I would first try getting this to work without a splitter. You should be able to bypass the AVR. It is slightly annoying to have to turn on the AVR to use the TV's speakers but you'll get used to it. Check the manual for how to bypass...
Quote:Originally Posted by newtonetienne Thank you for responding Doctego
This soundbar, the Vizio S4251W-B4 does not have HDMI
The only inputs are: Digital Optical Cable, Digital Coaxial Cable, 3.5MM, RCA
So it seems, the best...
Quote:3. If you dont have it plugged into your HDTV, you probably have the following setup:
a) HDMI sources plugged into AVR
b) and then AVR out to TV, and optical out to this soundbar.
I would rather avoid the setup above, but perhaps...
Quote:Originally Posted by luvmusic DOH! You missed nothing. I didn't even check to see if my Onkyo will do pass through. Taking a quick look at the manual, I bet it does! I should have done that first!
Agreed with the above advice....
If yours is anything like my Samsung HW-E450, I know exactly what you mean. I had a thick, rigid cable that gave me fits. I ended up getting this one from...
You should get the same audio quality using ARC or optical. Connecting sources such as a BD player directly is a different scenario but ARC vs. optical is the same.
Quote:Originally Posted by denpom how safe is just to leave the soundbar always ON? that will just save all the trouble for people having HDMI/Samsugn TV issue of the soundbar not turning ON with the TV.
I would assume that, for the...
Quote:Originally Posted by renfantino It's right next to soundbar, less than a foot
Sorry that I don't have anything to offer other than to call Samsung support. Being that close, you shouldn't have that issue at all.
