HTS820: How To Set Up With A Gaming Console

Introduction

The Rockville HTS820 can be seamlessly integrated with your gaming console for an immersive gaming experience. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of connecting your gaming console to the HTS 820 using HDMI and Optical connections.

What You Need

• Gaming console (PS4, PS5, Xbox, etc.)
• HDMI cable (for video output to TV)
• Optical cable (for high-quality audio to HTS820)

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Connect Your Gaming Console to Your TV (Video Setup)

• Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output of your gaming console to an HDMI input on your TV.
• This will send video output from the gaming console to your TV.

2. Connect Your Gaming Console to the HTS820 (Audio Setup)

• Use an optical cable to connect the optical output on the back of your gaming console to the optical input on the back of the HTS820 subwoofer.
• Once connected, you’ll notice the optical cable will light up red, indicating that the signal is being transmitted.

3. Select the Optical Input on the HTS820

• On the master volume knob of the HTS820, press until the front display reads "Optical" to set it as the audio source.

4. Adjust Audio Settings on Your Gaming Console

• Navigate to your console's settings menu.
• Find sound settings and change the audio output to Optical.
• Set the audio format to PCM for the best compatibility and performance.

5. Enjoy Your Gaming Experience!

Once these steps are complete, all game audio will be played through the HTS820 for an enhanced, immersive sound experience.

Conclusion

Setting up your gaming console with the Rockville HTS 820 is quick and easy, providing high-quality sound for an immersive gaming session. If you run into any issues, refer to your console’s sound settings or check your connections.