How do I control optical audio on my Sony TV remote?

How do I control optical audio on my Sony TV remote?

If you connect a BRAVIA Sync-compatible device, you can control it by simply using the TV’s remote. For HDMI ARC and Optical audio connection, You need to configure the Digital Audio Out settings according to your audio system: Select Settings → Sound → Digital Audio Out.

How do I sync my Sony remote to my sound bar?

Syncing Sony Sound Bar With TV Remote

1. Make sure sound bar and TV are connected using HDMI cable.
2. Enable “Control for HDMI” on both your TV and sound bar.
3. Finally, press “Sync Menu” on the TV remote, go to HDMI Device selection, select your sound bar and you are ready to go.

Can TV remote control optical audio?

The optical output of the TV is fixed level so the TV remote cannot control it. As long as your soundbar is connected to your TV with either an optical cable or HDMI via ARC, you can control the volume and mute the soundbar using your Samsung TV’s remote.

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

For some BRAVIA models and any other TV that has an HDMI IN terminal that does not support ARC, use an HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect the HDMI IN terminal on the TV to the TV OUT (ARC) terminal on the Sound Bar. Then connect the TV’s optical digital audio output to OPTICAL IN on the Sound Bar.

Can my Xfinity remote control my soundbar?

Yes, all Xfinity remotes can be programmed to your Soundbar or another type of audio/video receiver. Note that once you pair your Xfinity remote to your Soundbar, it will only control this speaker option with the volume controls rather than the TV volume, so be sure this receiver is set up as the preferred source.

Can a Sony TV be connected to a sound bar?

Sony TVs can be connected to a soundbar through the HDMI ARC connection, an optical digital audio cable only, or with both an HDMI and optical digital audio cable. All of the setups are the same as the instructions listed above.

How can I control my sound bar with my TV remote?

With a digital optical connection to the soundbar from your Samsung TV, hold the left direction on the Samsung TV remote’s direction pad to activate or deactivate Auto Power Link, which only works with an optical connection. Be sure to also change the TV’s audio output settings, so the soundbar will be controlled by your TV remote.

How do I connect my BRAVIA sound bar to my TV?

If your TV has an HDMI terminal (without ARC) and an optical digital audio out terminal. For some BRAVIA models and any other TV that has an HDMI IN terminal that does not support ARC, use an HDMI cable (sold separately) to connect the HDMI IN terminal on the TV to the TV OUT (ARC) terminal on the Sound Bar.

How can I connect my Xfinity remote to my sound bar?

To program an Xfinity remote to a Soundbar, first, pair your remote with your TV. Then, using the Setup button (or variation), press and hold it until the LED light turns green. Enter the Soundbar manufacturer’s code and after the LED light flashes twice, test the power and volume to ensure a connection.

Can you use a remote to control a sound bar?

The optical audio output of the TV is fixed so you have to use the soundbar remote to control volume. There are soundbars that have multiple HDMI inputs and use ARC. Some soundbars can be taught the power and volume commands of the TV to you can use one remote.

Sony TVs can be connected to a soundbar through the HDMI ARC connection, an optical digital audio cable only, or with both an HDMI and optical digital audio cable. All of the setups are the same as the instructions listed above.

Can you use a Samsung remote to mute a sound bar?

As long as your soundbar is connected to your TV with either an optical cable or HDMI via ARC, you can control the volume and mute the soundbar using your Samsung TV’s remote. Note: Your TV menu may differ depending on the model. Setting the audio output on the TV and enabling TV control on the soundbar

How do you set up a soundbar on a Samsung TV?

To finish the setup, you need to set the audio output on the TV. Use the TV remote to navigate to Settings > Sound > Sound Output on your Samsung TV. S elect your Samsung soundbar and then select Close. Now you can use your TV remote to adjust volume and mute the soundbar. The soundbar should also turn on and off with the TV.