Originally Posted by
safetypee
Are there slightly different sizes of connector ?
I use a Bluetooth link from the TV optical output via optical - micro USB cable, to a separate Bluetooth transmitter for hearing aids.
TV internal bluetooth is not used due to inhibiting the audio speakers when in activated - family requirement.
TV optical socket appears to be larger than that on the separate TV recorder; a loose, intermittent connection vs a snug fit.
Why a difference, what can be done to connect to the TV, which hopefully provides a better synced connection ?
No spare USB output from TV.
There's a mini version of the optical audio connector, which doesn't have the rectangular body, and looks more like a jack plug. See this cable which has one of each type. They both have the same round optical bit but I guess the mini connector would be wobbly if you were able to plug it into the larger socket.
The HDMI interface carries the audio. You have to plug it into an amplifier to split the audio from the picture, but there are boxes which do that.
HTH