What is digital audio out on my Samsung TV?

With a digital audio out optical cable, it’s both easy and convenient. The optical cable is a great cable to connect your Samsung TV to an external audio system – like a stereo speaker or a home theatre.

How do I change the output on my Samsung TV?

Press the Home button on your remote, and then navigate to and select Settings. Select Sound, select Sound Output, and then select the desired sound output.

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.

Why does my Samsung TV not output 5.1 audio?

External devices connected directly to the TV will not output 5.1 through optical. Instead, if your setup supports it, output the sound signal from the device directly to your sound system, and output only the video signal directly to the TV.

Can you get 5.1 audio on a Samsung TV?

Samsung TV is not outputting 5.1 audio through the optical output The optical audio output on the TV is capable of outputting 5.1 audio but only when the TV is decoding the audio signal. Our guide will help you determine when 5.1 will be available and with what audio cables.

How do I change the audio format on my Samsung TV?

Navigate to Settings, and then select Sound. Select Expert Settings, and then select Digital Output Audio Format. Next, choose your desired audio format: PCM: If you experience audio delays, or no audio when set to “Dolby,” you should use PCM.

External devices connected directly to the TV will not output 5.1 through optical. Instead, if your setup supports it, output the sound signal from the device directly to your sound system, and output only the video signal directly to 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.

Samsung TV is not outputting 5.1 audio through the optical output The optical audio output on the TV is capable of outputting 5.1 audio but only when the TV is decoding the audio signal. Our guide will help you determine when 5.1 will be available and with what audio cables.

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.