#97507 - 01/07/18 11:21 AM
What should connect to TV's HDMI ARC?
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Desperado
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No comments in here? My nearly 5yo Vizio TV is being replaced by SquareTrade with a new 2017 4K, HDR10 Vizio. I was thinking I needed to replace my 975 But was thrilled to see this far more affordable option, the 42AVR. I'm still waiting for the TV to be delivered, but am reviewing the instructions for the Switch while waiting. I see how the switch is connected to both the TV and the 975 (specifically the HDMI ARC input). I also see how the 975 needs to be connected to the TV. But which one should be connected to the HDMI ARC Port on the TV, the 975 or the Switch? I'm guessing the Switch, but as clear as the directions are otherwise, I don't see this detail addressed? How are folks using the Switch? Are you plugging all of your sources into it or just the 4K sources and leaving the others going thru the 975? I'm leaning towards the former b layout. Happy New Year's folks, pat----
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#97509 - 01/07/18 04:14 PM
Re: What should connect to TV's HDMI ARC?
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Desperado
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I would stay with plan b layout myself. The device will allow 4k pass thru and split out the audio to send to your 975. I am not sure how much broadcast or streaming 4k video is available to your new display but I would treat it as a 4K source along with any other 4k source if you can stream better than 1080P. If you connect the TV to the 975 arc feature then any signal coming from the TV will be limited to 1080P and anything above that may not play at all. That isn't a major issue unless you can stream better than 1080P. The manual wants the TV connected to the 975 ARC input for the OSD and to ensure a handshake occurs.
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#97513 - 01/07/18 05:36 PM
Re: What should connect to TV's HDMI ARC?
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Gunslinger
Registered: 03/21/12
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No comments in here? My nearly 5yo Vizio TV is being replaced by SquareTrade with a new 2017 4K, HDR10 Vizio. I was thinking I needed to replace my 975 But was thrilled to see this far more affordable option, the 42AVR. I'm still waiting for the TV to be delivered, but am reviewing the instructions for the Switch while waiting. I see how the switch is connected to both the TV and the 975 (specifically the HDMI ARC input). I also see how the 975 needs to be connected to the TV. But which one should be connected to the HDMI ARC Port on the TV, the 975 or the Switch? I'm guessing the Switch, but as clear as the directions are otherwise, I don't see this detail addressed? How are folks using the Switch? Are you plugging all of your sources into it or just the 4K sources and leaving the others going thru the 975? I'm leaning towards the former b layout. Happy New Year's folks, pat---- I would connect any of your 4k sources to the switch box, and any non-4k sources to the 975. If the new Vizio is a smart TV with apps, you would want to connect the 975s HDMI-ARC to the TV HDMI-ARC input to take advantage of those apps, while sending audio back to the 975.
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#97516 - 01/07/18 08:27 PM
Re: What should connect to TV's HDMI ARC?
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Desperado
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Thank you very much XenonMan and Helson. I received the tracking number for my new TV today and it should be delivered this Thursday. I know what I'll be doing Saturday now!
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#97554 - 01/10/18 09:48 PM
Re: What should connect to TV's HDMI ARC?
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Desperado
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New question. Am I correct in my belief that I can insert the Switch into my 1080P system and that it'll still work? That way I could get everything up and running before I have friends coming over Saturday to help me swap in the new TV.
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#97555 - 01/10/18 10:48 PM
Re: What should connect to TV's HDMI ARC?
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Desperado
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The switch should pass through 1080P if that is the way you have it but the 975 will do that. Unless you sit closer than 7 feet from the TV you won't be able to tell much difference in picture quality.
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#97611 - 01/16/18 08:40 PM
Re: What should connect to TV's HDMI ARC?
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Desperado
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Thank you XenonMan. My couch is about 20' from the display.
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#97617 - 01/18/18 01:06 AM
Re: What should connect to TV's HDMI ARC?
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Desperado
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This is a good explanation as to why 4K and 8k may not be the best display resolution for most people. http://carltonbale.com/does-4k-resolution-matter/
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#97701 - 01/28/18 01:21 PM
Re: What should connect to TV's HDMI ARC?
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Desperado
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There are still some older sets out there for a great price but... you are right they are scarce and part of the past. I guess my point was that for most people, the technology is beyond what we can see unless we sit right on top of the screen.
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Home Theater System Onkyo PR-SC886/Outlaw 7125 Klipsch RF-82 L/R,RC-62 center, RB-35 SR/SL, BENQ HT1075, Outlaw LFM1-EX/OPPO BDP-83/Directv Harmony ONE Blue Jeans and Monoprice interconnects APC H15 Power Conditioner
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