Why does his sound bar lose volume? After it's on for a bit it goes low, I turn it off and it's fine. Hooked up to a Sony KDL -60EX720
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I only had mine hooked up for a few minutes. The max volume was actually lower than the TVs max volume. Sent the thing right back.
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Although there isn't any indication of a thermal device in my literature, I think this could be a heat related problem. Best I can offer is to call Panasonic per Operations Manual number
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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.
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The volume should go to 20+ on the digital readout on the front of the bar. I rarely go above 17, because it is way too loud. At level 3 it should be nearly inaudible. I assume you have turned the TV speakers off. You could have a bad remote (it's a poor remote to begin with). I suggest changing the battery as soon as you get it. If not the remote, you probably have a defective unit.
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Mine is September 2010 also. What I did last night was pull the TV back out of the box and hook it back up in our room. In complete silence, I can hear a slight noise when the volume level is between 1-2. If I put it on 0, I hear nothing and anything above 2 I hear nothing. This is a gift for my son for Christmas. Once it's actually up in his room and has been used for a couple days I will check it again. What kind of connections are yall using?
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Hi,If you installed based on the instructions and it is not working I would send it back. My sound bar only lasted 2 months and I could not get an answer from the manufacturer has to how to have it repaired. I had to put my unit in the trash. Bought a Samsung with wireless sub-woofer and am 100% happy. Much better sound. Sorry I can't help you any more than this.Merry Christmas.
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I contacted Vizio customer service. I provided proof that I purchased the sound bar just a few months ago. I am waiting to hear if they will replace the sound bar. My husband found advice to hold down the on/off button simultaneously with the volume up and down button to reset the sound bar. Unfortunately, it appears that there is no power getting to the sound bar... even though the transformer is definitely getting power.
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It maybe that your TV has it speakers turned off. On my Sharp you have the option to turn the TV speakers off, on one of the menus if you use a sound system. I had to turn them off though I got a weird echo effect when I had the sound bar and the TV's speakers going. Might want to look at your manual to see if that's an option.
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mine did not have a problem connecting to Sony headphones-- you may want to try another cable as i read they could be fragile.are you able to attach the sound bar to another tv to be certain its not the problem
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Aloha Allie, thank you for your answer. I am convinced our sound bar is kaput so we will purchase a new one. As we say in Hawaii, Mahalo and thanks. roger
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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Every time the TV is turned on, you must also turn on the sound bar. When the sound bar is turned on, the volume is all the way down. You then have to use the sound bar remote and raise the volume on the sound bar back up to a usable level. The TV volume control the volume within a range, but you must first bring the sound bar volume back up. I was using optical and also tried the regular RCA jacks.
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Hello,Did you ever figure this out? I just bought this TV last night and I'm very happy with it, but I use a surround sound system and have to keep the TV volume on 0. There should be a way to turn the speakers off - right?Thanks for any info.
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Mine did the same thing. I didn't ever figure out how to fix it. Then the volume knob quit working correctly.
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I agree with everything already said. One negative with my sound bar is that the sound is somewhat muffled at low volumes. As the volume is increased, the sound is wonderful.
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I have never experienced that problem. Sound bar & tv works perfectly together. I had a problem with the auto on button, every time I turned off sound bar, it would come back on. Didn't figure out why until a few days later, within that time, I just unpluged the unit. Another problem, I'm having is, sound bar isn't working properly with vcr/dvd player. I think my connections are wrong, I'll contact Greek Squad to fix it for me.
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I have noticed the remote is very sensitive and must be aimed directly at the center portion of the sound bar. You must have a clear "line of sight" from remote to the bar. If you do, then the remote must be defective.
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I do not know. I turn my sound bar off when I am done using it then turn it back on when I use it. I suggest you contact vizio.