Can't get soundbar htl2101A remote to work.on sony tv used optical hookup is there a code or a manual to view qw no manual was in carton.

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

Be sure you are hooking up the Audio Output from the TV or satellite to the soundbar.

From the satellite box both Audio Output and Video Output go to the TV, and then Audio Output from the TV goes to the soundbar.
Or
From the satellite box Video Output goes to the TV and Audio Output goes to the soundbar.

This may help as well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z27WtBy4IUs

Check the trouble shoot section in your ownwers manual. You did not give enough information to help you.

Use an optical cable. Follow the manual..

Use an optical cable. Follow the manual.

How about fiber optic cable or composite cables. I usually recommemd that people do either of these.

We have a remote for that model available at https://www.remotes.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=htl2101af7

You have to use the TV remote to set the TV sound option to external. Look on TV setup menu for 'external output' or 'external speakers'.

This worked for me, but I have a Comcast Motorola DVD-R:
These are the codes for your SONY SA-CT60 Audio Device. Follow the instructions below to program your remote.
Most likely code: 30158
Others to try: 31758, 31759
To program your Comcast remote:

1. Turn on the TV or other device that you would like to program.
2. Press the TV button on your remote control.
   NOTE: If you would like to program your remote control to work with a DVD Player, VCR or Audio device press the AUX button.
3. Press and hold Setup until the red light blinks twice, then release Setup.
4. Enter the first code for your device listed above. If you perform this procedure correctly, the red light will blink twice.
   NOTE: If you enter an invalid code, the red light will display one long blink and exit the programming mode. Repeat steps 2 to 4 with a valid code.
5. Aim the remote control at your device and press Power once (press the Play key for devices that don't have a POWER button). If the TV turns off, make sure that the VOL+/- and Mute buttons also work. If so, you're all set!
6. If not, repeat these steps using the next manufacturer's code (you may need to try several codes to find the one that works).