Brand-by-Brand TV Optical/Digital Audio Settings Guide (Set to PCM)

If you’re connecting your Avantree transmitter to your TV via an optical cable or HDMI ARC, please set your TV’s digital audio output format to PCM.

Start by watching the video guide below:

Or select your TV brand below for quick setup instructions:

▶ Samsung

Please adjust your sound output and format.

1️⃣ Press Home on your remote.

2️⃣ Go to Settings, then All Settings, then Sound, and choose Sound Output.

3️⃣ Select Optical or HDMI ARC.

4️⃣Return to Sound, open Expert Settings, and under Digital Output, choose PCM.

That’s it. Your transmitter should now receive TV sound normally.

Tip: If menus look different, google: "[Samsung + model] set PCM.”

 

▶ Sony

You just need to change two quick settings.

1️⃣ Press Quick Settings or Home on your remote.

2️⃣ Go to Settings >> Display & Sound >> Audio Output 

3️⃣ Adjust the following settings:

• Digital Audio Out → PCM
• Dolby Digital Plus Output → Off

Once done, your transmitter will receive sound correctly.

Tip: If menus look different, google: "[Sony + model] set PCM.“

▶ LG

LG TVs call this option “Digital Sound Output.” Here’s how to set it.

1️⃣ Press the gear button on your remote.

2️⃣ Go to Settings >> Sound >> Sound Output >> Switch "Dolby Atmos" to Off

3️⃣ Go down to Sound Output >>Select Optical Out Device or HDMI ARC.

4️⃣ Choose Digital Sound Output >> PCM.

That’s it. Your transmitter should now receive TV sound normally.

Tip: If menus look different, google: "[LG + model] set PCM.”

▶ TCL

Let’s adjust the output and format settings.

1️⃣ Press Home on your remote.

2️⃣ Go to  Settings (gear icon), then Sound, then Audio Output.

3️⃣ Select Optical or HDMI ARC

4️⃣ Return to Sound, open Advanced Settings, and under Digital Audio Out, select PCM.

Once done, your transmitter will receive sound correctly.

Tip: If menus look different, google: "[TCL+ model] set PCM.“

 

▶ Roku

You can update this setting right from the Audio menu.

1️⃣ Press Home on your remote.

2️⃣ Go to Settings, then Audio, then Audio Output.

3️⃣ Select Optical or ARC.

4️⃣ Go back to Audio and select Digital output format.

5️⃣ Set Digital Sound Output to PCM.

After this, your transmitter will receive sound correctly.

Tip: If menus look different, google: "[Roku+ model] set PCM.”

▶ VIZIO

Vizio TVs require turning off the built-in speakers first.

1️⃣ Press Menu on your remote.

2️⃣ Go to Audio, then Audio Output.

3️⃣ Set TV Speakers to Off.

4️⃣ Open Digital Audio Out and select PCM.

Now your transmitter will receive sound correctly.

Tip: If menus look different, google: "[Vizio+ model] set PCM.“

▶ Hisense

Please adjust both the output and format options.

1️⃣ Press Home on your remote.

2️⃣ Go to Settings, then Sound, then Audio Output Settings, and open Audio Output.

3️⃣ Select Optical or ARC.

4️⃣ Return to Audio Output Settings, open Digital Audio Out, and choose PCM.

Your TV will now send sound correctly to your transmitter.

Tip: If menus look different, google: "[Hisense+ model] set PCM.”

▶ Philips

You’ll find this under the Audio Output section.

1️⃣ Press Home on your remote.

2️⃣ Go to Settings, then All Settings, then Display & Sound, then Audio Output, and choose Output Device.

3️⃣ Select Optical or HDMI ARC

4️⃣ Return to Audio Output, open Audio Output Type, and select PCM.

That’s all. Your transmitter will receive sound correctly.

Note: If menus look different, google: "[Philips+ model] set PCM.“

▶ Panasonic

This setting is quick to find.

1️⃣ Press Menu on your remote.

2️⃣ Go to Sound (or Audio), then Digital Audio Out or Digital Audio Selection.

3️⃣ Select PCM

Once done, your transmitter will receive sound correctly.

Note: If menus look different, google: "[Panasonic+ model] set PCM.“

▶ Sharp

1️⃣ Press Settings on your remote.

2️⃣ Go to Sound, then Advanced Audio Settings, Digital Audio Out Type.

3️⃣ Select PCM

Note: If menus look different, google: "[Sharp+ model] set PCM.“

▶ Insignia

1️⃣ Press Settings on your remote.(the gear icon on the top right)

2️⃣ Go to Display and Sound, then choose Audio Output

3️⃣ Select Digital Audio Format; change the setting to PCM. 

Note: If menus look different, google: "[Insigna+ model] set PCM.“

Once your TV’s digital audio output is set to PCM, your Avantree transmitter will receive the TV sound correctly.
If your receiver device such as headphones or a speaker is connected to the transmitter, you should now hear the TV sound clearly.

Still need help? Our support team is happy to assist. Contact us at ✉️ support@avantree.com