Connecting KDL42W7 television to Orbitsound sound bar via optical

[quinlad]

Hi,

I have a Sony Bravia KDL42W7 connected to an Orbitsound sound bar via an optical cable (the sound bar has no HDMI connection).

The sound is fine BUT... I want the volume control of the TV to change the volume of the soundbar and I can't seem to manage it. Under settings, I've selected external speakers. But when I try to change the volume, the volume of the soundbar remains as it is.

Can anyone help? Having a remote just for the soundbar volume is annoying!

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

Hi there

Unfortunately its not possible.  Reason for this is because the optical cable is only feeding data one way only.  This is where HDMI connections and HDMI-CEC (Bravia Sync) comes in handy - as information can be fed both ways.

Cheers