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Helpful tips to connect soundbar to multiple devices

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Hi I'm looking for help in connecting my soundbar up to multiple devices it only has one hdmi in and one hdmi out port I would like to pass-through all devices through the soundbar then to the tv any splitter,switcher,receiver recommendations would helpful to.

 

The current set-up:

Tv earc to soundbar earc then from soundbar to xbox

 

The reason why:

I have problem when using any on the tvs hdmi ports with any device like xbox,fire tv etc, the sound will mute after a while when using the soundbar. When devices are passing through the soundbar the sound doesn't mute.

 

More information

I have the soundbar always in dolby atmos virtual surround mode which to me is much clearer to listen to.

 

Soundbar: Sony HT-X8500

 

Tv: Samsung 50" TU8500

 

Thanks again for any helpful information.

 

Edited by Technology Noob
Easier to read hopefully
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One of your HDMIs should be designated ARC (Audio Return Channel). Be sure your soundbar is connected to a port that supports ARC.

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Hi thanks for the reply I have done this they are or they both say they support earc and the problem still happens I think it may be do to me setting the soundbar to a pacific sound mode but not 100% sure.

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