Is digital and optical cable the same?

The differences between the two connections are as follows: A Digital Optical connection uses a fiber optic cable. The digital audio bit stream is transmitted using pulses of light through this optical cable. A Digital Coaxial connection uses a cable that has RCA-type connectors.

Is optical cable digital audio?

Both HDMI and optical pass digital audio from one device to another. Both are better than analog (the red and white cables).

Do you need an optical cable for a soundbar?

If your TV or soundbar doesn’t have an HDMI connector, you need to use an optical cable. This small port gives your TV a new sound experience.

How do I connect my optical audio cable to my TV?

Plug one end of the optical digital cable into the OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT port of your TV. Plug the other end of the optical digital cable into the OPTICAL DIGITAL IN port of your soundbar. If the optical digital cable is already connected, disconnect it and then reinsert it firmly.

What if my TV doesn’t have optical output?

HDMI (with ARC) ARC stands for ‘Audio Return Channel’ and was introduced in 2009 and lets you use HDMI as both an audio input and output. Most HDMI ports that come on TVs are input only; this means the port will not be able to send anything from the TV, they only receive data.

Is it better to use optical or HDMI for soundbar?

The major difference is that HDMI cables can pass higher resolution audio which includes formats found on Blu-ray like Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master audio. Fiber optic cables won’t be able to transmit these high-res sound formats.

Is Toslink dead?

Unlike HDMI, which has expanded its capabilities significantly over the short time it’s been available, Toslink has remained largely the same. Because there is no specification for the optical connection to handle high-res audio, it can’t do it.

How do I connect my optical audio cable to my Samsung TV?

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.

Do all TVs have optical audio out?

Before you go out to buy cables, it’s worth checking the back of your TV, most TVs have an optical connector, but not all TVs support digital coaxial.

Do all smart TVs have optical output?

How do I connect my soundbar without optical output?

For those who have an HDMI-ARC connection, you can connect via HDMI by just plugging the HDMI-ARC. But not so fast! You have to make sure both devices are turned on first. Once they’re turned on, plug the HDMI-ARC end to the TV, and plug the other end, the HDMI to the soundbar.