XIO is designed to effortlessly elevate your home audio experiences. In this guide, we'll explore two primary connection options to help you connect XIO to your TV. Whether you have a smart TV or a traditional model, we’ll cover everything you need to know about connecting your soundbar.
Connecting XIO To Your TV: An Overview
Connecting a soundbar to your TV can significantly enhance your audio experience. The XIO soundbar offers two common methods: HDMI eARC and optical connections.
1. Connecting Via HDMI eARC
How to connect your soundbar to a TV with HDMI eARC:
Step 1: Start by placing XIO on your TV cabinet or mounting it on the wall.
Step 2: Connect the HDMI cable from XIO to the HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) port on your TV.
Step 3: Plug the power cable into XIO and an outlet. Ensure you turn the power switch to the “I” (ON) position.
Step 4: Wait for about 30 seconds while XIO boots up.
Step 2: Connect the HDMI cable from XIO to the HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) port on your TV.
Step 3: Plug the power cable into XIO and an outlet. Ensure you turn the power switch to the “I” (ON) position.
Step 4: Wait for about 30 seconds while XIO boots up.
Why choose HDMI eARC?
Using HDMI eARC to connect your soundbar provides superior audio quality and allows for convenient control. It simplifies your setup by enabling you to control the soundbar volume with your TV remote and supports high-resolution audio formats.
Using HDMI eARC to connect your soundbar provides superior audio quality and allows for convenient control. It simplifies your setup by enabling you to control the soundbar volume with your TV remote and supports high-resolution audio formats.
2. Connecting Via Optical Cable
Connecting XIO to your TV with optical:
Step 1: Position XIO as desired.
Step 2: Use an optical cable to connect XIO to the optical audio output on your TV.
Step 3: Connect the power cable, ensuring the soundbar is powered on as described above.
Step 2: Use an optical cable to connect XIO to the optical audio output on your TV.
Step 3: Connect the power cable, ensuring the soundbar is powered on as described above.
The benefits of using optical:
Optical connections are a great option if your TV does not support HDMI eARC. This method offers high-quality audio and is straightforward to set up, making it ideal for older TV models.
Optical connections are a great option if your TV does not support HDMI eARC. This method offers high-quality audio and is straightforward to set up, making it ideal for older TV models.
Enjoy Great Sound Effortlessly
No matter which method of connection you choose, XIO is designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and enhance your viewing experiences. Whether you opt for HDMI eARC or optical, setting up your soundbar is quick and easy. Enjoy the transcendent experiences that XIO delivers.
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