how to connect receiver to smart tv only

[tsalamone]

Hi, I have a Samsung Smart TV - has 2 hdmi slots but not ARC. I have an Aiwa AV-D58 with no HDMI port.
I purchased an optical cable thinking this would work as this tv is smart ready and connected to internet only (No cable). All I"m getting is static through the speakers. I did use a very cheap wire to be sure the unit worked before cutting my good speaker wire (another question as well - can you use audiopipe primarty wire for speakers?)
Any advice appreciated!

 

[americanaudiophile]

You probably need to change the audio output type in the TV audio menu.
You can use that wire for speakers. Best way is to make a twisted pair for each speaker. It's fine If you need to thin the wire at the ends.

 

[tsalamone]

You probably need to change the audio output type in the TV audio menu.
You can use that wire for speakers. Best way is to make a twisted pair for each speaker. It's fine If you need to thin the wire at the ends.

Thank you - I did switch the speaker setting on the tv to audio but I still have no sound, just a buzzing sound in the speakers. I tried this same set up on a second Smart tv - same issue, no sound just buzzing. Getting quite frustrated!