I tried to hook my surround sound to my tv via av cables but it won't connect i was told i need a optical cable in order for i

[Duwan_]

I have a Samsung smart tv and im trying to connect my rca surround sound to it i tried with av cables but it dont work i was told i needed optical cables in order for it to work is that correct

 

[getochkn]

Depends on the model of the tv and surround sysyem

 

[robert600]

I have a Samsung smart tv and im trying to connect my rca surround sound to it i tried with av cables but it dont work i was told i needed optical cables in order for it to work is that correct

yes if you want to transfer surround sound from your tv to your rca ... you will need to use a digital connection. This is often done with an optical (TOSLINK) cable ... but only if your tv has digital audio out and your rca has digital audio in.