Can power up tone be disabled? Wondering whether anyone knows how to disable the power up tone on this tv. It sounds like a Wii! Tone is too loud also, but can't find any reference to this in the manual or in the menus. Anyone? Thanks! Can power up tone be disabled? Wondering whether anyone knows how to disable the power up tone on this tv. It sounds like a Wii! Tone is too loud also, but can't find any reference to this in... » Read More Can power up tone be disabled? Wondering whether anyone knows how to disable the power up tone on this tv. It sounds like a Wii! Tone is too loud also, but can't find any reference to this in the manual or in the menus. Anyone? Thanks! « Show Less
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First off, complain to Sony. If enough other people do, they might just make a firmware upgrade with a setting to turn this off. In the meantime, you could use a learning remote like the Harmony series for example to mute the sound before turning off the tv and unmute sound (a volume down keypress may be the surest way to do this) after turning on the tv. Alternately, you should be able to disable the internal speakers with one of the menu options or at least turn the volume down to zero and simply use external speakers. Even a cheap stereo CD player and radio may have more bass than tv speakers anyway. First off, complain to Sony. If enough other people do, they might just make a firmware upgrade with a setting to turn this off. In the meantime, you could use a learning remote like the Harmony series for example to mute the sound before turning off the tv and unmute sound (a volume down keypress may be the surest way to do this) after turning on the tv. Alternately, you should be able to disable the internal speakers with one of the menu options or at least turn the volume down to zero and simply use external speakers. Even a cheap stereo CD player and radio may... » Read More First off, complain to Sony. If enough other people do, they might just make a firmware upgrade with a setting to turn this off. In the meantime, you could use a learning remote like the Harmony series for example to mute the sound before turning off the tv and unmute sound (a volume down keypress may be the surest way to do this) after turning on the tv. Alternately, you should be able to disable the internal speakers with one of the menu options or at least turn the volume down to zero and simply use external speakers. Even a cheap stereo CD player and radio may have more bass than tv speakers anyway. « Show Less
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Dear Tim, You may have found a resolution to this already, but I figured I should mention that upgrading the firmware on the device will enable you to deactivate the sound. If you go to the sony website, download the driver, put it on a freshly formatted flash drive, plug it in, and turn the TV off and on, it should do the update. It took about 5-10 minutes. The version I had was 1.00** and the new version was 1.5**. The update didn't do miracles for me, but it did give an option in the menu to shut off the startup sound, so that's how you can do it.
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I forgot I posted this. We noticed that it is significantly less loud when playing a dvd vs a blu ray. Trying to decide if we should return it and get a different one or not. So if anyone has this please let me know is you BR player loud?
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It is the plastic heating up nothing to do with the power if we are talking about the popping noise common after the TV has been on for a period of time and continues when it is turned off. I noticed when my air conditioning turned on it became more intense b/c of the contrast in temperature. You can move the TV or turn it off a couple hours before you sleep i guess thats what i've done is turn it off an hour before i go to bed.
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can anyone summarize this process becuz the website is undergoing maintenance and i can play my ipod and dvd's and they sound great so i bought everything u need for the TV (HDMI cable and additional audio cable) and it does the automatic muting crap too. all i want to do i utilize these damn speakers so can anyone help me?
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I didn't understand that either. I hear you can adjust it if you put it into retail mode, but I haven't bothered to do so. Increasing the brightness any takes more energy and shortens the life of the TV anyway.
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Hi.. I do not have this issue. My TV powers up to the TV picture. I am guessing it's in the start up settings but have not had to deal with it. I responded so you would know that you can change it. this is an awesome TV. Everyone who comes over comments on how great the picture is, so you made a great choice
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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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Yup I HAD that problem as well when I was using RCA inputs but when I changed to Digital Optical, I found that the volume was way too loud and had to turn it down a lot just to fit viewing need.Well, the way I have my setup with the same HTIB(Home Theater in Box) is: PS3>Reciever via Digital Optical for Audio PS3>TV via Component(Plan to upgrade to HDMI once the cable comes) TV>Reciever via RCA(Red and White plugs)For yours specifically Castellanos, I think we need a bit more info on the TV and the Toshiba, like what kind of Inputs and Outputs are on the back of both products or if not that way, give a link to see information on those items.Hopefully we can get this straighten out as with others in the same boat. Yup I HAD that problem as well when I was using RCA inputs but when I changed to Digital Optical, I found that the volume was way too loud and had to turn it down a lot just to fit viewing need.Well, the way I have my setup with the same HTIB(Home Theater in Box) is: PS3>Reciever via Digital Optical for Audio PS3>TV via Component(Plan to upgrade to HDMI once the cable comes) TV>Reciever via RCA(Red and White plugs)For yours specifically Castellanos, I think we need a bit more info on the TV and the Toshiba, like what kind of Inputs and... » Read More Yup I HAD that problem as well when I was using RCA inputs but when I changed to Digital Optical, I found that the volume was way too loud and had to turn it down a lot just to fit viewing need.Well, the way I have my setup with the same HTIB(Home Theater in Box) is: PS3>Reciever via Digital Optical for Audio PS3>TV via Component(Plan to upgrade to HDMI once the cable comes) TV>Reciever via RCA(Red and White plugs)For yours specifically Castellanos, I think we need a bit more info on the TV and the Toshiba, like what kind of Inputs and Outputs are on the back of both products or if not that way, give a link to see information on those items.Hopefully we can get this straighten out as with others in the same boat. « Show Less
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Lucy, I found the source of my hum. I have Direct TV HD. I found that going into the menu settings/Audio/Sound Effects and turning that option off, I was able to rid myself of the annoying hum. The option has something to do with keeping the audio settings from channel to channel, while it is changing you hear dead air except for the hum. Nice and quit now. Love this receiver! Larry
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I never turn mine off... it uses only a very minimal amount of power; uses very little when music is blasting, and virtually none at idle. So no power-up thuds in my system, however innocuous.
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Hi Andre.That was a number of months ago - did they ever "update" the TV, and did that solve the "lip sync" issue? I seem to be very sensitive to lip sync issues- I notice them all the time - if any channel is off by a fraction of a second, it really annoys me.
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Wade - if you are referring to the power down due to audio inactivity, yes, they do have that. But to tell you the truth, this has not been an issue with me at all. I use them quite frequently for videos, music etc and I haven't even noticed that it has come into play. I actually prefer this mode, as I don't have to power the units down when I walk away. And when I return, they automatically power themselves up. Hope this helps.
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Also another note... What I hate about this unit unlike the older 573, this won't even let 480p pass through let alone upscale. Took me forever to figure this out when my Wii set to progressive scan wouldn't show a picture. Same goes with GameCube when you say YES to progressive scan for a game. I do not understand why it can't at least allow pass through. The 573 would actually upscale! And the 575 would allow pass through. This is annoying for an original Xbox where some game support 480i,480p,720p and 1080i... I have to change the settings on the system all the freaking time. This seems like something that can be fixed on firmware update... Also another note... What I hate about this unit unlike the older 573, this won't even let 480p pass through let alone upscale. Took me forever to figure this out when my Wii set to progressive scan wouldn't show a picture. Same goes with GameCube when you say YES to progressive scan for a game. I do not understand why it can't at least allow pass through. The 573 would actually upscale! And the 575 would allow pass through. This is annoying for an original Xbox where some game support 480i,480p,720p and 1080i... I have to change the settings on the system all the freaking time. This seems... » Read More Also another note... What I hate about this unit unlike the older 573, this won't even let 480p pass through let alone upscale. Took me forever to figure this out when my Wii set to progressive scan wouldn't show a picture. Same goes with GameCube when you say YES to progressive scan for a game. I do not understand why it can't at least allow pass through. The 573 would actually upscale! And the 575 would allow pass through. This is annoying for an original Xbox where some game support 480i,480p,720p and 1080i... I have to change the settings on the system all the freaking time. This seems like something that can be fixed on firmware update... « Show Less
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The first question is about the loud boomy explosions and quiet barely heard dialog. Some newer receivers adjust this so the voice dialog is brought up and the loud explosions and music is toned down. I believe the question is: Does this do this and if so how is the end result? Can you hear the dialog and not jump at sudden exceptionally loud background sounds?
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In my experience the volume was not very high either. I have a Samsung and the difference was amazing. If your TV is connected to a cable box try turning the tv volume all the way down and the turn the cable box volume all the way up. After that you should be able to get higher tv volume
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There are two volume settings on it. Even the lowest setting is not very quiet. I can hear it while the tv is on at a normal volume...If that helps at all.
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I also just got this tv & am having the same issue. It's very distracting & is driving me crazy! Im actually considering sending it back & going back to my sony sxrd. Any help would be much appreciated because i do love the color depth on this tv & hate to get rid of it.