HDMI-ARC for Non -Techies Connect an Audio System to Smart TV (Part 1 of 4)

You can connect a Smart TV to ANY Surround Sound, Stereo System , soundbar.
This video shows how to use HDMI ARC ( HDMI Audio Return Channel) for Home Theater sound.
HDMI ARC may be used even with stereo systems which have no HDMI ports, by using simple inexpensive adapters. All configurations in this video have remote control of volume and mute using the TV remote control even if the Audio system is not equipped with a remote control.

Chapters:
00:00 Why a Separate Audio System for a TV?
01:25 Types of Audio System Good for TV Sound
02:48 Types of Cables for TV Sound Output
04:42 Connecting an Audio System using HDMI ARC
06:59 Using HDMI ARC and Vintage Receiver
10:00 If The TV Sound Doesn't Work

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Products Featured in Video

HDMI Cable: https://www.amazon.com/Keymox-Support...
RCA Audio Cable: https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-1028...
Optical Cable: https://www.amazon.com/TNP-Toslink-Di...

HDMI ARC audio adapter Featured in Video (worked well with Sony, Samsung and Vizio TVs, could not get it to work with a Panasonic Viera): https://www.amazon.com/Tendak-Extract...

Alternative HDMI ARC audio Adapter (The volume control was not as smooth as the other adapter listed, but it did work with a Panasonic TV): https://www.amazon.com/Extractor-Adap...