Digital Audio Out (Optical) Is this true?
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I believe it to be true and originally ran HDMI to the TV (DirecTV HD-DVR and PS3) and then optical audio out to my receiver. The sound just didn't "pop" out and then I read the TV manual on a whim and couldn't believe that the output only is in 2-channel. I later read somewhere that it is intentional for copyright reasons. Unfortunately, my Surround Sound Receiver also has an annoying limitation whereby it switches HDMI but does not extract the audio from the HDMI connection. So, the workaround for me was to connect the HDMI (for video only) to the TV, keep the TV volume at zero, and connect the digital audio sources from the components to the receiver (which only has two optical audio inputs.) The sound and audio were offset but most good receivers will let you adjust to get them back in-sync.
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Yes, the optical digital input has to be connected to a digital source. TVs nowadays all have these outputs. Some older TVs also have them as well. You can use the analog stereo mini Jack to connect to computers through the headphone / speaker line out.
197123
Yes there is optical in and a subwoofer out, but speakers only support linear PCM or stereo (they are silent if you try to use Dolby 5.1).
2049325
I use it with digital audio out (to amplifier) don't know if it works with analog audio out
1868851
Yes. This unit has coax (F-connector) digital audio in and converts it to optical cable digital audio out. My unit works perfectly.
1293843
No it isnt. But this cable improve your experiencia with the game's audio. You can hear the audio with a hdmi cable or rca. Optical cable is perfect for Home theaters and other stuff.
1008485
Rod, There is both a digital optical and analog (3.5mm) audio output on this model. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products.--Mr. S
981531
The audio that passes through from source to component is in the digital realm. It is not analog. With that said, when a digital signal passes through the splitter in tact, which it does, there should be no degradation what-so-ever. (unlike analog signals). Don
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There is an audio output, so as long as you have the right cables and software, yes.
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Yes, there are several newer devices out now that have optical and co-ax type digital outs. Search amazon for "bluetooth receiver with digital" that will get you started. They are more expensive but I would probably go that way today if I wanted a new one, just for the flexibility. None of these little devices will "ever" have the level of DAC as you can find in a high end audio system but then again streaming high end audio over bluetooth is almost an oxymoron even with aptX. Enjoy.
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Yes, The optical output to my Receiver works great! I had the same worries before I hooked it up. The HDMI cable went to my HDMI TV and the optical cable I had went to the receiver for my room soundaround speaker system. The TV speakers work also if you don't want to play the receiver, a earlier mention in another post said, he could not get his TV to play sound out the speakers.... NOT true the sound still travels thru the HDMI cable to the HD TV even with the Optical cable plugged in and ran to the receiver. The sound does not designate one or the other and comes out both. I just keep the volume on my HD TV to 0.
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Yes, The receiver has digital/optical inputs on it. I have my PS3 hooked up to it by two inputs, First the video is running out of the PS3 through the HDMI cable. Second I have the audio out of the PS3 through the digital/optical output. The sound is amazing!!!
1481399
It has a digital optical audio in. I use it for my cable box and xbox one. Sounds amazing! Love this home theatre system
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Secondary audio settings will only effect the audio over HDMI. It should be turned off so audio bandwidth can be freed up for the lossless audio codecs. With standard DD and DTS over optical it should not have any effect.
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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.
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I'm not sure what you mean by "fake Dolby", that must have something to do with your current equipment, but this is a fiber optic switch. It sends sound information between the tv or cable box and the receiver via "light pipe". Optical data is digital, it is the highest form of quality, when it comes to audio. You do not need this device unless you are trying to connect more than one device's digital audio to a receiver with only one optical input. This device doesn't change or enhance the signal in any way. It simply allows you to connect up to three digital audio devices to one receiver without having to disconnect and reconnect cables each time you want to use a different one. For true digital audio, I reccomend running a fiber optic cable (SPDIF) between your cable box, or DVD/Blu-Ray player, or gaming console, to your receiver. I hope this helps.
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It passes the audio to the speakers, not the TV, so you don't need any optical connections to the TV.Also, it won't decode any of the HD audio codecs from your BluRay or HD-DVD player, but it will accept the signal and pass it to the speakers. If your component doesn't have the option to convert the HDMI HD audio, then this receiver will down sample to Dolby Digital/DTS and pump it to the speakers,