No sound via optical cable on my Bravia 7 / 8 / 9 TV: how to enable optical audio
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If you've connected an audio device like a soundbar or headphones to your new BRAVIA 7, 8 or 9 TV series using an optical cable, you may notice that the sound isn't playing as expected.
Starting with the 2024 TV line-up, the optical out is disabled by default. However, you can easily enable the optical out in the audio menu.
How to enable the Optical Digital Audio output for BRAVIA 7 / 8 / 9
To enable the optical output on your BRAVIA TV, follow these steps:
- Press the Quick Settings
button on the remote control
- Navigate to Settings
- Select Display & Sound
- Go to Audio Output
- Choose Optical Digital Audio Output Settings
- Toggle the Optical digital audio output to enable it
For detailed information on connecting audio systems to your BRAVIA TV, please consult the help guide.