HDMI ARC Problems Solved! Connect a TV to an Audio System for Non -Techies (part 2 of 4).

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Big thank you. Got a new tv (sharp) and then soundbar to use through hdmi. Everywhere said ‘just plug and play’, it didn’t work, you were the only one to mention CEC settings which was my problem, you solved it, thanks

Excellent and very clear advice. Found this video shortly after I fixed a problem you covered. Couldn't get my HDMI ports to work on my new Yamaha receiver connected to an older Panasonic plasma tv. Finally found that I hadn't connected the ARC HDMI ports, receiver to tv. Voila, got the beautiful new sound!

Thank You! I now know that I have experienced HDMI "lock" and know what to do to solve it. This comes from a complete "senior" novice who feels empowered :)

Roger, thanks much, I would never have got my older stereo system to work with my Sony TV unless I had had watched the two videos. I bought the gadget you recommended to get the RCA jacks from the stereo to the TV working. The big problem was sorting the Sony system to get the CEC settings in the Bravia Sync. It was driving me crazy until I watched your video. Thanks again

Your videos are SO GOOD and helpful!! As a non-techie it was so easy to understand! Thank you!!

Hello Roger. Thank you so much for your expertise. 2 months ago I picked up my first LG TV (after 20 years of Samsung TV's). I use an optical cable to get TV audio through a 2001 Onkyo receiver (no HDMI or Bluetooth capability). The sound quality is great, but until today, the LG 'Magic' remote did not control volume or mute functions. So I had to dig up the old Onkyo remote. :-( This video was instrumental in solving this problem. The LG TV settings screens do not label the proper screen as CEC, but just watching the first 2 videos in this series was motivation to dig deeper into 'System' screens. (The screen I needed was deep within 'System', not 'Sound'.) Now my LG TV remote does indeed control volume/mute on a 22 year old Onkyo sound system. Thank you!

Thank you, in the end the solution was reset sound settings and use the HDMI cable it came with. Searched the internet telling me it was more advanced solutions none worked...it was literally the simplest

Thank you, Roger!!! You helped me fix my problem. I think it was the HDMI block so I unhooked all and rebooted up as you suggested!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to address this things. Yes, I have an old Sharp sound bar with RCA outlets that I’m trying to listen to with my modern Sony Bravia. I’ll try editing these options see how it goes. Thanks for the video.

Appreciate the help! Got my TV sorted in minutes thanks to this video

So glad I found your channel! I am determined to learn about all this, & I am definitely a beginner at it! Thank you for making things as clear & simple as possible!

Thanks Roger, you gave me the confidence to have a go at changing the settings and eventually it worked. Ian

I just purchased an ONN/ROKU TV with ARC and have several old surround sound systems and will be giving it a try. Thanks for these informative videos.

Thanks for posting this! I tried everything and your video helped me connect my Sonos Beam to Samsung after it mysteriously stopped working.

Thank you so much! It looks like our tv did lock the hdmi. We did move the reciever so we disconnected the hdmi cables couple times. This video did help us!

Can't thankyou enough Roger your a great man for helping others for free and it's truly appreciated👌

Thank you! The Samsung reset sound settings fixed it!!

Worked a treat - thank you (required the turning everything off option)

Thank you, you solve my problem. I really enjoy your movie. Simple and clear explanation of the topic. Great job!