Can you go from HDMI to optical?

If the Sony TV has an HDMI input labeled HDMI-ARC then you can get an HDMI-ARC audio extractor which will give you an optical audio output for the soundbar. Check the TV manual on how to turn on and use ARC. If it doesn’t then you can’t get digital audio from the TV.

Can I connect optical out to SPDIF in?

What Is The Deal with SPDIF and Optical Cables? SPDIF can be used with optical cables and coaxial cables while the optical port can only be used with optical cables alone. If you have an optical cable on hand, you can either use the SPDIF or optical output. You can also use both.

Is there an Adaptor for an optical cable?

The adapter connects to either end of the cable. It adapts the optical connector down to that of a smaller “mini optical” connector.

Do I need both HDMI ARC and optical?

In short, if you have HDMI ARC on both your TV and soundbar, then use HDMI ARC. If you don’t have HDMI ARC, then use digital optical. Most soundbars support less than 5.1 channels of audio, so in terms of audio quality, there isn’t really a difference.

Can I use both HDMI ARC and optical at the same time?

From box both HDMI and optical can take in same time.

Is optical SPDIF the same as Toslink?

Appearance. Toslink is an optical fiber developed and manufactured by Toshiba Corporation. It uses fiber optic through light pulses (not electricity) to transmit digital audio signals. The Toslink cable (SPDIF Digital Optical cable) consists of an optical fiber cable with a SPDIF connector on both ends.

What is a TOSLINK adapter?

This adapter is designed to adapt an optical cable with a male Toslink connector to a 3.5 mm combo jack. It is ideal for connecting an iMac®, MiniDisc player, or similar device to a Toslink-equipped component. Connectors: Toslink to Mini-Toslink. Model. MSRP.

Does HDMI ARC work with optical?

Soundbars with Digital Optical Audio and HDMI ARC What is this? In short, if you have HDMI ARC on both your TV and soundbar, then use HDMI ARC. If you don’t have HDMI ARC, then use digital optical. Most soundbars support less than 5.1 channels of audio, so in terms of audio quality, there isn’t really a difference.