Does this cable have a optical connection on one end and an HDMI connector on the other end?
1864706
No. 2 different cables. One is an hdmi cable and the other is optical audio cable.
1651299
No optical cable is necessary. The HDMI carries the high definition audio and video. (HDMI) High Definition Multimedia Interface. In home theaters, the audio is often extracted from HDMI sources and directed to a surround sound processor while the video is sent to the TV set. See HDMI and HDMI switch.
602352
No. The orange cable is not an optical/fiber optic cable cable (Toslink). The Toslink cable has to connect to a Toslink connection at each end. The Orange receptacle has to use a matching orange receptacle on both ends (it is basically a copper wire connection, digital output from the Blu-Ray to digital input at the AV receiver). The Blue Ray Player probably also has an HDMI 'out' connection. If your AV receiver has an HDMI 'in' connection, this is the best way to go. Cheers,
1953762
It just has RCA, co-axial and optical connections. (And I had to buy an optical cord)Hope this helps!
1453127
It doesn't, but I use this Cable Matters Active HDMI to VGA Adapter with Audio Support and USB Power in Black
439017
No, both ends are HDMI ports. You need to search for a usb to hdmi converter.
1516979
yes it has both...But I have noticed issues with the optical input if you would refer to the reviews
367398
Yes, there are 2 HDMI connections and regular red, white, yellow connections for plugins.
1902806
NO, as far as I remember I didnt come with the HDMI cable, which I suggest you to buy. I bought this together with two HDMI cables and one Optical, in order to connect my PS3 and other devices, but the minimum necesary for HD picture is one (1) HDMI cable.
375338
Yes, an HDMI cable is a universal connection type cable. Similar to let's say a USB cable or connection. The current version is V 1.3
110459
Hi squeezil1, HDMI connection transmits both video and audio signals in digital format while optical cable only transmits audio signal. If you are using this Sony Soundbar for audio purposes only, you can use optical cable. However, if you are using this unit for both video and audio (when a cable box is connected), you can use HDMI instead. So bottom line is that both connection has superior quality, it just depends on your type of usage. -Ely
959226
No - This is a mono connection, which splits in to two mono connections. you can tell by the little black line on the male end of the cable in the picture. If it were a stereo cable, there would be two lines there instead of one. For a stereo version of this cable, take a look at http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-YPP117-inch-Dual-Cable/dp/B000068O54
365111
I'm 99.999% sure you can use one or the other, but do not need both HDMI AND an optical cable.
1881047
It does come with an optical cable, and yes it goes directly between the bar and the tv. It also comes with several other cables to suit your hd tv should it not have that port.
980658
It has 1 optical in. So if you wanted to you can connect it that way or by the analog audio cables (red and white) from DVD player
1249969
no the cable converts hdmi as in a ps3 to vga so u can hook it up to monitor or projector that lack hdmi.
2219245
Yes it is, depending on the variant number/model it either comes with HDMI and Optical (digital) cables, or just HDMI cable, or neither - the specifications on both the system units for size and features are all the same.