How do I connect my Samsung soundbar to my TV with an optical cable?

With the TV and soundbar turned on, connect one end of a digital optical cable to the OPTICAL OUT port on the TV. Then, connect the other end to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the soundbar. Press Source on the remote or soundbar, and then set the soundbar to the D.IN.

How to hook up optical cable to Samsung TV?

In this short video, I will show you how to correctly connect or hook up an optical audio cable to your Samsung TV or soundbar. Or any TV device with an optical cable. A TOSLINK optical fiber cable with a clear jacket. These cables are used mainly for digital audio connections between devices. Loading…

How to connect external audio using an optical cable?

Step 1. Insert the digital optical audio cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port of the TV. Step 2. Insert the other end of the digital optical cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO IN port of your external speaker. Step 3. Press the Home button on the remote control and select Settings.

How do I connect an external speaker to my TV?

Are there any problems with an optical audio cable?

An optical audio cable can be more prone to problems than a coaxial cable so you have to treat it carefully. Although it might look as sturdy as others, a Toslink cable is actually comprised of delicate wires and fibers. 1. Breakage Pick up some optical audio cables on Amazon. One of the most common problems with an optical audio cable is breakage.

Why does my optical audio cable not connect?

I discovered that the reason the optical connection wouldn’t go in is because the was a clear plastic protector on the end of the cable that I did not know I was supposed to remove. Once I did, everything worked. Oh well, could have been worse. I could have forced it and broke a connection!!

How do I connect my Samsung soundbar to my TV with an optical cable?