I’m currently using a 77” S95C paired with a Q700C soundbar. One issue has been bothering me for quite a while that is the audio cuts out when the soundbar is set to eARC mode. The cut outs may happen randomly and lasts 2-3 seconds (of audio silence). I don’t think the eARC connection dropped as the TV’s sound output remains the same through the process. I have tried many HDMI 2.1 cables that work perfectly fine with my PS5 (4k 120 HZ VRR and everything enabled) so I don’t think the cable is the issue here.
When I turn off eARC mode and just use ARC mode, no cut outs whatsoever. I’m thinking this may be a firmware issue with the TV or soundbar, both using the latest FW version.
@ayang02 Thank you for using the Samsung Member's Community. I'd be pleased to assist you with your Samsung Televison and Sounbar. I'd like to suggest that you perform some additional troubleshooting steps.
1. Turn off the Samsung soundbar and remove the power switch from the main source. 2. Leave it like this for around 30 seconds. 3. Next, plug the switch back into the power source. 4. Finally, Turn the soundbar back on
You can also perform a "Hard Reset on your Samsung Q700C Soundbar. Please follow these steps:
Turn on the Samsung soundbar if it’s not switched on already. Now, press and hold the Volume up and Volume down buttons simultaneously for about 5-10 seconds until the screen on the soundbar shows INIT. It shows that the resetting process has started. Wait until the screen shows “OK.” Now, turn off your Samsung soundbar and then turn it on again, and VOILA, you’ve successfully reset your Samsung Soundbar.
Additionally you can also contact Samsung Customer Care at: 1-800-SAMSUNG
You can find Support Information from Samsung's website here:
Enter the model information for both your Samsung Television and Samsung Soundbar. Samsung has an extensive knowledge base through their website. Additionally you can also perform a search on the Samsung Member's Community in the search bar for further information and potential fixes that may have been suggested.
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You will find that playing video files from an external USB drive with eARC enabled will not have any issues. Additionally, I have installed Kodi on my Xbox to play WebDAV files with eARC enabled without any problems.
