I am having problems with the sound on my tv. It seems to rise and fall and I am continually having to adjust the volume level. Is this a common fault and can I make adjustments to help, or should I return the Tv as I have only had it for a few weeks? I am having problems with the sound on my tv. It seems to rise and fall and I am continually having to adjust the volume level. Is this a common fault and can I make adjustments to help, or... » Read More I am having problems with the sound on my tv. It seems to rise and fall and I am continually having to adjust the volume level. Is this a common fault and can I make adjustments to help, or should I return the Tv as I have only had it for a few weeks? « Show Less
1372378
i can't say either way, but i've never found that to happen on the one i bought
1372379
No, I don't have any problem with the volume. Mine works just fine. Good luck
1372380
Hi Sandra! If you're still having this problem, you'll need to go into your audio settings. Sometimes it's listed under "Auto Volume." If it is, then you'll need to change it to something other than what it's on, like "night" instead of "normal." Or you might need to put it on "fixed." When volume fluctuates, it's because an audio setting is set to allow the various tv programming volume to come through, like some commercials might be louder than the programming. Just need to fix the setting so that it stays the same volume no matter the programming.
451081
Thanks for the info. If there is a sound adjustment, I cannot find it. I've read the manual 3 times and cannot find where they mention an adjustment. I think our board is defective.
893034
Wow, that's odd. I didn't have that problem so I never tried anything different but in your case I guess it's worth a shot. See how it turns out. Wouldn't do it alone though, I think I'd have a friend help, don't want that TV to end up in pieces on the floor if it doesn't work out right.........Good luck!
1519562
The one I bought had a sound problem that the tech couldn't solve. I was shipped a refurbished one that developed the SAME EXACT sound problem. Phillips replaced it with a brand new one, but told me this model was discontinued, so they replaced it with a 46". I've owned several Philips TVs and they have been reliable in the past. My experience with this one was not so good, and my understanding is they are no longer made. If this is a used one you're looking at, be advised that my audio issue was a "come and go" type, and I would not really recommend this particular model.
1062157
Anybody have a thumb drive to fix Vizio sound issue? Webpage says it is unavailable. After watching for about an hour, sound gets distorted. Other than that, a great bedroom tv. Or , if anyone had the same issue and solved it, please let me know. Have tried every option on tv audio menu.
1748753
I contacted Sony, there were no reports of problems with sound!???? So I pointed out that there were many people having issues, but the only recourse is to send it in under warranty to see if they can fix it - even though it's a design issue, in my opinion.
1479815
I have owned this tv for about 3 weeks. Picture is great, only issue is volume kicks off every so often , thought it was the high def cable box so I replaced it but get same result, I plan on exchanging tv. Has this volume problem happened to anyone else?
1559501
Hi Kevin, I have experienced this noise. I bought it brand new and returned and exchanged it and the second television did this as well. You can read my comment on the comments page. Did you resolve this problem? CJ
1773067
I've been very happy. The head on ours does not move downward. The sound has not had any problem. I would ask for a replacement.
1875889
Hi James your comments were a Very Nice Surprise Thank YOU very much :-)I have also discovered that the reason I noticed the volume was a bit low was because I had the attenuator switch on the back in the wrong position because once I switched I noticed the volume increased which solved the low volume problem.I would post that online for others but I don't know how, sorryRegards, Gordon
2017128
Great Granny,I would try to exchange or return the tv while you still can. Only a minority of Vizio's have picture problems and you are certain your tv has a sound issue. If you were to use external speakers you might still have a sound problem anyway. Good luck.
2017125
You know, it's kinda funny because I started this discussion because I was so worried about the picture of my new tv. Our picture so far is great, however, it was the sound that crapped out within only days. It has a lot of static and you have to turn it up really loudly to even hear it now. It is still within the 90 return time, so it will be going back the first chance we get. Now I am worried about if the new tv that we get will have anything wrong with it's picture. Other than that we love the tv. There is part of me that wants to slap on some external speakers and not worry about returning it and the hassle. You know, it's kinda funny because I started this discussion because I was so worried about the picture of my new tv. Our picture so far is great, however, it was the sound that crapped out within only days. It has a lot of static and you have to turn it up really loudly to even hear it now. It is still within the 90 return time, so it will be going back the first chance we get. Now I am worried about if the new tv that we get will have anything wrong with it's picture. Other than that we love the tv. There is part of me that wants to slap on some external speakers and not worry about... » Read More You know, it's kinda funny because I started this discussion because I was so worried about the picture of my new tv. Our picture so far is great, however, it was the sound that crapped out within only days. It has a lot of static and you have to turn it up really loudly to even hear it now. It is still within the 90 return time, so it will be going back the first chance we get. Now I am worried about if the new tv that we get will have anything wrong with it's picture. Other than that we love the tv. There is part of me that wants to slap on some external speakers and not worry about returning it and the hassle. « Show Less
844809
I've got the same issue. The remote will not adjust the volume. This remains a problem whether the speakers are hooked to the cable box audio out, or to the TV audio out.
670910
You have to adjust both separately. I have found if I turn the sound bar all the way up, then try to adjust it with my tv remote there is a hum in the speaker at lower volumes.
1450055
I know exactly what you're talking about and that happens to mine as well from time to time. You probably can't work the volume on the tv either while it's happening too, right? Usually, what I would do is unplug it for the night and the next day when I wanted to watch it, I would plug it back in and the lower right corner glitch would go away. I will say that is my biggest gripe with the tv, but it's just a glitch and unplugging it always worked for me in the past. Hope this helps!
447357
I had the exact same problem with this tv. I eventually just muted the TV speakers and ran the sound exclusively through some external speakers that I have. That solved my problem.
720908
its plug and play. Try turning up the volume on your tv or tuner (which ever you have it plugged into). if that that doesn't work right click on the volume control and go to playback devices. From there run the test on each device till the audio on your TV responds then set that one as the default.