Our preferred connection is via
the ARC HDMI port, which requires an HDMI cable connected to the ARC ports on both the bar and your TV.
As we touched on above, inputs at the back panel include
the ARC HDMI port and dual HDMI inputs with 4K / HDR passthrough, and you'll also get digital optical input, and 3.5 mm analog input.
The ARC HDMI port can also be handy for connecting outboard components like streaming devices, and make controlling them easier.
A single connection to your TV's ARC input via the bar's own
ARC HDMI port sources audio from your TV while passing video to the TV at up to 4K UHD.
Not exact matches
There are five digital inputs in all — two optical audio, one USB type A, one coaxial (though we increasingly struggle to understand why), and one
HDMI ARC port (ours didn't have one for some reason)-- but just one analog RCA input and output.
Those who do wish to employ some sort of outboard audio system can use an optical cable, or the
ARC - enabled
HDMI 2
port.
The
ports on the OneConnect box include four
HDMI 2.0 a, one supporting
ARC (audio return channel) to feed soundbars and the like; three USB
ports; an ethernet
port; and a digital optical output.
At the back of the unit is a small input panel, with an impressive number of
ports for the price, including a digital optical input, an analog 3.5 mm input, an
ARC -
HDMI connection for compatible TVs, and 3
HDMI inputs for additional source components.
Among the last curved TVs on the market, the MU7500 offers the same connectivity that we saw on the MU6300 — three
HDMI ports (one with
ARC for soundbar support), two USB
ports, an Ethernet
port, and older component and optical audio outs.
In terms of connectivity, the model offers three
HDMI ports — including one with audio return channel (
ARC) support for easy soundbar connection — two USB
ports, an Ethernet
port, and component and optical audio
ports.
The second
HDMI port supports
ARC.
The HW - K950 has
ports for 3.5 mm analog audio, digital optical audio,
HDMI with
ARC output, and two
HDMI inputs.
There you'll find three
HDMI ports (including one with
ARC, for connecting a soundbar without giving up an
HDMI port), two USB
ports and an Optical TOSLink
port for older surround - sound sets.
Additionally, you can plug your TV in via the
HDMI ports, or use the
ARC port, and there is also optical and coaxial inputs, as well as an aux - in
port and a USB
port for external storage devices — this way you can store your music library on a USB hard drive, and plug it in directly to the soundbar and play it through your entertainment setup.
There are four
HDMI ports, including one with
ARC for easy soundbar setup, an antenna connection, two USB
ports, and an optical audio
port.
Three
HDMI inputs (one with
ARC support) and one USB
port populate the back side, while the LED panel features direct backlighting.
On the side of the TV are two
HDMI ports (one with
ARC) and two USB
ports (one USB 2.0, one USB 3.0).
Most TV manufacturers offer
ARC output over only one
HDMI port instead of all three or four
ports on the set.
Essentially, the
HDMI ARC port lets you use
HDMI as both an input and an audio output.
Three
HDMI ports and a USB 3.0
port face left on the back of the screen, though only two of the
HDMI ports are available for use; the third is the audio return channel (
ARC)
port that connects to the soundbar.