How do I turn on the optical output on my LG TV?

Settings

On your TV, press the home key > Settings > Advanced.
Click Sound > Sound Out > Optical.

How do I connect my LG TV to optical audio?

LG TV (Netcast) – Connecting a Home Theater or Sound Bar with an Optical (Toslink) Cable

Press the Home button on the remote.
Point and click on Settings.
Then Sound Menu with the picture of the Speaker.
From here down arrow to Sound Setting and click it.
Then down to TV speaker.

Do fiber optic audio cables go bad?

Well, an optical cable won’t “go bad” in the sense of wearing out or corroding, but it can break, which has pretty much the same result. Such a cable is little more than a bundle of glass or plastic fibres and if you bend one of them too far, it snaps like a piece of vermicelli.

Do all LG TVs have optical out?

You’ll find that in general, LG TVs use optical audio output formats. This means you should use cables that are transparent and have that square plug.

How can you tell if fiber optic cable is bad?

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. OTDRs can determine the bad connector if the cable is long enough.

How do you test a fiber optic audio cable?

A good way to check whether your audio source is transmitting optical audio signals is to attach your cable to the optical audio source and turn on your equipment. Check the other end of the cable to see if a light is visible.

How to fix LG TV with optical connection?

Ensure you are playing a title that supports 5.1 surround. Under the audio options in the app / movie, set the sound to 5.1. Ensure the audio device you are using supports 5.1. Check your wired connection. 1. Was this information helpful?

Is the LG TV only optical audio out?

But for $19 it might be worth a shot. It’s stereo only, so you need to make sure your LG TV can be configured to output 2.0 audio on that optical link. It won’t handle a 5.1 or similar output. No guarantees on audio quality. However it looks very similar to a unit I use for optical -> analogue input into my speaker system at home.

Is the optical cable port protected on LG TV?

Note: The optical cable port may be protected by a spring loaded door or a removable plastic plug. On the TV, you may need to set the sound out. If you have an LG TV this is covered on Step 1 and 2, if you have a different manufacturer’s TV, please check its manual for more information.

What to do if optical cable does not work?

Note: If the functions or commands do not work, click the arrows on the side to switch the remote type. Ensure the Audio device is not muted. Ensure the volume is turned up. Ensure the TV sound out setting is changed to optical. Ensure the Audio device sound mode is changed to optical. Try a different optical cable.

Why is there no light on my fiber connection?

If your fiber terminal was installed in your garage or outside your home, it’s likely that it plugs into a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet. These have built-in circuit breakers that can trip when there is an overload or other issue with the electrical current. They are commonly used in homes for safety. No “INTERNET” light?