5 Possible Ways to Connect Denon Soundbar to TV

Denon sells high quality soundbars that you can add to your TV to improve the streaming experience. If you have purchased a Denon Soundbar very recently and wish to connect to your TV, you can use wired or a wireless connectivity using Bluetooth. For wired connections, you can use HDMI, optical, RCA, or AUX cables. In this article, you will learn all the possible ways to connect a Denon Soundbar to a TV with or without cables.

Possible Ways to Connect Denon Soundbar to TV

Denon Soundbars can be connected to any TV with or without cable. The options to connect might vary based on the Denon Soundbar you own. Here are all the connecting options available on Denon Soundbars.

CONNECTION	CONNECTION TYPE	SUMMARY	WHERE TO BUY
HDMI Cable	Wired	Explore Description ↓	Buy on Amazon
Optical Cable	Wired	Explore Description ↓	Buy on Amazon
AUX Cable	Wired	Explore Description ↓	Buy on Amazon
RCA Cable	Wired	Explore Description ↓	Buy on Amazon
Bluetooth	Wireless	Explore Description ↓	Buy on Amazon

How to Connect Denon Soundbar to TV Using HDMI Cable

If you have a Denon Soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos, use an HDMI cable to connect your soundbar to your TV to get the best audio experience.

1. Ensure that the Denon soundbar and your TV are turned off.

2. Take the provided HDMI cable and plug it into the HDMI OUT (eARC/ARC) port of your soundbar.

3. Take the other end of the HDMI cord and plug it into the HDMI INPUT (eARC/ARC) port of your TV.

4. Once you complete the connection, turn on your TV and the soundbar.

5. Press the TV button on the soundbar remote to change the input source.

Note: To get Dolby Atmos sound from your Denon Soundbars, you must enable HDMI eARC/ARC and HDMI CEC on your TV. Refer to your TV’s owner manual to learn how to enable these two options.

Now, play Dolby Atmos content or any content on your TV to check if the Denon Soundbar is successfully connected to the TV.

How to Connect Denon Soundbar to TV Using Optical Cable

If your TV is not compatible with the ARC/eARC port, then you can use the optical cable to to connect your soundbar to your TV. An optical cable is not included with your Denon Soundbar, and you should purchase it separately. If you are using the optical connection, you must also use the HDMI cable to connect the soundbar and your TV.

1. Ensure that you turn off your TV and the Denon Soundbar.

2. Take an optical cable and plug one end of the optical cord into the Optical In port on your soundbar.

3. Also, take the provided HDMI cable and plug it into the HDMI (eARC/ARC) port of the soundbar.

4. Now, take the other end of the optical cord and plug it into the optical port on your TV.

5. Next, take the other end of the HDMI cord and connect it to the HDMI INPUT port of your TV.

6. Turn on your TV and your Denon soundbar and press the OPT button on the soundbar remote to change the input source to Optical.

Now, play content on your TV and check if the Denon Soundbar is working on your TV.

How to Connect Denon Soundbar to TV Using AUX Cable

You can also use an AUX cable and the included HDMI cable to connect your Denon Soundbar to your TV. You have to get the 3.5mm AUX cable separately. Once you get the AUX and HDMI cable, follow the steps below to connect the Denon Soundbar to your Smart TV.

1. With your TV and soundbar turned off, plug one end of the AUX cable into the AUX IN port of your soundbar.

2. Take the included HDMI cable and connect it to the HDMI (eARC/ARC) port of the Denon soundbar.

3. Connect the other end of the AUX cord to the AUX OUTPUT port of your TV.

4. Then, connect the other end of the HDMI cord and plug it into the HDMI INPUT of your TV.

5. Once you complete the connection, turn on your TV and the Denon Soundbar.

6. Press the AUX button on the Denon Soundbar remote to change the input source.

After changing the input, try playing any video or audio content to check if the soundbar is connected to the TV properly.

How to Connect Denon Soundbar to TV Using RCA Cable

If your TV has RCA ports, you can use an RCA cord to connect the soundbar to the TV. As the Denin Soundbars doesn’t have RCA ports, you can purchase the respective RCA cable to 3.5mm AUX cable to proceed with the connection.

1. Ensure that your TV and Denon soundbar are turned off.

2. Now, plug in the RCA end of the cable into the RCA port of your TV.

3. Plug the AUX end of the RCA cable into the AUX IN port of your soundbar.

4. Connect the HDMI cord to the HDMI (eARC/ARC) port of the soundbar and HDMI IN on your TV.

5. Turn on your Denon soundbar and your TV and press the AUX button on the soundbar remote.

Now, play any video on your TV to check if the Denon Soundbar is successfully connected.

How to Connect Denon Soundbar to TV Via Bluetooth

You can use built-in Bluetooth support if you wish to connect your Denon Soundbar to TVs wirelessly. Meanwhile, if your Denon Soundbar doesn’t have the built-in Bluetooth support, you can use the Bluetooth adapters to proceed futher. Here is how to connect your Denon Soundbar to your TV using Bluetooth.

1. Turn on your Denon Soundbar and your TV.

2. Press the Bluetooth icon on the Denon Soundbar remote to change the input source to Bluetooth.

Note: If your soundbar has entered pairing mode, the status LED light on your soundbar will blink twice in green.

3. Now, navigate to Bluetooth Settings on your TV and select your Denon Soundbar from the list of available devices.

4. Once the soundbar pairs with your TV, the status LED will blink in blue.

Once both devices are paired, play a video or audio content to check if the connection works.

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