More and more companies are adopting the HDMI ARC connector on TVs and sound systems to improve the user experience and reduce the amount of cables. But what exactly is HDMI ARC? Kenyannews helps you to know how, when and why to use the function.
HDMI ARC comes as a replacement for the audio cable or optical cable connected to the TV and allows the audio signal to travel from the TV to the speaker, soundbar, home theater or compatible device (and vice versa) over the same cable. HDMI.
Such a solution offers more instantaneous response, lower signal latency and excellent sound quality compared to other conventional solutions, also standing out for the use of only one cable for audio and video.
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To use HDMI ARC, you need an HDMI 1.4 or higher cable and compatible devices. Televisions have a specific port dedicated to the feature, as well as the sound or video device.
Users may need to access the device’s settings to enable HDMI ARC.
ARC or eARC: what’s the difference?
While ARC stands for “Audio Return Channel”, the new eARC arrives as “Enhanced Audio Return Channel”.
The version is bundled with the latest HDMI 2.1 and takes advantage of the huge leap in cable speed and bandwidth, allowing for even better audio quality and accuracy.
eARC also supports high bitrate sound formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, ensuring a more immersive experience when playing content in a surround sound system.
