TV System Setup with JBL SoundBar 3.1 Bar

[gcalli]

Hi All

Some advice please:

TV System Setup

TV: LG49SK7900PVB
SoundBar: JBL Bar 3.1 HDMI ARC (2)
DSTV: Explora 1 HDMI (1)
DSTV: Pace HD PVR (twin record) HDMI (3)
Android Box: H96+ HDMI (2)

• In above setup, no sound comes out of the SoundBar – even with another LG TV and another JBL SoundBar of similar models
• Disconnecting the PACE HD PVR and everything works well – I bought a new HDMI cable and need to see if it solves the problem, or it persists.
• Any ideas re the above 2 points?
• Can I connect the Android Box directly to the SoundBar with a Toslink Optical Cable so that I can listen to music whilst the TV is off?
• Won’t the HDMI and Optical cable conflict?

Would using a DAC (TV to DAC to SoundBar) perhaps enhance the sound? If yes, what would my learned friends suggest?

 

[jvr]

 

[gcalli]