Bought in June, only now able to try it. Cannot get sound out of several different TV hookups and all combinations of settings. Thoughts?
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Not sure if this will be any help since you left out any detail on your hardware, but I did have a problem when I hooked up a ROKU box because the ROKU "Settings"->"Audio Mode" default settings were "Surround". There was no soundtrack at this point, only something that sounded like static. So I changed the "Audio Mode" to "Stereo" which worked. From this result I am guessing that the Convertor box can also output digital sound, not just analog but I did not test this assumption as it did not matter for my application. Also the application (Netflix,etc) settings needed changing. Not sure if this will be any help since you left out any detail on your hardware, but I did have a problem when I hooked up a ROKU box because the ROKU "Settings"->"Audio Mode" default settings were "Surround". There was no soundtrack at this point, only something that sounded like static. So I changed the "Audio Mode" to "Stereo" which worked. From this result I am guessing that the Convertor box can also output digital sound, not just analog but I did not test this assumption as it did not matter for my application. Also the application... » Read More Not sure if this will be any help since you left out any detail on your hardware, but I did have a problem when I hooked up a ROKU box because the ROKU "Settings"->"Audio Mode" default settings were "Surround". There was no soundtrack at this point, only something that sounded like static. So I changed the "Audio Mode" to "Stereo" which worked. From this result I am guessing that the Convertor box can also output digital sound, not just analog but I did not test this assumption as it did not matter for my application. Also the application (Netflix,etc) settings needed changing. « Show Less
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Your playing device must be able to convert 5.1 to a PCM digital output.This thing only converts PCM digital to R/L analog outputs.On the other hand, if you have an old ANALOG tv with YbPbP inputs, it will not send an analogue signal as advertised.
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I don't have a answer for you about this device but I was able to get a great picture but no sound....this is very upsetting.
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The sound is really poor. One thing I have noticed is that the sound from regular DirecTV channels is much louder than the sound from HDTV channels or the one from the DVD or Blue Ray player. I have everything connected with HDMI cables. I tried also with optical cable with the same results. The volume difference appears also when I listen thru the Home theater. Does anyone know if this is normal?
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It didn't finish posting your concern. So I am going to assume you hooked the sound bar, directly into the DVDO ? I can tell you that once I did all my hook-ups per the DVDO instructions, I lost my On Screen Display capabilities from my Denon receiver. And it wasn't until I ran a separate connection to my TV - to an unused input, that I was able to regain that function again.
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Vickie, In the end I was not able to resolve the issue. I had 2 technicians out to try to fix it, but they weren't able to. Sharp is sending me a new TV (which is being delivered tomorrow afternoon). I'll let you know if it works any better.
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Are you sure it's the receiver and not the program? I have noticed with watching football games that I get a lot of volume ups and downs from the surround speakers. Sometimes I can hear a fan yell something from the back left and then it's gone. I think it's difficult for the broadcasters, when broadcasting live, to get the surround levels all perfect. I've had less problems with watching a drama show in the evening for example. This, and I think the surround sound with a lot of programming is pretty primitive. I wouldn't worry about it unless your blu-rays also have problems.
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I had the same problem with Samsung apps only playing audio using the tv speakers and not when I connected to my Bose soundmate via optical. I would say it's Samsung not playing well with others.
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Hi Kathleen,I watch over the air HD all the time and my soundbar works fine. I can't think of anything that would make it not work. Possibly a setting on your TV?
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That does sound like an issue. How do you have this thing hooked up. Hdmi? Also, there are some features about level control. I will let you know that it does NOT sound normal. I listen to my dish network anwhere between level 35 to 45. My Hd dvd player, and Ps3 Blu ray player usually sound powerful at level 45-60. If my system was at 70, the roof would be blown off my house most likely. Check your speaker connections. Are all connections secure? I need more information. ***Actually second thought, if you are NOT set up by HDMI or Optical cable. And you are using RCA red and white audio cables. Maybe that is normal.. But it does does not sound right.
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I have the same question. I just bought this unit and didnt know that I wouldnt be able to listen to surrond sound tv. Someone, please help. Is there a way?
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Same TV, same problem. I called Samsung and basically they didn't make their TV able to be listened to with both sets of speakers at the same time. Go figure. They should say that on the box then because that's insane.
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Hi Tom,I've done everything you said and that I can think of and still no dice. So I'm done trying to figure it out. I used to get pretty good surround from the the TV programs that are broadcast HD 5.1 but it seems to be gone also. I have to say that the despite all this, it does sound pretty good if stereo is what I was going for. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.Take care,Dennis
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I had the same issue with a Panasonic TV ST series, the TV kept saying that there is no signal every time the receiver changed the sound mode or something. it got fixed by setting the right label for the HDMI port being used. It wasn't set to "Receiver" and as soon as I changed it, the cut outs stopped.
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I'm also having problems with the sub. It worked initially but now it doesn't. Nothing comes out. I've tried a different cable and different sub so I know its the receiver. Did you ever figure out what was wrong with yours?
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i had no luck either. in fact i bought a new computer with hmdi and bought hp wireless connectors and the only way i get sound is to unplug my computer speakers. i still am trying to be able to use my surround system connected to the tv. good luck
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I tried an optical cable and could not get it to work. I ended up going with an HDMI cable that was ARC compatible and haven't had any issues with sound while watching tv. When I watch Netflix or hbo go I sometimes have the volume cut out but I think that is the app
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Did you use the cd for set up?? I followed the instructions from the manual and the cd. We only had some problems with getting the playstation sound through the sound system not the tv.