Why does my TV say audio out optical?

The optical jack is designed to output sound when the video you’re watching contains digital audio (PCM or Dolby Digital® technology). This feature is available on certain digital broadcasts and streaming videos and isn’t supported on standard cable or analog stations.

Is HDMI or optical audio better?

In terms of audio quality – HDMI wins If you’re looking for the best audio quality, HDMI is your choice. While an optical cable can still pass surround sound and super high-quality audio, thanks to the added bandwidth in the latest HDMI versions (2.0) you’ll be able to pass higher resolution and audio.

How do you remove a stuck optical cable?

Grip the head of the plug and gently pull it away from the port until it comes out. If you meet any resistance, the plug may have clips holding it in, so squeeze the sides of the plug and pull again.

How do you get sound from TV to receiver with optical cable?

Connect a Coaxial Digital Cable, Optical Digital Cable, or Audio cable to the Audio Output jack on your TV. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding jacks on the A/V receiver or home theater system. Depending on your device, the audio input may be labeled TV INPUT or VIDEO INPUT.

Are Spdif and Toslink the same?

As far as the actual signal, they are identical, however the TOSLINK has higher jitter.

What does an optical cable do?

An optical digital audio connection sends stereo or 5.1 S/PDIF digital audio between devices. An everyday use for this type of connection is the digital audio output on the back of your TV. By connecting this output to an amplifier, you can quickly improve the sound of your television.

How do I know if my optical cable is broken?

To troubleshoot, plug the suspect connector into the VFL and look at its back. If a lot of red light is visible, the connector is bad and should be replaced. If you look from the other end and see light coming only out of the fiber, that indicates a good connector. If the whole ferrule glows, it’s bad.

Do optical cables snap in?

No, should snap into place securely. Be sure to remove the protective piece of plastic (nub) from the tip of the optical cable before inserting it into the box. It is a very low quality cable and does not lock in.