How do I use an audio return channel?

How do I use an audio return channel?

How to use the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature

1. On the receiver remote control, press the Menu or Home button. The menu should appear on the TV screen. If not, check your connections.
2. Select Settings.
3. Press Enter.
4. Select HDMI Control or CTR. HDMI.
5. Press Enter.
6. Select ON or CTRL ON.
7. Press Enter.

When should I use HDMI ARC?

HDMI ARC is designed to reduce the number of cables between your TV and an external Home Theatre System or Soundbar. The audio signal is capable of traveling both ways to and from the speakers, which will improve the sound quality and latency of the signal.

What is the purpose of HDMI ARC?

The Audio Return Channel (ARC) connects your TV and audio system with a single High Speed HDMI® cable and eliminates the need for an additional composite audio or optical cable. Connecting an ARC-compatible audio system to an ARC-compatible TV allows the following: Send audio from the TV to the audio system.

How do I connect TV to Soundbar If no HDMI ARC?

1. When you connect an external device to TV (without ARC) and Sound Bar, connect the HDMI cable (sold separately) from the external device to the TV. Then, connect the external device to the Sound bar using an optical cord (sold separately).
2. If you want to connect to just the TV, then the HDMI connection is unnecessary.

Do all TVs have HDMI ARC?

Note: Most TVs only have one HDMI-ARC port. If you don’t see the letters “ARC” on the HDMI ports, most likely your TV does not support ARC functionality. You can also refer to your TV’s owner’s manual or visist their support website for more information.

What is HDMI ARC on LG TV?

To connect your soundbar to your LG TV using HDMI, the TV must have HDMI-ARC support. ARC stands for “Audio Return Channel,” so the cable can relay audio in both directions. The first step is to turn on both your TV and your soundbar. Then, connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT port on the soundbar.

How do I change the audio output on my LG TV?

on the remote control and select Settings > SOUND > Sound Out, then press Wheel or Enter. 2. Depending on the method of connection for external audio, this will be either: Optical Digital Audio Output (Optical cable) or HDMI/ARC (HDMI cable).

Do LG TVs have an audio out?

While your LG TV doesn’t have a set of analog RCA audio outputs, it actually does have two audio outputs that you can use to connect it to a home theater system, soundbar or audio receiver. Your HDTV also has a headphone output, which you can connect to stereo RCA inputs using a simple stereo 1/8″ to RCA adapter cable.