Can audio be transmitted through HDMI?
HDMI is renowned for its video quality, but it also can carry audio without the need for multiple cables. HDMI supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD for 7.1-channel sound for loss-less, theatre-quality audio.
What is HDMI audio passthrough?
The HDMI Pass through feature lets you output the HDMI® signal (audio/video) from a Blu-ray Disc®, cable box, satellite receiver or other source device to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode. All of the devices used must be connected using an HDMI connection for this feature to work.
How do I stream audio through HDMI?
Right-click the volume control icon on the bottom taskbar and click on “Playback Devices” to open the pop-up window for sound options. In the “Playback” tab, select “Digital Output Device” or “HDMI” as the default device, click “Set Default” and click “OK” to save the changes.
What is HDMI with ARC?
The Audio Return Channel (ARC) connects your TV and audio system with a single High Speed HDMI® cable and eliminates the need for an additional composite audio or optical cable. Connecting an ARC-compatible audio system to an ARC-compatible TV allows the following: Send audio from the TV to the audio system.
How to turn on HDMI pass through feature?
1 Press the HOME button on the supplied remote control. 2 Select Settings. 3 Select HDMI Settings. 4 Select Pass Through. 5 Select Auto.
How does HDMI pass through work on a Blu ray player?
HDMI Pass-Through passes video and audio signals from a High Definition (HD) source such as a Blu-ray player or a HD Set Top Box to a Home Theater System (HTS) via a HDMI cable. The Home Theater System plays the audio from the HD source through its own speakers and sends the unaltered video signal to a TV via a second HDMI cable.
How do I change the HDMI signal on my TV?
Press the HOME button. Select Settings. Choose Watching TV -> External Inputs -> HDMI signal format -> select the proper HDMI 1 ~ 4 -> select Standard Format instead of Enhanced Format. (This step varies from TV to TV.)
What kind of ports do you need for HDMI pass through?
A Home Theater System that supports HDMI pass-through will have one HDMI OUT port to send the HDMI signal to a TV, and at least one HDMI IN port to receive a HDMI signal from the connected external device.
