what if my tv does not have a HDMI (arc) port , It does have several HDMI ports. will I connect to a regular HDMI port or what ?
1601450
Mine does not have arc and I've had no issues - Xbox and PS4 HDMI into sound bar and one HDMI out from sound bar to the TV.
1921520
It suppose to choose hdmi(arc) first, then optical, and then analog if hdmi and optical is not connected. My nr828 shows analog only. And you cant change it manualy like i do on my cambridge audio. Interesting fact that when you look to your connections in setting it doesnt show that i have an analog connection because i dont, and shows the optical one as i used optical cable to connect my tv, despite that fact that i have an ARC hdmi on my tv
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I believe there would be no advantage to hooking up your sound bar to the TV if your TV does not have and ARC HDMI. Here's what HDguru says about ARC HDMI: "Audio Return Channel is a feature built into the latest versions of HDMI (1.4, and presumably future versions). In its most basic description, ARC sends audio from the TV back down the HDMI cable to something like a soundbar, home theater in a box, and even a few A/V receivers. Previously, this two-way data transfer only carried handshake info, to tell the source things like "yep, I'm a TV" and "nope, I'm not stealing your content," or CEC control data. CEC, or Consumer Electronics Control, let you control multiple devices with one remote... in theory and as long as they were connected with HDMI and had the CEC feature. This never worked in reality as well as it did on paper, with cross-brand compatibility being hit or miss. ARC uses aspects of CEC, letting you adjust the volume on a soundbar, for example, with the TV remote. In most ARC products, the soundbar and TV essentially act as one device, with just a single button push to power them both on (no programming required). The basic ARC functionality, sending audio out of the TV, varies in potential and implementation. On one level, it can send audio from internal TV sources (like the HDTV tuner, or built-in web streaming apps). On another level, it can send out the audio from other HDMI sources (presumably to a soundbar). In this instance, your TV becomes the central hub, with all sources plugged into it. This would be the natural way most people, at least those without receivers or HDMI-switching soundbars, would have their systems set up anyway. Adding a soundbar would require no further setup than one new HDMI cable. The TV switches all the sources, and the audio for each one (BD player, cable box, etc), would get sent to a soundbar or HTIB."
1444168
Yes, as listed in the description it specifically states audio return. Should have HDMI 1.4 on the package to denote compatibility with arc.
1873200
I'm a little confused. My model has a hdmi port on the back of the dvr and I can connect it with a standard hdmi cable. All I need to do is connect the hdmi cable then set the tv to the hdmi port I connected it to. Perhaps you can give more details. Also explain the need for a vga to hdmi converter. Does your dvr not have the hdmi port.
625676
The receiver has an HDMIamp setting that allows you hear the TV through your speakers you have set up with your receiver. It also has an HDMIthru setting where you will only be hearing the TV speaker. But you have to have an ARC capable TV, then just plug your HDMI cable into this port on the TV. I hope this answered your a question.
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You will need it if your TV has an HDMI input, but the TV does not support what is called an Audio Return Channel (ARC). If this is the case, you will need an optical cable to send the audio from the TV to the receiver. If your TV supports ARC, then you will not need the optical cable. ARC allows audio from the TV to be sent to the receiver using the same HDMI cable that is used to send video from the receiver to the TV. My TV does not support ARC, so I am using HDMI for video and an optical cable for audio.
1765852
Sorry can't help you here. I go from Surface Pro PC to TV and have had no troubles. Not sure what a "fried" HDMI port means.
1695731
Yes, you will need to turn on the Viera link on and set the output to external speaker. Also check to see if your TVs main HDMI supports ARC. If it does you only need a HDMI cable. If not you will need to use an optical digital audio cable and HDMI to do what you want to.
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depends do you have the proper connection cord to connect it to your tv or do you just have an HDMI cord instead. cause if it's just the HDMI cord then this wont work. But if you do have the proper cords then maybe I'm not sure. I baught this but it didn't work for my tv cause I didn't have the proper cords
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Does your TV not have Component inputs? It would be a truly odd HDTV if it didn't have both HDMI and Component. If your Component input is tied up, you're better off getting a receiver or switch box to share the existing Component input. This cable WILL NOT WORK with the Xbox 360.
1347288
You connect it by using and hdmi cable (best option) or a optical audio cable from your TV. If you use and HDMI cable make sure your TV has an output labeled ARS, that means that it can accept audio both ways
27726
I am not sure the function of ARC, but it does do audio with HDMI. Input devices also provide audio as well.
224019
You can connect it via a digital optical cable...not a big deal. Just purchase one. You will have to the same thing with most all audio systems since your TV doesn't support ARC.
38151
I got this to work by connecting the receiver to the ARC HDMI port on the TV. That way, the TV sends all audio back to the receiver. But the TV must have an ARC capable HDMI port.
1085695
yes. HDMI (ARC), so you have to attach to the HDMI (ARC) connector on your tv and if not labeled as such on your tv monitor, you have to locate the HDMI (ARC) from your tv manual or the manufacturer. If not , use a optic/audio cable. Sounds better anyway than HDMI which includes video in its cable that is not necessary for your audio, and takes away from some of the sound in my opinion.
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The HDMI cables are standardized. In my case I connected a Blu-ray player to an HDTV. But any HDMI port/device will connect with any other.Just one other point. The cable sheath is larger so you may have a tight fit on units with close quarters. My HDTV was a tight squeeze on port 1. Fortunately this TV has 4 ports and port 2 was an easy fit.