I have a 4k Panasonic dvd player ub450. It has 2 outputs of HDMI. One output for audio video combined and another for audio only. Here’s my question, audio video out to tv for video, the audio out to beam sound bar. Now how would I get other sources to the soundbar such as Directv, netflicks,etc if I’m using audio out from 4k dvd player to sound bar? Also this seams that I would not be using E Arc on my tv since sound bar is occupied with HDMI from 4k DVD player. My feeling is, this set up is for an AV receiver only am I right? Thank you for your time and knowledge in this matter. Jonathan Booke.
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Hi Jonathan,
just use the HDMI output with video and audio to your TV along with your Direct TV and other sources. Then use the TVs ARC/eARC connection to the Arc for audio.
Yes it is done differently than when using an AV receiver.
With Sonos the TV is the hub for all inputs, so a direct connection to other inputs will bring with it the problem you noticed.
So far I’ve heard it’s the tv that receive all HDMI outputs from devices. Then EARC out to Sonos sound bar. So in conclusion the audio out from my Panasonic 4k DVD player should not be used. Just the combination of audio and video HDMI to tv from 4K DVD player. Am I right in my understanding? Thank you for your time. After spending all this money I just want to get things right.
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Yes, you should not be connecting any DVD player directly to a Sonos soundbar device.
To the point. Thanks Bruce
Sometimes, brief and to the point works. Sometimes, people object to it, and claim you’re not friendly enough ;)
Hi Bruce I’m thankful and friendly with simplicity. Especially to you of your knowledge.
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