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jwheat218
Contributor I
March 29, 2021
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Using an Arc with Yamaha RX-V685 AV Receiver and Epson Projector

I recently purchased 5.1.2 Entertainment Set with Arc, Sub G3 & One SL to use in my theater room in my basement.  My intent was to pair it with my Yamaha RX-V685 receiver and Epson 4010 4K projector.  I also use a Roku Ultra 2020 to stream my video.

After trying several different connections and configurations, I can’t get sound to play through my Sonos.  Have I made a very expensive mistake buying the Sonos?

 

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John BAnswer
March 29, 2021

Hi. As Bruce suggested, the receiver is redundant. I think the only way you will get this to work is to buy an HDFury Arcana device.  The Roku would go in the Arcana's HDMI input, the HDMI out would go to the projector and the eARC would go to the Arc.

That should work well. (Although no way to avoid some longish cables. )

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Airgetlam
Airgetlam
March 29, 2021

How are you sending a signal to the Sonos? The receiver you’ve described wouldn’t normally fit in to a Sonos setup, I.e. you already have all the speakers necessary in the Sonos. Not am I sure which device is creating the HDMI ARC signal the Sonos is looking for, most receivers or projectors don’t create it. Generally speaking, it’s created by the TV set’s electronics, and so far, the great majority of projectors do not have the electronics necessary built in, al the ough there are a small group that do. 

Bruce
    jwheat218Author
    Contributor I
    March 29, 2021

    Would the Roku Ultra be responsible for sending the signal?

    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    March 29, 2021

    Note generally, no. Most sources don’t include an ARC signal, that’s the responsibility of the electronics in the video generating device. 

    Bruce
    John BAnswer
    March 29, 2021

    Hi. As Bruce suggested, the receiver is redundant. I think the only way you will get this to work is to buy an HDFury Arcana device.  The Roku would go in the Arcana's HDMI input, the HDMI out would go to the projector and the eARC would go to the Arc.

    That should work well. (Although no way to avoid some longish cables. )

      jwheat218Author
      Contributor I
      March 29, 2021

      John - Thanks, I will look into that.  I got a real good deal on the receiver so I would much rather remove that than to replace my Sonos with another speaker solution.

      jwheat218Author
      Contributor I
      April 3, 2021

      I received the HDFury Arcana and connected it as directed.  I still have no sound?  Any suggestions?  The HDMi cable that I have from Arcana to Sonos ARCdoes not support eARC but it does support ARC and Ethernet.

      Thanks! - Jeff

      John B
      April 3, 2021

      Hi. Do you have TV selected as the audio source for the Arc?

      Please try the cable supplied with the Arc to connect the Arcana to the Arc

      If necessary we can think further.

      jwheat218Author
      Contributor I
      April 3, 2021

      Never mind, after a little basic trouble shooting, it turned out to be the cable.

      John B
      April 3, 2021

      So all is now good?

      jwheat218Author
      Contributor I
      April 5, 2021

      Yes, I just have to get a 20 ft long HDMi cable that will support eARC.  I wish SONOS made one :thinking: . We tested everything with the cable that came with the ARC and It all works.  I need the longer cable so I can put the ARC back in it’s place under my screen.  Any guidance on cables would be appreciated.

      Thanks!

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