Adjust audio settings to connect soundbar via optical cable

These components are meant to be compatible with each other, providing a seamless audio and video experience. Here's how you can connect them:

1. Connections to the Media Center:a. Soundbar Connection: Connect the Bose Lifestyle 135 soundbar to the MC1 media center using an audio cable. Depending on the available ports on both the soundbar and media center, you might use an optical audio cable, coaxial audio cable, or another appropriate audio cable type.
   b. Subwoofer Connection: The Bose Lifestyle 135 subwoofer is a wireless subwoofer, which means it connects wirelessly to the media center. During the initial setup process, the subwoofer should automatically pair with the media center. Follow the instructions in the user manual to ensure proper pairing.
2. Speaker Setup:
   The Bose Lifestyle system, including the MC1 media center, typically uses Bose's ADAPTiQ audio calibration technology. This technology helps optimize the sound based on your room's acoustics and speaker placement. Run the ADAPTiQ calibration process as outlined in the user manual to ensure the best sound quality from your system.
3. Remote Control:
   Ensure that the remote control provided with the Bose MC1 media center is properly programmed to control both the media center and the soundbar. If needed, follow the instructions in the user manual to set up the remote control for seamless operation of all components.
4. Audio and Video Sources:
   Connect your audio and video sources (such as Blu-ray players, cable/satellite boxes, game consoles) to the appropriate inputs on the Bose MC1 media center. This allows you to route both audio and video signals through the media center and enjoy them with the soundbar and subwoofer.
5. Power On and Configuration:
   Power on the Bose MC1 media center and ensure that the soundbar and subwoofer are also powered on. Navigate through the media center's on-screen menus to configure the audio settings, input sources, and any other preferences.
6. Testing and Adjustment:
   Play different types of audio content to test the sound quality from the soundbar and subwoofer. Adjust the volume, bass, and other audio settings to your preference using the remote control and on-screen menus.

Remember to consult the user manuals for both the Bose MC1 media center and the Bose Lifestyle 135 soundbar for detailed setup instructions and troubleshooting tips. If you encounter any difficulties during the setup process, Bose customer support can also provide assistance.

Here are steps to connect a Samsung soundbar to a Sanyo FVM3982 TV using an optical cable:

1. Locate the Optical Out port on the back of the Sanyo TV. This port will be labeled "Optical Out" and is usually covered by a small protective cap.
2. Remove the protective cap from the Optical Out port and plug in one end of the optical cable.
3. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the Optical In port on the Samsung soundbar. This port may be labeled "Optical In" or "Toslink".
4. Turn on both the TV and the soundbar.
5. On the Sanyo TV, use the remote to navigate to the audio settings. Look for an option to set the audio output to "External Speakers", "External Audio", or "Optical Out". Select this option.
6. Adjust the volume on the Samsung soundbar using its remote control.

Once these steps are completed, the sound from the TV should be played through the Samsung soundbar. If you encounter any issues or don't hear any sound, check to make sure that the soundbar is set to the correct input and that the volume is turned up. Additionally, make sure that both the TV and soundbar are properly connected and powered on.

I don't know much about this brand set as we don't work on off brands, but most sets have output to the optical at all times, the adjustment is to set it to internal volume control

PCM mode is a digital audio file that should be sent to the soundbar via an optical or coaxial digital audio cable. The coaxial digital audio cable uses an RCA plug but not the L/R stereo channels of analog audio. The aux input is usually the 3.5 MM cable from a computer, CD or MP3 player or a cell phone or tablet.

First, which type of RCA cable is connected between the sound bar and the TV? Second, are you sure that the TV connection is an audio out? (A number of recent TVs have only one audio output. This means there is only the optical audio out and not even a headphone jack.)

Once you double-check the input at the sound bar, choose the Line In input if you are using the stereo RCA cable. If you are using the Optical input, select that input. Use either the Mode button or the specific input button on the remote. Then double-check that the TV is set for the appropriate audio out.

I hope this helps. Please add a comment with the model of the TV and the sound bar for further information. I looked at the ONB18SB001 documentation for some of this. The manual for this Onn soundbar is available at Manuals Lib. See https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1498038/Onn-Onb18sb001.html?page=12#manual for the list of input modes and the input to which they correspond. Here is the image of the inputs on the back of the ONB18SB001: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1498038/Onn-Onb18sb001.html?page=7#manual .

Cindy Wells

You must check the settings of both the TV and soundbar to make certain that the right sound type is selected and also that the optical output is switched on and being received.

Try checking both the soundbar and TV audio settings. Especially the type of sound needed to output. Make certain they are the same on both.

You will need an optical digital audio connection for the TV and the TV will have to be fitted with a compatible "optical digital audio" OUT connection.
The soundbar unit you have does not have an HDMI connection so you only have the one choice with cable..
Any electronics store selling cables will fit you with the correct one.
The one pictured here next to the HDMI cable is the type you need (aka Toslink) but if you don't have an Optical digital Audio Out connection on your TV you have a problem.
HDMI vs optical Which digital audio connection to use CNET

Please get a optical cable and run it from TV to soundbar for best sound. If you are using aux input on sound bar that will work but it is analog sound. TV needs to have mini audio out or red/white output on it maybe labeled audio out

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If you are connecting the soundbar to your TV with the digital audio cable, make sure to select "D IN" using the source button on the soundbar. Bluetooth (BT) is a separate source from another device. (phone, etc.) The TV will need to be set to use the digital audio output and probably PCM format. (?) The subwoofer is preconfigured at the factory to mate up with your soundbar. (See below instructions - your soundbar includes the amplifier:)

Digital audio output setting:
After connecting an amplifier with digital audio input and
external speakers as shown, you should set an audio
output format compatible with the programme you are
watching or the device connected.
Go to "HOME" > "TV Menu" > "Setup" > "Option" >
"Terminal setting" > "Digital audio output" > select
"PCM" or "Bitstream".
NOTE
• When set to "Bitstream", Dolby Digital is output when the Dolby
Digital or Dolby Digital Plus audio formats are received. When
set to "PCM", PCM is output no matter what audio formats are
received.
• When set to "Bitstream", HE-AAC audio formats can be output
as Dolby Digital.

Because your TV is not Bluetooth-enabled and you are trying to connect it to a Bluetooth-enabled soundbar via Bluetooth. There are other ways to connect your TV to the soundbar:

1. analog AUDIO OUT (L/R) of your TV to the AUX IN on the soundbar (use a 3.5 mm.-to-RCA audio cable).
2. Optical OUT on your TV to Optical IN on the soundbar.
3. HDMI port to HDMI port (this may not work if your TV is not ARC compliant you have to try).

You get better sound quality with option 2.or 3. (if this one works for your TV)

Here is the link to download the soundbar's User Manual for help with the connections:

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201411/20141114104022428/HW-H450-ZA-1114_Bookmark.pdf