Dell 37" HDTV

[Project_2501]

Okay, so I have one of these things with the Dell speakers, but I also want too hook it up to a standalone stereo system. The system has a red/white audio input, and the tv has the same for output. I connect them, making the assumption that this is how it ought to work, and nothing happens. There are few outputs on the back of the TV, and as far as inputs go, I've got it all straightened out (HD DVD + Cable + Xbox 360).

The stereo is rather old, and the only input style it uses is the red/white audio cables, and it has only one set left open (labeled auxiliary 2).

Thank you for your help.

 

[Project_2501]

Oh, and I have another question.

The TV supports up to 720p and 1080i, which is the better format? Is this one of those things I must simply try myself (as it will spark a silly debate that won't come to a definitive end)?

 

[dmanrevived]

This might be a long shot, but did you remember to set your stereo to play from the inputs? And maybe try a different audio source with the same inputs to make sure they're still working, since you claimed the stereo is quite old.

 

[dmanrevived]

Oh, and I have another question.

The TV supports up to 720p and 1080i, which is the better format? Is this one of those things I must simply try myself (as it will spark a silly debate that won't come to a definitive end)?

Supposedly 720p is better for fast moving action while 1080i will give you a better picture in slower scenes. Since your tv's native resolution is 1366x768, you most likely won't see much of a difference between 1080i and 720p in terms of resolution. I'd choose 720p unless you really do notice the difference. After that, it's just up to you.

 

[Project_2501]

This might be a long shot, but did you remember to set your stereo to play from the inputs? And maybe try a different audio source with the same inputs to make sure they're still working, since you claimed the stereo is quite old.

I made sure the stereo was set to AUX2, and I have checked it with another source (iPod a few months ago). I'm quite stumped as to how to do this...

Given that 720p is supposedly faster, I'll leave it there as I play a lot of FPS's and the like.