Is it necessary to use an optical cable for sound with this unit V375-R ?
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I use an HDMI cable from my Verizon FiOS HD-DVR into the Yamaha and then the output to my Sanyo television. Sound is great. My Chromecast is plugged directly into the back of the Yamaha and again the sound is great. Very pleased with my purchase.
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The simplest advice is to go with HDMI when you can. But if you can't it's not the end of the world. The biggest difference is that HDMI can pass higher-resolution audio, including the formats found on Blu-ray: Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio. These formats can't get transmitted across optical.I have the RX 475 available for sale on my ebay plateform.Best
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Allen you should probably check the manual online - I *think*, pretty sure, that this unit supports the 2-way HDMI for audio.
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Yes, just need an digital audio out for optical cable. This cable comes with the speakers.
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No. Optical cable connection to TV or other source. Separate volume control.
984469
No but there is a solution. The audio output is via stereo jack or the hdmi. What I did to have 5.1surround through a n optical cable was to connect the hdmi audio/video out to an hdmi / sprig (optical) splitter. You get as an output the hdmi signal + optical audio. I am using the viewHD splitter and it works perfectly
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I used a digital audio cable. Works wonderfully BlueRigger Digital Optical Audio Toslink Cable (6 feet)
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I have hdmi and optical cable plugged into my tv and run the wii and cable box through my tv for sound. I don't know if my sound is as good as plugging the optical directly into the cable box but I think it sounds pretty good.
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Are there audio cables that are optical one one end and coaxial on the other (my receiver prefers coaxial)? or is that an oxymoron?
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Hi! Yes. On the back there's a port that is labeled "Optical Digital Audio Output". Hope this helps!
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I am unsure if that will work or not. I have used the optical cable aqnd have been very pleased.
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yes I got this device for that exact reason you need an optical cable and then just a pair of RCA and you are set. remember to take the caps off the optical cable before putting in the optical input on the boxes. look for digital optical cable on amazon. I got mine for about $5. good luck. works perfectly.
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optical connections are standard. Will work with all optical connections for home audio.
526140
Yes, that is correct. Coaxial and optical cables cannot carry HD audio signals; they simply cannot support the required bandwidth.
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I'm not entirely sure about the technology. I was confused by the name. I assume the 'optical' refers to fiber optic cables. I used this one to attach an audio bar to my TV. Both devices had connections for this cable. I examined it for compatibility with our old analogue equipment but couldn't see how it would work with those. I returned the sound bar and use this with my Wii now. It does enhance the sound. It also works with my Blu-Ray player.
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Yes you need an optical cable to connect the sound bar to your cable box or TV.
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The digital optical audio cable is best for the sound bar, but you may want to used the light cable. The Bule Rigger cable was too heavy and sometimes falls out.
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No I use the HD cable and then set audio to ARC, though the optical cable is an option.
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This is compatible with any device with a separate audio output. In the case of optical cables, I would suggest using separate optical cables rather than switching back and forth every time you decide to switch systems. Especially since optical cables are sensitive to dirt and wear and tear.