TOSLink - optical cable question

[Leprechuan]

I have good news, I have unpacked the Sony STR-DG 510 surround system and have been slowly trying to hook every item.
I need to know, is the TOSLink cable the same as a digital optical cable?

 

[bmuthagoose]

yes

 

[Leprechuan]

Then why can't I get it to fit the connection?

 

[charper1]

it only lines up & and goes in one way. its not round or square so make sure the sides are all aligned correctly.

 

[allargon]

Then why can't I get it to fit the connection?

I have a Sony HTTiB in my bedroom. For the cheaper Sony receivers, you need to pull the clear plastic tip off the Toslink end, then the plug will fit snugly into the socket.

 

[Leprechuan]

SO THAT'S WHY I COULDN'T GET IT TO FIT!
The round plastic cap on the end has to be removed?
Damn, I should really do these hook ups when I'm sober. . .

 

[charper1]

So you didn't remove the plastic protection cover? NICE!

 

[Leprechuan]

I feel like a idiot.
At least I have the TOSLink connected, now if i could just figure out the HDMI connection. . .

 

[charper1]

Do feel like that; just ENJOY!

 

[Leprechuan]

I got the TOSLink cable hooked up, does it carry only audio?
I am getting audio, but not video.

 

[charper1]

Yes, audio only

 

[Leprechuan]

So the HDMI is for video then?

 

[Dishpointer]

HDMI carries both audio and video.

 

[Ilya]

And component cables are video-only.

 

[MisterLas]

I have a Sony HTTiB in my bedroom. For the cheaper Sony receivers, you need to pull the clear plastic tip off the Toslink end, then the plug will fit snugly into the socket.

You should pull the clear plastic tip off no matter how much your receiver costs.