Are any owners having a problem that the bar becomes mute on its own, requiring a reboot (switch off &amp; on) to restore sound? Solution?
335231
No problem on mine. The only problem I have is on the remote is that I cannot lower the sound, but I believe that is my fault.
631698
sound? i want mine silent.. so i guess i can t help..sorry. try no sound .. it s great!
486851
I have the same problem, i have no solution to it i have learned to tune out the noise and raise the volume sorry if that doesn't help.
84807
It sounds like your sound bar is not connected throught the TV set. The audio cable should be connected to the TV set so that when the TV set is turned off there will be no sound through the sound bar. I have also had trouble with the remote for the sound bar. It seems to go out of alignment sometimes and will not operate the sound bar. I find that pushing the top button on the sound bar until it blinks orange and then hitting the volume control button will cause the soundbar and remote to work together again. One of the problems I read about with the sound bar was that the remote will not always operate the sound bar. Hopes this helps.
1003971
I would try changing the digital cable that connects your sound bar to the tv, cause if that cable is intermittently failing the sound bar won't getting any signal from the tv and will shut off thinking its not being use..
457369
I run Win7, so based on what version of windows you run, you may have to select differently named buttons/links to achieve this. First of all, ensure that your volume control (lower right corner) is not set to mute. For some reason many times this will default to mute with new devices. If not, try the steps listed below and if that doesn't work, google your entire question and read through the plethora of advice from some great minds that will probably cure your problem. Try this: Go to Start-&gt;Settings-&gt;Control Panel-&gt;Adminstrative Tools-&gt;Services Then locate in the list of services "Windows Audio". Open this service If this service is showing with a Startup type set to Disabled then Select "Automatic" from the drop down list then hit apply. Then click the "Start" button. If this service is showing with a Startup type set to Manual then Select "Automatic" from the drop down list then hit apply. Then click the "Start" button. Next Go to Start-&gt;Settings-&gt;Control Panel-&gt;Sounds and Audio Devices then select the Volume Tab then put a tick in the box marked "Place Volume Icon in the Task Bar" then click apply. With a bit of luck and following wind you should now have your sound restored. I also failed to note that you might be missing some Codecs required to playback this format, if the video doesn't play either. Good luck
2279784
Yes, I have the exact same problem. We just took the sound bar off. The TV's speakers are fine. I hate that it is a waste, though.
2024121
I'm not sure if it's same problem I have. It drops off if on "mute" so I just turn the sound way down instead. I have to shut down the TV and the DishTV receiver for a few seconds then turn both back on. otherwise. The sound comes back on. I have been able to just power on the sound using the included remote.
1520244
yea sound is ghosting, just unpair one of the devices. both devices are giving the same sound out.
1748753
I contacted Sony, there were no reports of problems with sound!???? So I pointed out that there were many people having issues, but the only recourse is to send it in under warranty to see if they can fix it - even though it's a design issue, in my opinion.
764458
I've faced the sound level went to silent. Once I've switched off and on again, working fine.the issue was when I use the HDMI.
2270827
I have the same issue too. I tried to update the sound drivers to see if that would help. It didn't.
1904053
Yes it has a mute! Its a great little sound bar. The Bluetooth feather works great, lost the speakers on my desk top so I bought another one, to replace them. great sound
1757901
Sorry, but I am coming up with the same thing as you. The only thing I can figure is that you may just tap it for mute and hold down for off. I have not had a chance to try this yet so I am just guessing. Hope this is of some help.
2111605
I haven't had this problem other than a con-call with someone who accidentally had muted his mic. All I can suggest is that you check your sound system. It doesn't sound like a problem you are going to be able to fix at your end.
1342542
Unfortunately ...no. This seems to be a common feature among sound bars. I have two sound bars from different manufacturers... both have the "idle off" feature and neither can be disabled.
1402339
I have never had this problem with mine. I do know that if you turn the sound down to silent on everything you won't have that problem when it's on the dock!