Sharp HT-SB600 wired sound bar has occasional sound drops and then resumes back to normal. Is this an issue with the unit? HDMi cable quality issue or loose cable? TV station/network issue?
1425822
I had this issue too. I resolved it by swapping out the speaker wire. I bought a $10 roll of Pyle 16 gauge speaker wire and havent had a problem since - that was 2 years ago.
1425823
I can't answer your question but I can say that mine does not have occasional sound drops. Our audio source is cable TV and XBOX 360.
1425824
Replacing the HDMI cable I was using (one that came with a video card) with a new High Speed Monster Cable fixed my problem as described below instantly.I have noticed that ours has recently started this behavior as well. Additionally, our XBox 360 is connected directly to the TV, and when using the ARC, the sound dropout is nearly continuous. I wonder if there may be a problem with the HDMI cable going from the receiver to the TV, but I haven't had a chance to try getting a new cable and see if that is in fact the problem.
1425825
That's the exact reason I returned it. I'm pretty sure it's only compatible with a Sharp TV. I was able to solve the problem with an analog connect. Pure junk... return it if possible.
1425826
Been having the same issues but usually only on my cable box. Never on movie or on radio. Think it's a signal issue on hdmi
1425827
Yes it is I've sent back to factory twice and was told. Nothing wrong I've notice that when the sound quits the fan motor is not on causing the amp to get hot shutting it down as of right now unit is not working glad I save the box
1425828
Mine does the same thing. Only notice it when using it on my TV - sort of a bother.
1425829
I can't imagine what it might be, but I have had this one almost a year and have had no issue using DirecTV and Sharp BluRay player.
169091
I have not had any issues with my Vizio; are you using a sound system(sound bar or an add on surround sound system?) I use a Polk sound bar with wireless sub and the sound balance has been fine since day one..
269891
Mine is sitting in the junk room. Most of the time the audio came through just fine for me. My issues was that sometimes the audio was so far out of sync it wasn't even watchable. It's a great concept, but a total POS in reality. Like Clayton said, try updating the drivers and see if that helps. I gave up on mine though. A 15' HDMI cable is cheaper and way more reliable.
1132666
Can't say that I have, I have mine hooked to a yamaha sound bar as well. I would suggest checking your cabling, something may not be making a good connection.
1530645
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.
119523
There is not much information here, but my guess would be that the system either has the internal speakers off or the system is set to internal mute because it thinks an external sound source is controlling volume. I assume you are receiving some sound and it is just not changing as you toggle volume up and down. If you are receiving no sound at all, I would bet it is a cabling issue and you do not have a sound source connected to your TV. Hope this helps despite not being terrible specific.
665741
Make sure you are watching the lights on the sound bar. It is hard to tell when it is on or off but the lights will blink notifying you of the level of sound. I have disconnected mine for now as the cable company has improved it sound quality or I would look at it and explain it more in depth. Good luck!
1142687
Just be happy your soundbar is working. I returned mine - no one at Sharp, after 3 weeks of trying, would believe that my unit lost sound output intermittently. I now have a Sony soundbar that is working well (with my Sharp TV), and I could not be more satisfied.
2284706
I had surround sound and two of the 7 speakers hummed when I put the Direct TV HD in "pause." To fix this problem go to the Direct TV remote, setup, settings, audio, and turn "on" dolby digital. Mine was off and caused the hum!
2057268
The sound is really poor. One thing I have noticed is that the sound from regular DirecTV channels is much louder than the sound from HDTV channels or the one from the DVD or Blue Ray player. I have everything connected with HDMI cables. I tried also with optical cable with the same results. The volume difference appears also when I listen thru the Home theater. Does anyone know if this is normal?
785129
I bought a refurbished Samsung Sound bar and have nothing but problems. I have even had the cable company out-and they cannot figure out why it does not work. Will play-but both DVD and cable it goes to black screen and says to check the signal. I am off to Sears to buy a new one.
2279785
My TV does not do that so I do not think it is normal. The only issue I have is the sound bar turns off while the TV is still on and I have to turn it back on.
2142978
Hi Loretta, sorry to hear this. have tried other inputs like DVD/BD player, computer, game console, cable box? have you checked your physical cables for loose connection? have you tried changing physical cables from your devices going to your TV? -Vincent
1635508
Thank you for the replies! So, I shouldn't worry about having to return the tv?? Do you think it could be an issue with the cable box possibly? Or, is it the TV? The line that I see doesn't go away, and is in all modes.
1598153
Please refer to the discussion board at avsforum.com. A Google seach for 'Sony HT-CT500 issues' should return relevant links. I too have followed the development and subsequent release of this updated sound bar (patiently waiting to replace my HT-CT100 with this model).
1495410
Rick, try going to your Sound controls from your "Control Panel" buttons. I recently connected to a TV through my HDMI and I find that I have to manually switch the sound there from "Speakers" (which is my computer sound) to "NVidia Hi-Def Audio" in order to get sound to the TV if I'm trying to watch something on Hulu over there. One annoying glitch though: The switch only allows for you to change your "Default" settings (be sure to hit default if "apply" by itself doesn't work... that's what I have to do.) so you then have to go through the procedure each time you change. Annoying, but workable if you don't have to do it a whole lot. - MJM
481551
I haven't had the video drop out while watching a movie, but the GUI for the net/usb function will not display half the time. My TV displays a message that it is not receiving any video signal, which is odd since I know the receiver is on.