Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Experience
(Reference Model: Sony A9F OLED 2019)
Select the User Interface below that matches your TV:
Click here to browse TV Settings from 2024 and beyond.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE:​
NOTE
Connect TV's HDMI ARC to soundbar HDMI 1 ARC with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.0 cable (18Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >
If your TV has been connected to a sound system previously, perform full reset on your TV to clear the cache >
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Play a video with 5.1 surround audio (e.g Stranger Things on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video) before setting up
NOTE
Connect TV's HDMI eARC to soundbar HDMI 1 eARC with a HDMI-certified High-Speed 2.1 cable (48Gbps) for high quality video and audio. Recommended HDMI Cable >
If your TV has been connected to a sound system previously, perform full reset on your TV to clear the cache >
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Play a video with 5.1 surround audio (e.g Stranger Things on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video) before setting up
1. AUDIO OUTPUT
Press Home button on TV remote >
Settings >
Speakers >
select Audio System
Display & Sound >
Audio Output >
2. AUDIO FORMAT
Press Home button on TV remote >
Settings >
Digital Audio Out >
select Auto1
Display & Sound >
Audio Output >
Audio Output > Digital Audio Out > eARC Mode > select On
3. AUDIO CODEC
Position your mouse cursor over underlined text below to view each settings image.
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For 2018 DTS:X model upgraded to SSE users, please set the Digital Output Audio Format to Dolby Digital
Press Home button on TV remote >
Settings >
Display & Sound >
Digital Digital Plus Output >
select Dolby Digital Plus
select Dolby Digital
Audio Output >
4. ARC MODE
Press Home button on TV remote >
Settings >
eARC Mode >
select Auto
Display & Sound >
Audio Output >
Press INFO button on soundbar remote control to verify audio format received on soundbar (Dolby/DTS audio for best audio)
Option 1: Switch the soundbar to TVHDMI 1 input and observe the LED light status at the front of soundbar when playing content (3 LED = Dolby Digital; 2 LED = DTS)
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Option 2: Switch the soundbar to OPTICAL input and observe the LED light status at the front of soundbar when playing content (3 LED = Dolby Digital; 2 LED = DTS)
