Sony KDL-40EX400 variable audio output? Does anyone know if there's a way to output analogue *variable* audio to a receiver from the Sony KDL-40EX400?My older Sony 46" TV will output variable audio, meaning I can turn off the built-in TV speakers, but the TV will still control the volume of the output to my stereo receiver. The KDL-40EX400, however, only outputs a fixed level (the TV's volume control has no effect on the output audio).Just wondering if I'm missing some obscure setting, because this is such a standard feature, I can't imagine Sony being so dumb as to omit it. Sony KDL-40EX400 variable audio output? Does anyone know if there's a way to output analogue *variable* audio to a receiver from the Sony KDL-40EX400?My older Sony 46" TV will... » Read More Sony KDL-40EX400 variable audio output? Does anyone know if there's a way to output analogue *variable* audio to a receiver from the Sony KDL-40EX400?My older Sony 46" TV will output variable audio, meaning I can turn off the built-in TV speakers, but the TV will still control the volume of the output to my stereo receiver. The KDL-40EX400, however, only outputs a fixed level (the TV's volume control has no effect on the output audio).Just wondering if I'm missing some obscure setting, because this is such a standard feature, I can't imagine Sony being so dumb as to omit it. « Show Less
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I own this TV, and as others said, it doesn't carry variable audio. But for the life of me, I can't figure out why anyone would need that feature these days. I have this Sony TV connected to my Sony AVR, and the AVR does all the work audio wise. This TV does have digital output, which I connect to my AVR as well. So between the HDMI and the digital connections, the sound is phenomenal.
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just figured this out myself. sounds weak, even when hooked up to a 50 watt per channel amp. volume is literally cut in half. forced to pump the stereo receiver up to twice or more. absolutely dismal, even with a receiver. note to self... going forward, any tv that doesn't have variable out, doesn't get into my shopping cart LOL.
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I have had the Bravia EX400 for about a week and love it. But alas, it does not have variable audio output, only one fixed audio out. This is suprising given all the other options this TV offers. I resorted to using the fixed audio output to my Yamaha receiver. I control the volume with my Yamaha remote. This is definitely worth doing since the TV's speakers have subpar sound quality.I agree with you R. Illingworth-variable audio output should be a standard feature. (Sony does have variable output in more expensive models.)
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It definitely seems to be a silly omission and this is the first Sony TV that doesn't have it. Thanks for confirming that I'm not missing something.Other than that, I'm loving this TV. No doubt it's great bang for the buck.
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I got a digital optical cable to hook this Sony unit to my PS3. I set the PS3 audio setting to digital optical but can not get any sound. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong? My TV even has a digital optical connection and I don't get any sound from it eitehr. I know the cable is ok because I see the red glow on one end.
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Sound will go out to this TV Sound System when connected to a Sony TV with ARC if you selected on the TV to be on external speakers. However, you may choose the sound to be output on the TV speakers when you select TV speaker instead of external speaker. This may be applied if you have other devices like cable box to be connected on the HDMI IN on this sound system and you just wanted to have it on the TV speaker system. (Pass through) -Ely
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The sony TV has an option of switching between the TV and Audio system speakers. I use that feature. Also, as you said, when I turn on my TV, the HTS turns on. So that works for me. As far as electricity is concerned, as long as the amplifier is not working, the electricity used should be minimal even though the receiver is on. Am I right?
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Anyone try running the output through the Fx Loop Send, increasing gain and lowering the Volume(so the speaker isn't heard)? But if this works you'll loose the Power tube phase. I'm using Blackstar Ht Metal's Emulated Output for this purpose.
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I still tried - adjusted the receiver and TV - now when i increase the TV volume and if the receiver is on - it increases the receiver volume with the same TV remote - so definitely the TV and receiver are linked - but still i don't hear the tv sound - I assigned a AV port 4 and i cant listen anything on that port 4 on the receiver. the analog sound out from tv goes to 2 and when i switch the receiver to port 2 - i hear the sound.
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I was able to get the volume control working on this model with the DirecTV controller. You just have to follow the DirecTV instructions on MENU/Remote Control. I said I had a Sony but they did not list the model. So it began searching for codes (they said there were 95 codes they would test) and on Code 3 it worked.
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As I have mine setup (Digital Audio Out from TV to Converter to Integrated Amp), No.When I raise or lower the volume via my TV remote, the sound stays constant to my amp. (e.g., If I mute the TV, its speakers go silent but the source (Blue-ray player, etc.) plays directly through.This may be with the TV itself (Samsung 5350 Plasma) and, perhaps, not others but I have no way of knowing.I was surprised that the TV volume/mute control did not control the Digital Audio Out.Note that I am using an Integrated Amp that was born in 1978.Good luck.
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Actually I'm using the optical audio output from my Sony tv to the optical input of the sound bar...not sure why it wouldn't work when using the red/white output from your tv into the soundbar...all I did was hook it up and turn my TV speaker off...make sure the blue light is lit up on the soundbar when powered up...
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A quick visit to the Audioengine web site (hint!) shows (since I'm at work and cannot look at the back of my speakers at home...) that the system has two input modes: the four RCA (+/-, LR) connectors, and a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack. However, if your TV has only digital outputs available (which would seem odd, to me), some kind of converter would be required, I should think.
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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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Look for audio Left and Right channel outputs (red and white) on the back of the TV, if it has them. Some TVs only have inputs like this (not outputs - out will be clearly labelled if you have them), which won't help. If your TV has these outputs, you can connect them to any input on the back of your Sony receiver. However, even then it may not provide sound for sources connected to the TV (Sat, Cable, Disc) which are connected to your TV using HDMI cables. You could try using a headphone output on the TV plugged into the 3.5mm mini-jack on the back of the Sony, which would work with all sources connected to the TV. To try this just order a stereo connection cable with male 3.5mm plugs on each end. You'd have to turn the volume up some on both the TV and Sony receiver until you find the volume setting that gives you enough range to then control with the Sony remote. Another way would be to use RCA out jacks from the Source device itself, whether that is a cable/sat box or disc player. Then you have to switch audio separately from video on the TV, which can be confusing for some. The underlying issue here is that stereo receivers lack HDMI connections, which combine sound and picture with one cable.
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I'm not familiar with your TV, so I can only tell you how I connected it to my Sony flat panel TV. On the back of the TV there were two audio output RCA plugs. You need a cable similar to these: http://www.amazon.com/RiteAV-RCA-Stereo-Audio-Cable/dp/B000UZ66YO/ref=sr_1_81?ie=UTF8&qid=1391735210&sr=8-81&keywords=rca+cable to connect from your TV to the Acoustic Research transmitter box. On my TV, in the on-screen Audio Setup, there is an option to configure the TV audio output to "Fixed or Variable". Set it to "Fixed." This allows you to turn off the TV sound while still getting an audio signal to the Acoustic Research transmitter. After that, just turn everything on and it should work. If your TV doesn't have a fixed audio output, you may be able to connect it to your cable box. My FIOS box has a fixed audio out that works fine - but that approach doesn't work for your DVD/BlueRay player. Good luck.
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Hi Notorious A.G.A, Did you succeed receiving sound from TV to external speakers using an optical cable? It doesn't seem to work for me. I'm using "External Speakers" setting in the TV with the receiver powered on. I hear nothing.
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I'm not sure how it works... but when I switch channels my receiver shows how it adjusts such as -3db or +2 db to even it out. There's also 3 kinds of night mode: low, medium, and high that could also help.Actually I just looked at it... it says "Dialog Norm" then it lists the dB adjustment.Edit: I finally had a chance to look around at it. I guess it is only on the 876 and 906. I guess I never realized the volume difference since most of the time I skip commercials since I use a DVR. Sorry for the trouble man.
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I have had the 46B650 (not the A) for about 3 weeks, and this audio delay problem (AND IT IS A PROBLEM) was something I noticed right away. I like many of you, do have a receiver with external speakers for surround sound when I need it, or just when I need it loud. However I do still like to be able to use the TV's internal speakers to provide more voice clarity, or just a quasi-center volume control. However the audio from the receiver seems to be ahead of the image. If I only use the internal speakers it's fine. If I only use the external speakers it's fine. However when I use both there is a very noticeable echo that is unacceptable. Previously my setup had the audio right from my Comcast Cable Box to the receiver, and separately to the TV via the HDMI. Since I had this delay I purchased an optical audio cable and ran that from the TV to the receiver, thinking this would allow the TV to synchronize the audio it was emitting with the audio signal it was outputting to the receiver. NO SUCH LUCK. This does not fix the problem. My Sony STR-DE595 receiver does not have any settings to delay the audio. And there are no settings on the TV to assist with this issue. Samsung was nice enough to put something in the menu which lets you choose internal or external speaker, which basically disables the TV speaker. Thank you jacka$$es, I can turn the TV down myself. ----------- MY SOLUTION THAT WORKED! USE AT YOUR OWN RISK---------- Enter that Secret Menu which can be accessed by doing this: 1. Turn off the TV 2. Press 'Mute' '1' '8' '2' 'Power' 3. The TV will start and you will be in the SM (give it a few extra seconds). Once in the Secret Menu navigate to Control &gt; SOUND Change the setting "Speaker Delay Normal" all the way down to 0x00h This seems to synchronize the audio from my TV speakers to the Receiver's speakers without any noticeable lag between the video and the audio. Hope this helps some of you out there, be careful with those other settings as it's easy to activate changes unintentionally.
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Yes, but this port outputs only two channel stereo by default. To get it to output multichannel audio, you have to change the speaker settings from "TV speakers" to "Audio System," which shuts off the TV speakers. To make this change, you have to go to Home > Settings > Sound > Speakers. Unfortunately, this turns off the TV speakers. Our Sanyo TV's optical audio port always output multichannel audio. We simply mute the TV's speakers when the external audio system is on. Bad choice Sony!