Does the tv need optical cable?
1195836
Yes - my TV didn't have an optical out, so I ended up getting a converter; there was a tiny delay in the sound, but it was only perceptible when I had the TV audio on as well.
1195837
No, on my own television, I did not need to utilize the optical cable feature. Was not necessary.
1195838
The TV needs a digital optical output to connect to the SB 120. If your TV has RCA ouptuts, those will work also, but probably not as well. The SB120 comes with a (somewhat cheap looking) digital optical cable.
1195839
The optical cable is a nice-to-have. An HDMI cable will do the trick (it won't carry Dolby if your TV can produce it).
1195840
The sound system does not require optical cable setup. RCA (red/white) cables will work just as well.
1195841
Will work w/ either red/white RCA audio cable (analog) OR TOSLINK fiber optic cable (digital). Digital is preferred but Analog works fine. HDMI will not work as the SB120 does not have that connection.
27325
No. But, you will need, though, an HDMI cable for components like a DVD, etc. You might also need an RCA cable for older units. The cheapest ones work just as well as expensive cables. A regular F type cable connects to your cable connection on the wall unless you are directly connecting to a cable box with an HDMI cable.
490175
The Optical out from the TV needs to connect into a splitter with an optical in . From that point on just connect each line out from the splitter into each box.Let me know what it sounds like? You will need 3 optical connections plus an optical splitter (1 in and 2 out)
27323
I have Direct TV and didn't need any extra cables. If your service is not currently providing HD TV you may need a specific item provided by your TV provider.
2206700
It comes with a digital optical cable. If your TV comes with a optical audio output connection then that's all you need.
438547
Hi! I assume you mean for connection to the tv? As a matter of fact the easiest and best connection is via the digital optical jack. Barring that you'll need to use an analog audio connection. Hope that helps....
2231959
Does your cable box have an optical out? If so you might be able to use that as your output to the sound bar.
98935
I'm not familiar with Apple TV so I can't answer that part of your question. I can tell you that the Optical Cable is for AUDIO Only. You'll need HDMI (or other) cable for Video. Hope this helps.
1837026
Checked last night and there is one optical connection (Toslink). Hope this helps.
2033684
All depends on the TV outputs. If digital use the optical, if not the low level audio output per in the TV manual
1292347
yes it has an optical hook up on it though I run it through my TV which does not so I use an HDMI cable. But I have used the optical in the with a sound bar.
1304576
Yes, u can buy optical cable to do it. If ur tv is old and does not support hdmi arc, you still cannot use hdmi ports.
30125
You'll still need the HDMI due to the signal encoding restrictions over optical. With optical you usually are limited to 2 channels rather than the 5.1 channels over HDMI
1090612
I used a Digital Audio cable (optical)in the back of the tv to the sound bar. Works just fine.
1722702
No. It needs an "optical" cable. This is a good thing as an optical cable is superior to regular ones (they say). One came in the box. The bad thing is that whatever you are hooking it up to has to have an optical cable receptacle, which is common for newer TVs etc. For better compatibility I now advise getting an LG sound bar with an LG TV--Samsung with Samsung, etc. I have the LG sound bar with a Samsung TV and not all of the buttons on the LG remote work. Everything important works: on/off, mute, volume.
891942
Yes, this device, as you can see in other pic, is provided by three 3.5mm female connectors. You need an optical cable or coaxial, depends the output of your TV device.
489328
You will have to connect the optical cable from the TV to your home theater receiver. Once this is done then you have to select the TV source on your home theater system to get sound through the TV. That is how I was able to get it to work for me. Hope this helps.