How to: Hook Up Your Soundbar With An Optical Cable

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Here we take a look at a basic soundbar hookup using an optical cable connection. In this video all of our products were made by Samsung so results may vary slightly based on the brands you're using.
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@buffyk-947
@buffyk-947 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. My husband usually took care of these things, but since he passed away, KZfaq videos make things a little easier. Again thank you.
@ryanishungry7409
@ryanishungry7409 4 жыл бұрын
Buffy K-9 so sorry for your loss
@I-speak-U-shut-it
@I-speak-U-shut-it 4 жыл бұрын
My condolences😔🌷🌷🌷🌹
@I-speak-U-shut-it
@I-speak-U-shut-it 4 жыл бұрын
@@deutschmarked WTF
@xobeenbrown4947
@xobeenbrown4947 4 жыл бұрын
@@deutschmarked are you serious? Just goes to show the extent of which people are willing to go to seek some attention from complete strangers! Just pathetic.
@ryanstreeter8294
@ryanstreeter8294 4 жыл бұрын
Xobeen Brown just reported it and pretty sure the comment got taken down immediately
@JerseyGirl0911
@JerseyGirl0911 3 жыл бұрын
OMG! The plastic piece remove 🤣🤣 thank you for saying this!! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤷‍♀️ Because of you I set it up. I was like why doesn’t this fit 🙃
@fldragonfly
@fldragonfly 2 жыл бұрын
I am a 75 year old lady who lives in a separate suite in my daughters house. I accidently knocked over the sound bar. Long story short, with some research on the cable I found your video. I cannot thank you enough for great instructions! I was able to connect it within minutes. It took an hour to find you, but you sure made it easy once I did. lol It is always nice to be able to fix something or do anything for myself without bothering a family member!! Big cyber hug to you for taking the time to make this video! You are my hero and made my day!!!
@rhaescroggins7850
@rhaescroggins7850 Жыл бұрын
L my
@simondarren35
@simondarren35 Жыл бұрын
The video helped me also
@EhimareOsezele
@EhimareOsezele 4 ай бұрын
Ààaà​@@rhaescroggins7850
@russw7266
@russw7266 2 жыл бұрын
You saved the day. Didn't know about the little covers on the optical cable. (1st time using one) Thanks!
@MySundaybmx
@MySundaybmx 3 жыл бұрын
8 months my speakers sat on the floor in my room, all because of a dumb little plastic cap. You’re a lifesaver
@mrlegend9225
@mrlegend9225 3 жыл бұрын
hope you got it all setted up and working
@SkKarenOfficial
@SkKarenOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Lol brooo!!!
@hardeepvasir2682
@hardeepvasir2682 Жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@yvonnehoward2046
@yvonnehoward2046 Жыл бұрын
The plastic caps might seem obvious to the manufacturers BUT this simple instruction should appear at the FRONT of the instruction manual and in BOLD CAPITALS for all of us who have never used optical cables before 😡.
@josephcontreras8930
@josephcontreras8930 Ай бұрын
Don't feel bad friend I think we've all been dumbfounded from time to time....
@jncomstate
@jncomstate 5 жыл бұрын
Finally, I got someone who shows in DETAILS how to hookup soundbar to tv in detail.
@abtelectronics
@abtelectronics 5 жыл бұрын
Hello K Kang! Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!
@andrewmueller2962
@andrewmueller2962 5 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR BEING THE ONLY PERSON TO MENTION THE PLASTIC NUBS. I WAS GOING OUT OF MY TINY MIND.
@Asgardinho
@Asgardinho 4 жыл бұрын
I feel so dumb I had to watch a video to figure that out xD
@tiffany52007
@tiffany52007 4 жыл бұрын
It also was driving me crazy that it didnt wanna snap in 😂
@2lobo777
@2lobo777 3 жыл бұрын
I know that feeling bro
@dions07
@dions07 3 жыл бұрын
lol, I won't tell you how long these cables have been being used for in entry level HT setups then (although if the sales clerk didn't mention the nubs at the time, I would have thrown everything out the window trying to hook it all up haha)
@merllinesk
@merllinesk 3 жыл бұрын
Ditto!!
@alanbricker8420
@alanbricker8420 2 жыл бұрын
This video was well done. It had no "fat" on it whatsoever. Clear, intelligible and to the point. This is how ALL KZfaq videos should be done. THANK you!
@timgalway9960
@timgalway9960 3 жыл бұрын
Plastic caps.....PLASTIC CAPS!!!!!!.....I thought I was going crazy!. Thank you!
@chrismoore9681
@chrismoore9681 3 жыл бұрын
Me too lmao
@ChristenMarkayla
@ChristenMarkayla 3 жыл бұрын
Same!!! This comment saved me.
@ricardomilos3341
@ricardomilos3341 3 жыл бұрын
Comment saved me
@mrlegend9225
@mrlegend9225 3 жыл бұрын
me too 😁
@youngkilogram9014
@youngkilogram9014 3 жыл бұрын
Same I didn’t know about the caps I was already getting mad 😂
@rachelmlesperance9815
@rachelmlesperance9815 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for this video!! I bought this onn soundbar at a yard sale a few days ago and I had NO idea how to connect this cord to my TV!! I had it connected to my cell phone for KZfaq, it worked SO AWESOME, but I really NEED this speaker connected to my TV - so I don't blow the tv speakers! lol I play KZfaq on my Xbox360, mostly strong/deep bass and Dubstep, on my TV and I blew the speakers on the other TV, I had for like 7 years :( So I recently bought a TV at Walmart, Roku, ugh....And I'm still learning the thing... :) But then, I got this onn soundbar, and I was lost...It didn't come with instructions, just the soundbar and remote...So, I had to come to KZfaq, to learn and I found your video!!! My cord never came with the plastic thing on the end of the cord cuz I didn't get it new, so no worries there! :) Does the soundbar actually shut the TV speakers off? Cuz it's not, it just adds the boost, but when I turn the onn soundbar down, my TV speakers are still on! Am I doing something wrong? I've never had a soundbar before! I'm new to this...I need HELP!!! NEVERMIND...I figured it out on my Roku TV! >>> Answer to my own questions, if anyone also wants to know:
@thomasnievar2614
@thomasnievar2614 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! God Bless You! We just purchased a sound bar from Amazon and connected it with RCA cables and it didn't work. I followed your video connecting it with the optical cables, which were included with the sound bar we purchased. I changed the TV settings to external speakers and put sound bar in optical mode like you instructed and it works great. I'm so thankful that you have a video for Seniors like me who are not tech savvy. Thanks Again!!
@terlytip
@terlytip 3 жыл бұрын
OMG! this was the best video after an hour of looking at others on KZfaq. So glad I found you. thank you
@jerryrpettus1926
@jerryrpettus1926 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with a comment below: This is the only video I saw that mentioned the plastic nubs on the optical cable. It solved my problem. Thank you!
@aprilherbel6707
@aprilherbel6707 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Your video is the only one that fixed my problem. My optical cable wasn’t working. I had no clue you had to take the plastic covers off of the ends. One would think the instructions would tell you that. I’m subscribing.
@sharon3310
@sharon3310 2 жыл бұрын
But I still can’t get the cable all the way in. Ughhh
@gordonwieland2133
@gordonwieland2133 Жыл бұрын
"It's important to remember that there are tiny little covers on each end of the cable that need to be removed before you make the connection." That's all I needed. The instructions didn't mention it. Thank you!
@petetinsley5388
@petetinsley5388 6 жыл бұрын
Just had the same issue as previous comment, never used optical before didn't know about the plastic caps on the plug and its now working cheers 👍
@rohangounder7000
@rohangounder7000 5 жыл бұрын
Omg I love you man. You solved an issue that went on for like 3 years
@frankiegee6135
@frankiegee6135 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, I was getting so frustrated trying to hook this up. You are a life saver, your video taught me how to hook it up!
@BathroomGamers
@BathroomGamers Жыл бұрын
I had no idea about the plastic covers new cables come with and I feel ridiculously silly. Thank you!
@estrada263
@estrada263 Жыл бұрын
Hey I fumbled with my cords for like 30 minutes. Looked up KZfaq and found out about the dang caps after 46 seconds haha 😂
@MeMe-rs1fg
@MeMe-rs1fg 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊. I was struggling because I didn't know that I had to take off those little tips. I'm all set now thanks to you. ❤
@tutubito08
@tutubito08 6 ай бұрын
Same happened to me LOL 🙈
@emeraldcity92
@emeraldcity92 Ай бұрын
Thank you!!! My JBL bar 1000 manual barely had any words, just pictures and you helped me get it going
6 жыл бұрын
Great review as always. Nice, slow and easy. Thanks.
@munozfamily762
@munozfamily762 3 жыл бұрын
You are awesome! I bought a sound bar and couldn’t figure out how to hook up. I went to Walmart and they were like here you need an optical cable. I must of shoved that cable in to both units with that little rubber cap 100 times before it popped off and I was like oh okay it’s a cap or I broke this. The. I still couldn’t figure out how to set up. I watch like 5 videos before yours and you clearly showed the way. Thank you 🙏
@randymontano8803
@randymontano8803 5 ай бұрын
I was having trouble getting sound through the sound bar until I watched this video and came to realize that I needed to change the sound bar to optical! Thank you for posting your informational videos. They are very helpful!
@claudiaaguilar5080
@claudiaaguilar5080 5 жыл бұрын
Finally!!!! Thank you!! I finally connected my sound bar to my TV!
@IsaacCruz
@IsaacCruz 5 ай бұрын
THANK YOU! I didn’t know I had to put a little bit of more pressure to fully plug in the optical cable! Worked immediately
@Ricovette
@Ricovette 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! After spending two hours attempting to setup my Polk soundbar with an optical cable to no avail, I realized, thanks to you, that I had not inserted the optical cable properly. Once inserted properly, it sounds AMAZING! Thumbs up and a sub from me for an AWESOME upload... Stay safe... Rico
@lolepere2568
@lolepere2568 2 жыл бұрын
So clear and concise! Thank you
@Chattanoogaben
@Chattanoogaben 5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Great voice with excellent delivery....thanks much.....
@yahneh7919
@yahneh7919 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, great explanation. I even subscribed because you went straight to the point. Video is short and sweet
@GameSlayer41781
@GameSlayer41781 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This really helped i couldn't get mine to work. I'm an idiot, i had no idea to take off the white bubbly ends b4 connecting lol, it works great! Thank you!
@KizzyVEVO
@KizzyVEVO Жыл бұрын
Many thanks. You solved my problem just 1:06 into your video. Brilliant stuff.
@kellytay109
@kellytay109 4 жыл бұрын
Yayy finally! Thank u so much!
@ladyfn8745
@ladyfn8745 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you really helped after struggling for so long!
@llewellynadams4548
@llewellynadams4548 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks this helped tremendously
@mikekenworthy
@mikekenworthy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you have saved me a fortune in wires. On soundbar is the Optical slot, problem is these slots are covered over, due to your video I finally found the correct hole. This problem has arisen in other areas of my life too :)
@edh6062
@edh6062 2 жыл бұрын
Ha!!
@nf3126
@nf3126 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for providing such an easy-to-follow video that is clear with not a lot of mumbo-jumbo in between. Direct, to the point; I love it ....now time to shop for a speaker...
@jncomstate
@jncomstate 6 жыл бұрын
Great, explicit and well explained !!! Thank you !
@tweety198
@tweety198 7 жыл бұрын
Thank u, i did not understand the instructions that came with the sound bar, your explanation was so easy.
@georgeakhigbe3059
@georgeakhigbe3059 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks... I'm going to connect my Samsung TV to my Sony home theater finally. This is highly informative.
@mamabear154
@mamabear154 5 ай бұрын
Thanks dude! I was afraid to push on it and a little confused on how to plug it.. mission accomplished 👏
@talkingshadow
@talkingshadow 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man that was the first time I connect optical audio cable.. and I'll admit it lol I didn't know I should have removed the plastic cover I thought it was part of it and when it didn't work I checked KZfaq and saw you video hahhaha thanks again man lol
@loyourobsession
@loyourobsession 5 жыл бұрын
For days I have been seeking a solution to this issue. Some of it I still had to figure out on my own but this was very informative. thank you!
@janiceivey9271
@janiceivey9271 4 жыл бұрын
this video was very helpful!!! Thanks:)
@BobRey2008
@BobRey2008 7 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video!
@split5491
@split5491 2 жыл бұрын
Ah I believe i didnt push the optical cable in hard enough. Thanks for the video! ❤️❤️ My nana is gonna enjoy her soundbar
@jenniferc6865
@jenniferc6865 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The cable definitely fits better when you remove the covers that are on the ends. We had given up on using this cable and went back to the red/white audio ones..... hahaha something so silly..
@abtelectronics
@abtelectronics 4 жыл бұрын
Hi jennifer c! Happy to help. Thanks for watching!
@HollywoodCharityAuctioncom
@HollywoodCharityAuctioncom 4 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed. Thanks.
@cherylspringtime
@cherylspringtime 6 жыл бұрын
I had no idea you remove the piece of plastic lol Thanks for the video!
@susanarsenault1461
@susanarsenault1461 Жыл бұрын
If you wouldn't of mentioned the little plastic covers on the ends of the optical cable I don't think I would have figured it out. 🤣 thanks so much you were a huge help just the littlest thing can help. P.S i subscribed
@louisawatts3157
@louisawatts3157 11 ай бұрын
Plastic nibs, oh what a drama, trying to fit them so complicated, caused man to give up, irritated!
@sandysciales9336
@sandysciales9336 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you after working on our sound bar for two hours your video made us aware that we never removed the covers for the optical output cable so thank you so much I feel very foolish merry Christmas!!
@jamessheehy9502
@jamessheehy9502 5 жыл бұрын
I pretty much knew what to do but thought I'd check out your video just to be sure. No surprises, but you should be complimented om a clear, concise, easy to follow video! Well done!
@auscub213
@auscub213 5 жыл бұрын
"clear, concise, easy to follow"---the magic words for youtube 'how-to' videos. Thanks!
@delboy8443
@delboy8443 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man this was great help 👍
@waquiare
@waquiare 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I've been trying to get my TV to synch with my sound bar for a long time. This got me there with no frustration. Awesome!!!!
@princessC051
@princessC051 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You so muuuch, I've had my sound bar for weeks and couldn't find a video that helped me or gave specific instructions so this was highly appreciated 🤓🙌🏾
@abtelectronics
@abtelectronics 2 жыл бұрын
@La_Belle89. We're glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
@H8Toujohn
@H8Toujohn 7 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@marygreenland2956
@marygreenland2956 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my brother has finally done it with your help. Awesome 👏🏻 👍
@joyace9674
@joyace9674 4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you 👍😬for sharing 😊
@richarddevirgiliis407
@richarddevirgiliis407 4 жыл бұрын
Saved my bacon in 47 seconds. Those are caps on the ends! You'd think the manufacturer would mention that.
@ziabisoh1156
@ziabisoh1156 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial for me. It helped tremendously. 😁
@stanleyvo5198
@stanleyvo5198 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks you about your explaining to remove optical cap ....finally I did hook up my sound bar speaker , it work pretty good .
@pervisagee604
@pervisagee604 6 жыл бұрын
Stanley Vo
@SimGamerNATION
@SimGamerNATION 6 жыл бұрын
I swear soon as he said it .. I died laughing .. Thanks for the vid
@38MBH
@38MBH 6 жыл бұрын
Yes, the first 45 seconds of the video sorted my issue.
@carolynweaver5061
@carolynweaver5061 5 жыл бұрын
Stanley Vo My TV is Emerson and it do not have an optical connection. What do I do
@kenhagen5890
@kenhagen5890 4 жыл бұрын
I was able to attach the optical cable to both the soundbar and TV and I switched the audio output on the Sharp TV to variable but I still don't get sound under any setting on the SB. What am I missing?
@crissreznor
@crissreznor 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you this was helpful
@mikomedia319
@mikomedia319 4 жыл бұрын
Great help. Thank you.
@steveN111333
@steveN111333 3 жыл бұрын
COMPLETELY AWESOME !!!!
@swissb00m96
@swissb00m96 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I have to switch to optical cable for my computer system and was not sure how to do it. now i feel confident even if it might just be such a small thing :) Thanks!
@ragz
@ragz 21 сағат бұрын
Hey thanks! This is a great video. Well done!
@datchickcookie
@datchickcookie 3 жыл бұрын
This helped tremendously. I was so close to sending my sound bar back. Thank you so much
@brindlygodapola8786
@brindlygodapola8786 Жыл бұрын
well done. so clear thank you
@jamesdimario8359
@jamesdimario8359 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I couldn't get it to work because, I didn't know about the protective caps....WORKS NOW...T/Y
@shush102
@shush102 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers for that well explained 👍🏼🙂
@cebby4016
@cebby4016 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much i was really struggling with connecting my soundbar with tv,this video helped me a lot
@wheelie642
@wheelie642 5 жыл бұрын
He speaks so well.
@waynemctaggart3250
@waynemctaggart3250 6 жыл бұрын
Hi. Great video. Thanks works perfectly now
@abtelectronics
@abtelectronics 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne Mctaggart. Glad we could help! -Carl
@kenb3163
@kenb3163 7 ай бұрын
Perfect video for my TV & Soundbar connection.
@oppositetoinstructions4365
@oppositetoinstructions4365 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, I bought a soundbar without a cable and was wondering what type I should get, this video shows it clearly. (Male to Male Optical Cable)
@tuxmusicman
@tuxmusicman 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am trying to help my grandpa set up his soundbar and this should help.
@bryanmorenoakaxtionfuse6785
@bryanmorenoakaxtionfuse6785 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot u solved the key to my problems
@altzvlogs4239
@altzvlogs4239 3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful it works on my TCL Roku tv, Im planning to buy a Analog Audio Converter, Good thing I saw this video
@waynemiller6767
@waynemiller6767 2 жыл бұрын
Hell ya. Thanks for the video
@at1970
@at1970 9 ай бұрын
Well, that helped. The instructions didn’t mention taking the little caps off the ends of the cable. Works way better now. Thanks
@johnnymancebo5201
@johnnymancebo5201 6 жыл бұрын
love you man
@douggriffin2910
@douggriffin2910 3 жыл бұрын
Very good video, thanx for the education
@DavidGonzalez-js1yv
@DavidGonzalez-js1yv 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. What I thought was simple. Wasn’t !!!!!! She’s working now. Much appreciated
@abtelectronics
@abtelectronics 4 жыл бұрын
Hi David Gonzalez! Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!
@miztag3554
@miztag3554 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro...its working good👍👍👍
@mathews9274
@mathews9274 Жыл бұрын
u r the right person...thnx
@EASportsVoice
@EASportsVoice 6 жыл бұрын
My savior, didn't knew I had to play with my TV settings THANKS !!
@mizzchiquita81
@mizzchiquita81 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much didn't know about the plastic tips got it
@troche565
@troche565 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, well done.
@trinataylor278
@trinataylor278 9 ай бұрын
Well stated. However, could I use any optical cable because mine is being specific (TS8132) but there's no store that carries that particular cable.
@marinaortiz2478
@marinaortiz2478 3 жыл бұрын
Hi so I want to thank you for your help your video help me a lot . to much trouble to connect my sound bar but I found you and finally I can see and hear my movies and shows 🙏🙏
@moralesd2010
@moralesd2010 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys
@jearlmilesclark156
@jearlmilesclark156 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@davidkrasowski6265
@davidkrasowski6265 5 жыл бұрын
great video...thanks
@TheStJamesProject
@TheStJamesProject 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. “Grateful”
@sonrizza88
@sonrizza88 9 ай бұрын
Whoa thank u so much I was struggling
@WalleBrown
@WalleBrown 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@s_e_b_21
@s_e_b_21 5 жыл бұрын
My man, your'e a freaking GOD. Thank you so much, you just saved me. Really really good video, and I love how you explain it so well, so that you dont have to be a "computerguy" to actually understand it. Keep up the great work:))
@kaylapotter2024
@kaylapotter2024 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Sewlady718
@Sewlady718 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I was finally able to reconnect my sound bar after Best Buy screwed up my service request!!!
@farrenzoroqueez
@farrenzoroqueez 6 жыл бұрын
You saved me! I swear I thought I could never get this stupid cable to work when after watching the video and saw you removed the plastic cover! I feel like such a moron!
@GameSlayer41781
@GameSlayer41781 4 жыл бұрын
Me too man. My comment is very similar lol
@sherllymokgaje8346
@sherllymokgaje8346 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video.
@abtelectronics
@abtelectronics 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sherlly Mokgaje! Happy to help. Thanks for watching!
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