Optical toslink output on the TV what is it

Manufacturers of modern TVs were able to make the audio signal reproduced by the device clear and loud. However, some owners of a TV receiver do not like standard sound, and there is a need to output the audio signal to an external system, such as a home theater.

To simplify the connection, all devices are equipped with standard connectors.

REFERENCE! If active acoustics are used, it is not possible to connect directly to the TV receiver.

You can output sound from a TV receiver in the following ways:

• HDMI ACR This is a universal option, since such an output is available on all modern TV models;
• TOSlink. Optical output capable of reproducing a signal that will not be subject to external influences;
• Digital Inexpensive connection option. However, if an electromagnetic field is nearby, the quality of the audio signal drops significantly;
• "Tulip". The most common connection option. Supports any media systems and formats 5.1 and 7.1. But does not provide good sound quality;

TOSlink -What does it look like and where is it located?

The square connector is small and usually located on the back of the TV receiver. The presence of this output indicates that the device can receive multi-channel sound, originally transmitted on a TV. All modern TVs and media systems are equipped with optical audio output.

To connect media systems to a TV receiver using the Toslink connector, you need a fiber optic cable. If you choose a high-quality wire, the connection will be reliable, the audio signal quality is good, and the operation is long.

When choosing, you must take into account the characteristics of the connected device, as well as the connectors on it.

REFERENCE! It is not recommended to use cables longer than 10 meters. The longer the cable, the worse the sound quality.

The connection itself and further settings are very simple. Using a cable, you need to connect all the devices, and in the sound settings of the TV you need to find the item "Speakers" and select "External speakers".

Connecting the cable and making subsequent adjustments is quite simple. After performing just a few actions and spending a minimum of time and money, you can get high-quality sound.