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PREPARATION > Connecting to a TV
Connecting to a TV using an HDMI cable (commercially
available)
Before connecting devices, be sure to read the following precautions.
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"Precautions for preparation" (p.21)
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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.
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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
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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.
HDMI OUT/TV (eARC) jack
Sound bar (rear)
Cable to use
HDMI
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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.
Video device's video signal
TV's audio signal
HDMI
HDMI
Control signal
HDMI cable (commercially available)
HDMI
HDMI input jack
(compatible with eARC/
ARC)
HDMI IN
eARC/ARC
HDMI
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