PFL8605 and HTS 7140 undefined

OK, something I just discovered: in order for ARC to work it seems you need a HDMI 1.4 capable cable (defined in spring 2010), otherwise the audio back channel may not be supported.

Frank.

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Originally Posted by fkoehn

OK, something I just discovered: in order for ARC to work it seems you need a HDMI 1.4 capable cable (defined in spring 2010), otherwise the audio back channel may not be supported.

Frank.

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Thank you Frank but i've always used HDMI 1.4.

I've finaly solved the problem, i use a little trick that always works:

When the TV doesn't recognize the soundbar, i turn off the electrical panel of my entire home for 30 seconds. When i turn on the power the TV and the soundbar works again.

Don't ask me why, i don't know. Remove the electric plug it isn't enough.
I've discorvered this trick accidentally.

Sorry, but that's really not an option. This needs to work consistently, otherwise I'd rather get something from a different manufacturer that does.

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Originally Posted by Cabbina

I've finaly solved the problem, i use a little trick that always works:

When the TV doesn't recognize the soundbar, i turn off the electrical panel of my entire home for 30 seconds. When i turn on the power the TV and the soundbar works again.

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Originally Posted by fkoehn

Sorry, but that's really not an option. This needs to work consistently, otherwise I'd rather get something from a different manufacturer that does.

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In effect if i could turn back time i'd change manufacter...

Hello,

My 40PFL9705 and my Yamaha RX V667 AV Receiver have a similar problem. I can't get a sound signal through the HDMI connection. The coaxial digital signal works fine but there's no respons when connected only by HDMI.

I use HDMI1.4 cable, latest firmware of the TV, all possible settings but never any sound.

I'll try the Philips helpdesk soon, maybe they can help.

Double post

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Originally Posted by avnoorel

Hello,

My 40PFL9705 and my Yamaha RX V667 AV Receiver have a similar problem. I can't get a sound signal through the HDMI connection. The coaxial digital signal works fine but there's no respons when connected only by HDMI.

I use HDMI1.4 cable, latest firmware of the TV, all possible settings but never any sound.

I'll try the Philips helpdesk soon, maybe they can help.

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Originally Posted by B|G1

I have the same problem with my Philips 55PFL7606 and receiver Onkyo TX-NR709. :-( Optical cable works but not HDMI 1 ARC

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Have you checked if your devices (Yamaha and Onkyo) are HDMI 1.4 or 1.3?
In the second case iit could be a problem: the 9705 and the 7606 are HDMI 1.4.

Before the actual HTS7140 (HDMI 1.4) I had a HTS5120 (HDMI 1.3) PHilips soundbar with issues regarding the HDMI ARC recognition.

regards

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Originally Posted by fkoehn

OK, something I just discovered: in order for ARC to work it seems you need a HDMI 1.4 capable cable (defined in spring 2010), otherwise the audio back channel may not be supported.

Frank.

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HDMI 1.3 and 1.4 cables are the same. As long as you can play 1080p you have a "high-def" cable.

I was thinking about it too.

In my case the HTS5120 (1.3 hdmi) soundbar was giving me sound drop issues with my 1.4 hdmi TV.

regards