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:

1. Press the Quick Settings button on the remote control
2. Navigate to Settings
3. Select Display & Sound
4. Go to Audio Output
5. Choose Optical Digital Audio Output Settings
6. 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.