Table of Contents
Can Dolby Atmos go through HDMI?
Unless you are satisfied with your TV’s internal speakers, HDMI is a requirement for Dolby Atmos. Whether your Dolby Atmos content is coming from a Blu-ray disc, a streaming box, or even a built-in app on your TV, the only way to get that signal to your AV receiver or soundbar is via HDMI.
What is HDMI pass through for Dolby Atmos audio?
The HDMI Pass through feature lets you output the HDMI® signal (audio/video) from a Blu-ray Disc®, cable box, satellite receiver or other source device to the TV even when the receiver is in standby mode. All of the devices used must be connected using an HDMI connection for this feature to work.
How do I get Dolby Atmos on my Blu-Ray player?
Connect the multi-channel A/V receiver or Sound Bar to the Blu-ray Disc player and to the TV using an HDMI (eARC) conection. When the Sound Bar or A/V receiver is connect to the HDMI (eARC/ARC) port on your TV, you can: Playback Dolby Atmos format content output from the TV.
Do all HDMI cables support eARC?
Not all HDMI cables can let you experience the full capacity of eARC. Some HDMI cables do not have enough bandwidth to carry high-frame-rate video and high-bit-rate audio channels. However, high-speed HDMI cables with Ethernet are enough to support eARC, just like the next generation Ultra-High-Speed HDMI Cables.
Will ARC TV work with eARC soundbar?
Is eARC backwards compatible with ARC? If your TV is HDMI eARC enabled, but your AV amp or soundbar is only compatible with HDMI ARC, you’ll likely get a sound – but the bandwidth restrictions of ARC will mean you won’t be able to experience the high bitrate audio that eARC can provide.
How do I connect my Dolby Atmos soundbar to my TV?
How to connect
- Connect the Sound Bar HDMI OUT eARC/ARC port and the TV HDMI IN eARC/ARC port using an HDMI cable.
- Connect the playback device HDMI OUT port and the TV or Sound Bar HDMI IN port using an HDMI cable.
- Enable the eARC function for the Sound Bar.
- Check the HDMI settings of the TV.
Does a Blu-Ray player need Dolby Atmos?
As for Blu-ray players, Dolby says you don’t need a brand new player to support Atmos, as long as your player fully conforms to the latest specifications and can output a bitstream audio signal for your AV receiver to decode.
Do Blu-ray discs have Dolby Atmos?
Many Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray titles are now available with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack. If you have a 5.1 or 7.1 system, all you need to do is add some height effects speakers and make sure your AV receiver can decode Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and drive the extra speakers.
Do Blu-Ray players have audio outputs?
All Blu-ray players have an HDMI output to connect the player to your TV or receiver. But if you’re going to connect it to an audio system without HDMI connections, look for a player with dedicated audio outputs.
How do I connect my Blu-Ray player to my surround sound system?
Connect the Blu-ray Disc Player, and an AV Receiver or Home Theater System to Your TV
- Connect one end of the high-speed HDMI cable to the HDMI OUT on the Blu-ray Disc player.
- Connect the other end to the Blu-ray Disc HDMI IN on the AV receiver or home theater system.