A:AnswerTosLink fiber optic cables have plugs that can only fit one way. Simply insert one plug into the TosLink jack on the TV and the other plug into the TosLink jack on the other component. Fiber optic cables are not directional, so it doesn't matter which plug connects to which component.
A:AnswerThis is not something we've heard about. It should not be dependent on the program being played but the component it's being played on. If the component has a TosLink output, there's no reason why a fiber optical (TosLink) cable shouldn't work.