Just wanted a simple sound bar for the 32" TV in front of my elliptical. Unfortunately, the TV did not have RCA outs, so I bought digital cable. Installed the digital cable, but no sound when in optical mode. Purchased a 3.5mm cable, and connected, and the sound bar worked. However, both the remote and manual volume button control are poor, going from a medium to excruciatingly loud volume with one push of the button in the mid range of settings.....