July 25 2020
If you’re the owner of a newer High Definition Smart TV, A/V receiver, soundbar, or home theatre system, you may have noticed a little symbol on one of the device’s HDMI inputs labelled as ARC or HDMI ARC. Have you ever wondered what does it mean or do exactly?
Luckily for you, this video by Overpaid will shed some light on the HDMI ARC functionality found in today’s multimedia electronics.
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ARC stands for Audio Return Channel, which is a protocol found on HDMI-equipped devices launched in the last few years. As the name suggests, it is a protocol to help two-way transmission of audio data via a single HDMI cable. The technology is extremely useful and has the potential to simplify home entertainment systems immensely. So, how does it help?
ARC can simplify your home theater system in many crucial ways. An important function it performs is sending audio signals both “upstream” and “downstream” over a single connection. This is useful when using a Smart TV to watch High Definition content via Netflix or via streaming apps. The audio can be routed to the AV Receiver or Soundbar for playback while preserving the original, high-definition audio signal. It saves you the hassle of connecting an extra set of cable while giving convenience of controlling it via a single interface.
To use the ARC function, you need plug one end of your HDMI cable into your TV’s ARC compatible HDMI port & the other end on either the Soundbar/AV Receiver’s ARC compatible port Turn on HDMI ARC from within the settings on your TV and Receiver to enjoy high quality sound reproduction. For more information on the HDMI ARC functionality.