A:Answer First try to go into the TV setting for sound and see if you can change the setting to RCA or the HDMI. I had to change the settings for my HDMI soundbar. Another option is to buy a Bluetooth adapter and send the TV sound to the adapter for your external receiver using the Bluetooth from the TV. I have two older powered speakers I wanted to use, when I did not need the soundbar, speakers attached with a Bluetooth adapter and set the TV to Bluetooth and it works flawlessly. You can buy a Bluetooth adapter for around $25/30 bucks.