audio delay with sound system I picked up this TV in October, and I absolutely love the picture, but I've had a bunch of issues with the sound and video being out of sync. I've tried everything, connecting with different cables (RCA and Optical), and switching inputs, but nothing has worked. After 6 calls into them I finally have it scheduled for servicing.Has anyone else out there had the same issue? If so, what did you do to resolve it?Thanks in advance! audio delay with sound system I picked up this TV in October, and I absolutely love the picture, but I've had a bunch of issues with the sound and video being out of sync. I've... » Read More audio delay with sound system I picked up this TV in October, and I absolutely love the picture, but I've had a bunch of issues with the sound and video being out of sync. I've tried everything, connecting with different cables (RCA and Optical), and switching inputs, but nothing has worked. After 6 calls into them I finally have it scheduled for servicing.Has anyone else out there had the same issue? If so, what did you do to resolve it?Thanks in advance! « Show Less
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Vickie, In the end I was not able to resolve the issue. I had 2 technicians out to try to fix it, but they weren't able to. Sharp is sending me a new TV (which is being delivered tomorrow afternoon). I'll let you know if it works any better.
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Well your half way there. Try another of the settings like Game view or another. It should improve. At first I didn't like the picture so I kept trying different view settings until one was real clear. Good luck.
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Thanks for the heads up. That was actually the first thing I saw before I started calling tech support. That didn't work for me. It may work for you, though. I'll post on here to let you know if I have any luck with the tech swapping out my mainboard next week.
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Can you tell me what exactly worked? I just started looking into buying this television and am not following your blog. It would make me crazy if I had this problem because I've always had it with my Toshiba Plasma, which I'm replacing.
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Matthew...Who do you use for Broadcast service...cable, Fios, DirecTV? I am having the same issue with this TV, Samsung Surround sound system and DirectTv. I am thinking it may have something to do with going through a receiver for surround sound. Do you use one?
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I use Verizon Fios, and I have a Bose sound system. There is only 1 input on the Bose, so I have everything connected to the TV and use the audio out from the TV to the stereo. There is a delay on every single input. I hooked my old LCD TV back up to the same devices, and there is no delay. It's something with the TV.I had a technician out twice, but they can't figure it out. They are coming out 1 more time and if that doesn't work, there will be some type of replacement in order.
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I tried that again, and the sound was a lot more in sync, but the picture has a yellow tint to it. Is it the same for you, Ozgard?
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As a followup. I tried the fix when I got home and lo and behold, it's fixed. Well there's now a bunch of new settings to try. Sneaky hiding those extra buttons. Everything's in Sync now. All's well. Good Luck Matthew.
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I have the LN46A650 and had the same delay problem between the tv and the home theatre system. This was corrected with the help of the cable installer. He told me to go to my settings in the home theatre system and find the audio setting and there should be an option for sound delay to set up each speaker. There was and I set each speaker to zero delay, and it has been perfect ever since. Try it out, it worked great for me. It matches the tv's audio, home theatre audio, and the peoples lips when talking. I can now listen to the home theatre speakers only, or add a little tv volume to fill in the gaps and it all sounds great. Sweeeeeet! Hope this helps somebody like it helped me. I have the LN46A650 and had the same delay problem between the tv and the home theatre system. This was corrected with the help of the cable installer. He told me to go to my settings in the home theatre system and find the audio setting and there should be an option for sound delay to set up each speaker. There was and I set each speaker to zero delay, and it has been perfect ever since. Try it out, it worked great for me. It matches the tv's audio, home theatre audio, and the peoples lips when talking. I can now listen to the home theatre speakers only, or add a little tv volume to fill... » Read More I have the LN46A650 and had the same delay problem between the tv and the home theatre system. This was corrected with the help of the cable installer. He told me to go to my settings in the home theatre system and find the audio setting and there should be an option for sound delay to set up each speaker. There was and I set each speaker to zero delay, and it has been perfect ever since. Try it out, it worked great for me. It matches the tv's audio, home theatre audio, and the peoples lips when talking. I can now listen to the home theatre speakers only, or add a little tv volume to fill in the gaps and it all sounds great. Sweeeeeet! Hope this helps somebody like it helped me. « Show Less
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I emailed the company i bought the Tv from, and still no response if they dont fix it i am going to claim a to z guarantee. I suggest you do the same contact amazon or the third party seller and tell them to call up Ups, because ive read some stories about individual people getting ignored or hanged up by Ups costumer service. If they wont call them ask for a refund. Hope your package makes it soon as well!
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Man, I wish I could help. I know mine automatically turns off when I turn off my LED TV so they are somehow synced already. I never did anything special when I set it up. I have a Samsung TV. I don't know if that makes any difference at all. I'm also using all HDMI. I'm thinking maybe it's the configuration of how your system is set up? Please do update when you figure it out as I'm getting ready to purchase a new TV to hook up with mine and I might just have the same trouble.
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Both of my minis worked right out of the box. One thing to consider, though - and I'll confess this hadn't occurred to me until my first install - is that the audio is transmitted on the HDMI cable.... so if you don't have an HDMI port on your TV (mine didn't), then an HDMI-to-other-video adaptor isn't sufficient - you get picture but no sound. In my case, I had to pick up an HDMI-VGA converter with separate audio out, and run that audio into the TV audio in... then I was good. On my *next* install, TV with HDMI - plugged right in and worked immediately, no problems. Maybe you're in a similar situation... good luck!
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I can tell you that the output of the Geffen digital to analog converter, currently in my system, has ZERO propagation delay - IT IS IN SYNC WITH THE VIDEO... The ONLY item I would caution you on is - every "once-in-a-while" DIRECT TV's digital box will output a "glitch" on its DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT - this manifests itslf as a POP (quite loud) in my audio stream... This COULD cause some discomfort to you with your hearing aides... FYI...
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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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I use a cable box to control the TV and I don't see any delay. When I use the Smart TV functions (Netflix, Pandora, ect) there is a slight delay when you first start. I think it is because the TV is connecting to the internet. Other than that I love this tV
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I think I may have a similar issue. I connected my TV, and I have no picture, no sound, or anything at all. The right light on the button right comes on and off when I hit the power button, but that's it. Can't get the menu or anything to work.
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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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Hello Rapstar, the optical cable connection is being routed from the source device (e.g. cable set top box) or your TV? As if it is being routed from your TV (as it seems to be); this would explain the reasoning for the A/V delay. Try connecting from the source device itself to resolve this issue.
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I qould contact samsung right away and inform them of teh situation...from what I have read (AVS Forums) they will send a technician out and if they determine there is a buzz they do have a solution...anyone looking for more info I would suggest going to AVS forums and reading the thread about this TV....be warned...its long....longer than whoadies vag.
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I would check your audio connection in the back I have had no problems with the sound on the TV. I agree it should be under the warranty
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I remember having that issue when I first hooked mine up as well. I think the source for your audio on the TV is messed up. Make sure you have audio coming out of the TV and not through a receiver or make sure the receiver will play the audio. I have to turn off my TV speakers in order for the audio to play tthrough an external source.
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Just got the 3253 after months of research and waiting. I've had audio issues like that but I find if I turn off cable box and turn back on, the problem goes away. Happens every few days. Not sure why. I also used reg rca audio cables that came w/ cable box at first and there was a constant hum. With hdmi, there is no hum, but there are these audio dropouts. But the picture and sound are amazing otherwise. I'm very happy with the tv.
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I dont seem to be having that problem. Make sure you are using an optical cable or HDMI w/A.R., not RCA plugs. Or, if your TV has the ability, shut off the internal speakers.
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Have similar issue, seems the hdmi out port is to blame, changed all the cables (several times) to no avail. This started after only 6 days, bought because of a relative small number of problems, only to encounter one myself. I have yet to find a fix and not willing at this time to have it repaired will prob send back for a replacement