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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Connect a soundbar

Send the television's sound to a separate soundbar or home cinema system.

Bush · TiVoAbout 4 minutes8 steps · 5 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 8

Find the HDMI 2 socket

Find the HDMI 2 socket on the back of the television. This is the ARC/eARC socket.

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Look for: Find the HDMI 2 socket

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STEP 1

Find the HDMI 2 socket

Find the HDMI 2 socket on the back of the television. This is the ARC/eARC socket.

STEP 2

Connect an HDMI cable between that socket and the ARC or eARC socket

Connect an HDMI cable between that socket and the ARC or eARC socket on the soundbar.

An example HDMI cable running from the TV ARC socket to the soundbar HDMI OUT socket.
Step 2

STEP 3

Press the Settings button on your remote

An example TV remote with the Settings button highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select Sound

Example screen with select sound highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Select Sound Output

Example screen with select sound output highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Select HDMI ARC

Choose HDMI ARC.

Example screen with select hdmi arc highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Check eARC is switched on

Check eARC is switched on if your soundbar supports eARC.

STEP 8

Play something and adjust the volume

Play something and adjust the volume with the TV remote. It should now control the soundbar.

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A little help along the way.

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