Bravia KDL42W805A arc hdmi

[Dipsta]

Heelo guys wondering if someone could shed some light on my situation.

I have my bluray &sky & xbox connected to my pioneer av receiver through hdmi and my tv is connected via arc port 2 to the av receiverd tv out.

The audio control works as it should, i.e turning the volume up on either the amp or tv remote shows audio system increasing, however i cannot for the hell of me get the power to trigger on the amp by turning on the tv, nor does the tv turn on should i turn on the amp.

The arc settings are on both devices.... What could be the cause.

Thanks in advance.
Regards

[Anonymous]

Hi there

On your TV ( http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/13MW802111/EN/brsyncset_europe_co.html ) :

• Ensure that you have "Bravia Sync Control" Set to on
• Ensure that you have enabled "Auto TV ON" in the settings as well

 On you AMP

• Ensure that all CEC functions are enabled.

Also, Ensure that you have a HDMI cable connected from the TV's ARC port (HDMI 1) to the AMP.  I do not understand where ARC port 2 comes into play unfortuantely.  Ensure that you AMP supports ARC as well.

Cheers

[Dipsta]

Thank you for your assistance... All this has been done with no avail...

The tv sees the amp under the bravia sync list it gives a device input and type but it does not say connected although it is as the speakers are working are as the audio controls. :0( any other ideas please?

Just out of interest could it just be possible that the handshake between the two devices is what the issue is?

The amp is a pioneer htp-072

[Anonymous]

To be honest, there are many inconsistancies in the CEC compatiblity and operability between different manufacturers.  And it could be just that.  I have had a look at the Pioneer manual...And I read a lot of disclaimers about CEC not being guarranteed etc etc.

I am also out of idea's too.  Except one....A programmable universal remote control - such as the Harmony range. 

You might just have to live with the fact that you have to turn both devices on. 

[Dipsta]

Aaah okay mate thanks for that....

Could it be a dodgy cable it is new.... Or would arc just not work at all... Looking in depth i think its pin 13 which is the cec bit!

Thing is the av receiver is in the cupboard. Thats why it would be convenient.

Ive only had it a week purchased from richer sounds.. That aside i could give it to my dads and buy a sony for myself.

[Anonymous]

pretty confident that its not a dodgy cable - considering that audio volume works.

[Dipsta]

Thanks for your help mate... Think ill go with a bravia amp, theres a decent looking one at richer sounds

[Anonymous]

No problems, good luck with everything.

[gofrost]

Bravia sync only works with sony devices

[Anonymous]

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@gofrost wrote:

Bravia sync only works with sony devices

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Not quite.  "Bravia Sync" is the term that Sony use instead of the general terminology called "CEC" or "Consumer Electronics Control".  However it is not a perfect system between different manufacturers, who seem to have deviated slightly.

I have another branded Network Media Player.  This works brilliantly with CEC fuctions switched ON, and Bravia Sync to the TV.  The only thing I cant do - is switch it ON using using Bravia Sync, all other commands work.