be it a DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray player; media streamer; video game console; or PC. Be sure to read our coverage ofARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel)if you’re also using a soundbar. Different types of HDMI cablesdoexist, but their designatio...
Some TVs also have HDMI ARC ports. These are designed for use with soundbars (ARC stands for ‘Audio Return Channel) and are used in place of an optical cable. You can read more about these in ourHDMI ARC explainer article. What HDMI port do I have? If your port isn’t labelled on...
For HDMI ARC, you’ll need a TV with an HDMI ARC port, and a soundbar, AV receiver, or another audio device with a corresponding HDMI ARC port. You’ll also need an HDMI cable to connect these two devices — virtually any HDMI cable will do the job as HDMI ARC is not especially ...
I use certified 2.1 HDMI cables for Apple TV hookup (and my Dolby Atmos compatible sound bar system -- eARC into TV). Color Calibration: exaggerated example but this will help me... if I set the TV to only red color washout, then I calibrate with ATV calibration tool, then I watch ...
supports the simultaneous (downward and upward) transfer of audio signal i.e allows you send and receive audio signal using the same HDMI cable. So in lieu of connecting your game console (or any HDMI ARC compatible device) directly to your TV, you can hook it up with your Soundbar ...
Audio support: As with HDMI 2.0 and 2.0a, all surround sound formats in use are compatible. HDMI 2.1 also adds eARC, which is an audio return channel upgrade that provides enhanced audio connection capability for immersive surround sound formats between compatible TVs, home theater receivers, and...