topic Rif.: Optical or HDMI in Android TV

Optical or HDMI

Gally36 — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 11:58:33 GMT

HI, CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHAT CABLE JS BEST TO CONNECT AN LG SOUNDBAR TO A SONy 49XD8088. THANKS

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Marino.Manolo — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:16:40 GMT

Hi,

it also depends on the Soundbar connections ... Soundbar's models?

Manolo

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Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:11:51 GMT

Hi there

As Marino says above, it depends upon which connections you have. However, If you can use HDMI (via HDMI-ARC Port) then it is always best to. Reasons are:

HDMI can output the higher resolution audio formats from sources like bluray disc's (i.e. Dolby True HD, DTS HDMA) where-as Optical cannot
HDMI can take advantage of Bravia Sync (Song) or SimpLink (LG) which are HDMI-CEC functions
If your Soundbar can connect other devices to it from HDMI, then you might as well use a single cable.

Cheers

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Gally36 — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:41:53 GMT

The SOUNDBAR is an lg from an earlier to set up. Thanks

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Gally36 — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:48:03 GMT

THANK YOU FOR REPLYING

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Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:51:07 GMT

Hi there

Just a little bit of friendly advice - on the internet, when posting something in ALL CAPITALS, it is considered as shouting and hence is rude (unless you mean it of course)

Also, I know you have mentioned it is an LG Soundbar, but its like asking a mechanic for advice on which tires your need on your car and you only tell them its a Ford. Its some help, but model numbers help the most.

Anyway, see my reply above - best to use HDMI when able to.

Cheers

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Gally36 — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:01:04 GMT

PLEASE ACCEPT MY APOLOGIES, IM VISUALLY IMPAIRED AND USE CAPS AS EASIER TO READ, I GET MY PARTNER TO READ AN WRITE SOMETIMES.

I HAVE NOW CONNECTED THE SOUNDBAR VIA HDMI VIA ARC AND IT WORKS FINE. THANK YOU AND SORRY AGAIN.

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Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 15:54:54 GMT

You're welcome. I understand.

If we can help on the forums for any issues you have, we will do our best.

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Gally36 — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:01:04 GMT

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP