No,Bsys3 does not support hdmi arc

I know that the BS3 (I have the mk3 version also) doesn't support hdmi-arc from it's specifications.I also know that other newer brand panels have hdmi-(e)arc on 1 or more sockets.

If I remember correct you can setup the audio on a LG C9 panel to be re-directed to one of it's hdmi ports So, in that case the the LG would act as some kind of source for the BS3 . The BS3 would be then a substitute for a soundbar.

The advantage you would have is that hdmi could handle lossless audio formats when you compare it with digital coax or optical spdif, which support at it's best DD or DTS. 

Is handshake or protocol the keyword in which is missing with the above mentioned setup?

Whether you’d connect the output/C9 via HDMI or via SPDIF, the result will basicly be the same - the BSys3 cannot decode the lossless audio formats, that might be used with a multi channel source connected to or built in to the C9.

Apart from that, controlling that combo would not be very intuitive.....nothing that I would expect my wife wanting to handle.

MM

@MM

Does Bsys3  play lossless audio formats from Deezer,via Google Chromecast ultra,plugged into the one of the Bsys3 hdmi inputs?

Hi, interesting this! It would also mean there is no optical to coax converter needed.

I do not have an answer, but will be following with interestt 🙂

(https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/p/38957/295981.aspx#295981)

Regards,

Johan

(Beobuddy, are you keeping the boat steady in the storm?)

The idea was to ditch the BV9, as nice as it is, but keep the BS3 mk3 behind it.

At this moment I have an ATV4K which streams the digital audio via LPCM into one of my hdmi's. I have an 7.1 setup and can choose the DTS-MA, True HD etc audiotracks on several content and the BS3 displays then " PCM 7.1". I'm in the assumption that this is not possible with you use optical and/or digital coax with 5.1 as maximum. At least hdmi  can carry more audio formats than optical/coax. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Afaik hdmi can transport losses formats.

Millemissen wrote:

Apart from that, controlling that combo would not be very intuitive.....nothing that I would expect my wife wanting to handle.

MM

I know, but you have to start somewhere. I want to keep the BS3 mk3..

Johan wrote:

(Beobuddy, are you keeping the boat steady in the storm?)

😁 It's rather shaky at the moment indeed..

Hi Beobuddy, as said that I will folow your moves with great interest (as I am planning to do something alike), I do have already two questions:

- do you think any version of the BS3 would be ok? (you said you have the mk3)

- do you think the BS3 can control an LG C9 oled through the rs232c port "svc only" (so no need for visible IR wires)

Regards, Johan