Question Connecting Optical headphones and HDMI soundbar to smart TV with TV speakers on

[eac1948]

I have a Sony Bravia smart TV, Sony XBR-55X950H. the soundbar only has an HDMi connection. My assisted hearing headphones use the optical connection. I can’t seem to use both the sound bar and the headphones at the same time…separately they both work fine, I need the TV on, not muted.,

I’m 77 and not techie,hoping for some advice, thanks!

 

[COLGeek]

What is the make/model of your sound bar?

 

[eac1948]

What is the make/model of your sound bar?

Sorry I should’ve posted that, it’s a Sony soundbar model HT S100F

 

[COLGeek]

Will take a deeper look shortly. Not seeing an obvious solution.

 

[eac1948]

Will take a deeper look shortly. Not seeing an obvious solution.

Thanks