How do I use the optical output on my Samsung TV?

Connect with an optical cable

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

Does Samsung TV have optical output?

In Samsung TV‚ you can find the optical audio port in the back. You can use this port to transmit your TV’s sound to an external device like a stereo or home theater.

What is optical sound output on Samsung TV?

The optical jack is designed to output sound when the video you’re watching contains digital audio (PCM or Dolby Digital® technology). This feature is available on certain digital broadcasts and streaming video, and isn’t supported on standard cable or analog stations.

What kind of sound can I get from my Samsung TV?

Remember, the output format is for devices that receive sound from the TV, such as a soundbar, home theater system, or headphones. If you are not connecting one of these to your TV, then you should leave this setting on PCM, or you may experience reduced audio volume or other issues.

Is there a 3.5mm analog audio out?

there is no analogue audio out (3.5mm or other type). The optical audio out looks like the original TOSLINK square port, which never carries any electrical connectors (unlike the 3.5mm round optical out which usually carries both optical and eletrical connectors.

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…

Where is the audio out on my Samsung TV?

The optical audio out looks like the original TOSLINK square port, which never carries any electrical connectors (unlike the 3.5mm round optical out which usually carries both optical and eletrical connectors. Your options are using a optical-to-analogue converter, or replacing the TV.

Remember, the output format is for devices that receive sound from the TV, such as a soundbar, home theater system, or headphones. If you are not connecting one of these to your TV, then you should leave this setting on PCM, or you may experience reduced audio volume or other issues.

What kind of optical cable does Samsung use?

The onkyo only has d1 coaxial and d2 optical digita trying to get surround sound from pc to samsung htj-4500 through optical cable… how do I get sound through my speakers using a optical cable (New Sony receiver to Samsung TV) for Netflex?

there is no analogue audio out (3.5mm or other type). The optical audio out looks like the original TOSLINK square port, which never carries any electrical connectors (unlike the 3.5mm round optical out which usually carries both optical and eletrical connectors.

What to do if optical out on Samsung TV is not working?

Check the TV manual. You may have to turn the optical out on, turn the TV speakers off, and change the audio output type in the TV menu to get it working. [q reuotemsg=20022578,0,185706]Check the TV manual. I have a Samsung TV UA65ES8000 .