Once I hook this system up to a wall mounted TV and get the initial settings locked in, will I ever really need to use the remote if I'm just using it for TV sound? Meaning, will my up/down sound adjustments on the TV just flow through to these speakers? Obviously if I'm using the bluetooth option to play music that wouldn't apply. Thanks! Once I hook this system up to a wall mounted TV and get the initial settings locked in, will I ever really need to use the remote if I'm just using it for TV sound? Meaning, will my up/down... » Read More Once I hook this system up to a wall mounted TV and get the initial settings locked in, will I ever really need to use the remote if I'm just using it for TV sound? Meaning, will my up/down sound adjustments on the TV just flow through to these speakers? Obviously if I'm using the bluetooth option to play music that wouldn't apply. Thanks! « Show Less
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The tv volume won't flow through to the speakers. However, if you always want your speakers at the same volume, I suppose you wouldn't need the volume remote. I like to adjust volume from tv to movies to music, but that's just me.
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From my experience the use of the TV volume control by the TV remote control unit, it will only turn the speakers on your TV high or low. For the Panasonic speakers used here, you have to use the Panasonic remote control to adjust for the volume of its speaker output or unless your TV remote is a smart one which can be configure to emulate the remote controls of other devices of other brand including Panasonic.
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Not all tv shows and movies have the same volume but as for needing the remote you won't really need it since the control are on the box. it doesn't control tv volume but that should be muted when using this or you will have a delay in sound and get an echo effect like listening to two tvs in different rooms on the same show.The remote will be needed to pair the subwoofer if it ever gets unpaired thats the only time i see it being needed. Logitech has the codes for panasonic so if you have a multi remote i would put it in there and stash the original away with batteries removed.Bluetooth is for subwoofer there is no streaming to this with bluetooth. Connection is done with optical cable and not in the box. Not all tv shows and movies have the same volume but as for needing the remote you won't really need it since the control are on the box. it doesn't control tv volume but that should be muted when using this or you will have a delay in sound and get an echo effect like listening to two tvs in different rooms on the same show.The remote will be needed to pair the subwoofer if it ever gets unpaired thats the only time i see it being needed. Logitech has the codes for panasonic so if you have a multi remote i would put it in there and stash the original away with batteries... » Read More Not all tv shows and movies have the same volume but as for needing the remote you won't really need it since the control are on the box. it doesn't control tv volume but that should be muted when using this or you will have a delay in sound and get an echo effect like listening to two tvs in different rooms on the same show.The remote will be needed to pair the subwoofer if it ever gets unpaired thats the only time i see it being needed. Logitech has the codes for panasonic so if you have a multi remote i would put it in there and stash the original away with batteries removed.Bluetooth is for subwoofer there is no streaming to this with bluetooth. Connection is done with optical cable and not in the box. « Show Less
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No, you have to use the remot every time you want to do anything with sound, I know, it's a pain.
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Yes, if you flip back and forth for HDMI connections for a blueray player or for a computer or a gaming system.
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Yes and no. Yes, some TV remotes will allow the volume toggle to work with the sound system. Example, cable or satellite remotes which are remotes. Understand done if the TV remotes also allow for universal functionality. No, it will not allow you to switch between inputs so you will still need the remote the system comes with or walk to the box. Just remember to use use the digital inputs for your dvd/blu-ray players and TV. Cheers
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I hooked it up to the TV. Works OK but no sound in the rear speakers (surround) for regular TV or the online stuff. I wonder if the online stuff would be better (surround, etc.) if plugged into the Blu Ray player. The other annoying thing is I have to use three remotes and have to keep switch the blu Ray to "D in 1" to get any sound from TV/internet.
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I'm not very technical and had someone else hook this up for me.I have cable TV. Before I purchased this soundbar, I was using the cable remote to control everything, including volume. The volume and channel change on the TV remote doesn't work when set up this way.After the soundbar was hooked up, the TV remote was still off line for volume and channel changing. I can control the volume by both the cable remote and the small remote that came with the soundbar.Sorry...that's the best I can tell you.
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The sound bar comes with a remote control that I use to control the volume and on / off operation. My comcast controller only changes the TV volume. I haven't tried to control it on the TV remote, which I use only to switch between various inputs (cable, DVD, DVD-R, Apple TV). I have been running the sound bar with the TV audio turned all the way down ... using both the TV and sound bar for audio created a little bit of an echo effect which I found annoying.
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Hello, Did you ever figure this out? I just bought this TV last night and I'm very happy with it, but I use a surround sound system and have to keep the TV volume on 0. There should be a way to turn the speakers off - right? Thanks for any info.
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I find that I don't use them. It's a good TV, but it's a TV first. I've never used these motion, or gesturs, or spoken comands to my TV. You'll have your cable or sattelite receiver and that's the remote you'll use to change channels, turn your TV on/off, and affect volume. I'd buy last year's model and save your money and forego the fancy features you won't use.
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I'm actually going to order this after the new year.I called Sony and they werent much help with my question. I also asked Crutchfield and while they didnt have a definitive answer for me, they recommended that I run the video from my computer directly to my TV and the audio to the receiver. Worst case scenario, thats what I'll do. I'm glad I have a Logitech 880 remote.I tried looking for answers and I'm surprised that no one had questions about using this unit with a computer.As for the other receivers you mentioned, I think this has more value than either of those with the 4 HDMIs and 1080p upscale. I'm really looking forward to getting this and making some free time to set it up. I'm actually going to order this after the new year.I called Sony and they werent much help with my question. I also asked Crutchfield and while they didnt have a definitive answer for me, they recommended that I run the video from my computer directly to my TV and the audio to the receiver. Worst case scenario, thats what I'll do. I'm glad I have a Logitech 880 remote.I tried looking for answers and I'm surprised that no one had questions about using this unit with a computer.As for the other receivers you mentioned, I think this has more value than... » Read More I'm actually going to order this after the new year.I called Sony and they werent much help with my question. I also asked Crutchfield and while they didnt have a definitive answer for me, they recommended that I run the video from my computer directly to my TV and the audio to the receiver. Worst case scenario, thats what I'll do. I'm glad I have a Logitech 880 remote.I tried looking for answers and I'm surprised that no one had questions about using this unit with a computer.As for the other receivers you mentioned, I think this has more value than either of those with the 4 HDMIs and 1080p upscale. I'm really looking forward to getting this and making some free time to set it up. « Show Less
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I had this problem too, I think you do need the remote. If I remember correctly, I had to go into the post process settings and change them. It may have been another speaker setting tho. I imagine you can order a remote from Yamaha. Great unit btw.
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That does sound like an issue. How do you have this thing hooked up. Hdmi? Also, there are some features about level control. I will let you know that it does NOT sound normal. I listen to my dish network anwhere between level 35 to 45. My Hd dvd player, and Ps3 Blu ray player usually sound powerful at level 45-60. If my system was at 70, the roof would be blown off my house most likely. Check your speaker connections. Are all connections secure? I need more information. ***Actually second thought, if you are NOT set up by HDMI or Optical cable. And you are using RCA red and white audio cables. Maybe that is normal.. But it does does not sound right.
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Hi, this control( for my system) only controls volume. Up and down. There is the power on/off and the mute button. I control the bass by the menu on the DVD and TV. Good luck. I control bass in the
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The system only has three adjustments. Two volume switches and one echo switch. You can connect an outside surround sound system with an adjustable equalizer to make your sound better. The system has worked great for me so far. I have not had any issues so far. The system comes with two mics an AV audio video cable and has HDMI and USB Capabilities. Sounds great with a surround sound system hooked up to the TV.
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If you have not done so, go on line and get the manual at vizio.com. My remote seems to work fine. I use it to control a separate sound system and the vizio tv. Pressing any key seems to light up all keys for a few seconds. I programmed the remote for the tv teaching it as described in the manual. I programmed the sound system by using codes contained in the sound system manual. Try pushing other keys to see if they light up most or all of the remotes keys. If not get a replcement.
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I'm sorry that I can't help out with that - I remember it wasn't easy to figure it out. A friend of mine actually got it working but it took a lot of time to get it done. The manual is difficult to understand as well. If you can figure out how to sync up your remote with the console, you will get a prompt screen that will walk you through the setup process. Don't get too frustrated though - it's an excellent sound system, you'll love it.
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Typically no, this is not usually how the sound is arranged on most TVs. Most of the time if you use one of the connection methods for an external speaker device, the TV will not also activate the TV speakers. That is a feature / function of the TV though, not this or any other external sound device.
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No you can use the TV. Once programmed you're gonna want to turn off the TV speakers and use just the soundbar for sound. You might want to do it under aux though and set the default volume to aux instead of TV because if you do it on TV and just turn the internal TV speakers off you might get a message displayed on the screen every time you operate the volume. This soundbar sounds great too BTW. I've installed 5 of them and every customer loves them. Yes there are better ones out there, but it comes down to what you want to pay. Good luck and hope that helps
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No, you should not lose any functionality - I have a relatively simple home theatre system plus a Blu-ray, plus DVR, and it all worked right away when I set up the TV. Now, I don't have all the items working, like Netflix, etc., but I cannot imagine that anything would not work. It was also easy to get our DVR remotes to work as normal, since that was what we were used to.
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While all that is true, I find it odd that someone buying a 4k TV would be using TV speakers at all. If you actually care about sound you'd have a separate receiver. I personally wouldn't want the side speakers as the first thing I do with any TV is disable the internal speakers to use my 5.1 surround speakers. Seems aimed at people that just want to brag about an expensive fancy looking TV while not actually knowing/caring about their setup. Now if they make a version without the ugly speakers, I'd consider it. Also assume there will be a lot of revisions to the 4k standard once more content comes out, and will wait for a 'real' 4k set rather than one designed primarily for upscaling 1080p sources. While all that is true, I find it odd that someone buying a 4k TV would be using TV speakers at all. If you actually care about sound you'd have a separate receiver. I personally wouldn't want the side speakers as the first thing I do with any TV is disable the internal speakers to use my 5.1 surround speakers. Seems aimed at people that just want to brag about an expensive fancy looking TV while not actually knowing/caring about their setup. Now if they make a version without the ugly speakers, I'd consider it. Also assume there will be a lot of revisions to the 4k standard once more... » Read More While all that is true, I find it odd that someone buying a 4k TV would be using TV speakers at all. If you actually care about sound you'd have a separate receiver. I personally wouldn't want the side speakers as the first thing I do with any TV is disable the internal speakers to use my 5.1 surround speakers. Seems aimed at people that just want to brag about an expensive fancy looking TV while not actually knowing/caring about their setup. Now if they make a version without the ugly speakers, I'd consider it. Also assume there will be a lot of revisions to the 4k standard once more content comes out, and will wait for a 'real' 4k set rather than one designed primarily for upscaling 1080p sources. « Show Less