How do I get sound from my Samsung TV to my Yamaha receiver?
David Jones
Published Mar 09, 2026
How do I get sound from my Samsung TV to my Yamaha receiver?
Find the HDMI-ARC port on your Samsung Smart TV. Mostly, It is labeled ARC and on the backside of the TV. Switch off both your TV and the Yamaha Receiver. Now, connect the HDMI cable to both the HDMI-ARC/output of your Yamaha Receiver, and the HDMI port of your TV.
Why can’t my Samsung TV hear sound?
Press “Menu” on the remote, then select the “Support” menu. From there, select the “Self Diagnosis” option and then choose “Sound Test”. If you don’t hear the melody, there is most likely a problem with the sound circuitry in the TV, or the built-in speakers are damaged.
Why is my Samsung sound system not working?
Verify the cable is connected to an OUT port on the TV and to an IN port on the soundbar. Remove any plastic casing (optical or HDMI) that may be on the cable before use and connect the cable firmly. If there is still no audio, replace the cable and try again.
How do I get sound through my TV to receiver?
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI ports labeled ARC or the port identified in your manual that supports ARC. On your TV menu, set Speakers to Audio system. Note: This is an example of how to change this setting on an Android TV™: On the remote control, press the HOME button.
Why is my Samsung TV mute?
If you use a remote control to mute your TV, the problem could stem from the remote and not the TV itself. Old batteries can cause the remote to malfunction. Even newly installed batteries can be faulty and not work right. Third party remotes may have sync issues and will need to be re-calibrated.
Why does my Samsung TV volume keep going up?
If the TV’s volume suddenly adjusts, this is related to a new function, the Sound Sensor. You can activate or deactivate the feature if you want to.
How do I connect a Yamaha sound bar to TV?
So I have myself a Yamaha ATS-1010 Sound bar, and have absolutely no clue how to hook it up to my tv. There’s no hdmi, there’s no audio component ports, nothing. Not even a USB port. I’m not sure, but I think I have something called a Toslink port and the cable for it but I’m not sure.
Can a Samsung TV be connected to a Yamaha receiver?
That’s fine as long as you are awared, when selecting PC, (1)Switch TV HDMI to appropriate port, (2)Tell Receiver to get its audio from the ARC. However, we did do some barebones when testing, unplugging all other devices from both the TV and the Receiver, so that they were only connected to each other without other devices interfering.
How to fix no audio issue with Samsung Smart Sound Bar?
Please try again later. This is a video showing potential ways to fix no sound issue when using sound bar with Samsung TV. Summary on how to fix it – go to Audio setting, Expert setting and change audio output mode to PCM. other modes are not supported by some of the speakers and hence no Sound.
Why is there no sound on my Samsung TV?
This is a video showing potential ways to fix no sound issue when using sound bar with Samsung TV. Summary on how to fix it – go to Audio setting, Expert setting and change audio output mode to PCM. other modes are not supported by some of the speakers and hence no Sound.
Why is my Yamaha receiver not playing TV sound?
Yesterday i turned it on and now there is no audio to the receiver. The picture is still going to the tv, and i can listen to the tv with the tv speakers, but when i try to get the receiver to play the tv sound, i get nothing.
Can a Samsung Smart TV work with a Yamaha receiver?
My dad recently purchased a Samsung UN46ES6100 and Yamaha RX-V473. The receiver works great when playing audio/video via the cable box. But when he wants to watch videos on YouTube/use the smart function of the TV, We are unable to get any sound.
How can I get sound from my receiver to my TV?
The audio can go to the TV or to your receiver, but not both. To get sound from your receiver and connected speakers, the HDMI audio output setting needs to be set to off on your receiver. Now you will get sound from your speakers, but not the TV. If you switch it to on, it will be the reverse.
What kind of sound can I get from my Samsung TV?
Remember, the output format is for devices that receive sound from the TV, such as a soundbar, home theater system, or headphones. If you are not connecting one of these to your TV, then you should leave this setting on PCM, or you may experience reduced audio volume or other issues.