ARC and eARC Explained - An Awesome Feature That You're Probably Not Using (HDMI CEC)

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • A quick video explaining ARC, eARC, and HDMI CEC and how to use them. If you want to stop using so many remotes or you don't want to use a universal remote, ARC may be what you're looking for. It's also often the best way to send sound to your soundbar or home theater receiver.
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  • @ChrisMajestic
    @ChrisMajestic  Před 2 lety +120

    Link to site with HDMI-CEC codenames
    hd-report.com/2016/05/31/tech-tip-enable-hdmi-cec-on-your-tv/

    • @antonioprado8068
      @antonioprado8068 Před 2 lety +2

      I'm still confused. If I connect my source hdmi to my tv how can I get sound to my soundbar. The hdmi are only inputs on the TV. Not outputs.

    • @ChrisMajestic
      @ChrisMajestic  Před 2 lety +6

      @@antonioprado8068 If your TV has an ARC port it doubles as an audio output so it does both.

    • @antonioprado8068
      @antonioprado8068 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ChrisMajestic my issue is I have a yamaha ysp5100 and I'm not getting an sound from my hdmi 1 arc from my vizio to hdmi 1 In on the soundbar. And I have cec turned on

    • @blizaack
      @blizaack Před 2 lety +2

      Chris what's the link to buy the shirt? I like it.

    • @ThinkerOnTheBus
      @ThinkerOnTheBus Před 2 lety +1

      If your television doesn't support eARC, and you have an external device providing a Dolby Atmos AV signal, then couldn't you run that signal into your AVR via a HDMI cable, and allow it to act like a splitter by taking the audio portion of the signal, processing it, and then outputting the Dolby Atmos signal to the speakers, while allowing the video portion of the signal to pass on through and out to the television???
      Also, I thought ARC could allow one to receive Dolby Atmos audio from streaming services that use the format, which includes Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, because those services embed Dolby Atmos in a Dolby Digital Plus stream, which ARC can handle.

  • @PeterRichardsandYoureNot
    @PeterRichardsandYoureNot Před 2 lety +652

    They need to have this video playing at Best Buy when you buy a new tv or sound bar. It’s great info on how the “standard” is supposed to work and might stop people from buying the wrong sound system to start with.

    • @lweather
      @lweather Před 2 lety +51

      Best Buy would rather have you pay their Geek Squad to come out and fix/set up everything.

    • @jetcarddude
      @jetcarddude Před 2 lety +22

      Heaven forbid the sales employees ask a few questions to educate the customer.

    • @georgeryan6423
      @georgeryan6423 Před 2 lety +4

      Great information 👍

    • @TheJustina102085
      @TheJustina102085 Před rokem +1

      Right.. haha

    • @elementneon
      @elementneon Před rokem +9

      @@jetcarddude that assumes the sales employees are educated themselves, which in my experience is a roll of the d20.

  • @rong7496
    @rong7496 Před 2 lety +517

    This video was not too long. It was informative and made the whole ARC and eARC, not to mention CEC situations far less confusing and much more manageable. I thank you.

    • @cancelchannel3394
      @cancelchannel3394 Před 8 měsíci

      It doesn't say anything about connecting a vizio TV and vizio 5.1 surround sound system to a directv genie satellite TV

    • @artsisland1683
      @artsisland1683 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Actually, I was thinking I wish he would speak a bit slower as I had difficulty keeping up with my verbal uptake. Length of the video is not an issue when there is a wealth of information being shared. Impressed, Liked & new subscriber, Great channel, direct, to the point, no fluff, no background noise (music) being added.

    • @NATUREBOYP
      @NATUREBOYP Před 4 měsíci

      Like 500

  • @mkeys1233
    @mkeys1233 Před 2 měsíci +22

    I still don’t get it just gonna plug shit in and hope it works like the old days 😂

    • @joevee7525
      @joevee7525 Před 14 dny +3

      God bless you my brother! I don't have time for all this shit I just want my soundbar to play with my tv.

  • @DJDOGG31
    @DJDOGG31 Před 4 dny

    This….is the first video I have seen to address the soundbar with only 1 HDMI ARC port. Thank you so much. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @HypocritesExposd
    @HypocritesExposd Před 2 lety +83

    I’ve been using HDMI-ARC, eARC, and CEC for a bit now, but even I learned some things because of this video. Thank you! Also, your production quality and use of visuals are excellent. Hopefully the algorithm keeps feeding me your videos. Thank you!

    • @TheDanhpc
      @TheDanhpc Před rokem +4

      Hit the bell button then you don’t have to hope just saying 😂

    • @HypocritesExposd
      @HypocritesExposd Před rokem +1

      @@TheDanhpc true that. Done.

  • @ussreeves
    @ussreeves Před 2 lety +12

    Just stumbled across your videos and can’t believe the wealth of information you’re sharing. Got my note pad and pencil and, using your vast knowledge, am preparing to upgrade entertainment systems. Thanks for sharing!

  • @raszpc
    @raszpc Před rokem +1

    This explanation is perfect!
    For me, those diagrams are the best way to visualize it. Also, seeing CEC working is very clarifying.

  • @Drunkmonkey8294
    @Drunkmonkey8294 Před 2 lety +1

    You're the first person to tell me that when I can't get sound from my tv app to sound system to try unplugging the sound system and replugging it back in. I started working once before when we had a power outage, but stopped again when we had another outage. Thanks for the help! You just earned a subscriber.

  • @fatjeff8083
    @fatjeff8083 Před 2 lety +13

    Reduced the equipment in our living room to a Bose 900 soundbar and sub woofer. Using eARC makes it work seamlessly with everything attached to our TV. Simple, elegant, and most importantly…works every time.

  • @johngraham1321
    @johngraham1321 Před 2 lety +5

    Great explanation and now I have CEC enabled and working and the arc sorted out so apps like Netflix are playing through my amp rather than the TV speakers! At last! Thank you Chris.

  • @JG2Peas
    @JG2Peas Před rokem +3

    Sir, you are a gentle and a scholar. I have been going nuts trying to figure out what the issue was with my setup. I was in line with everything and could get sound from my DVD player but could NOT get sound from the Smart TV itself...until I physically removed electrical power from both the TV AND the Amplifier. Waited 30 sec before plugging both components back into the wall outlet, then tada. Wasn't until I found this video tutorial that that step even occurred might be a necessity. Kudos to You.

  • @ithildiess8305
    @ithildiess8305 Před rokem +1

    Appreciate it... Many others rambled on for 30 minutes i'd hardly call this a long video.
    Short concise,directly to the point. I like the image examples explaining the processes made it a lot easier for a tech dummy like me to understand. Kudos to you. I'll keep this for reference when I want to explain it to others.

  • @LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits
    @LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits Před 2 lety +71

    Not too long at all man. The seven minutes you spent telling me how all this works is a lot better than the hour I'd spend trying to clear it all up myself. Thanks much for this.

    • @cathoare8935
      @cathoare8935 Před rokem +2

      Well said

    • @ronpflugrath2712
      @ronpflugrath2712 Před 19 dny +1

      Bought new tv yesterday hooked antenae and today learned new stuff, perfect timing thankyou!

  • @Chirp296
    @Chirp296 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow. Thank you for this helpful info dump. Being able to use one remote for my setup is a nice feature. It's crazy that my TV and sound system were capable of doing this the whole time I've had them.

  • @MrDJayOfficial
    @MrDJayOfficial Před rokem +2

    Honestly this video is the best video I’ve found to explain this stuff in all the land of CZcams. Thank you.

  • @thatguywecalldana
    @thatguywecalldana Před rokem +41

    It's important to note that If you use passthrough you need the right hdmi cable. Ultra high speed for example capable of 4k120hz for series x

    • @juliusrogers711
      @juliusrogers711 Před rokem

      Yup and from what I have learned about of these devices mostly lower priced bars are not capable of achieving the 4k sound-yet they miss inform customer.

  • @RoBo11235
    @RoBo11235 Před rokem +18

    I'm subscribing based simply on how short and succinct your video is. You're a king for providing information in a short format that's easily digested. THREE CHEERS FOR CHRIS MAJESTIC!

    • @phonechecked
      @phonechecked Před rokem

      Same

    • @thankswezilow6794
      @thankswezilow6794 Před 4 měsíci

      all youtube channels ask for subscribers

    • @RoBo11235
      @RoBo11235 Před 4 měsíci

      @@thankswezilow6794 but not all CZcams channels deserve them. This one does.

  • @Nayhan9
    @Nayhan9 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for making it sound very clear and simplified. I've always had trouble getting my system set up right. I current have a series X Xbox through a receiver that doesn't support HDR to a LG tv. I did just order a Samsung Premiere projector and am hoping I can go Xbox and other consoles straight to the projector and either ARC or optical cable to my receiver, so that I can use HDR.

  • @skeletor_118
    @skeletor_118 Před 8 dny

    Having just recently moved to a new apartment, I was gifted a TV with an ARC port and was looking at getting an ARC-enabled soundbar but wasn't sure the benefits or how to properly set it up. This video helped a lot, cohesively explaining why and how to use ARC as well as its limitations (and without throwing in unnecessary jargon about all the supported codecs). Super helpful and not long at all.

  • @ecnalremlig1644
    @ecnalremlig1644 Před 2 lety +2

    THANK YOU. This was EXTREMELY helpful. I'm upgrading from a 2004 JVC receiver (no HDMI) to a 2021 Denon (all the new bells & whistles) and I appreciate the tips. Just subscribed!

  • @marksadler877
    @marksadler877 Před 2 lety +117

    Great video. Well explained and demonstrated without unnecessary filler and the HDMI-CEC codenames reference is very helpful. Length was perfect for my short attention span. Well done.

  • @acts9531
    @acts9531 Před 2 lety +40

    I had already picked up all this information along the way to getting my stuff working like I want it to. However, this video was a nice, reasonably short double-check and confirmation that I understood these features and was using them correctly to their best advantage. Putting all this information in one place is very helpful, even if it's already working on my gear. Thanks, Chris.

  • @Donkey550
    @Donkey550 Před rokem +1

    Great explanation. Just bought a new system and didn’t know what ARC was. Makes hooking up systems so much easier.

  • @belladonnaRoot
    @belladonnaRoot Před 2 lety +2

    Damn, awesome video. Like, I've been searching how to use a Sonos soundbar as a TV soundbar for like an hour, and you are the first one that clearly explained how it all works. All in 7 min, including intro and outro. Marvelously done.

    • @MultiAshwin2010
      @MultiAshwin2010 Před rokem

      Wondering why can’t you use your sonos sound bar with tv main purpose of it is adding tv to sound bar and is very straightforward 😊

  • @Easelgames
    @Easelgames Před 2 lety +5

    Hey man, REALLY appreciate your straight to the point, no BS style video.

  • @M.W.H.
    @M.W.H. Před 2 lety +4

    Probably the most practical video on the subject out there. Thanks 👍🏻

  • @TheNotedHero
    @TheNotedHero Před 10 měsíci +2

    Excellent video, thanks! Last time I did a deep dive into all this (other than PC monitors) was early 2000s! You've answered most of my questions in a single video! Legend!

  • @Super_sonic_bee
    @Super_sonic_bee Před rokem +1

    Fought my sound bar for like an hour and watched this and got it. Appreciate you man

  • @gogurtman128
    @gogurtman128 Před 2 lety +8

    I’ve been looking at getting a Vizio Dolby atmos sound bar for my new Hisense tv and I’ve been struggling to figure out if it’ll work well because the tv doesn’t have eARC. This video couldn’t have come at a better time! Thanks!

  • @tboneforreal
    @tboneforreal Před rokem +7

    This was exactly what I needed to know. Very clear and concise information, thanks!

  • @nathanpinnix4149
    @nathanpinnix4149 Před rokem

    Hello Chris. Your video did not enhance my cable routing knowledge, but you did succeed in drawing my attention to the "TV SETTINGS" menu. I found the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack on the TV was turned down to ZERO. I turned it up to 90% and now my classic ADS speakers & subwoofer are making beautiful sound in addition to the rather nice speakers on my Sony Bravia 75". Thank you for the stimulus. I would have never thought to check SETTINGS. It does not make any sense to me why an OUTPUT would be turned-off. Thanks again.

  • @NathanKing79
    @NathanKing79 Před rokem

    Great video Chris. Just bought a tv with eArc and a sound bar, but still waiting for it to arrive. Your video had good information so I won’t have to fumble around with the settings when I get it. Thanks.

  • @thomasfitz
    @thomasfitz Před 2 lety +6

    Fantastic video! eARC is really a life changer - I don't understand why people say it is 'cable management' to run your HDMI devices through a receiver just to connect to the TV. eARC handles everything flawlessly and with no distortion to the video signal by running it through an audio receiver/amp.

    • @RKDriver
      @RKDriver Před rokem

      eARC has been a lifesaver. Only one remote needed like he said and with CEC enabled you control volume and power off/on. I've been swapping out remotes every few years when adding things like a Roku or new game console. Universal remotes used to be a must but not anymore. A good modern smart TV with eARC combined with a modern soundbar or Home Theater AVR eARC and all is fine. The only problem that still remains is getting certain codecs like Atmos, DTS or DTS-HD to pass from the TV to the sound device. I read that many TV manufactures now like LG no longer do DTS or DTS-HD and just pass the signal as PCM 5.1. Still sounds good but very confusing.

  • @ggyougotmetoreply
    @ggyougotmetoreply Před rokem +23

    Wow, honestly, thanks for this video. I had no idea. I have been using my optical out for a while on my soundbars - I didn't realize HDMI arc was a better choice when the opportunity was available.

    • @PSYCHOV3N0M
      @PSYCHOV3N0M Před rokem +2

      Hence why it's good to do research and learn new things about products you own.

    • @Avril.Lavigne
      @Avril.Lavigne Před rokem

      ​@@PSYCHOV3N0M and then because I like the sound quality better with the Optical cable than with HDMI e-arc compatible

  • @wizman2378
    @wizman2378 Před rokem

    you are a lifesaver. I have an older receiver with a 5.1 setup and before watching this I thought I had to upgrade my receiver to HDMI 2.1 so I can pass through my Series X and PS5 on my new C2 OLED to take advantage of the 120 fps and dolby vision.

  • @peabargut
    @peabargut Před 2 lety

    This was great! Thank you for putting this video out, really helped me get ARC and eARC, and also how to setup different scenarios.

  • @drewhuscher496
    @drewhuscher496 Před 2 lety +65

    Exactly what I needed to know about eARC in a simple, easy to understand format. Excellent work.

    • @edwinrodriguez8219
      @edwinrodriguez8219 Před 2 lety

      i like better arc than optical arc has very good sound for home theater,

    • @Avril.Lavigne
      @Avril.Lavigne Před rokem

      ​@@edwinrodriguez8219 I prefer the Optical..

  • @JerryTNF
    @JerryTNF Před 2 lety +4

    This was an amazing video with fantastic diagrams for the explanations

  • @jagermanjensen1
    @jagermanjensen1 Před 2 lety

    This was the clearest and most concise info I found on CZcams , THANK YOU

  • @lebeau32
    @lebeau32 Před 2 lety

    Somebody get this man a shield!!! I got a new TV but my Denon only supports 4k 60Hz and I'm been going crazy trying to figure out how to get it to work from my Series X while still getting my surround sound. He explained it all crystal clear and just made my day.

  • @robarandjelovic4068
    @robarandjelovic4068 Před 2 lety +6

    Great video! Clear and informative. A little bird told me I’ve got a Sonos Beam coming for x-mas, so I’ll be revisiting this and your sound bar video soon enough!

    • @nateschmitz9827
      @nateschmitz9827 Před 2 lety

      If it's the beam 2 use eArc if it's the original bean it doesn't have Atmos so eArc has no benefit :)

    • @robarandjelovic4068
      @robarandjelovic4068 Před 2 lety +1

      @@nateschmitz9827 Thanks! I made the purchase on behalf of my girlfriend, so I can confirm that it's a Beam 2 :)

    • @nateschmitz9827
      @nateschmitz9827 Před 2 lety +1

      @@robarandjelovic4068 lucky! I have the Sonos Arc but no eArc, next upgrade is a new TV!

  • @DJL587a
    @DJL587a Před rokem

    Great video. I am upgrading my TV and 15+year old Surround system and needed an update on the latest tech. This summed it up nicely.
    Thank you

  • @djsous339
    @djsous339 Před 5 měsíci

    I gotta be honest, this video popped up in the related videos and u wasn't going to watch it because I've watched a few videos in arc and earc and thought it was pretty straight forward. But decided to watch yours anyway. And I learned more. And even had a question answered I wasn't looking for in this video yet you answered. Which was about still getting 4k @ 120hz on the ps5 but using the receiver with arc to the tv's earc/arc input. Awesome vid man for real! Thanks for the info and God bless!

  • @bobdelp9101
    @bobdelp9101 Před 2 lety +6

    Great video! One thing that I didn’t realize until I got a TV with eArc and a soundbar with eArc is that eArc takes care of lip sync (audio moving not in sync with video) automatically. With Arc I had to mess with audio delays on my Shield, my LG TV, and my soundbar, and I could never get it perfect for all content. With eArc, everything stays in sync!

  • @Onii_Jim
    @Onii_Jim Před 2 lety +18

    This was such a simple and easy explanation on how this stuff works. I’m glad this was recommended to me.

  • @dimitrielijah9462
    @dimitrielijah9462 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for this concise explanation. New to all of this ARC tech and finally going to buy a eARC TV ready set for my PS5. Very helpful!

  • @austingeiger6195
    @austingeiger6195 Před rokem

    The only video that explains absolutely everything right away on eArc. I've been pulling my hair out looking for information, thank you!!

  • @tripas421
    @tripas421 Před 2 lety +18

    I'm less confused now. Doesn't mean I'm not confused lol just less confused 😭 lol
    Thanks for the help

  • @ChrisP872
    @ChrisP872 Před 2 lety +11

    I am super impressed by the quality of this video. The presentation was great and the information never redundant and all worth knowing on the subject. Damn near perfect.

  • @MarcelloLins
    @MarcelloLins Před rokem

    What a fantastic video. Beautifully explained such a complicated subject.

  • @92keys524
    @92keys524 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for this video… tv and sound at shopping has been to difficult for me because I didn’t understand what all these terms meant. This clarifies things tremendously!!

  • @Creelick67
    @Creelick67 Před 2 lety +4

    One of the best devices I ever invested in was the Sharc adapter that allows you to use a TV that supports eARC with a receiver that does everything but that. One of the most frustrating things is when you get some awesome, powerful A/V receiver and a new HDMI spec pops up that you want to have.

    • @Selene_M3
      @Selene_M3 Před 2 lety

      Wish it had worked with my 09 onkyo to Sony x900h but even with email support we never got any sound out of it. And had to send back at a loss. 🤷‍♂️. New receiver or stay optical DD is the only choice.

    • @Creelick67
      @Creelick67 Před 2 lety

      @@Selene_M3 Oh man, that really stinks. I did end up upgrading my receiver from back then to get 4k and HDR passthrough. But the one I bought was JUST before eARC was a thing. The following year's model had it. I was so pissed as I bought a REALLY nice receiver. When I heard about the Sharc adapter, i was in heavan. Luckily it worked for me. THe only issue was it took a few firmware updates for it to be 100% stable every time.

  • @habsfan9383
    @habsfan9383 Před 2 lety +6

    Hi Chris, amazing video. I wanted to share that while your approach for the Xbox series X and soundbar is correct for the HDMI connections there are some soundbars/TVs that are not compatible together and will cause a sound delay on the Xbox when trying to use Dolby Atmos. I experienced this when I bought a Samsung soundbar for my LG cx and Xbox series x. My tv would not let me use the audio Passthrough setting with the Samsung. I then returned the Samsung and bought an LG soundbar and now I can use the Passthrough setting and Dolby Atmos has no delay on my Xbox series x. Might be worth making a separate video for but people are having major problems with this.

    • @StashMc
      @StashMc Před rokem

      Interesting I have the LG CX and the Samsung SB and never had issue - using eARC as the audio quality was better than just arc

    • @neiliewheeliebin
      @neiliewheeliebin Před rokem +1

      Samsung is stupid like that I had an old Samsung 5.1 system that would only automatically turn on & off (CEC protocol) when connected to a Samsung TV, no other brands work correctly with it despite it supporting CEC

  • @Genius55x
    @Genius55x Před rokem

    Very happy and thankful for your clear information, Chris. I bought a 2022 55" Samsung crystal Clear UHD TV in a sale. Later I discovered that the TV didn't support Dolby Atmos. I was already dissapointed and searching for a solution. Good to hear that you can place the soundbar before the TV: meaning that your Streaming service-signal first goes through the Soundbar and then to your TV instead of the other way around. So you don't lose the Dolby Atmos signal which the soundbar supports but the TV doesn't. This probably works because of the eARC-HDMI-ports on both Soundbar and TV. Soundbar only has to put through the visual to the TV and the Surround sound signal is already in the soundbar. Sounds plausible 😎 I only have to buy a good soundbar (with eARC and Dolby Atmos) now. Plus a few Ultra High speed cables for my other devices. Minding that I need a soundbar with a few extra HDMI-ports. Thanks!!!

  • @davidjohnston1971
    @davidjohnston1971 Před 2 lety

    Thank you, I finally have my TV and receiver connected for best audio. I've been using digital audio until I saw your video about that. Followed up with this video and the sound is much better.

  • @HomesteadingGeek
    @HomesteadingGeek Před 2 lety +21

    I really like ARC,I run it to my tv from my receiver and when I turn a device on the receiver switches to the input for that device,way different from when I was a kid and you had to jump through hoops to get everything setup,now it’s just one and done.

  • @DarkLordDeimos
    @DarkLordDeimos Před 2 lety +34

    Excellent video.
    Clear, succinct, and informative.
    My biggest issue with ARC/eARC is that it takes up a precious HDMI port. When will TV manufacturers give us more slots? 4 is certainly not enough if 1 is taken by audio! I would prefer at least 6 HDMI ports.

    • @krane15
      @krane15 Před 2 lety +12

      Enter the receiver.

    • @Creelick67
      @Creelick67 Před 2 lety +1

      If you have an A/V receiver, you are already using an HDMI port, right? I don't understand your issue.

    • @DarkLordDeimos
      @DarkLordDeimos Před 2 lety +2

      @@Creelick67 I don't have a receiver. I don't see where I said that I did.

    • @Creelick67
      @Creelick67 Před 2 lety +4

      @@DarkLordDeimos What is your use case for eARC? The main purpose for Audio Return Channel is the get audio from native display or device apps to "return" to your external audio source (A/V receiver, soundbar, etc.). In my case, all devices plug into my receiver and then video out to the TV (no eARC needed) except for my PS5. That goes direct to the TV to utilize HDMI 2.1 features like VRR. But, to get audio to my speakers, I utilize eARC to pass it through the TV and back down via the same HDMI cable that is already connected.
      I am not trying to be an asshole, I am trying to understand the issue.

    • @battman0624
      @battman0624 Před 2 lety

      @@Creelick67 ok hopefully you can assist me. So I connect the hdmi earc from the TV to the hdmi earc receiver. Can I still connect my game systems to the reciever hdmi ports or do they need to be connect to the TV hdmi ports?

  • @durancoley
    @durancoley Před rokem

    This dude gets LEGENDARY STATUS !!!!!!!!! Please petition for this video to play at every electronic store in America!

  • @emilioc700
    @emilioc700 Před rokem

    Thanks for the info and explanation. Finally got my soundbar working correctly with remote functions enabled. Sweet!

  • @ermatthe
    @ermatthe Před 2 lety +3

    After setting up and redoing my home theater system many times as well as multiple sound bars in my house here's how I always get ARC/eARC working-
    1) Cross your fingers
    2) Find HDMI cable in dust covered box and plug it in. Hopefully it's not too old (keep those fingers crossed)
    3) fiddle with a bunch oddly named settings on the tv
    4) fiddle with differently named settings on receiver (or connect phone via Bluetooth to your soundbar and fiddle with random settings)
    5) stand on your head and test everything
    6) if it doesn't work, return to step one
    ...
    19) Everything will randomly start working after a week of messing around with it

  • @dameonsharp6694
    @dameonsharp6694 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for making this video cuz I've learned a lot! Unfortunately my theater system is so old (it's 27 years old) it still uses Optical for sound instead of ARC

    • @Italianempath
      @Italianempath Před rokem +3

      Man, I love the optical cable. The sound from that is amazing even in 2022

    • @xtrickster6556
      @xtrickster6556 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@Italianempath I agree

    • @xtrickster6556
      @xtrickster6556 Před 10 měsíci

      Mine too

    • @josephmartinez7363
      @josephmartinez7363 Před 4 měsíci

      In my experience, I have Pioneer receiver pioneer vsx rs320 5.1, year released 2009 only has optical audio input, so I decided to buy sony bdv-e2100 home teather 5.1 2018 year fabrication because it is HDMI ARC build in, My big surprise the pioneer vsx rs320 nine year older reproduce without lost of sound dolby digital plus and atmos format audio, transfering the back and heigth sound to the sorround sound speaker receiver, so no sound is lost and keeping wide audio dinamic range via Pass-Through in the tv. Meanwhile the sony bdv e2100 almost a soundbar with separated 5.1speaker lost sound in sorround speaker dolby digtal plus and atmos, inspite to be HDMI ARC build in, also it is not wide dinamic audio range capable, the sound is flat via PCM. So I disided to stay with the pioneer vsx rs320 becausa even has better effects movies sound than the sony bdv-e2100, I thinks the optical audio is capable in audio only needs good hardware to reproduce sounds, I still didn´t test earc so far. At the time I bought the pioneer vsx rs320 all receivers had only optical and coaxial audio and analagus either 5.1 or 7.1 and stated to be dolby digital plus bulid in. This was my source sound test www.demolandia.net/cinema/dolby-demo-trailers-hd/page-9.html

  • @TheDrax419
    @TheDrax419 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much for the excellent info on ARC AND EARC. I always wanted to know how it worked. And you explained it perfectly!

  • @jwb3456
    @jwb3456 Před rokem

    This is awesome content, thanks. The only place I could find a simple explanation and get my system connected using HDMI.

  • @KahluaMike67
    @KahluaMike67 Před 2 lety +5

    ARC/EARC is a great concept with the exception that alot of people experience random audio dropouts. I have an Xbox Series X connected directly to a Samsung Q90T and use the EARC from the TV to my Denon EARC equipped receiver. I'm using Zeskit hdmi2.1 cables but I will randomly get audio dropouts here and there. They only last for a second when it happens but it's irritating

    • @Revolutionized
      @Revolutionized Před 2 lety +1

      It is not the cable you used and not even the Xbox, it is common with other manufacturers as well. What creates the audio dropouts is your TV itself when it is sending audio out from the ARC port (absolutely nothing you can do).

    • @vaguedreams
      @vaguedreams Před 2 lety

      Out of curiosity, why are you going direct to the tv instead of through the receiver?

  • @seasesh4073
    @seasesh4073 Před 2 lety +3

    Can you get back reviewing budget surround systems pls?
    I'm planning on getting one for my mum, she loves home theater and I'm s broke student basically. So I want the bare minimum that gets the job done

  • @andrijaf
    @andrijaf Před rokem

    This video was absolutely amazing. Very well explained!

  • @albertmanzo9510
    @albertmanzo9510 Před rokem

    Knowledge is a great thing!! Thanks for clearing that ARC question for all of us watching. Cheers!

  • @markgigiel2722
    @markgigiel2722 Před 2 lety +16

    They COULD have made HDMI a superfast bidirectional audio and video pipeline from the start. But, it was originally more about copyright protection than usability and features. They keep rolling out features a little at a time to keep you buying new stuff. It's always been that way. HDMI was supposed to replace ALL the other connections, be SMART and simplify things.

    • @robertct06
      @robertct06 Před 2 lety +1

      Money always changes things unfortunately

    • @MrJjburgess11
      @MrJjburgess11 Před rokem

      Yup..I had to upgrade my receiver 3 times in the past 8 years to keep up with the changes. First time was because I needed all hdmi connections. Then the 2nd time I needed 4k . Then last time was I needed 4k @120.

    • @NoSpam1891
      @NoSpam1891 Před rokem +1

      I'm perfectly happy with component video. The optical fiber audio has its issues of course. Like switching. HDMI is a PITA with the security crap.

    • @rgruenhaus
      @rgruenhaus Před rokem

      That's why upload speed on internet is so much slower than download! They want the products you are paying for to get to you quickly, but don't want you sharing files as quick with others!

  • @PascalBrax
    @PascalBrax Před rokem +13

    eARC is part of HDMI 2.1 standard, and HDMI 2.1 supports 4K@120hz (and also 8K@60hz). So if your TV and sound bar supports eARC and have ports marked "eARC" *you know* it supports 4K@120hz just fine. The only thing you have to make sure is to have a proper HDMI 2.1 cable plugged in your TV (eARC audio can run fine on just an HDMI 1.4 cable).

    • @fogstorm5531
      @fogstorm5531 Před rokem +5

      Not true at all. I have a Samsung LSP7 projector, it has eARC, it only does 4K @ 60fps. You’re spreading false information.

    • @OMGtheykilledKenny42
      @OMGtheykilledKenny42 Před 4 měsíci

      There is no "HDMI 2.1 cable"

  • @MegaHomer82
    @MegaHomer82 Před 2 lety

    Great video, first video that I have found that was straight to the point and super easy to understand. Helped a lot thank you!

  • @hadokenexe
    @hadokenexe Před rokem

    I learned how to use ARC when I found out the Nintendo Switch couldn't use surround sound with an optical cable. With my setup ARC was the only way to get it to accept a 5.1 signal. Great video!

  • @Gk2003m
    @Gk2003m Před 2 lety +4

    ARC has one downside: its audio is limited to 5.1. So if your gear is not the new and more capable eARC, you kinda have to choose between great audio from your smart TV vs the great control functionality of CEC. Of course, if all your program sources are external to the TV this is not an issue…. but given the awesome capabilities of the new smart TVs, were I configuring a new system today I’d ensure that both the TV and the AVR were eARC.

    • @MrJjburgess11
      @MrJjburgess11 Před rokem

      Yeah my current TV doesn't have eARC only ARC. Which is why I could never stream Dolby Atmos through it to my processor. Didn't realize it until recently. But I'm upgrading my TV soon. So that will solve that issue.

  • @Atlas-hu9wk
    @Atlas-hu9wk Před 2 lety +3

    What I have notice is image degradation when doing passthrough, I notice it when I had my ps4 and BP. If I plug them directly to my tv the image is a lot crisp and bright. I don't know if its common or just isolated.

    • @theBear89451
      @theBear89451 Před 2 lety +1

      Although not stated in the video, you have found the main reason for ARC. That is that people upgrade their TV more frequently than sound system, resulting in a sound system HDMI bandwidth lower limit than the TV's.

    • @Whyteeford
      @Whyteeford Před 2 lety

      Always connect everything to the TV not the additional ports on the soundbar

  • @Lastofthefreenames
    @Lastofthefreenames Před rokem

    Thank you so much for answering my question about 120hz and hdmi arc. I bought a new budget 4k 120hz tv and budget soundbar but didn't realize that I needed 2.1 hdmi to use 120hz properly.

  • @mfrutchey
    @mfrutchey Před 2 lety

    What a great video. Tons of awesome info, and very approachable. Thank you!!

  • @daNeterAUsaru999
    @daNeterAUsaru999 Před rokem +9

    This information could significantly reduce the return of sound bars at Best Buy. I believe that sound bars are the most returned items in this department store

  • @AnarchoHumanism
    @AnarchoHumanism Před 2 lety +4

    How did you get that PS5? : p

  • @stephenbilyeu6900
    @stephenbilyeu6900 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the good explanation. Just went and looked and I do have eArc now I just need to look into the CC. Thanks again!

  • @syntaxerorr
    @syntaxerorr Před rokem

    This is the best video I've seen describing what HDMI ARC does.

  • @apaches04soccer
    @apaches04soccer Před rokem +1

    Thank you for clear and to the point tips/instructions. Answered my question here, Soundbars CAN be used as a video source back to TV ( ie. ps4 hdmi to soundbar hdmi input) while using soundbar ARC to TV Arc.

  • @carrtb
    @carrtb Před 2 lety

    Wow! Great new info in this vid. Thanks so much. I’ve had Bravo Sync off because of one pain it caused: Timing of Apple TV coming on too soon before AV equipment, preventing sound from Apple TV from being channeled through to the AV speakers. I went to separate remotes to make sure Apple TV could be turned on last to fix this (also had to be sure Apple TV was on DTS instead of 5.1). I know this seems odd but my Sony TV is a 2016, has ARC but no eARC. The Yamaha AV receiver is an HDCP 2.2, no ARC so for this reason (and one other - could not preserve 4K from Apple TV through AV receiver to TV) I had to use the TV as the AV switcher if I wanted to drive from one remote but as mentioned in the beginning, no sound from Apple TV!

  • @cheickk.6095
    @cheickk.6095 Před rokem

    Best video explaining this topic so far. So helpful!

  • @fredtv728
    @fredtv728 Před rokem

    This video improved my living room tremendously! Thank you so much

  • @Thefundamentalist40
    @Thefundamentalist40 Před 2 lety

    I want you to host all the things dude. You’re very engaging. Thanks for the knowledge.

  • @jadmorris
    @jadmorris Před 13 dny

    Very helpful. Thank you. Just bought a new system and have it setup up this way. This helped me understand it better.

  • @mrsharp4
    @mrsharp4 Před 6 měsíci

    Wow, great video. Probably the most straightforward explainer I've seen on ARC & eArc. Earned a subscribe from me.

  • @nicfilz4083
    @nicfilz4083 Před rokem

    THANK YOU for the GREAT explanations!!!!

  • @chriskozlowski7639
    @chriskozlowski7639 Před rokem

    Thank you! After some tweaking of cords, this helped me figure out my setup.

  • @FeedScrn
    @FeedScrn Před rokem

    Thanks for the video.
    The first step taken with ARC for me, was to have Receiver OSD display working on my TV. This was wonderful. // Once I got the TV Speaker off and TV CEC enabled... I just had to do a similar enable on my AV Receiver... and everything worked.
    - HTH

  • @rickysmydog
    @rickysmydog Před rokem

    Super helpful. Thank you for creating and posting this!

  • @onarom23
    @onarom23 Před 11 měsíci

    I was having issues with my shield and my new LG oled. Your suggestion of unplugging the TV did the trick. Thank you!!

  • @kenalbright3622
    @kenalbright3622 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the great info. I recently hooked up my pc to my soundbar and 4k tv using hdmi arc. Watching the video I realized I don't have to pick up my soundbar volume control now to change the volume in either the pc or the tv. The tv remote does both.

  • @kawasaket
    @kawasaket Před rokem

    Thank you so much! I was pulling my hair out trying to get my new tv to broadcast through my surround sound system and had the HDMI cord plugged into the right spot but nothing would happen.
    I watched this and I simply turned everything off and turned my power bar off waited 10 seconds and turned the power bar on and turned everything back on and boom! tv detected receiver and next thing I know sound was coming out of the surround sound system! You can't believe how happy I am that I saw this video! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

  • @medsimvallejo
    @medsimvallejo Před rokem

    One of the best explanations!!! well done, THANKS!!!

  • @johnb48
    @johnb48 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video. Found it very helpful. Thanks.. 👍

  • @Anil_V
    @Anil_V Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hats off to your knowledge and thanks for sharing with all if us🙏🏻

  • @kodek2000
    @kodek2000 Před 2 lety

    That's a very clean set-up you got there man.

  • @AJCoReTV
    @AJCoReTV Před 2 lety

    My Hue Sync box was bottlenecking ARC from not passing Built in apps audio… so I had to remove it, works perfectly… thanks for your great info, as always!

  • @joelwidgins6329
    @joelwidgins6329 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you so much I called the Sony technician because my TV only has one eARC port, but you made the sound bar connection much more viably sound in administration adue your clarity. I was simply ire to direction with their tech folk, yrr a godsend I appreciate it.