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How do I connect my ARC receiver to my ARC TV?

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John Thompson

Published Mar 12, 2026

How do I connect my ARC receiver to my ARC TV?

How to use the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature

  1. Connect one end of a high quality, high-speed HDMI® cable to the TV Out ARC connection of the receiver.
  2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI ARC input on the TV.
  3. Set the HDMI Control setting on the receiver to ON.

Do you connect HDMI ARC to HDMI ARC?

Most HDMI cables should work with ARC. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the ARC-capable HDMI input in your TV and the other into the ARC-capable output on your soundbar or receiver.

How do I Turn on arc mode on my LG TV?

Once you’re wired up, press the Home button on your magic remote. Then click setting in the launcher bar and navigate to the sound menu. From here, navigate down to sound setting then press Enter. The first option is for the ARC mode which arrives in the default off position. Toggle left or right to switch to on.

How to connect sound bar to TV using HDMI arc?

Make watching TV easier and better by connecting and setting up HDMI (ARC). Complete steps to Connecting a Soundbar to a TV Using HDMI ARC. The Audio Return Channel (ARC) allows control of the Soundbar volume from the TV Remote, actual Surround Sound not just left right stereo, and easier use of your TV and sound system. Loading…

How to connect an LG TV to a Yamaha receiver?

There should be an HDMI port on the back of the TV labeled ARC (usually it’s HDMI input 3), connect an HDMI Cable to that HDMI port and connect the other end to an HDMI in port on the receiver (any HDMI in port on the receiver should do, just remember the input name) On the TV, you may need to go into the settings and enable ARC

Which is HDMI port do you use for arc?

Most TV manufacturers offer ARC output over only one HDMI port instead of all three or four ports on the set. This is usually indicated by a label on the set itself. If the HDMI ports aren’t clearly labeled, you can check the TV manual, which should indicate which HDMI port to use.