Opera Aura Setup Guide
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Opera Aura · 6190R
Opera Aura Setup Guide Connect by Optical, HDMI ARC, or AUX, then listen through the included wireless headphones.
TV → Transmitter → Headphones
Recommended · Low latency
Transmitter setup: low delay, Volume Boost, and no Bluetooth pairing.
Pair headphones with a Bluetooth TV → Direct connection; more delay, no Volume Boost.
HDMI ARC · Optical · AUX Auracast · up to 35 hours
Recommended kit setup
Set up with the transmitter Choose one TV output, connect it, set the TV audio, then listen.
1 Choose TV output 2 Connect 3 Set TV sound 4 Listen
Task Choose the first available output below.
Done The matching TV port and cable are selected.
If not Photograph all TV ports and the TV model label, then contact Support.
Task Connect the cable selected in Step 01.
Power the transmitter Use the included USB-C power cable. Connect USB-C to the transmitter. Connect USB-A to a 5 V, 500 mA–2 A power source. Leave Volume Boost OFF for now. Turn it on later only if TV sound is too quiet.
Connect Optical Remove the clear protective caps from both cable ends. Connect TV OPTICAL OUT / DIGITAL AUDIO OUT to transmitter OPT IN . Set the transmitter Input Selector to OPT . ! On most TVs, built-in speakers are muted when using HDMI ARC. Use HAX06 for soundbar + headphones. How to connect → View HAX06 →
Use only the TV port labeled HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC . Connect it to the transmitter HDMI ARC input. Set the transmitter Input Selector to HDMI ARC . Connect AUX Connect TV HEADPHONES / AUDIO OUT to transmitter AUX IN . Set the transmitter Input Selector to AUX . Raise the TV volume to a normal level. Do not pair by Bluetooth. The included headphones join the transmitter's Auracast broadcast.
Done Power light on; both Optical plugs seated; selector at OPT.
If not Check power, reseat both plugs, and match the Input Selector.
Task On the TV remote , open Settings → Sound / Audio , then use the matching settings below.
Find PCM settings for your TV brand Only for Optical or HDMI ARC.
Choose TV brand Samsung LG Sony TCL Roku TV Hisense VIZIO Philips Panasonic Sharp Insignia Other brand
Dolby, DTS, Bitstream, Auto, or Pass Through may cause no sound.
Done The transmitter Audio Signal light is solid while TV audio plays.
If not Recheck the TV Sound Output and audio format before continuing.
Listen with hearing aids →
Task Turn on the headphones, wait for orange, then test TV sound.
Slide the headphone power switch to ON . Keep the headphones near the powered transmitter. Wait for the headphone LED to become solid orange . Put on the headphones and raise the volume slowly. Red + blue flashing? Double-press ⏯ , then hold it for 3 seconds. Wait for orange.
Can you hear TV sound? Yes — setup complete No — help me fix it
Setup complete ✓ You can now adjust Volume Boost and Voice Clear.
Adjust volume → Let's fix this connection.
Open the matching no-sound fix → No sound after resuming playback? Turn the transmitter OFF , then ON again.
Play through TV speakers and headphones together →
Done A solid orange headphone LED and audible TV dialogue confirm setup.
If not Choose “No — help me fix it” above for the matching recovery.
Alternative listening path
Listen with hearing aids Use the Opera Aura TV broadcast with compatible hearing aids or a receiver.
Before you start: Complete Steps 1–3, then keep the transmitter on and TV audio playing.
1 Check Hearing Aid mode The transmitter LED beside Hearing Aids should be white .
Not white? Hold the transmitter Mode button for 3 seconds , then check again.
White LED
Mode button
2
Choose how your hearing aids receive sound
For Auracast hearing aids, choose your brand to see how to join the Opera Aura TV broadcast.
Choose a brand
Requires: Your exact hearing-aid model supports Auracast. If unsure, check its app or official guide.
Other ways to listen
Choose the receiver that matches your hearing aids.
You can hear music from your phone through your hearing aids Use Aura C Aura C → phone → hearing aids
Plug Aura C into a compatible USB-C phone. The phone sends the broadcast to hearing aids already connected by Bluetooth, MFi, or ASHA. Aura C does not pair directly with hearing aids.
Set up Aura C →
You can switch your hearing aids to “T” or “MT” Use AuraCoil or AuraClip Switch to T or MT. The neckloop sends the broadcast to your hearing aids.
Done: TV audio plays through your hearing aids. If not: Confirm the transmitter Audio Signal light is solid, then follow the selected brand or receiver guide.
← Change setup method TV Bluetooth setup
Connect the headphones directly to a Bluetooth TV. This bypasses the Opera Aura transmitter and may have more delay.
1 Turn off the transmitter 2 Start Bluetooth pairing Hold the power switch at Pair with Phone for 3 seconds until red and blue flash.
3 Select Aria Aura Open the TV Bluetooth audio list and select Aria Aura .
4 Confirm solid blue Solid blue means the Bluetooth connection is ready.
Too much lip-sync delay? Use the recommended transmitter setup.
Quick help
Fix the common problems Choose what you see.
01 No TV sound through the headphones Check the cable: use a TV audio OUT port and match the transmitter selector to HDMI ARC, OPT, or AUX.Check the transmitter: a solid Audio Signal light means usable TV audio is arriving. If it blinks, correct the cable or TV settings first.Check the TV: for Optical/HDMI ARC choose the matching Sound Output and set Digital Audio Format to PCM ; for HDMI ARC also turn eARC off.Check volume: raise the TV volume for AUX, then raise the headphone volume and try Voice Clear 1 or 2.Restart: turn the transmitter OFF, then ON.Expected: the Audio Signal light is solid and spoken dialogue plays. Still silent? Reopen Step 2 and follow the matching connection path from the beginning.
02 Headphones cannot join or reconnect Confirm the transmitter is on and playing TV audio. Keep the headphones close to the transmitter and at least 2 m from Wi-Fi routers or microwaves. Double-press ⏯ if the LED is red + blue, then hold ⏯ for 3 seconds until it flashes orange. Wait for solid orange . Expected: solid orange and TV sound. If it still fails, hold + and − together for 5 seconds to reset the headphones, then search again.
03 HDMI ARC has no sound Use the TV port labeled HDMI ARC/eARC—not a standard HDMI input. Select HDMI ARC/Receiver as TV Sound Output. Turn eARC off and set Digital Audio Format to PCM. Set the transmitter Input Selector to HDMI ARC, then restart the TV and transmitter. A soundbar already using the ARC port must be disconnected or rerouted; Opera Aura soundbar pass-through is Optical/AUX only.
More Quick Fixes →
If sound is too quiet
Adjust sound in this order. Stop when the volume is comfortable and voices are clear.
1. Headphone volume Raise the headphone volume slowly.
2. Volume Boost Still too quiet? Switch Volume Boost ON on the transmitter for +6 dB. It works with Optical, HDMI ARC, and AUX.
3. Voice Clear 2 Voices unclear? Select Voice Clear 2 on the headphones.
Using AUX? Raise the TV/source volume if needed.
Bluetooth · Phone / PC
Use the headphones with a Phone/PC. Connect the headphones directly—do not pair the transmitter.
1 Turn off the transmitter This prevents the headphones from rejoining TV audio.
2 Start Bluetooth pairing Hold the headphone switch at Pair with Phone for 3 seconds. Wait for red + blue flashing.
3 Select Aria Aura Open Bluetooth on the phone or computer and select Aria Aura .
4 Confirm solid blue A solid blue headphone LED means connected.
Watch: connect to a phone or PC
Return to TV listening Turn off the phone's Bluetooth, then switch the headphones to ON near the powered transmitter. Wait for solid orange.
Daily use
Charge the headphones. Use the powered dock or a USB-C cable.
⚡ Power & charging
About 2.5 hours for a full charge. Use the powered dock or USB-C with a 5 V, 1–2.4 A source. On the dock, align the charging contacts. Solid red means charging; the LED turns off when full.Not charging? Reseat the headphones or USB-C cable and verify the power source.
Battery reference Up to 35 hours of playtime. Actual time varies with volume, connection, and use.
Daily use
Use a soundbar and headphones together. Match the input and output cable.
OPT IN → OPT OUT, or AUX IN → AUX OUT. 1 Get headphone sound with Optical or AUX . 2 Connect the matching OUT to the soundbar. 3 Select that input on the soundbar. HDMI ARC soundbar? Use the HAX06 extractor →
Firmware update
Update Opera Aura headphones. Update only if Avantree Support tells you to, or this guide sends you here.
Download the Avantree Updater for your Windows PC or Mac.
Connect the Opera Aura headphones—not the transmitter dock—to your computer with a USB data cable.Firmware Update Cable: Use the included gray-tip cable. Mac users can also use an Apple charging cable.
Run the updater. Follow its instructions and keep the headphones connected until it says Complete.
After updating: follow the reset step shown by the updater.
During the update: do not unplug the headphones, close the updater, or turn off the computer.
Private listening
Private Mode is coming soon. Private Mode uses an encrypted, password-protected Auracast broadcast.
What to expect The feature is not available yet. Once released, it will be added to the headphones through a DFU firmware update.
See Firmware Update instructions ↑
Until then Use the open Opera Aura broadcast for normal TV listening. The headphone app is only needed for password-protected broadcasts.
Register for product updates →
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