Using HDMI (ARC) only (no optical cable) does anyone have problems having the unit power on by turning on the tv first?
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Yes, but I haven't had a chance to troubleshoot. Are you saying that the Spkr bar WILL power on with the TV using the optical cable?
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Just so you know, it is HDMI-CEC that controls turning devices on, not ARC. ARC just allows the sound's signal to travel "backwards" through the cable. Companies usually call CEC something else for marketing purposes like Anynet+, Bravia Sync, Aquos Link, SimpLink, Viera Link, etc. Check to make sure both devices support a CEC connection (CEC-enabled). Your HDMI cables should be at least version 1.3a (which introduced audio commands), but it may be safer to just get the latest version (currently 1.4) since there are specification updates with each release. It's a good idea when buying new a/v hardware to make sure you buy the latest version cables as well. Just so you know, it is HDMI-CEC that controls turning devices on, not ARC. ARC just allows the sound's signal to travel "backwards" through the cable. Companies usually call CEC something else for marketing purposes like Anynet+, Bravia Sync, Aquos Link, SimpLink, Viera Link, etc. Check to make sure both devices support a CEC connection (CEC-enabled). Your HDMI cables should be at least version 1.3a (which introduced audio commands), but it may be safer to just get the latest version (currently 1.4) since there are specification updates with each release. It's a good idea when... » Read More Just so you know, it is HDMI-CEC that controls turning devices on, not ARC. ARC just allows the sound's signal to travel "backwards" through the cable. Companies usually call CEC something else for marketing purposes like Anynet+, Bravia Sync, Aquos Link, SimpLink, Viera Link, etc. Check to make sure both devices support a CEC connection (CEC-enabled). Your HDMI cables should be at least version 1.3a (which introduced audio commands), but it may be safer to just get the latest version (currently 1.4) since there are specification updates with each release. It's a good idea when buying new a/v hardware to make sure you buy the latest version cables as well. « Show Less
1731506
I got the system I'm using the optical right now but before I was using a HDMI and never had any problem with the unit
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Every time I've hooked up one of these units I've used the optical out of TV haven't had any trouble with powering on, if using separate TV and sound bar remotes try turning off Hdmi control on TV
1731508
The only way I could get my system to work was to use the optic cable. At the present time, I turn on my TV first, then my sound bar. I do have to use a desperate remote. Still working thru that issue. Otherwise, I love the sound bar. It is no true surround sound, but close enough for me at the price point.I as never able to get the system to work thru HDMI or ARC, no matter what I did, even got online. Good luck. The optic works once you hit the function key on the remote. I found out by accident, just before I was getting ready to return. Glad I didn't!!!!
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I have to unplug the device and plug it back in every single time I turn on my TV. I assumed it was something with our old Hitachi TV. The TV would display "invalid sync signal". After plugging back in, the TV will flash, but come on in about 2-3 seconds. It works - it's just a bit of a hassle to start it each time. Better than not having it though.
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Hi.. I do not have this issue. My TV powers up to the TV picture. I am guessing it's in the start up settings but have not had to deal with it. I responded so you would know that you can change it. this is an awesome TV. Everyone who comes over comments on how great the picture is, so you made a great choice
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Man, I wish I could help. I know mine automatically turns off when I turn off my LED TV so they are somehow synced already. I never did anything special when I set it up. I have a Samsung TV. I don't know if that makes any difference at all. I'm also using all HDMI. I'm thinking maybe it's the configuration of how your system is set up? Please do update when you figure it out as I'm getting ready to purchase a new TV to hook up with mine and I might just have the same trouble.
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I dont have it hooked up to a power supply. I don't use the remote, so I don't know if you need one if you use that. My set up is the hdmi to the tv, and then one from the Xbox, and the other from the blu ray player. It works fine.
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I am having this exact same issue. I know this is an older posting but I thought I would see if I can ressurect it. I find that if I go to hdmi control and turn the switching off and then back on again it comes to life. sometimes. sometimes it just starts working after a while like it has to warm up or something. did any of you guys figure out what was going on?
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mine couldn't....idk why ive seen people on here saying they had no problems but mine wouldn't work.. i could turn one tv on and it worked but if i tried to switch tvs i had to unplug them both and plug the one i wanted on in first and it would work...it was just easier to buy one with a power source. haven't had a problem since.
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I have had no issues with these cables, they have been awesome and work perfectly with ARC you just have to make sure all components are ARC capable and that it is not turned off, some tv's have it on by default but some settings may have it off! Make sure the HDMI port is an ARC port and then check audio settings. cables should be 2009 or newer. I hope this helps
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We have a Sony TV but it does not have the ARC connection and ours is connected so that the TV and sound bar turn on at the same time. Don't know about other brands of TV's but I think you could connect them up to turn both tv and bar at same time.
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I have a one hundred foot HDMI cable under my house to my bedroom right now that I purchased from amazon for relatively cheap and I have no issue with it. The only issue I have had with this is when I turn off my PS4 then turn on the other device which is in input 1, I have to go to this box (switcher) and push the button. From the first input to the ps4 it does it on its own but never the other way. It was the same when I had the 360 plugged into the same slot also. Thanks, Tim
1670357
If it's like mine, I start on HDMI when I power it up, it switches on its own to TV, then I have to press HDMI, so it sounds like a similar problem.
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If you do not have an ARC HDMI connection on your TV use the digital output on your TV to the digital Input on your receiver with a Toslink cable. This is what I had to do and it works perfectly.
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Yes, they basically worded it incorrectly in the instruction manual. Enabling this feature will remember the On/Off state of the TV when it loses power. So if you unplug it while it is turned on, it will turn itself back on once you plug it back in. It has nothing to do with the video signal. I tried the tech support people and even they weren't aware of this.
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I don't have any problems with mine. The TV may draw too few electricity to keep the controlled outlets active. Try with a different appliance such as a table lamp on the main. If that fails then you may have a defective unit.
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I prefer to hook my critical video equipment, especially reference equipment, directly to my monitor. You can use the ARC HDMI to get TV sound out of the Receiver.there 'has' to be 'some' information lost in the translation, imo.
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Cesar, I found that it won't work if I connect it to a TV that's already on. connecting it before turning on the tv has worked for me.
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I guess you could do it that way. If you're TV has ARC support like mine does then I hooked up my components directly to the TV and then ran 1 hdmi cable from the ARC connection on the TV to the connection on the soundbar.