How can I watch TV and listen to music at the same time through my receiver?
We recommend the RX-V4A as a great entry level home theater receiver. If you have a Roku or Fire TV streaming device connected to any of the HDMI or AV ports, then you can select that video out port for your video source, thus allowing you to watch TV and listen to music at the same time.
How do I get my TV to play sound through my stereo?
The two most common methods to allow the television sound be heard through the speakers of a stereo receiver or home theater system are:
- HDMI connection using the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature.
- Connection using Coaxial Digital Cable, Optical Digital Cable, or Audio Cable.
How do I play music on my TV with a soundbar?
If your soundbar has an additional input or bluetooth you can select a music source for it rather than the TV. If it is connected to the TV with HDMI you will need to turn off CEC (or the equivalent) on the TV to be able to do this.
How do I get Netflix to play through my receiver?
Click on the “audio and subtitles” menu at the top of the screen. In this menu, click on audio, and change from stereo to surround sound 5.1. Another option, if your AV receiver has the setting, is to switch it to surround sound. On most devices, this should automatically modify the setting within the Netflix app.
How do I connect my AV receiver to my TV?
Connect a Coaxial Digital Cable, Optical Digital Cable, or Audio cable to the Audio Output jack on your TV. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding jacks on the A/V receiver or home theater system. Depending on your device, the audio input may be labeled TV INPUT or VIDEO INPUT.
How do I hook up my TV to my stereo receiver?
Connect a Coaxial Digital Cable, Optical Digital Cable, or Audio cable to the audio output jack of the television. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding jacks on the stereo receiver or home theater system.
How do I get my TV to play sound through my home theater?
How do I connect my ipod to my soundbar?
Yes, there’s an AUX out insert located on the left side of the soundbar. Otherwise. depending on the model of your ipod it can be wirelessly connected through Bluetooth. Make sure you change the source to “BT”, then go to your bluetooth settings in your ipod, let it locate your soundbar and connect it!
Can you play music through a soundbar?
You can get great stereo audio reproduction with soundbars and excellent bass performance when your system has a dedicated subwoofer, although one isn’t necessary to enjoy good audio fidelity. We’ve tested over 125 soundbars, and below are our recommendations for the best soundbars for music.
Why won’t Netflix play through my surround sound?
Troubleshoot your device connections Ensure that your speakers are hooked up to your receiver properly. We also recommend checking your HDMI/Optical connectors to ensure that they are plugged in properly. Lastly, reversing the ends of the cable or trying an alternate cable may resolve the issue you are experiencing.