Instead of using the ARC connection, you can use the optical or Audio out if your TV has it. However what I also discovered yesterday was that from my Freesat Box, certain channels, I.e CBS Drama, the AVR does not decode the channel properly, you hear weird things happening in the rear speakers.
Another thing I noticed is, it does not matter what channel you watch, the AVR places it in LOGIC 7 Mode, when in auto select, even if transmitted in DOLBY.
On reflection, for the price Harman Kardon are commanding for these products, the problems I have been having, lack of speaking to a technical employee of HK, I would probably have looked for an alternative product.
The problem lies in the fact, all these companies don't take the products home and test them in a home environment, where everyday products are around the home, if they did that, they would detect the issues early and prior to launch. They released this product too early, it has many features, but what's the point if the software and attached products, I.e wireless subwoofers cause problems with your other products, like blocking a wireless connection to your wireless router.
The Engeneers and designers also need to be wrapped around the knuckles for designing a product that allows 2 Subwoofers, but only provide 1 trigger out, how redicioulas is that....
So only reflection I would have purchased an alternative product and spent that little extra cash, it would have been worth it, just not to have the hassle of emailing and calling HK to try and get these problems resolved......
