Ronni, ARC is not an issue it does not appear on either the Bose or the Samsung
TV. There is no HDMI to the Bose, just 3 inputs Optical (preferred), analog
audio and coaxial. It is extremely simple and essentially plug and play, which
it does with analog audio but not optical. There is a single optical output on
the Samsung and the only mention of it in the handbook, that I can see, is its
ID on the diagram of the backplate. There is no selector, it is always on. I
am loath to fault the cable as light is (visibly!) going through it and the
Bose into which it plugs is brand new. The end plugs are secure to a gentle
tug once they are seated.
Remains a mystery but in the meantime we are living with the analog cables,
which provide an unbelievable clarity enhancement to TV dialog received by two
now fading pairs of ears!
Hope you are enjoying the rain today
Severin
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15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia
ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950)
mail to: [email protected]
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> On 17 Aug 2016, at 14:04, Ronni Brown <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
>> On 17 Aug 2016, at 12:33 PM, Severin Crisp <[email protected]
>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
>>
>> I am in process of connecting my Samsung TV to a Bose sound system and can
>> not make the optical audio connection function. The system functions
>> perfectly using the analog audio cables alternative.
>> When plugged into the TV, light comes out of the end of the optical cable so
>> that appears to be OK though what is encoded is of course not apparent. The
>> connectors fit snugly and positively at both ends. I can find nothing
>> written in the Samsung TV book or in the on screen menu items that are
>> anywhere relevant.
>> Interestingly, when BOTH the optical and audio cable are plugged in the Bose
>> is silent - when the optical cable is then removed the sound plays. Clearly
>> the opticall cable/ signal is recognised.
>> From my internet readings I see many problems with optical cables reported.
>> Am I missing something? (yes, I took the end caps off the cable!).
>> Severin Crisp
>
> Hi Severin,
>
> If both the Bose and the TV have ARC (audio return channel) then you have to
> connect the Bose to the HDMI input labeled ARC and turn that function on in
> the TV and maybe the Bose.
>
> Cheers,
> Ronni
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>> ____________________________________________________
>>
>> Assoc Prof R Severin Crisp, FAIP, FIP, CPhys
>> 15 Thomas St, Mount Clarence, Albany, 6330, Western Australia
>> ph (08) 9842 1950 ( Int'l +61 8 9842 1950)
>> mail to: [email protected]
>> <mailto:[email protected]>
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