BLUTUBE Series: How To Set Up w/ A Gaming Console

Introduction

If you’re looking to connect your gaming console to a Bluetooth receiver while keeping your HDMI port connected to your TV for video, you can easily do so using an optical cable. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to set up your gaming console to output audio through your receiver for an enhanced sound experience.

What You’ll Need

• Gaming console with an optical audio output
• Optical (TOSLINK) cable
• Bluetooth receiver with an optical input

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Connect the Optical Cable

• Take your optical cable and plug one end into the optical output of your gaming console.
• You should see a red light at the other end of the cable, indicating that the signal is being transmitted.

2. Plug the Cable into the Receiver

• Locate the optical input on the back of your Bluetooth receiver.
• Before inserting the cable, remove the plastic protective cap from the input.
• Plug the other end of the optical cable into the optical input on the receiver.

3. Set the Receiver to Optical Input Mode

• On the back of the receiver, flip the input switch to the middle position for optical input mode.
• On the front panel of the receiver, ensure that it is set to optical mode as well.

4. Adjust the Gaming Console Audio Settings

• Navigate to the sound settings on your gaming console.
• Set the audio output to Audio Out (Optical).
• Change the audio format to PCM to ensure high-resolution stereo sound.

Enjoy Your Audio Setup

Once these steps are completed, all audio from your gaming console will be sent through your Bluetooth receiver and played through your connected speakers. This setup ensures an immersive gaming experience with high-quality sound.