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HDMI ARC sends TV audio to a sound bar through a single HDMI cable. Connect the devices, select HDMI ARC as the TV audio output, and enable SIMPLINK.
Please follow these steps to complete the HDMI ARC connection.
Step 1. Connect the HDMI cable
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to HDMI OUT on the sound bar. Connect the other end to the HDMI ARC port on the TV.
Step 2. Open the TV sound settings
How to set: Menu > All Settings > Sound > Sound Out
Press the Menu button on the TV remote, then select All Settings. Select Sound, followed by Sound Out.
Step 3. Select the HDMI ARC output
How to set: Sound Out > Audio Out (Optical / HDMI ARC)
From the Sound Out menu, select Audio Out (Optical / HDMI ARC). This directs the TV audio to the connected sound bar.
Step 4. Turn on SIMPLINK
Open the SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) menu and select On. This allows the TV and sound bar to communicate through HDMI.
Step 5. Confirm the ARC connection
Check the sound bar display. The connection is complete when “ARC” appears. If you are connecting to a third-party TV, follow the TV manufacturer’s instructions for its audio and HDMI control settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. Can HDMI ARC also send TV audio to an AV receiver?
- A. Yes. ARC can send audio from a TV to either a sound bar or an AV receiver.
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This guide is based on standard models. The settings menu may vary by model.