Can you hook up a Panasonic Viera to a sound bar?
David Ramirez
Published May 04, 2026
Can you hook up a Panasonic Viera to a sound bar?
This system only works if both the cable and your sound bar support HDMI ARC. Most current Viera models feature support for HDMI ARC, although Viera TVs made before 2009 may not support HDMI ARC. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI port on your TV. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your sound bar.
How does a Panasonic sound system connect to a TV?
This video explains how to connect a Panasonic sound system or soundbar to a TV through either an HMDI or an optical digital audio cable. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later.
Can a HDMI cable hook up to a sound bar?
HDMI cables transmit both picture and sound in a single cable. Revision 1.4 of the HDMI standard included the addition of audio return channel or ARC, a system that enables the TV to output audio to an audio device like a sound bar through HDMI.
What do you need to know about Panasonic UK?
At Panasonic UK, we are committed to listening to our valued customers and ensuring that their interests are at the heart of all that we do. We pledge to provide the highest possible level of support. Our Customer Service Charter sets out this commitment, and outlines the standard of service that customers can expect in all dealings with us.
This system only works if both the cable and your sound bar support HDMI ARC. Most current Viera models feature support for HDMI ARC, although Viera TVs made before 2009 may not support HDMI ARC. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI port on your TV. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your sound bar.
This video explains how to connect a Panasonic sound system or soundbar to a TV through either an HMDI or an optical digital audio cable. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. An error occurred while retrieving sharing information. Please try again later.
How can I hook up my sound bar to my TV?
Connect one end of the HDMI cable to an HDMI port on your TV. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on your sound bar.
At Panasonic UK, we are committed to listening to our valued customers and ensuring that their interests are at the heart of all that we do. We pledge to provide the highest possible level of support. Our Customer Service Charter sets out this commitment, and outlines the standard of service that customers can expect in all dealings with us.
