If the TV is connected via eARC or [Digital audio output] is set to [Prioritise pass through], TV
sounds such as those from remote control operation or voice responses are not output
because audio signals from the HDMI input are passed through to the eARC audio system.
To output those sounds from the TV, try the following.
Stop watching the HDMI input device.
Set [eARC setting] to [Off].
Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control, then select [Settings] —
[Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Audio system settings] — [eARC setting] — [Off].
Set [Digital audio output] to [PCM].
Press the (Quick Settings) button on the remote control, then select [Settings] —
[Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Audio system settings] — [Digital audio output] —
[PCM].
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You cannot establish an eARC connection.
[eARC setting] does not work when the text-to-speech function for on-screen text within the
TV’s accessibility features is enabled.
Connect the audio system to an HDMI cable with Ethernet.
Connect the audio system to the TV’s HDMI input terminal bearing the text “ARC” or
“eARC/ARC”.
Configure the settings as follows.
[Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Audio system settings] — [eARC
setting] — [Auto]
[Settings] — [Display & Sound] — [Audio output] — [Speakers] — [Audio system]
Enable the audio system’s eARC feature.
Related topics
Connecting an audio system
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You cannot use voice search with the built-in MIC
(only TVs with a built-in MIC).