Anyone else having problems getting the HDMI ARC function to work properly?
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I bought this along with a Vizio A601i 60 inch back in 2012. I also had this same question that never was answered. Well I just figured it out yesterday so I will post my findings in case anyone else encounters this issue connecting this sound bar to a Vizio Smart TV. Problem(s): 1.) When using the Online content streaming of my smart TV (Vizio A601i-A3) the audio does not play through the sound bar (SB). 2.) Using the remote control of the sound bar there are only 2 HDMI options to select from . HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. There should be an HDMI ARC. Connection: From TV: HDMI 1 to SB HDMI ARC (out). Only the first HDMI port on the TV is ARC compliant. On SB: ARC (out) to TV. This leave 2 HDMI ports available for other devices (i.e. Blu Ray player, game console) Simple Solution (that I have yet to see in any manual anywhere): The TV CEC settings is what needs to be configured to be able to play audio to the sound bar. By default CEC is disabled. Enable CEC functions and turn volume control to ON. Run Device Discovery to verify the SB shows up in the list. From all I've been able to find is that the CEC settings is to allow the TV remote to control the volume of other devices. It makes no mention of it is an important step in streaming audio to a SB. After the above steps are followed use the SB remote to scroll through the HDMI source options. You should now see a third option (HDMI1, HDMI2, and HDMI ARC.) When streaming internet content from your Smart TV the SB should be set to HDMI ARC. I know this response is a year late, and I hope this helps someone else.
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Yes, and by properly, i mean at all. I have my DVR hooked into HDMI 1, Bluray into HDMI 2, and latest HDMI rev cable plugged into ARC to a Vizio TV HDMI 1 (ARC) port. I cannot get sound back from TV (for instance with Netflix App) to soundbar. When I cycle thru HDMI inputs, HDMI ARC does not show up as an input. Would like to know if anyone else is having an issue or a setting I need to toggle in the TV.
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When I first set my Onkyo up, ARC worked fine. But it does not work now. Both my LG TV and Onkyo receiver have had software updates. So, one of them screwed it up. By the way, before I got the Onkyo, I had a Yamaha which was returned. ARC NEVER worked on that receiver. So, I suspect this is an issue with the TV not the receiver.
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My Sony is older and does not have ARC, but occasionally the command pass through seems to work. Mostly from the (Sony) Blu Ray. Generally it's worth having the HDMI connection, if only to automatically shutdown the Soundbar when the TV is turned off.
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Here's the info I got from Vizio when I asked them the same question. Hopefully it's applicable to Panasonic TV.These are the steps that you will need to take to enable ARC (Audio Return Channel):-Make sure audio receiver is ARC compatible and TV is ARC compatible.-Ensure that you have an HDMI 1.4 cable that is multi-directional-Use HDMI 1 on TV and it will need to be plugged into the HDMI OUT of receiver-Change Digital Audio to Dolby Digital-Turn off internal speakers-Turn CEC on-Ensure receiver is in TV control and in discoverable mode -Search for device under CEC menu - Select your audio receiver that shows under the menu-This will unlock System Audio Control (under CEC). Here's the info I got from Vizio when I asked them the same question. Hopefully it's applicable to Panasonic TV.These are the steps that you will need to take to enable ARC (Audio Return Channel):-Make sure audio receiver is ARC compatible and TV is ARC compatible.-Ensure that you have an HDMI 1.4 cable that is multi-directional-Use HDMI 1 on TV and it will need to be plugged into the HDMI OUT of receiver-Change Digital Audio to Dolby Digital-Turn off internal speakers-Turn CEC on-Ensure receiver is in TV control and in... » Read More Here's the info I got from Vizio when I asked them the same question. Hopefully it's applicable to Panasonic TV.These are the steps that you will need to take to enable ARC (Audio Return Channel):-Make sure audio receiver is ARC compatible and TV is ARC compatible.-Ensure that you have an HDMI 1.4 cable that is multi-directional-Use HDMI 1 on TV and it will need to be plugged into the HDMI OUT of receiver-Change Digital Audio to Dolby Digital-Turn off internal speakers-Turn CEC on-Ensure receiver is in TV control and in discoverable mode -Search for device under CEC menu - Select your audio receiver that shows under the menu-This will unlock System Audio Control (under CEC). « Show Less
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I tried to hook mine up using two cables and I could not get it to work. I believe I followed the steps correctly. Would appreciate a response from you if you were successful. I may need to return mine if the sub HDMI is not working & need to know soon before I cut the UPC off the box to get the free Avatar blu-ray that expires at the end of March.
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Suggestions....Does the problem migrate to a different HDMI port if you move the cable on the back of the AV Receiver? I also note that at times, the HDMI switching function command doesn't always work if I use a universal remote (eg Logitech, but it does if I use the factory Yamaha remote. Last but not least, I would also change out the cable. I have my Monitor on HDMI 1, DVR on 2, Chromecast on 3, DVD on 4. You should always put the monitor on HDMI 1.
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I didnt have an issue with mine.You have it the receiver to automatically detect and send audio?Maybe try a different HDMI?
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make sure the HDMI cable is plugged into the out jack on the back of your sound bar. you will also want to check your Vizio TV settings to make sure ARC is enabled.
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Hi, I installed mine today on a samsung hdtv and samsumsung home theatre. It does not support The ARC function .......ARVIND..
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Haven't experienced that with mine. I suggest connecting it to a shorter SDI cable and see if you get the same result. Also try with different HDMI cable as well.
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I tried an optical cable and could not get it to work. I ended up going with an HDMI cable that was ARC compatible and haven't had any issues with sound while watching tv. When I watch Netflix or hbo go I sometimes have the volume cut out but I think that is the app
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I prefer to hook my critical video equipment, especially reference equipment, directly to my monitor. You can use the ARC HDMI to get TV sound out of the Receiver. there 'has' to be 'some' information lost in the translation, imo.
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I'm sorry, I've only tried HDMI, but that works fine. Can you try that connection, just to your tv temporarily to verify everything is working?
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Yes, it is. HDMI2 is labeled ARC. We also have the 65 inch version of this TV and use the ARC audio setup with an external Samsung sound bar. It's a little funky, but it works fine 99% of the time. Sometimes the TV loses its pairing and you have to repair it and/or select external speakers in the menu, but for the most part it works. The smaller version has the same port on the back which supports the ARC thing from what I can see.
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I'm assuming the picture lags behind the audio, which is fairly common with HDMI. Use the A/V sync feature on the receiver (it's under Audio Adjust); 40ms is usually a good starting point.
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I have just tried that and it worked. I normally use a HDMI input but my TV comes with a DVI input connector so I tried the DVI input and there was no problem. My suggestion is that you 1) turn off the HDMI splitter and all devices connected to the HDMI splitter, 2) turn on all devices connected to the HDMI splitter and then 3) turn on the HDMI splitter.
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Sweet, I did that as well as some other adjustments on my blu-ray input. I will set mine back to standard & see if it helps. Any suggestion on settings i should use Nick?