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How do I use the optical sound on my Samsung soundbar?

By Eleanor Gray

How do I use the optical sound on my Samsung soundbar?

With the TV and soundbar turned on, connect one end of a digital optical cable to the OPTICAL OUT port on the TV. Then, connect the other end to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN (OPTICAL) port on the soundbar. Press Source on the remote or soundbar, and then set the soundbar to the D.IN.

How to connect external audio using an optical cable?

Step 1. Insert the digital optical audio cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port of the TV. Step 2. Insert the other end of the digital optical cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO IN port of your external speaker. Step 3. Press the Home button on the remote control and select Settings.

What do I need to set up my Samsung sound bar?

Most newer soundbars can do this, and Samsung soundbars 2017 650 series and above can. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port on the bottom of the soundbar. Connect a second HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on your soundbar and connect the other end to an HDMI IN port on your TV.

How do I connect an external speaker to my TV?

Step 1. Insert the digital optical audio cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port of the TV. Step 2. Insert the other end of the digital optical cable into the DIGITAL AUDIO IN port of your external speaker. Step 3. Press the Home button on the remote control and select Settings.

Is there way to force Smart TV to turn on optical audio?

The only available sound option is through TV speakers or through analog RCA output. Tested out the Optical cable directly from STB to receiver and it is working fine. Is there a way to force this smart TV to be dumber so it could turn on optical audio output always?

What are the features of the Samsung HW E350?

HW-E350 Features At a Glance: 1 32-Inch sound bar 2 120 watts, 2.1 channel 3 Built-in woofer 4 2-way 2 speaker system 5 3D Sound Plus 6 HDMI Audio Return Channel

Can a sound bar be connected to a Samsung TV?

If you have the soundbar connected with an HDMI cable to the Samsung TV, Anynet+ will turn the soundbar on automatically. No need to reach for the soundbar remote every time you want to watch TV! Connect your soundbar to your TV with an optical cable. Note : Make sure to remove the plastic protector caps before using the optical cable.

How do I connect my HDMI to my sound bar?

Connect a second HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on your external device. Connect the other end the HDMI IN port on your soundbar. Turn on the external device and the soundbar. Press the Source button on the soundbar until “HDMI” appears on the display.