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Connect a TV to audio: HDMI ARC, optical and volume control

Start with the connection both devices actually support, then test audio format and volume behaviour.

BEFORE YOU START

Confirm the exact TV and audio-device models. HDMI ARC requires an ARC-labelled HDMI port on both sides; optical carries digital audio but usually handles volume differently.

Steps

  1. 1

    For HDMI ARC, use the labelled ARC/eARC port and enable HDMI-CEC plus ARC in the TV menu.

  2. 2

    For optical, remove protective caps, seat the cable gently and choose optical input on the audio device.

  3. 3

    Set the TV digital format to PCM for the first test; change formats only after basic sound works.

  4. 4

    Test TV apps and one external source because their audio settings may differ.

  5. 5

    Confirm whether the TV remote changes the audio device, the TV output level, or neither; document the working path.

Check if the result differs

If there is no sound, check the selected input, TV audio output, PCM setting, cable seating and mute. Do not assume every HDMI port supports ARC.

Sources and evidence

Use the exact product manuals and manufacturer pages for the models involved. SPL Hub interface is reserved but not connected; no local test or user feedback is presented as verified evidence.

Next step

Send both model numbers, the connection tried and the exact on-screen audio setting for targeted troubleshooting.

Email the details

Make the plan usable at home

For a majlis or shared living room, choose who controls playback and volume, where the controls stay, and what guests may access. For several rooms, record which zones need the same music and which need independent playback. Test the agreed routine with the people who will use it before expanding the system.

For help, include your emirate, the model names, a rear-panel photo and the connection already tried. Share only the room details needed for the enquiry.

Research & owner resources at SoundPath Lab

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Updated 2026-10-03