HDMI ARC and eARC provide a two-way flow of sound between a TV and a soundbar or other gear. Here's what you need to know.
It was introduced as part of HDMI version 1.4 and has been part of the specification ever since. What is ARC? Picture the scene. You have a set-top box, games console and Blu-ray player all plugged into your TV via HDMI. Or perhaps your smart TV is using a built-in video app ...
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In addition to connectivity, HDMI-CEC allows some control of multiple devices without the need for a universal remote or another control system. However, HDMI-CEC is not as comprehensive as many universal remote control systems. It only works with HDMI-connected devices, and there is some featur...
Still, HDMI 2.1 does support ARC and eARC, enabling leaner cabling on your A/V entertainment system, which DisplayPort 2.1, or any other generation of DisplayPort for that matter, cannot do. HDMI 2.1 is also widely available, on both source devices like the latest games consoles, UHD Blu-ra...
If money's no object, this is the Dolby Atmos soundbar to buy. Specifications Connectivity: HDMI out (eARC), 3 x HDMI in, optical, RCA, wi-fi, ethernet, Bluetooth Format support: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, PCM, MPEG H, Sony 360 Reality Audio Streaming: Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, ...
Enhancement of HDCP copy-protectionis referred to asHDCP 2.2. HDMI 2.0 vs 2.1: What to Know Before You Buy HDMI 1.4 Introduced in May 2009, HDMI version 1.4 supports the following: HDMI Ethernet channel:Adds internet and home network connectivity to HDMI. In other words, both Ethernet and ...
The short version is HDMI 2.1 allows for higher resolutions, higher frame rates and a lot more bandwidth. The connector itself isn't changing, however, so new HDMI 2.1 gear will be backward-compatible with your current cables and equipment. But if you want to take advantage of everything 2....
4 Set the HDMI e-ARC Mode to Auto and Digital Output Audio Format to Auto (or Pass-Through). Then activate Dolby Atmos Note: Ensure that your TV and external device are connected via the eARC port of the unit. If the connection is not made, make sure the Anynet+ function is e...
Connectivity Different soundbars come with different connection options, with the most common being optical, HDMI ARC (which stands for ‘audio return channel’), and HDMI eARC. For newer TVs, HDMI eARC is ideal because it receives all the audio signals and simply passes the video signals to...