Are you tired of watching your favorite shows and movies with the mediocre sound quality of your Vizio Smart TV? If so, then it’s time to connect your TV to a surround sound system. A surround sound system will give you a more immersive audio experience and make you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to connect your Vizio Smart TV to a surround sound system.
Step 1: Check Your Surround Sound System
Before you start connecting your Vizio Smart TV to a surround sound system, you need to make sure that your surround sound system is compatible with your TV. Check the back of your TV and the back of your surround sound system to see what type of audio ports they have. Ideally, both devices should have HDMI ARC ports or Optical Audio ports. If your surround sound system doesn’t have either of these ports, you may need to purchase an adapter.
Step 2: Connect Your Vizio Smart TV to Your Surround Sound System
Once you’ve confirmed that your surround sound system is compatible with your Vizio Smart TV, it’s time to connect the two devices. Here are the steps:
- Plug one end of an HDMI cable into the HDMI ARC port on your TV.
- Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI ARC port on your surround sound system.
- If your surround sound system doesn’t have HDMI ARC, use an Optical Audio cable instead. Connect one end of the Optical Audio cable to the Optical Audio port on your TV and the other end to the Optical Audio port on your surround sound system.
- Turn on your TV and your surround sound system. Make sure both devices are set to the correct input.
Step 3: Configure Your Audio Settings
Once you’ve connected your Vizio Smart TV to your surround sound system, you need to configure your audio settings to make sure that the audio is coming through your surround sound system and not your TV’s speakers. Here are the steps:
- Press the Home button on your Vizio Smart TV remote.
- Select Settings.
- Select Audio.
- Select Digital Audio Out.
- Select the audio output you want to use (HDMI ARC or Optical Audio).
- Turn on CEC and Audio Return Channel (ARC) if they’re not already on.
Step 4: Test Your Surround Sound System
Once you’ve configured your audio settings, it’s time to test your surround sound system. Play a movie or TV show with surround sound and listen for the audio coming through your surround sound system. If the audio is coming through your TV’s speakers instead of your surround sound system, go back to Step 3 and make sure your audio settings are configured correctly.
Conclusion
Connecting your Vizio Smart TV to a surround sound system is a relatively simple process that can greatly enhance your audio experience. By following the steps outlined in this article, you’ll be able to enjoy your favorite shows and movies with high-quality surround sound. So go ahead and give it a try!
