Sony A90J OLED TV eARC & Dolby Atmos Setup A80J, X90J, X95J | ARC/eARC Tutorial & How To

Today I show you how to set up Dolby Atmos passthrough (eARC) for the Sony A90J OLED. This should work on other 2021 Sony TVs as well. Sony A90J - technodad.biz/... A80J - technodad.biz/... - Become a Patron - bit.ly/TDPatreon
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1:06 - Denon X3700H
1:26 - What is ARC/eARC?
2:33 - Dolby Atmos Delivery
3:46 - How to Verify eARC?
4:02 - Denon ARC Settings
4:41 - Sony A90J ARC Settings
5:52 - Verifying Compressed Atmos
6:25 - Testing eARC!!
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[@stopthefomo]

I’m loving my A90J so far

[@TechnoDad]

It’s quite the stunner!!

[@patrickl.654]

Have you been able to experience and fix the audio drop situation with Earc? My audio drop regularly when using app on the tv or external with an Xbox. I read that other A90J owners have this issue and I can’t find a solution. Thx

[@elvst3331]

@@patrickl.654 same here; I’m using bose 900 soundbar .

[@TechnoDad]

Time Stamps: 0:00 - Start/Intro 0:40 - Use my B&H Affiliate links 1:06 - Denon X3700H 1:26 - What is ARC/eARC? 2:33 - Dolby Atmos Delivery 3:46 - How to Verify eARC? 4:02 - Denon ARC Settings 4:41 - Sony A90J ARC Settings 5:52 - Verifying Compressed Atmos 6:25 - Testing eARC!! 8:01 - Closing time, last call for alcohol...

[@thangdinh3809]

Thx for the video. I have the Sony A80J, Denon AVR 4300h and Oppo Bluray Player. I plugged Oppo to TV HDM4 and eARC from TV to ARC on Denon. But i do not get any sound when I switch sound to Audio system. What input should I select on Denon receiver?

[@rfssport]

Where is the list of avr's. I have the onkyo TX-RZ50

[@WillShrop]

You are the man for those HDMI cable test. Just bought a few

[@TechnoDad]

Nice! I have more to test!

[@johnanthony7402]

Thank you very much this worked perfectly for me. I have the Sony X 95J I can’t find any information on how to do this so I decided to go back a few months to a different model and it works perfectly. I didn’t know about those settings . The Apple 4K TV kept trying to take over everything I would select cable TV and the Apple 4K TV would start up or I would try to leave the Apple 4K TV to go back to cable and it would reverse itself. And these instructions fixed all of that. Thank you

[@michealstephenson2716]

This is exactly what I needed (plus one small revision) to finish setting up my Sony stack of products. I was stuck not getting certain bitstreams to decode on the sound bar. Follow the steps in this video. They worked out well. The HDMI setting on the TV needs to be set on enhanced format (dolby vision) for me. That gave me the Dolby Atmos on my sound bar when I checked the display for HT-A7000, after it displays Dolby Atmos 48hz, and pauses for a second it then says vertical firing. I also got some additional text for my DTS formats as well. My setup is PS5 -> A90J ->(eArc) HT-A7000

[@TearfulNight]

so we wont get TrueHD directly from sony TV usb device ?

[@dannyumana143]

Two questions in audio output 1. Audio system prioritization, enable or disable? I have sono bar, sub and rear speakers 2. Digital audio out. 3 options Auto 1, auto 2 and PCM? Which one to use for dolby atmos

[@rkwoodruff9]

Are you saying that if I have earc on the tv and the receiver I can hook everything up to the tv and Dolby Atmos will go to the receiver? I don't need to hook everything up to the receiver? Thanks!

[@markdavis6889]

Worked with my A80J and Denon 4500H

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you, Mark!

[@TheTonganballer]

Hi Mark just wondering if you had Apple TV 4K if so are you going through your Denon 4500? Thank you!!

[@markdavis6889]

@@TheTonganballer Sorry but I have not used with Apple TV

[@pol3605]

Can I connect both ps5 and Dolby Atmos soundbar at same time...I mean can I connect ps5 to hdmi 2.1 Port number 4 and Dolby Atmos soundbar to hdmi 2.1 port number 3 ..it is possible ??? Plz reply

[@stacksonmymind]

thats what im doing now with the hta7000 soundbar. just make sure to enhance the format of the inputs

[@davidnewton6847]

Thanks for the great video! I learned a ton about my new TV - the X90J, sound and how to hook up my very old Denon AVR 1911. I'll be back to your page when I am ready to get my new receiver for sure!

[@TechnoDad]

Nice David! I sell Denon & Marantz, so shoot me an email when you're ready for an AVR upgrade - TechnoDad55 at gmail dot com

[@djpipes12]

I'm still lost. Hooking my Denon AVR 1908 to Sony x90j. I just want to seen audio from TV direct. Any help greatly appreciated. I've done steps above and in manual. My Denon to outdated?

[@ealanosborne]

Oh, just cuz you’re Mr Big Shot with 100k subs, you think you can just release a new video on a daily basis? 🤣 Killin’ it! 🙌

[@TechnoDad]

Oh man, 5 days, 5 videos...it's rough!

[@stopthefomo]

He’s going for 200K

[@ealanosborne]

@@stopthefomo Hey you’re not far from 100k yourself! Home Theater Nerds unite! 😀🙌

[@canadamike6397]

Awesome! This will help a lot when I get my Sony this Black Friday!

[@TechnoDad]

Nice one, Mike!

[@paulcarroll627]

Brilliant as usual mate.

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you, Paul!

[@Bairov]

Do I get Dolby Atmos without a receiver? Meaning with the onboard/ built in speakers only?

[@santoshnakhate6930]

Hello sir.. Greetings from India!! I have Sony X80J TV and Samsung Q950A Sound bar. I'm unable to get Dolby Atmos though it is connected through TV eARC to Soundbar eARC via HDMI 2.1 Cable. I don't have streaming player or AV Receiver . All content from TV Apps. What to do ? Please help. Thank you!!

[@AL-sf3qy]

Not sure why I can’t get Dolby atmos through the internal Netflix app on my A90j with my denon x1700h. However Netflix app on Apple TV plays atoms fine. Any idea? Thanks

[@TechnoDad]

Not sure! Once the settings are correct on the TV, Netflix should say Atmos in the movie info screen.

[@Kapono5150]

Great 👍 video!! I know you guys LOVE your speakers 🔊!! I’m a headphone guy and use them 90 percent of the time. After Techno Dad exposed Vizio so badly, I was worried the Sony would have issues. This one ☝️ was positive, good job Sony 👏

[@TechnoDad]

Hey Kapono! Looks like Sony is not out of the woods just yet. Lots of audio drop outs using the Xbox Series X going through the Sony and to the AVR.

[@Kapono5150]

@@TechnoDad For 2800 dollars, that should not be happening. I would say maybe Sony can fix this with an update but we know how that goes. You always say, “Just Wait “ and here’s an example of why buyers should take your advice.

[@TechnoDad]

Damn! Thanks for the reminder, Kapono, I almost forgot, lol!

[@FenderStrat19711]

Super helpful, Techno Dad. Thanks for sharing and helping us out!

[@TechnoDad]

No problem! I’m glad you found the video.

[@WillSchreiberSr]

GREAT walk through of the setup of eARC. Would you also illustrate how to Play a BRAVIA movie from the Sony App through eARC to the receiver's theater sound system? Sony has a long list of iMAX movies and ATMOS - so I would like to see how to get this to play on my Marantz. Thanks

[@waratahbay1966]

Using the settings in the video above, here's what I found using the A90J with a Denon X6700H (set up as 7.1.4), Oppo UDP-203 4K disc player, Apple 4K TV v.1 and Zeskit Maya Ultra High Speed interconnects. (a) The best audio I was able to get through the Denon via the TV's eARC whilst streaming the inbuilt Netflix, Amazon Prime and Apple TV apps was 5.1 DD+. (b) When I connected the Apple TV direct to the Denon I got 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos for Netflix, Amazon and Apple selected via the Apple TV box. (c) When I connected the Oppo to HDMI 2 on the TV and played an Atmos encoded disk I got 7.1.2 and DD DTHD on the Denon's display. (d) When I connected the Oppo to the Denon direct I got 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos. (e) When I connected the Apple TV direct to HDMI 2 and then HDMI 4 on the TV I got 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos on the Denon's display. Conclusions: (1) The A90J's eARC works. (2) Trouble is, the sound output from the inbuilt A90J apps is a poor 5.1 DD+. I think this is astonishingly bad for an expensive top-of-the-range Sony "Master series" TV. Can this be fixed via a firmware upgrade to the TV or reworked apps? As an aside, Sony inbuilt Netflix showed up as 5.1 Dolby Atmos for the first week of ownership (a month ago) but never since - go figure!

[@uncois]

I have Xbox to a90j then earc to Samsung 950t, can not turn on the atmos signal….

[@waratahbay1966]

​@@uncois Try connecting the xbox audio direct to the 950t and the xbox video to the a90J. The Xbox MUST be able to output Atmos. You must use high-bandwidth hi-speed HDMI cables in all cases, whether in your original setup or as I suggest here, in order to get full atmos.

[@nullabletype-media]

I just discovered the same thing with my setup and the X90J... From all the built in apps I can only get DD+ 5.1, no ATMOS even though the Disney and Netflix apps both state the content is available in ATMOS (assuming yours says the same on the app?). From my Apple TV connected via eArc I get dolby ATMOS without issues for any content that specifies it supports it. Real shame this seems to be the case, not sure why the TV can't pass through the ATMOS meta data to the receiver.

[@JohnT3587]

Getting new rig next Monday, A80CJ + HT-A5000 + SASW5. Hoping for the best😬

[@midgleydesigns]

Anyway to simultaneously output tv audio and Bluetooth on google OS?

[@Jeysson_93]

Saw a comment online of someone saying if you want to play Dolby atmos you don’t need eARC on. I have this tv with Sony HT-G700. Should I have eARC on ?

[@camera7339]

Can I use a HDMI ARC on a Sony Tv and still use the Denon center speaker output to the TV which has speakers in the screen

[@JohnT3587]

New rig coming next Monday, A80CJ + HT-A5000 + SASW5. Hoping for the best😬

[@PassTheCurry97]

So as long as you send the uncompressed/compressed Atmos signal from the earc port to the receiver, it will pass fine? Im asking because HDMI 2 isn’t a 2.1 port so I’m assuming as long as the earc port is 2.1, then it doesn’t matter which other ports don’t support 2.1?

[@jasonriveraactual]

Great question. I’d like to know as well

[@rah113]

Thank I have the x90j and 800g and I'm using a Sony receiver

[@matasepetDot]

can u show to connection cable from stream device to tv and av?

[@jaden9037]

So I have a80j and had problems getting the eArc to work bought a high speed HDMI Ethernet cable still had issues called Sony no avail to problem I then did a factory reset and the tv started playing Atmos . I checked the why it was working and found that eARC was off and this is the only way to get it to work ( I did go thru all your settings on video first. So all of that being said on my television for some reason I have to have the E arc off for Dolby Atmos

[@craigosterberg5045]

Great set up advice. Thank you

[@TechnoDad]

Thanks foe watching Craig!

[@extrememod_ahu]

Great video! I've ordered the XR65A90J but realized later that my current AVR (Yamaha RX-A3060) doesn't support 120Hz video passthrough. I'm running everything from my HTPC powered by NVidia RTX 2060. I am hoping to connect it directly to the TV and then utilise eARC to send the ound to my AVR. Will the TV pass through the sound from one HDMI input to another and then to AVR?

[@nasaspacemanwho6711]

Thanks TD. I'm trying to get my head around this. If your using the built in TV apps then earc seems great and your not loosing any audio by doing this vs using say an external box like an apple TV plugged into yiur receiver? For other sources. Like your blue Ray player etc are they plugged into your TV or your receiver?

[@TravionMusic]

Been waiting on this, because I really want a Sony tv but no eARC issues

[@TechnoDad]

The problem is that it can change in an instant...

[@joshuadunlap8492]

I got a X900H and returned it, the EARC is a disaster with Sony - got a Q900TS and it works flawless, no sound delay works perfect with Xbox Series X.

[@jaden9037]

Thanks for the informative video however I can’t seem to get the Sony a80j to send atmos to my Denon 4400h, I’ve done all the settings correctly do I need an HDMI cable that’s 2.1? Thanks for your time.

[@jozzio720]

Thanks for the video, it helps.. I have an A80J and am using the over the air and Netflix.. I have a very old Yamaha 5.1 reciveer with digital audio so have to upgrade the reciveer. Since I am Ota will EARC be of any benifit? I do have an older blue ray which is rarely used so just streaming 4k Netflix from TV. Router plugged into TV. I find all the connections a bit confusing want to be sure I'm getting at least 5.1 out of the surround speakers. Thanks

[@brents.2501]

Just got an A80J. Will try this later.

[@TechnoDad]

Nice! Let me know if you have questions.

[@sakoo10]

which hdmi signal format should you take with the a90j as standard? dolby vision? optimized?

[@bulishfx]

Sony KLV-50W672G does this model supports dolby atmos?

[@thomasg.5466]

Question...I bought the Sony A7000 sound bar. Ran HDMI from the eARC on the sound bar to the ARC on the TV. Do I plug the PS4 into the sound bar or directly into the TV? Thanks

[@joef4845]

Hmm. What about Sony 4k player into Sony 1080, then HDMI out of AVR into Earc on back of A80J. Did that make a difference? Or is it better for pass through like you set up and why? Can you hear a difference. I have 5.1.2 speaker set up btw

[@rsasssakspp]

Can we use X90J as a centre channel??

[@Aperez]

Does this apply for the Sony X85J? I know the settings are roughly similar between your TV models and the model I currently have, but I wanted to make sure if this video applies since the model I’m using doesn’t say on the title of the video?

[@MrLianGuan]

@technodad Help!!! Muffled Sound from Center channel (external sound system) Hi, I recently got a Sony 83A90J. I connect my Arcam AVR21 and external 5.1 speakers via an Audioquest HDMI 8K/10 to the HDMI 3 eARC port. I have checked all the settings before posting here. (The same as showed in this video) Under Sound setting, I made sure to disable TV as center speaker and enable pass through. However on the native apps from Google TV, namely Netflix and HBO Max, the passed through surround mix (5.1 or higher) resulted in muffled sound from the Center channel!! It’s extremely hard to understand the dialogues and the drop in sound quality is obvious. I tested by using the TV speakers and the sound seems fine (probably because it’s a more compressed stereo version??) When I switch to my Blu-ray player (connected to the AVR), the sound quality is stellar. This makes me wonder what kind of sound setting I have to set to enable5.1 or higher audio sound mix pass through!! Any input would help me quite a bit!! Cheers!!

[@av_rob79]

Good video, I just got the A80J and use a 8k 2.2 Onkyo avr. Everything is working fine but I haven't really changed any settings. eARC working good but the only thing I'm confused with is HDMI signal format. Since I'm using an avr and all my components are hooked up through the eARC port, can I still have different formats for different components? Like enhanced for PS5 and Nvidia Shield and standard for my cable box pvr? Or should I just choose enhanced for all my hdmi ports? Sorry if this is a real noob question, I'm fairly new to this but learning, any help on this is greatly appreciated.

[@RJpez]

So does the 4k Blu Ray player input (HDMI 1, enhanced) need to be set to Earc auto, or just the input of my Soundbar (HT-A5000 In HDMI 3)?

[@johnarevalo3450]

Can I do the same settings for my new 5.1 soundbar

[@o.g.5584]

I have a Sony surround sound with the 77” Sony a80j. I have no idea why I can barely hear the dialogue when I use the surround sound. When I use the tv speakers it’s fine but I want the bass and stuff. What do you think is wrong?

[@iainmartin9724]

Wow man. Thanks so much for this video. I thought I’d set my Apple TV / HomePod pair up correctly to use Atmos from the TV. I HADN’T. I’ve just made those audio output setting changes and HOLY SHIT, it sounds amazing. Thank you.

[@AM2PMReviews]

Now my audio out of my sound bar and wireless bass sucks compared to the audio out of the tv. How did you get it work properly? I just got the 80j with my Apple TV but it says it’s only 4k at 60hz vs the tv says it can do 120hz. I love the Apple TV use though.

[@fisherinfocus]

@@AM2PMReviews Did you find a solution to this? My soundbar and bass sucks on when paired with my X90k

[@rastiosk7003]

Hi I have the a80j tv and have denon avr s750h. Set all the settas you have set but I have in denoplug in xbox how do I set up so when console turns on denon change input to game hdmi channel?

[@aalcuaz]

Hi Techno dad if we just connect a jbl 9.1 soundbar to an x90j do we still need to select auto in the pass through option? Thanks!

[@niekasniekas2614]

Hello,just bought a Sony x90j and want to setup an sharp soundbar via HDMI arc,but it's not working,no sound from soundbar I selected soundbar as main in settings(that sound worked fine when paired with an old xiaomi tv)any suggestions?

[@cumsaviata8145]

Do I really need an AVR? I have the sony a90j, sonos arc, xbox, appletv. I find it hard that my earc port is occupied only by my sonos arc and my other 4k port by the xbox. Im left with my appletv in hdmi port 2. Just discovered you, I like your content!

[@Me-mw6un]

Someone help me out. I have an A80j with a PS5 connected and a Sony soundbar on the EARC. How to I get to audio output settings from the Home Screen with just the apps. To turn on EARC mode and that stuff? And center speaker mode. First time with a sound bar so I’m confused. Maybe I don’t need to mess with those settings…

[@knuckles1006]

Thankyou for this very helpful video. My 77 inch Sony A80J arrived yesterday morning. I connected the Sony OLED to my 10 year old Yamaha AV Receiver that only has ARC just as you explained how to do it and it worked perfectly. Well I did have to go into the audio settings of the 4K Fire Cube and selected "use best audio format option" which is basically Dolby Digital 5.1.The receiver has 7.1 channel capability, but I have a 5.1 channel speaker set up so the extra audio modes that a new 4K AV Receiver can output do not improve the audio of a 5.1 system. Or am I wrong? Thanks again for the video.

[@ivanpiacentino4589]

Hi, I have all the yours settings but in my Sony soundbar insee only on the display dd+ and not Dolby Atmos when I’m playing Netflix in atmos mode. What’s the problem? In the earc channel mode I’ve the enhanced mode, should I set into standard? P.s my hdmi cable is 2.1 and the soundbar supports all the new features audio, including atmos! Thanks

[@aim.1]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@killercaritas9442]

Did this same process with a PS4 pro to Sony x95 j then to lg sj8 soundbar it was working then went silent any ideas?

[@Bradli]

Why were you and Fomo and B talking about the eARC not working right in the A80J and A90? Also can you have the ARC come out of your HDMI 1 or 2 port instead so you can hook up XBoc and PS5 on 3 and 4 ports?

[@TechnoDad]

Because with the 2020 models, Sony tried to add features and the update would break eARC, and there are repots of audio dropping out while using it. Just because it works now doesn’t mean it won’t break when they try to add more features. As far as your question about using another HDMI port, even though they all support eARC, the TV can only output from the one designated port.

[@Bradli]

@@TechnoDad cool, thanks. But on the 2021 models is the eARC ok? No problems?

[@iamapigeyedtraitorthatisin1319]

Might be a dumb question but I have to ask since my tv is never mentioned, lol. I bought a Sony x91j a few months ago and I want to find out if this works for it. I read rhat my tv has to have Dolby digital plus besides arc/earc to be able to use atmos. I'm a total noob on this and any info would be appreciated. Again on the Sony webpage it says the tv has Dolby atmos/dts surround.

[@TravionMusic]

Do you change the eARC HDMI port to enhanced 4K Dolby Vision?

[@TechnoDad]

Yes, as I usually have Dolby Vision content playing through my AVR.

[@themisfit4770]

got an a80J and a bdv 6100 home theater...all of a sudden sound stoped working from the tv altho all the apps form the bdv6100 work perfectly with sound..its just that sound from all the tv apps and ps5 dont work anymore..i am so damn lost:(

[@donb7574]

Have you found anyway on the A90J/A80J to set a custom name for HDMI devices (not the port names) that default to Player-3, etc for devices like BR players? Sony only seems to get a real name for ones like a Roku but not a non-Sony BR player!

[@germanjimenez2087]

using the Marantz app, it shows that my A90J is outputting at 1080p using any of the Bravia Core, Netflix, Amazon apps on the TV. But if I use an Xbox or Apple TV the Marantz app shows the correct resolution. Do you know what's causing this error? How to fix it? I know it's displaying the correct resolution because when I launch the KZbin app on the A90J and go to Nerd Stats it shows 4k but the Marantz app still just shows 1080p. Thanks for any info you can provide.

[@yicaili1089]

what about a80j's scenter mode?I try it on my pioneer emp and fail it.

[@eddyparker10]

So, I had a denon s920w receiver connected with samsung tv. My Nvidia shield pro was connected to the receiver (cbl/sat) and the tv the Arc port. Whenever I watched content either netflix or youtube the receiver always did the audio format switching. I recently got the marantz SR6015 receiver/sony a80k and somehow the audio doesnt switch as the denon did. I have to manually switch the audio content in the marantz CR in order to enjoy my movie/music. Any suggestions anyone have!? I am on the edge of fatory reseting all three devices to see any changes!

[@frankrossi5019]

What receiver and speaker set up would you recommend to go with A90j tv . I would like to get receiver, left and right and sub for under $2500. Use the TV as the center Chanel.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Frank! It depends on how many channels you want to run. Do you want to go with an Atmos setup at some point?

[@dave2094]

Great video, this helps! Looks like Sony fixed eARC in 2021.

[@TechnoDad]

This one was strictly for you, David! Only one issue...if they try to fix VRR, it could break eARC, but it’s working at the moment.

[@dave2094]

@@TechnoDad @Techno Dad yeah I gather this was for me, I appreciate you testing it and making a video about it. I'm deciding between the C1 and A80J and am leaning towards the Sony so long as eARC would work. I'd run the PS5 to HDMI 4 for the 4k 120hz and run my AVR to the eARC port for enhanced Dolby Vision. This would be to avoid having to change the HDMI setting manually everytime I watch a movie or play a game. I heard for the PS5 for eARC to work properly when you have the HDMI set at 4k 120hz you have to set it on PCM. I'm assuming that's a setting to change on the PS5, I don't have one quite yet but hopefully soon. Also just want to make sure the A80J would work for me if I go that route over the C1. Again thanks, great video!

[@joshuadunlap8492]

They didn't fix it with the X950H, Atmos still cuts out at 120 mode on Xbox series X.

[@FonzoCapone]

@@TechnoDad how would it mess up earc

[@m.c.2526]

Hey Channa one cuestion, which is the best way to connect your Nvidia shield or blue ray player, through your receiver or directly to your 4k tv. I will like to know if connecting to the receiver will diminish video cuality. Thank you ahead ahead of time.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! I would go through your AVR I’d it supports everything you need it to…

[@paulkelley5269]

I can't get atmos from prime video internal app from the a80j. Denon 4300h.

[@5324TuiG]

Hey TD, got a question. My a90j comes tomorrow yay. I own Sammy q90r soundbar. Originally it was arc but got the update to earc... The hdmi cable is still 2.0. I assume that's enough right? I don't need to update to a 2.1 cable right?

[@TechnoDad]

As long as the HDMI cable has Ethernet, eARC will work

[@5324TuiG]

@@TechnoDad that's the thing... Original the q90r was not an earc.. So I don't know if the cable (its an original Samsung cable 2.0) does not support ethernet. Is there a way to check it?

[@TechnoDad]

It might be written on the cable “HDMI with Ethernet”

[@5324TuiG]

@@TechnoDad nothing there.. U know I have an annoying bug.. Every rime I click on back my Ps5 switch on. Besides that I can't seem to find any Dolby atmos movies on Netflix. No idea why. I just see 5.1

[@deeharp]

What the benefit of Earc over just Arc, You have been able to get uncompressed audio via HDMI Directly into the receiver. I thought that Earc gives more bandwidth to use uncompressed audio from the TV apps. or Devices connected directly to the TV HDMI.

[@TechnoDad]

No, eARC is only useful when you can't connect your device to the AVR, like an Xbox Series X.

[@SwervinSpliffs27]

Can you help me with my earc issues?

[@arielrodriguez6980]

Great video what I was looking for. I saw you connected the player to the tv hdmi2. Could you have just connected the player to one of the Denon hdmi output and gotten the same results?

[@kevinc7910]

Great info. Is it somewhat the same for a LG C1

[@TechnoDad]

Yeah, pretty much. I’ll make a video of the C1 arc setup when I get one in to review. I’ll probably get it next.

[@T-Slider]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@TechnoDad]

You're welcome!

[@benheyerick1688]

Hi 👋 is it also necessary to change "sound mode" from standard to dolby audio?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! I don't think so...

[@gchu149]

For me earc has worked for Atmos, but for 5.1 and 7.1 LPCM for some reason I hear the center channel coming out of the left and right rears of my q950a respectively. I’m using a PS5>TV>Soundbar via earc setup. Anyone else come across a similar issue?

[@victormunoz1864]

Great video. I just subscribed. Question please help!! I just ordered Sony A80J 77" with Sonos Arc (Arc, Sub, and two SL1 for rears). My question is, I have HDMI 2.0 with ethernet like you said for the Sonos and HDMI 2.1 for Ps5. Do I just plug 2.0 into EArc of HdMI 3 and change setting to.Earc on TV? Thats it? Will that get me DD+, Dolby Atmos etc? Sorry, never had a OLED or Sonos set up b4

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! That should do it. HDMI 2.0 with Ethernet from TV arc port (HDMI 3) to Sonos ARC inputs. HDMI 2.1 cable from PS5 to TV.

[@simonbcity]

I have the Sony A84j and have my Roth soundbase connected to earc and sound is working fine ..but when I press home button on my sky remote it goes to the earc input everytime ..don't get what's happened only just started doing it ?? Anyone help please ?

[@katherineosaaka7942]

Could anyone tell me please if my connections are OK? HDMI 4 (Enhanced Dolby Vision) - Blu ray 4k Dolby Vision. HDMI 3 eArc (Standard) - soundbar. HDMI 2 (Standard) - Nintendo Switch. The soundbar is connected to the TV via earc, Nintendo Switch + Blu ray player are also connected to the TV. Thanks.

[@armando1381]

Great presentation.

[@TechnoDad]

Thank you kindly!

[@armando1381]

I just moved in a new place and you helped me decide on the A80J. I was going to get the 70 inch but will wait for the 2022 A80K. For now it will be the 55inch.

[@djpipes12]

I've done everything here and cannot get audio sent from X90j to Denon AVR 1908. Changed settings on TV and also on Denon to HDMI - TV as per manual. My receiver to old school? Has various HDMI components.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Ivan! You may have to use optical to send audio from TV to AVR if your AVR doesn’t have ARC capabilities.

[@mahdi3181]

How do I get sound from both TV and soundbar?

[@TechnoDad]

I think it’s one or the other, but both

[@jbjgibbons]

Great video, great content. Subscribed enthusiastically! Question though…why are you doing this testing by hooking DVD to TV and TV eARC to receiver? I bought a Sony A80J and Denon S960H. I was going to plug DVD into receiver, not TV. Is that a wrong move? Should I plug all externals into TV instead of using the receiver as the hub, with just the one HDMI running to eARC HDMI on TV? I’m really getting lost in why/how to hook all this up? Any advice much appreciated!

[@TechnoDad]

Welcome!! The only way to test eARC is to send an uncompressed signal through the TV to the AVR. Since streaming apps are all compressed, the only way to do this is to connect the device to the TV. So this is only to test that eARC is working properly. I have all my devices connected to the AVR and then the one cable from AVR to TV.

[@jbjgibbons]

@@TechnoDad I see. I understand. Thank you so much for the quick reply! 👍🏻

[@Mateusz.Lukasiewicz]

@@TechnoDad hi :) in that connection where you plug all devices to av reciver, can you control devices with tv remote?

[@manuelzamudio5917]

Hey, do you know how to confirm that Dolby Atmos is correctly passing through from the TV to an Onkyo AVR via ARC/eARC? The Onkyo app does not seem to give much info. The display doesn't show much either. Do you have a video about it? Thanks.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi Manuel! I do not. Which is also why I use a Denon/Marantz as it's easy to see if eARC is working properly.

[@taitlawrence]

Can Atmos only be played in True HD via blue ray? Can I get it via any steaming apps ? I have a Sony XRA80J connected to Sonos Arc via eARC

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Unfortunately, right now all streaming apps will be Atmos via DD+.

[@AlexW75]

Any particular settings I need to be aware of when connecting the A80J to a Samsung HW-Q950 soundbar? Since I won't have any external sources other than an Xbox One (that I seldom use and will just be directly connected to another HDMI port on the tv), I'm guessing I won't have to worry too much about eARC? Hoping these two work together to deliver Atmos or DTS (even if it is lossy)!

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! Nothing out of the ordinary. You will probably want to use arc to get audio to the soundbar and connect the Xbox to the TV directly

[@dougbarasch9342]

@@TechnoDad Big fan of your channel. I have a question about this. I have the same set up as Alex but minus the XBox. I find that the sound from my Apple 4K TV is better when I have EARC off vs EARC set to Auto. When on Auto the sound is a bit muted. Any thoughts as to why?

[@condo0073]

I still can't pass through atmos on mine. The denon app shows DD+ neural:x 😢

[@cmoore202]

Thanks for the video TD .. I have a question. I have the Sony A80J and I’m running the EARC into my Pioneer Elite AVR (302) which only has ARC . Will I only continue to get DD + Dolby Atmos compressed sound because my receiver only has ARC ? Thanks again for the info

[@TechnoDad]

Yes, it will be compressed. However, if the source is an app on the TV, it would be compressed regardless of eARC vs ARC.

[@cmoore202]

The source is my Series X when I was running it through my receiver I was able to get DTS X but now I’m running it from my TV I can’t enable DTS X through the Xbox .

[@ariesgarcera2290]

maybe you can help me to set up dolby atmos in sony x900h and anthem mrx1120. thanks

[@TechnoDad]

There’s one setting on the Anthem that makes it all magically work. I think it’s just turning on arc. I’ll have to double check with my 720...

[@christophermatthewbaxter]

What sound preset mode should it be set to? Standard or does it have to be Dolby Audio?

[@TechnoDad]

Sound preset on the TV?

[@christophermatthewbaxter]

@@TechnoDad Ya on my Sony X90J, it shows a list of sound modes including Standard, Dialog, Cinema, Music, Sports, Dolby Audio. I have a Dolby Atmos soundbar and I have applied all your settings you put in the video, but I am not sure if those sound modes I mentioned above matter.

[@condo0073]

Just sorted it messing around with pure direct button on denon front panel😁👍

[@TechnoDad]

Nice! I'm glad you got it figured out!

[@condo0073]

@@TechnoDad but the Disney App on the Sony a90j as far as I can tell only supports 5.1. Had to hang on to my firestick 4k as a result. Amazon Prime = dolby atmos via DD

[@bdub4899]

Hi Techno I had a question I have a A80j 65 with the Denon 3700h. My question is does it make a difference if I run the Blu-ray player plugged through the 3700h as suppose to running the Blu-ray player through the a80J?

[@bdub4899]

@@knuckles1006 i just switched from plugging my bluray player in the 3700h to the hdmi port of my tv I really appreciate the explanation Thank You

[@bdub4899]

@@knuckles1006 Sorry I had one more question does this apply to all like for instance a nvidia shield or just to bluray players?

[@sammiezk]

Is there a reason why the info does not display on screen when you press the info button on the remote and use the denon app?

[@TechnoDad]

Great question, Sam! Since we are using the cable from the TV to the AVR for audio, we won’t see the display if we hit info on the AVR, as we are not using that input on the TV. The TV will be using the input of an external source, like HDMI 1, 2, or 4, or the TV apps. The AVR is connected through HDMI 3, the designated ARC port. So we won’t ever see anything being displayed from the AVR in these situations, which is why I use the Denon App.

[@healingworksyesjohnn]

How do I add stereo powered analog speakers without changing the tv sound just add two speakers?

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! You would need to get an AVR at minimum something that will support a 5.1 setup. Then setup the TV as the center channel.

[@NullyBird]

So can Earc return audio from a different hdmi input? Ex: my Firestick being in HDMI2, and returning the audio through HDMI3 to my capture card.

[@TechnoDad]

Hi! I don't think so. It will only work with the one ARC port. What is it you are trying to accomplish?

[@NullyBird]

@@TechnoDad I was trying to pass audio through my capture card, and then output it from my soundcard. It didn’t work though, now I’m planning to just jerry-rig a stereo audio connection from my receiver to my soundbar+sub.

[@manuelmoreno1401]

Should a use audio 1 or audio 2

[@TechnoDad]

I use Audio 1

[@manuelmoreno1401]

If I using sonos arc still using audio 1

[@dannyumana143]

I have the following hdmi 3: sonos arc with sub and two rears set to enhanced format (dolby vision). But not getting dolby atmos via tv menu but sonos app shows dolby atmos. Settings audio output Speakers : audio system A/V sync: auto Earc mode: auto Digital Audio out : auto 1 (should this be PCM?) Dolby digital plus output : dolby digital plus Pass through mode: auto Hdmi 4 is apple tv 4k set enhanced 4k (dolby vision) i am Not getting to show in that screen you used to check if you are the getting settings. I see you have it show both dolby vision and atmos. Mine only shows vision and not atmos. Sonos app shows Dolby Atmos but dont see it in the sony menu showing dolby atmos (saw yours shows in video). What am i missing.

[@TechnoDad]

I think if your Sonos is showing Atmos, then Atmos won't show on the TV as the sound is being decoded from the Sonos. Does that make sense?

[@dannyumana143]

@@TechnoDad I think you are right

[@Enveray2510]

Unfortunately everytime i turn the tv on(connected to the ht A9)it makes a crackling noise. It is even worse when i turn on the xbox whitch is connected to the earc Hdmi Port! I guess it has something to do with the Hdmi ports of the tv? The tv is turnd on as the center channel and the crackling is most noticeble on the center channel. Tryed to turn of the TV as a center, and the crackling sound was there, but much quieter. Tryed to change the center cable but the outcome was the same. It seems as everytime the hdmi begins foward on a sound information it makes this crackling . Within a movie or game it doesent do that, its when i turn it on and of, also when content is changing, like skiping to the next scene on a blu ray, or a game is starting to load. sometimes the crackling is louder sometimes quieter, but never gone. I also tried to set the ht a9 to default settings and restarted the tv. Nothing helped. Anyone an idea how to fix this.

[@stacksonmymind]

had the same problem i think.. sounds like someone is tapping a mic? i unplugged the hdmi cords to redo the handshake and reset settings and all defives and tried again.. then it stopped!

[@ratcheva]

Dear Techno Dad, I want to use my Sony A90J OLED TV as a central speaker however, I do not know how to connect it to my Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing Amplifier DSP-A2070. Help will be highly appreciated!

[@TechnoDad]

Does that Yamaha have a center channel output? Like a speaker binding post output?

[@ratcheva]

@@TechnoDad There is no central channel output.

[@tallgrass5061]

@@ratcheva I googled the DSP-A2070 and see it has TWO center speaker binding posts. They are labeled "Center", and A and B. Also, having TWO is unusual but you can place one center speaker above and another below the TV to make the center sound come from the horizontal midline of the TV instead of above or below as it would if you only had one center speaker. If you use two center speakers left and right, place them close to the sides of the TV. That setup would be to widen the center sound. Just make sure ALL the speakers are "in phase" with each other by ensuring ALL speakers have + on the Yamaha connected to + (or RED) on the speaker. The other half of the wire would go to the " - " The double wires should have some sort of marking to help you make the correct connections. Having said that, the A90J has a speaker connection on the back labeled + and -.. Connect a single cable to those, and the other end to the + and - of either one of the A or B pairs. That connection is to take advantage of TWO SPECIAL FEATURES, and you might as well take advantage of them. One is that it has some "actuators" behind the screen that make the screen itself vibrate to produce sound. The other special feature is what Sony call "Acoustic surface audio +". That is meant to make the sound of the action on the screen come from the position of that action on the screen For example, if a person is speaking on the left of the screen, their speech would come from the left of the screen. If your screen is large or if you are sitting close you should notice the effect. To make full use of it all you should go into the TV settings for picture and sound and look for the calibration tool. Follow the screen directions. It will using the microphone in the TV remote. You will hear weird sounds for a short time, and you are done. You should always sit at or close to that position for best results.