Does soundbar volume increase and decrease with the TV volume... or is it totally separate from TV volume and requires the additional remote?
1640931
I've really never noticed,but I think it pretty we'll stays with the tv volume. There is a remote for the sound bar and the bass speaker
1640932
They are separate, at least on my Vizio TV and this Vizio sound bar. I frequently mute the TV speakers completely and use only the Soundbar.
1640933
It's separate from the TV volume, at least with my Sharp Aquos. I was able to add the soundbar on to my Logitech Harmony 880 remote.
1640934
Hi,No, the sound bar volume does not increase and decrease with the TV. An it does have it's own remote.
1859043
If you are connected to a cable box, there should be an optical connection there. Once connected, you should lower the volume on the TV to zero so sound will only come from the soundbar.
170712
Not sure I understand the question. The sound volume is controlled by the up/down arrows on the remote control.
1686242
No - It has it's own Remote. Unless you can program the Soundbar into the Remote you are using for the TV but this is normally not possible with typical remotes.
1509978
The remote for the Coby does not affect the TV speakers. I disconneted the RCA sound cables running from my ATT UVERSE box to the back of the TV and connected them directly into the Coby. The volume control for the soundbar does not have any affect on the TV. I used the TV remote to turn the TV speakers down to 0. I believe the Coby came with cables but they are very cheap anyway. I have many laying around from old games/VCRs/DVD players/etc.
2091747
Yes, I bought the sound bar after the tv and only need the tv remote. Warning: This bar is not very loud! My wife still has a hard time listening to the tv when running on the treadmill. The whole reason I purchased it.
79407
I use my Sceptre TV remote to control the Sceptre sound bar volume. The TV remote has separate volume +/- buttone.
772503
The soundbar will not turn on when the tv is turned on. Separate remotes are needed to control the sound and the tv
1413844
Hi Jimmy, I just discovered with my Vizio Soundbar that once the Sony remote was set to the TV, it was auto controlling the sound bar volume, just not the ability to turn it on/off
772501
#1no.#2yes you can use tv remote to control volume after setting sound bar volume to approx 30.#3 use sound bar remote only tv does not have to be on
2226452
I went into tools and set it on amplify.That made the volume a little better. It seems the volume on all the HD tv's could use some improvement. So just play with the sound settings until you find one that is suitable. Otherwise you will probably need to invest in a soundbar. Hope this helps.
740818
I have a 6 series tv and the soundbar remote works for the tv, but not the other way around, so I just use the soundbar remote bc it can change channels and volume (for both soundbar and tv) plus view tv channel info and has a previous channel shortcut button. I really like the soundbar remote because it has a MUCH better range, even using it to change tv channels, then the Samsung TV remote. Oh, my soundbar is hooked up via optical.
1748979
I don't know if you can use the TV remote or not with the soundbar. I did however have to buy a universal remote about 2 weeks after I purchased the soundbar because the remote that came with it stopped working. Also, after about 2 months I had to start turning the volume all the way up to get clear sound. I only use this in a bedroom, I wouldn't recommend buying it if you're using it in a living room or a family room.
814807
I have a RCA universal that I direct key programmed some functions to, however, once I connected the HDMI from the tv ARC to the sound bar ARC the volume control automatically worked without having to change the input source on the remote. I don't know about your specific remote but looks to me if it is a universal it probably would.
740820
Yes it will. I have a Samsung HDTV and it's remote will adjust the volume up or down on the soundbar. There are different ways to hook things up so what works in one configuration may not wort in another. For instance. I have my soundbar connected to the TV via bluetooth. Maybe because of this it is necessary for me to use the remote that came with the soundbar in order to power it on, but after that the regular remote will adjust volume up and down. The remote for the soundbar is also able to adjust the bass for the subwoofer up and down, but you will not be able to make that adjustment using the regular TV remote. Hope I didn't confuse you. Yes it will. I have a Samsung HDTV and it's remote will adjust the volume up or down on the soundbar. There are different ways to hook things up so what works in one configuration may not wort in another. For instance. I have my soundbar connected to the TV via bluetooth. Maybe because of this it is necessary for me to use the remote that came with the soundbar in order to power it on, but after that the regular remote will adjust volume up and down. The remote for the soundbar is also able to adjust the bass for the subwoofer up and down, but you will not be able to make that adjustment... » Read More Yes it will. I have a Samsung HDTV and it's remote will adjust the volume up or down on the soundbar. There are different ways to hook things up so what works in one configuration may not wort in another. For instance. I have my soundbar connected to the TV via bluetooth. Maybe because of this it is necessary for me to use the remote that came with the soundbar in order to power it on, but after that the regular remote will adjust volume up and down. The remote for the soundbar is also able to adjust the bass for the subwoofer up and down, but you will not be able to make that adjustment using the regular TV remote. Hope I didn't confuse you. « Show Less
1405698
If you connect the sound bar to a TV via the included Optical Cable, that will NOT mute the TV's speakers. When connected via Optical Cable you need to lower the speaker volume to zero or press "Mute" on the TV remote, then control the volume thru the Sound Bar's remote...If you want the convenience of controlling ALL TV functions with a single remote, use the Headphone output on the TV to connect to the "Portable" input jack on the Sound Bar, via a double-ended male 3.5mm stereo cable. (Search on Amazon for ASIN: B0002ZPJZO.) Set the TV & Sound Bar volume level to no more than "50" and control the TV volume using only the TV remote thereafter. If you connect the sound bar to a TV via the included Optical Cable, that will NOT mute the TV's speakers. When connected via Optical Cable you need to lower the speaker volume to zero or press "Mute" on the TV remote, then control the volume thru the Sound Bar's remote...If you want the convenience of controlling ALL TV functions with a single remote, use the Headphone output on the TV to connect to the "Portable" input jack on the Sound Bar, via a double-ended male 3.5mm stereo cable. (Search on Amazon for ASIN: B0002ZPJZO.) Set the TV & Sound Bar volume... » Read More If you connect the sound bar to a TV via the included Optical Cable, that will NOT mute the TV's speakers. When connected via Optical Cable you need to lower the speaker volume to zero or press "Mute" on the TV remote, then control the volume thru the Sound Bar's remote...If you want the convenience of controlling ALL TV functions with a single remote, use the Headphone output on the TV to connect to the "Portable" input jack on the Sound Bar, via a double-ended male 3.5mm stereo cable. (Search on Amazon for ASIN: B0002ZPJZO.) Set the TV & Sound Bar volume level to no more than "50" and control the TV volume using only the TV remote thereafter. « Show Less
893459
It will control the tv volume, but you will have to adjust the soundbar manually,and as you turn up the volume, you should get the increase in sound that you want.