Quick answer. HDMI ARC port, CEC on, TV output set to the bar. Optical is the backup path.
A bar on a non-ARC HDMI port stays silent while the TV speakers keep talking.
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What you need
- Bar, power, HDMI or optical cable
In this guide
1. Plug the bar into the socket labelled ARC or eARC
Power the bar first, then the TV.
2. Turn on CEC
Anynet+, SimpLink, Bravia Sync, EasyLink.
3. Set TV sound output to HDMI ARC
Turn TV speakers off if you hear echo.
4. Use optical and PCM if ARC drops
A cheap HDMI cable is a common ARC failure.
If it still fails
- HDMI IN on the bar is for a console, not the TV return.
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Common questions
Need eARC?
Only for fancy lossless formats. ARC is enough for TV.
