Is there a fix for the HD to SD audio drop out? I have the Direct TV DVR.
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I have no experience with Direct TV settop boxes or DVRs, but SD is usually only a stereo signal, while HD will be Doby Digital 5.1 audi signal. The Pioneer VSX21 which I own, will have less volume on the 5.1 signal because the available power from the power supply is divided 5 different ways, compared to just two ways with a stereo signal. The Stereo signal should be much louder. Just turn up the volume when listening in the 5.1 DD mode. You should be OK. I have not yet burnt out the amp in the receiver.
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This is a major oversight. Unless there is a firmware update available, this means that anyone using an HDMI or DVI signal from a set top box will not be able to see undistorted, (unstretched), SD. I don't know how this could pass Sony QA.
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Sorry but mine was DOA. It was returned and a replacement of same model requested. It too was DOA. I never got to try it but bought the Onkyo instead. It feeds video directly from DirecTV to HDMI TV (Sharp Acquos) and audio to the Onkyo unit and to my very fine Onkyo receiver. A few problems understanding the proper speaker hookup were quickly solved by a phone call to Onkyo tech service, a rare phenomenon indeed these days!
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I see something similar, possibly. We have a 622 DVR hooked up to our audio system via HDMI cable, which is sending audio and video signals to the receiver correctly, but HD channels are about half as loud as non-HD channels. I've put the receiver in a 'direct' mode to bypass the user settings, just to check, and that didn't make a difference, tried manually setting volume biases in the receiver (-X dB for analog/digital), but no luck there either. I'm thinking that it has something to do with the HDMI output rather than the A/V setup at this point. Do you see this as well?
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It totally depends on the unit. Mine won't play back audio without crackles here and there but others don't have that issue. A bit of a crap shoot unfortunately. I still use a different interface for recording for what that's worth.
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Contact the seller first then amazon if you get no satisfactory response, I have had less than stellar results but only because I am using it with a non HD receiver.
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I have been tweaking my new set's picture for 3 days now. The high def is terrific but I only get 12 channels of HD. Since 50% of my viewing will be standard def cable channels, I am very disappointed that I can't get the SD picture to a level of acceptability. (I feel compelled to go to another room and watch non-HD programs on my old 36" CRT.) Any suggestions on setting changes for SD programs? A lot of the screen is blurry and pixelated (with or without the 120-Hz on).
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I haven't really tried to get that to work. I was so focused on on/off, volume/mute that I didn't even thing that far ahead. If I figure it out I will let you know. I had the complete HD and movie package but scaled back last year.
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Same thing happened to me. It actually took out my DirecTV signal and had to restore the link between the unit and the TV. One one peripheral device ended up working, so I sent it back to Amazon. Refund processed quickly.
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I have this same problem. It's happened twice now, each time I had to send it back to Denon. After the 2nd time, I've asked for a replacement instead of a repair. We'll see what they give me, but I'm guessing they'll replace it with a refurb unit that will probably have the same issue.
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I had the same issue, and the problem was the HD board failed. After doing some research , I called Onkyo and they paid for the out of warranty fix because it's a known issue.Don't know whether or not your problem & solution is the same, but hope this helps.
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Not receiving any audio with Roku XDS, on Amazon. Other channels work fine. Had to have someone help me connect in the first place, and I don't know what to do next. Ideas?
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I believe I've found the cause/answer for ME at least. I have my HD DVR on a shelf enclosed with a glass window. I think it's an issue with the DVR once it gets overheated. I've since cracked open the glass door and haven't seen it happen since...
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I've encountered a similar issue with my HT-S3300, where when the display changes from SD to HD the receiver makes a clicking noise and both the video and sound go out, but come back after a couple of seconds. Mine doesn't do it as often as yours, though.From what I've read, Onkyo has had issues with the HDCP "handshake" which is what causes the problems with the audio and video. That being said, I had never heard about it happening as often as you're describing it.
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Hi Eddie. I use a Western Digital Live TV and a Set Top Box. Both connect via HDMI, and both sources have their audio duplicated and sent through the analogue headphone/speaker port. I connect PC speakers to that port and it works great. Greg
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Has anyone had any problems with audio/video being out of sync? This reviewer had problems with this on the 720 model: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3TPJCPHOD8OK8/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B004QOA92A
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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