Orbit Pro - How to Use Bluetooth Headphones and a Wired Soundbar at the Same Time – Avantree Support

Listen Through Bluetooth Headphones and a Wired Soundbar

Orbit Pro's pass-through (bypass) function lets you send TV audio to Bluetooth headphones and a wired soundbar or stereo receiver at the same time.

Important: Check Your TV Connection First

Pass-through only works when the input and output connections match.

Optical IN → Optical OUT or AUX IN → AUX OUT.

HDMI ARC is not supported for pass-through. If your TV is connected to Orbit Pro through HDMI ARC, this bypass setup will not work.

Choose Your TV Audio Connection

Optical Connection TV Optical OUT → Orbit Pro → Soundbar Optical IN

Set Orbit Pro to TX or OFF

Slide the Orbit Pro's mode switch to TX or OFF, as appropriate for your use.

TX: Use this position when listening through Bluetooth headphones.
OFF: Use this position when you only need wired pass-through.

Connect Your TV to Orbit Pro

Connect an optical cable from the TV Optical OUT to the Orbit Pro's Optical INPUT.

Orbit Pro — OPTICAL INPUT

Connect Orbit Pro to Your Soundbar

Use an additional optical cable. Connect one end to the Orbit Pro's Optical OUTPUT and the other to the soundbar's Optical IN.

Orbit Pro — OPTICAL OUTPUT

View Optical Connection Diagram

TV Optical OUT

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Optical Cable Orbit Pro Optical INPUT

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Bluetooth Wireless Audio Bluetooth Headphones

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Optical OUTPUT Cable Soundbar Optical IN

Final check: Set the soundbar to its Optical input. For Bluetooth headphone listening, make sure your headphones are connected to Orbit Pro in TX mode.

3.5mm AUX Connection TV Headphone OUT → Orbit Pro → Sound System AUX IN

Set Orbit Pro to TX or OFF

Slide the mode switch to TX or OFF.

Connect the TV to Orbit Pro

Connect the TV's 3.5mm headphone output to the Orbit Pro's AUX INPUT.

Orbit Pro — AUX INPUT

Connect Your Sound System

Connect an additional 3.5mm AUX cable from the Orbit Pro's AUX OUTPUT to your sound system's AUX IN.

Orbit Pro — AUX OUTPUT

View AUX Connection Diagram

TV 3.5mm Headphone OUT

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3.5mm AUX Cable Orbit Pro AUX INPUT

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Bluetooth Wireless Audio Bluetooth Headphones

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AUX OUTPUT Cable Wired Sound System AUX IN

Final check: Set the sound system to AUX input. Some TVs automatically mute their internal speakers when the headphone jack is used.

Setup Complete

Your TV audio can now pass through Orbit Pro to your wired soundbar or stereo system. With Orbit Pro in TX mode and Bluetooth headphones connected, you can listen through both outputs.

Not Hearing Sound from Both Devices?

Confirm that your TV and soundbar use matching connection types: Optical to Optical or AUX to AUX.
Make sure the TV cable goes to the Orbit Pro's INPUT and the soundbar cable goes to its OUTPUT.
Confirm that the soundbar is set to the correct input (Optical or AUX).
If you want Bluetooth headphone audio, make sure Orbit Pro is in TX mode and the headphones are connected.
If your TV uses Optical, check its digital audio output settings. Try PCM if the connected equipment requires it.
If the TV is connected through HDMI ARC, switch to a supported matching Optical or AUX setup.

VIEW ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS ORBIT PRO SETUP GUIDE

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