What Is Simplink; Arc (Audio Return Channel) Function - LG SH7B Owner's Manual

What is SIMPLINK?

Some functions of this unit are controlled by the
TV' s remote control when this unit and LG TV' s with
SIMPLINK are connected through HDMI connection.
Controllable functions by LG TV' s remote control :
Power on/off, volume up/down, etc.
Refer to the TV owner' s manual for the details of
SIMPLINK function.
LG TV' s with SIMPLINK function has the logo as
shown above.
,
Note
y Depending on the state of the unit, some
SIMPLINK operation may differ from your
purpose or not work.
y Depending on a TV or a player which is
connected with this unit, SIMPLINK operation
may differ from your purpose.
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
function
The ARC function enables an HDMI capable TV to
send the audio stream to HDMI OUT of the unit.
To use this function :
- Your TV must support the HDMI-CEC and ARC
function and the HDMI-CEC and ARC must be set
to On.
- The setting method of HDMI-CEC and ARC may
differ depending on the TV. For details about ARC
function, refer to your TV manual.
- You must use the HDMI cable (Type A, High Speed
HDMI™ cable with Ethernet).
- You must connect the HDMI OUT on the unit with
HDMI IN of the TV that supports ARC function
using an HDMI cable.
- You can connect only one Sound bar to TV
compatible with ARC.
,
Note
y ARC function is automatically selected when
ARC signal comes in from TV, no matter what
kind of the function you are using.
y You can enjoy the TV audio through the
speakers of this unit. In the case of some TV
models, you must select the external speaker
option from the TV menu. (For details,
reference your TV user manual.)
y Set up the sound output of TV to listen to
the sound through this unit :
TV setting menu [ [Sound] [ [TV Sound
output] [ [External speaker (HDMI ARC)]
y Details of TV setting menu vary depending on
the manufacturers or models of your TV.
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