. You're on your own.
12) Did you remember to unplug your soldering iron? Are the curtains on fire? Why did you think a windowsill was a good place to put a hot soldering iron?
13) If it works, time to put everything back together. Replace the hot glue if you have some to keep things from touching, slide the copper cover back in place, and replace the plastic casing. You may need some tape or glue here. Easiest thing to do is wrap it a few times with electrical tape, stretching it to keep things nice and tight.
14) Game on. Please leave a comment if this worked for you. Sorry about those curtains dude, but things could have gotten much worse. Good thing you had that fire extinguisher handy. Some Halo will take that off your mind. It's hard to think about burnt curtains when a Covenant Mothership has you pinned down.
EDIT: Looks like the seller might have removed the reference picture...
NOTE: If you break your Xbox, it's your fault and only your fault. If you burn your house down or your finger with a soldering iron, it's your fault and only your fault. Proceed at your own risk.
1) Check the cable... there is a chance it will be wired correctly when you get it. If so, lucky you :-) Make sure you try changing the TV HDMI input to another input, then back to the XBOX. If the XBOX resets, sorry, you need to plug in your soldering gun.
2) Open the plastic on the end of the plug that goes into the Xbox. You might need to tape it closed later, as it tends to break. Not a huge deal, as this won't kill the plug, just make it a little less attractive. Set it aside.
3) Remove the copper outer casing on the plug. This is the trapezoid thin metal outer part of the plug, with no wires connected to it. Slide it off the end of the plug by inserting a blade to release the two plastic tabs in the rectangular holes. Try not to damage this part if possible. Set it aside.
4) Get lined up to which pin is which. You need to focus on pins of even numbers 18 - 30. I have added a customer image to the product for reference. The easiest way to find these is to look at the wire side of the plug, find the three wires in a row (the optical wires) on the wide side and look at the 7 on the narrow side on the same end.
5) Remove the hot glue from these pins gently using a razor.
6) Make sure there are no connections between or to the last three: 26, 28, and 30. If there is a connection, desolder it. Mine didn't have any, but it is important you check this.
7) Jump (place a blob of solder) pins 22 and 24.
8) Jump pins 18 and 20.
9) Check your connections. This can be done with a continuity meter. 18 and 20 should be connected, 22 and 24 should be connected, and also check for lack of connections between the two groups and 26, 28, and 30.
10) Time to check your work. Your Xbox should not reset when changing HDMI inputs away from and back to your Xbox, and the optical plug on your adapter should be glowing red. You should get sound through the cable. I did this to get 5.1 optical so that I can hear someone behind me just before they shoot me in the head in Halo: Reach.
11) If there are still problems, recheck your work and use Google. You're on your own.
12) Did you remember to unplug your soldering iron? Are the curtains on fire? Why did you think a windowsill was a good place to put a hot soldering iron?
13) If it works, time to put everything back together. Replace the hot glue if you have some to keep things from touching, slide the copper cover back in place, and replace the plastic casing. You may need some tape or glue here. Easiest thing to do is wrap it a few times with electrical tape, stretching it to keep things nice and tight.
14) Game on. Please leave a comment if this worked for you. Sorry about those curtains dude, but things could have gotten much worse. Good thing you had that fire extinguisher handy. Some Halo will take that off your mind. It's hard to think about burnt curtains when a Covenant Mothership has you pinned down.
EDIT: Looks like the seller might have removed the reference picture...
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I actually use this in conjunction with a pair of Turtle Beach X4's. I am fortunate to own an Onkyo 7.1 Surround Sound system (can be found for a great price if you dig a little online) however there are certain times, usually at night when she is asleep on the couch, that my wife just prefers I use headphones will gaming. So since my Onkyo receiver is capable of doing both HDMI Audio and Video, I use the optical connection on this adapter to go straight into the Turtle Beach receiver. So for that purpose, it works like a champ.
It will of course also work if you have a receiver that only does HDMI video but not audio as well.
The only thing I will say is when I purchased this a few months ago, I recall paying no more than $15 for it, and that included shipping, so buyer beware, it appears that some people are taking advantage of the fact that this is a somewhat hard to find item. However shop around if need be, as a $34 asking price is just absolutely uncalled for.
I've also recommended this to two people who had various different home theater setups that required the optical audio connection but they used HDMI for the video, and they both had no issues with this adapter and it worked flawlessly for them.
It will of course also work if you have a receiver that only does HDMI video but not audio as well.
The only thing I will say is when I purchased this a few months ago, I recall paying no more than $15 for it, and that included shipping, so buyer beware, it appears that some people are taking advantage of the fact that this is a somewhat hard to find item. However shop around if need be, as a $34 asking price is just absolutely uncalled for.
I've also recommended this to two people who had various different home theater setups that required the optical audio connection but they used HDMI for the video, and they both had no issues with this adapter and it worked flawlessly for them.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By J. Goldstein
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought a turtle beach headset (wired) and wanted to keep using my HDMI hookup for my TV. Well I needed this for the job, and it does the job perfectly. Just plugged it into my xbox, plugged my turtles into the audio side, and I had sound.
A little annoying that I had to do this in the first place, but not the product's fault.
A little annoying that I had to do this in the first place, but not the product's fault.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
It works great
I use this to send the audio to my sound system while the video goes through the hdmi port. Works great.
Published 5 hours ago by LazyTaktix
4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid piece
I've had my RCA cable adapter for a few months now. I went to an HDMI setup with my xbox 360 and ended up purchasing this to accommodate the sound output. Read more
Published 23 hours ago by Nebula34
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good for what it is.
Works like its suppose to but had a problem with my hdmi fitting underneath this cable so i had to buy a new thinner headed hdmi
Published 1 day ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
now I can use my headset and play in HD!
I got some turtle beach x12s and could only play with the standard av cables and use my headset at the same time so I got this pluged it in and YIPPEEE now I can play in HD and use... Read more
Published 2 days ago by bill
5.0 out of 5 stars
Splits out sound from HDMI
I used this so I could have video running via HDMI to my computer monitor, but have sound running to the computer tower via the Line In jack. Read more
Published 2 days ago by A. McLean
3.0 out of 5 stars
Didn't have the problems others claim to have had
The product was delivered a few days earlier than I expected. Plugged it into my XBOX, plugged my Turtle Beach headphones into it, and it worked like a charm. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Randy
5.0 out of 5 stars
adapter
Works exactly as intended. Now I dont have to hear gunshots throughout my house continually as it allows my kids (ie my husband and son) play BlackOps with headphones.
Published 3 days ago by Jewelz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sound and hdmi.
Works great sound is better and the grapihcs. And resolution are much better. I totaly recomend this ítem makes your vídeo games and movies. Sound better. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Garrett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good
This adapter works great, I use it on my xbox slim and so far have had no problems with it, for those who want to get the digital audio or RCA this is the right adapter.
Published 4 days ago by Emerson
5.0 out of 5 stars
I reaseved it last night
I received it last night and hooked it up the fit was a little tight with my HD wire but we got it to work, Love having sound with my headphones thank you this is a great product I... Read more
Published 5 days ago by sheridan
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