How to Setup ARC on Denon Receiver
Are you looking to enhance your home theater experience by integrating your Denon receiver with your television? If so, you’ll want to set up the Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature. ARC allows you to send audio from your TV to your receiver without the need for additional cables. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to setup ARC on your Denon receiver.
What is ARC?
Before diving into the setup process, let’s first understand what ARC is. Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a feature that allows audio signals to be sent from your television to your AV receiver or soundbar. This eliminates the need for extra cables, such as an optical or coaxial cable, to transmit audio from your TV to your home theater system.
What You’ll Need
Before you begin, ensure you have the following items ready:
– Denon receiver
– Television with ARC capability
– HDMI cables (high-speed, with Ethernet)
– Remote control for your Denon receiver and TV
Step-by-Step Guide to Setup ARC on Denon Receiver
1. Connect Your TV to the Denon Receiver:
– Connect an HDMI cable from the TV’s HDMI ARC output to the Denon receiver’s HDMI input.
– Ensure the HDMI input you’re using supports ARC.
2. Turn on Your Denon Receiver and TV:
– Power on your Denon receiver and TV using their respective remote controls or power buttons.
3. Select the Correct Input on Your Denon Receiver:
– Using the Denon receiver’s remote, navigate to the correct HDMI input that you connected the TV to. This can usually be done by pressing the “Input” or “Source” button on the remote, then scrolling through the available inputs until you find the HDMI input you connected the TV to.
4. Set the TV to Output Audio Over HDMI ARC:
– Using your TV’s remote, navigate to the TV’s settings menu.
– Look for the “Sound” or “Audio Out” settings, and select “HDMI ARC” or “Audio Out (HDMI)”.
– Set the audio output to “HDMI ARC” or “Optical Digital (COAX)” if your TV doesn’t support ARC.
5. Set the Denon Receiver to Decode Audio:
– Still using the Denon receiver’s remote, navigate to the “Setup” or “Menu” section.
– Look for the “Audio Out” or “Digital Output” settings.
– Set the audio output to “HDMI ARC” or “Optical Digital (COAX)”.
6. Test the Connection:
– Play a video on your TV and observe if the audio is being transmitted to your Denon receiver.
– If the audio is not playing, double-check your connections and settings.
7. Adjust Volume Levels (Optional):
– If you want to adjust the volume levels separately for your TV and Denon receiver, you can do so using their respective remote controls.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should now have successfully set up ARC on your Denon receiver. This will allow you to enjoy a seamless audio experience when watching your favorite shows or movies on your TV. Happy watching!
