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FirDerrig33

macrumors regular
Original poster
I have a 1st Gen Apple TV 4K 32 GB and it has been awesome; well mostly awesome. I'm just wondering if anyone here has noticed a similar issue to what I am about to describe.

Ok, SO I mentioned the Apple TV 4K (32GB) that I have but I also have a 4K Samsung TV(UN50RUXX) and Vizio 5.1 Surround Sound system V51x.J6. Now I know that the TV and the system don't support eARC and what I'm noticing is that quite often I have to wait for the audio to kick in and start but only when I'm using the AppleTV. Using all of my other devices however: PS5, XBOX series X, PS3, Switch (also connected the same HDMI splitter as the AppleTV) does not result in the same delayed sending of audio.

Has anyone else experienced this? If not does anyone have any ideas?

For details:

1. The soundbar is connected to ARC HDMI Port on TV
2. The 4K capable devices (And V2 Nintendo switch) are connected to a 4K HDMI switch and plugged into HDMI port 1
3. The non-4K devices are connected to a different HDMI switch and plugged into HDMI port 2

I have tried resetting the sound settings on my TV
I have tried resetting the settings on the soundbar and sound system
I have tried adjusting the settings for the AppleTV

Everything else sends audio right away and doesn't seem to be affected by lack of eARC

Thanks for your time!
 
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