How do I change the audio output on my TV?
John Thompson
Published Mar 02, 2026
How do I change the audio output on my TV?
Press the (Quick Settings) button or HOME button on the supplied remote control: Select Settings. Under the TV category, select Sound, Display & Sound or BRAVIA Settings. Select Audio output.
How do I connect my Samsung TV to my stereo receiver?
Below are the steps to follow:
- Using the analog stereo cables at your disposal, connect the mini-stereo plug (3.5mm) to your TV’s audio output.
- Subsequently, connect the same RCA plugs to your home theater system’s audio in ports.
- After this, turn on your home theater and follow the instructions that will follow.
Should I set my TV to PCM or Dolby Digital?
If the only thing you have is the television speakers for your entertainment, the PCM setting is the best option because it lacks compression. You’ll hear muted tones and less audio clarity when using the Dolby Digital setting with your stock setup.
What is the best sound mode for TV?
Samsung – Recommended TV Audio Settings
| Sound Mode: | Menu → Sound → Sound Mode → Set to Standard |
|---|---|
| Virtual Sound: | Menu → Sound → Sound Effect → Virtual Sound → Set to Off |
| Dialog Clarity: | Menu → Sound → Sound Effect → Dialog Clarity → Set to Off |
| Equalizer: | Menu → Sound → Sound Effect → Equalizer → Set all values in the center |
Why is my AV receiver not connecting to my TV?
If so, that pretty much indicates that the link from the receiver to the TV is OK. Also, if your receiver has a special function to select which HDMI input to use for each source (like HDMI 1 for Blu Ray, etc.), did you check to see if that got reset somehow? Let us know if this doesn’t work.
Why is my HDMI not working on my TV?
For instance, if you have selected HDMI1 and you have a DVD player connected to it, it just means that the DVD player is not on, hence no signal, but no signal from the DVD player.
What should I do if my TV is not working?
Get a new TV or get your TV repaired. Unfortunately, TV engineers are few and far between these days owing to the ever-falling prices of buying a new TV, so chances are it will make more sense to get a new one. Unless you have a very expensive model, like a Bang & Olufsen.
Why do I have bad reception on my TV?
There is a chance that the TV aerial you have been watching your TV through was very installed “professionally” in the first place and there is a chance that a poor cable termination could be running your TV aerial signal and giving you bad reception.
Why does my HDMI receiver not work with my TV?
If the TV is not compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect the receiver to the TV using an optical digital cable (not supplied) or audio cable (not supplied). There will be no TV sound from the connected speakers when the receiver is connected to an HDMI input jack of a TV that is not compatible with ARC.
Why is there no sound coming from my TV?
No TV sound is output from the receiver. Check the type and connection of the HDMI cable, optical digital cable, or audio cable that is connected to the receiver and the TV (refer to the supplied Startup Guide).
What to do if your TV is not connecting to your TV?
Note: Follow the steps below if the A/V device is connected to the composite video input of the TV. Press the Input button on the remote control of the TV. Select Video . Check if the cable is firmly connected to the TV and the A/V device. The audio or video may not work properly if the cable is loose.
Why does my Amazon Fire TV not work with my AV receiver?
Joe got an Amazon Fire TV, but when he plugs it into his Denon AV receiver it doesn’t work. Leo says he likes the Denon AV receiver and can’t imagine why it wouldn’t work. Everything in the chain is “HDCP” complaint for copy protection. So it should work just fine.
