Connecting to a TV using an HDMI cable (commercially available)

  • Before connecting devices, be sure to read the following precautions.

If a TV is connected via an HDMI cable, the sound bar can be controlled by the HDMI Control function using the TV’s remote control.

When connecting to an HDMI input jack that is compatible with Audio Return Channel (eARC/ARC)

Connect to the TV using an ARC-compatible HDMI cable (commercially available).

Connect an HDMI cable to an HDMI input jack compatible with Audio Return Channel (labeled as “eARC” or “ARC”) on the TV.

The HDMI cable transmits the TV’s audio signal and the control signal for controlling the sound bar using the TV’s remote control. In addition, it transmits video signals to the TV from an AV device connected to the HDMI IN jack on the sound bar.

  • If the sound bar is connected to an eARC-compatible HDMI input jack on the TV, high-definition audio signals such as Dolby Atmos can be transmitted to the sound bar. If connecting to an eARC-compatible HDMI input jack on the TV, use an Ethernet-supporting HDMI cable. When connecting to an HDMI input jack that is compatible only with ARC on the TV, use an ARC-compatible HDMI cable.

When connecting to an HDMI input jack not compatible with ARC

Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable (commercially available) and the included digital optical audio cable.

The digital optical audio cable transmits the TV’s audio signal to the sound bar.

The HDMI cable transmits the control signal for controlling the sound bar using the TV’s remote control (HDMI Control function). In addition, it transmits video signals to the TV from an AV device connected to the HDMI IN jack on the sound bar.

NOTE
  • ARC is an abbreviation for Audio Return Channel. By connecting the ARC-compatible HDMI input jack on the TV to the ARC-compatible HDMI output jack on the sound bar or an AV receiver via an HDMI cable, audio from the TV can be played on the sound bar or AV receiver without using an optical cable.
  • eARC is an abbreviation for Enhanced Audio Return Channel. It is an extension of the ARC functionality and is capable of transmitting high-definition audio signals such as Dolby Atmos via a TV, which ARC cannot transmit.
  • When using the ARC function or the HDMI Control function, enable the HDMI Control function of the sound bar. Default setting: Enabled
  • Use a 19-pin HDMI cable with the HDMI logo printed on it.
  • Use a cable that is as short as possible to prevent any degradation in signal quality.
  • When connecting an AV device to the HDMI IN jack on the sound bar, to connect the TV and sound bar, use an HDMI cable that supports the transmission of video signals output from that AV device.
  • For 3D and/or 4K video signals, use a Premium High Speed HDMI cable.
  • For HDR video signals, use an HDR-compatible HDMI cable.
Next steps
  • If connecting an AV device:
  • If not connecting an AV device:
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