Why wont my Sony soundbar connect to my TV?

Make sure that Control for HDMI or BRAVIA Sync of your TV and audio device is set to ON. Make sure that the ARC feature of your audio device is set to ON or AUTO. Verify that sound is output from the TV after turning on the TV and then the audio device. Make sure that your audio device is set to TV input.

Can a sound bar be connected to a TV?

While your TV and audio device (Sound Bar, Home Theater System, or Home Audio System) are off, verify that the cables between the TV and Audio device are securely connected. NOTE: Disconnect the HDMI cables, then reconnect them again. Make sure that your TV has an ARC or eARC/ARC label on the HDMI jack.

Why is the sound not coming from my sound bar?

If the sound is not output from the Sound Bar subwoofer, refer to the No sound is output from the Subwoofer. article. NOTE: Depending on the model, names and operations may vary, or certain settings may be unavailable. For details, refer to the manual of your TV or audio device.

How can I hear sound from my home theater system?

To hear the sound from the TV speakers while the TV is connected to a home theater system, change the Speakers setting of the TV to TV Speakers. Note: The home theater system and the TV don’t output sound simultaneously. On the supplied TV remote control, press the HOME button. Select Settings. Select Preferences. Select Setup. Select AV Setup.

Why is my sound not working on my TV?

If input mode of the audio system is set to other than TV, or the Home menu is displayed, the sound is not output. Press the INPUT or TV button on the remote of the audio device, then set the input mode to TV. Turn on the TV, then your audio device.

What to do if your sound bar wont turn on?

If the muting message still appears after you disabled the Control for HDMI, perform a factory reset on the home theater system or sound bar system. The steps to perform a factory reset on the audio system varies on the home theater or sound bar system used. Refer to the instructions guide to for further details.

How does the home theater or sound bar system work?

The home theater or sound bar system automatically mutes or shows a muting message. MUTING appears on front panel display of the home theater or sound bar system if there is no audio signal sent from the HDMI® ARC output of the audio system to the TV HDMI ARC input. This is a normal operation.

Why does my home theater sound bar keep muting?

MUTING appears on front panel display of the home theater or sound bar system if there is no audio signal sent from the HDMI® ARC output of the audio system to the TV HDMI ARC input. This is a normal operation. If you do not want to see the MUTING message, check these suggestions.

To hear the sound from the TV speakers while the TV is connected to a home theater system, change the Speakers setting of the TV to TV Speakers. Note: The home theater system and the TV don’t output sound simultaneously. On the supplied TV remote control, press the HOME button. Select Settings. Select Preferences. Select Setup. Select AV Setup.