Often, the TV can not provide high quality sound. That is why additional speakers are used to provide better sound. Additional speakers can be connected not only directly to the TV, but also to various kinds of consoles. Among them is SonyPlaystation 4. The need for connecting speakers to the console can also arise if the console itself does not work with a TV, but with a monitor that cannot provide audio playback.
Ways to connect speakers to PS4 (PS4 slim, PS4 pro)
There are several basic ways to communicate between speakers and console. Here are the most basic ones.
Connect directly to the PS4
Herself console is connected via HDMI, which, in addition to high-quality images, can also output sound.
REFERENCE! The device does not have analog outputs, so the connection of additional equipment is via a digital output.
The connector is next to the HDMI port. It is in it that you need to connect an optical digital cable (TOSLINK). The other end of the cable must be connected to the speaker itself.
If the speakers do not support this format, you should use the Toslink-Miniplug adapter. It allows you to convert the signal, in order to have the opportunity to use the classic interface.
Connecting speakers through a gamepad
This method is very original, since not every user would think of connecting the speaker system not to the console itself, but to the gamepad.
Some joystick models for SonyPlaystation 4 have a 3.5 mm mini jack jack for connecting headphones or a headset. However, it is also suitable for connecting speakers. Since a 3.5 mm jack is the standard for all speakers.
Exist two main factors that interfere with using this method.
- The wire interferes with the game. Due to the fact that the speakers are connected directly to the gamepad, the game process can be difficult, as the cable may interfere.
- Due to connected speakers joystick discharges faster. On the PS4, the gamepads are wireless and run on battery power. Therefore, from time to time they require recharging. When switching additional devices to them, the time of continuous operation is reduced.
Connect speakers through an optional set-top box or TV device.
This method is the simplest. How speakers are connected not to the console itself, but to other devices that receive the signal from the PS4. Since most different TVs or set-top boxes, in addition to the HDMI input, have all kinds of analog outputs, connecting additional equipment is not difficult even for inexperienced users.
To connect, just connect the cable to the appropriate jack.
there is two connection options.
- When left and right channels go on one channel to mini jack output. Then it’s enough to connect the latter to the corresponding connector, and the equipment is ready for operation.
- Left and right channels go through different wires. In this case, the connection is through a composite input. To make such a connection you need to connect the left and right channel to the corresponding jacks. They are usually marked with letters and numbers.
REFERENCE! L-Left left is usually marked in white. R-Right is right, marked in red.
Bluetooth speaker connection
To make this connection, in addition to the console itself, need a wireless speaker system.
To connect, the device must be turned on, then go to the console settings and open the wireless menu.
After a short search for devices available for connection, a wireless gadget appears in the list. After pairing, the device is ready for use..
Sound setting
In order to adjust the sound, you must go to the PS4 menu and open Sound and screen options. Then choose "Audio Output Settings" and click on "Main output connector". After that it is necessary select Digital out port.
IMPORTANT! This setting is needed only when connecting speakers in the first way, through the optical output. In other cases, you do not need to change these settings.
Possible difficulties in outputting sound to speakers
The main problem of outputting sound to speakers is poor cable connection. To do this, just check the functionality of the connectors and plugs on other devices.
Problems may also occur. due to incompatible connector formats. In this case, use the adapter. But you need to remember: the more adapters used in the signal path, the worse the final sound quality.
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