Optical cable Well I just don't get it. I have this unit and no matter how I connect the optical cable, or don't connect it at all, there is no difference in sound or functionality with the remote. Am I missing something? Optical cable Well I just don't get it. I have this unit and no matter how I connect the optical cable, or don't connect it at all, there is no difference in sound or functionality with the... » Read More Optical cable Well I just don't get it. I have this unit and no matter how I connect the optical cable, or don't connect it at all, there is no difference in sound or functionality with the remote. Am I missing something? « Show Less
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Just connected up my Sony HTCT100 to my Samsung LN52A750 (52" LCD HDTV) and Sony PS3. Note: connecting the TV's optical out to the Sony HTCT100 optical input does not seem to provide the same quality surround-sound effects compared to the following recommended set-up:1. Connect HDMI cable from PS3 to Sony HTCT100 (BD HDMI input)2. Connect second HDMI cable from HTCT100 (HDMI TV output) to HDMI input on your LCD HTDV3. Make sure your PS3 Audio output is set to HDMI (automatic audio settings)You'll be very pleased with the Sony HTCT100 surround and low-frequency (bass) effects.- Marshall Just connected up my Sony HTCT100 to my Samsung LN52A750 (52" LCD HDTV) and Sony PS3. Note: connecting the TV's optical out to the Sony HTCT100 optical input does not seem to provide the same quality surround-sound effects compared to the following recommended set-up:1. Connect HDMI cable from PS3 to Sony HTCT100 (BD HDMI input)2. Connect second HDMI cable from HTCT100 (HDMI TV output) to HDMI input on your LCD HTDV3. Make sure your PS3 Audio output is set to HDMI (automatic audio settings)You'll be very pleased with the Sony HTCT100 surround and... » Read More Just connected up my Sony HTCT100 to my Samsung LN52A750 (52" LCD HDTV) and Sony PS3. Note: connecting the TV's optical out to the Sony HTCT100 optical input does not seem to provide the same quality surround-sound effects compared to the following recommended set-up:1. Connect HDMI cable from PS3 to Sony HTCT100 (BD HDMI input)2. Connect second HDMI cable from HTCT100 (HDMI TV output) to HDMI input on your LCD HTDV3. Make sure your PS3 Audio output is set to HDMI (automatic audio settings)You'll be very pleased with the Sony HTCT100 surround and low-frequency (bass) effects.- Marshall « Show Less
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the optical cable is used just to get sound from the tv providing you are using all hdmi connections otherwise
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This is the way to do it.I have one in my bedroom and for the price/space/no wires I am very happy with it.
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I would recommend using the optical cable as it is the only way to transmit and decode digital audio. You will get a better sound stage and certainly a better movie experience with it. You may not notice much of a difference with TV programs tho.
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Do you want the sound to go into your TV from your DVD player? If so, this device won't do that. It converts a digital coaxial signal into an optical signal. I use it to run sound from my TV to my soundbar. My TV only has coaxial out and my soundbar only has optical in.
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I believe that is a function for a different unit that uses the same remote. Mine doesn't work either. But setting the bass and treble to the right levels, along with the 3d sound on, gives me some awesome sound. Most of the presets usually suck anyway.
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Some times it is something simple and you over look it( happens to me all the time). Try these first.Ok unhook the optical output cable from the tower. Can you see a red light coming from the cord? If no then your not getting a signal from your tv check the manual for trouble shooting (possibly to see if you have to turn on the option of using the optical output ). If yes then then make sure the correct input is selected on the tower. I have the optical cable going in the the TV input.If these dont work let me know Ill help you the best i can.
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I have my tv connected to the soundbar with the optical port, and it works for the tv and the cable box. The dvd player I have it connected with the regular red and white cables. Make sure you change the output, if you try with all outputs, then maybe is the optical cable that is bad, or maybe you don't have it connected all the way. Check the connections again. Soryy that is all I can thimk of, I am no expert, but it waorks for me.
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Will,Why do you need an optical cable and an HDMI between the TV and the Bluray? Doesn't the HDMI do both audio and video?Brian
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The optical cable audio signal should be the same or close to the audio signal that comes from the hdmi. The hdmi just carries video signal in addition to the audio. I use the optical out of my bluray player into my Polk 9000 and it plays louder than I would ever need. Hope this answers your question.
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Not sure on that question if im understanding it correctly. But with this sound-bar the way to get the sounds out is via Optical. So if you have your CD/DVD/Blu-ray connected via HDMI to your TV, then you run the Optical out from your TV to the sound-bar then you will have sound on all devices... this also has the Bluetooth option if you want to sync your phone for lets say pandora. Also remember that this version has the built in LG apps so you can watch Hulu etc if you do not have a smart TV. You would actually run an HDMI from the back of the sound-bar to HDMI 1 or 2 which ever is not being used and watch it on your TV....Just an FYI :) Hope this helps! Thanks! Not sure on that question if im understanding it correctly. But with this sound-bar the way to get the sounds out is via Optical. So if you have your CD/DVD/Blu-ray connected via HDMI to your TV, then you run the Optical out from your TV to the sound-bar then you will have sound on all devices... this also has the Bluetooth option if you want to sync your phone for lets say pandora. Also remember that this version has the built in LG apps so you can watch Hulu etc if you do not have a smart TV. You would actually run an HDMI from the back of the sound-bar to HDMI 1 or 2 which ever is not... » Read More Not sure on that question if im understanding it correctly. But with this sound-bar the way to get the sounds out is via Optical. So if you have your CD/DVD/Blu-ray connected via HDMI to your TV, then you run the Optical out from your TV to the sound-bar then you will have sound on all devices... this also has the Bluetooth option if you want to sync your phone for lets say pandora. Also remember that this version has the built in LG apps so you can watch Hulu etc if you do not have a smart TV. You would actually run an HDMI from the back of the sound-bar to HDMI 1 or 2 which ever is not being used and watch it on your TV....Just an FYI :) Hope this helps! Thanks! « Show Less
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If I am watching a channel on my TV, how does the audio get to the surround sound system? Through HDMI or through Optical Audio? Do I need to connect an HDMI Imput cable? Thanks.
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That's because your optical cable is running from the receiver to the television, not to the PS3. Anything playing on your television will play through all your surround speakers. You would have to run the optical cable directly from the receiver to the PS3 to get the sound strictly from the PS3.My setup is the same as yours.
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I just bought this system. I haven't tested it yet but the way I have setup is this:PS3 to HDTV via HDMITV to Receiver via Optical InputThis way my I can use Inputs on my TV (it has a lot more inputs than this receiver.) and I get the quality sound. Good luck
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I have everything going to my TV (so that is my limit on HDMI inputs). I then just run 1 optical from my TV to the soundbar.. and *any* input/sound combination then successfully is sent to the soundbar (hdmi1 for fios, hdmi2 for bluray player, hdmi3 for xbox etc)
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That's exactly how I use mine. No video, only audio, all toslink. Works great. No signal loss that I can hear. Remote is cheap, but that is standard these days.Marck
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Mine works great. You'll need to connect to your TV 2 ways. 1. RCA cables to sync with Streaming Video/Audio 2. Optical Cable for normal Cable or Satellite TV sound You can switch back and fourth accordingly with the top buttons "Optical" & "Aux" All of the other settings are normal Remote Control settings Hope that helps
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I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver but it might be only 2 channel surround sound. I use that setup for my roku 3 I hope this helps. I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver... » Read More I have this receiver and wanted to let you know that on this model the HDMI ports are ONLY FOR Video. You need to use an optical cable to get at least 5.1 sound. The advantage of HDMI is that the audio and video signals are on the same cable. I don't know why it doesn't work like that on this one? It is not the top of the line so the newer ones probably have it. I think the norm now is 7.1 or 7.2 channels. It is a good receiver though. I don't even have a subwoofer hooked up to it and it still sounds good. I hope that helps you out. You can plug an optical cable from the tv to the receiver but it might be only 2 channel surround sound. I use that setup for my roku 3 I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I hooked it up to the TV. Works OK but no sound in the rear speakers (surround) for regular TV or the online stuff. I wonder if the online stuff would be better (surround, etc.) if plugged into the Blu Ray player. The other annoying thing is I have to use three remotes and have to keep switch the blu Ray to "D in 1" to get any sound from TV/internet.