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Old 11-03-2007, 12:44 PM   #1 of 3
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HTS TV audio lower than Radio


I have a Phillips 47" LCD TV and a Sony Home Theater system (HTS). The problem I've notice is when I switch functions on the HTS from the TV to the radio the volume is much higher than the volume setting for the TV. Is this normal for a HTS? If it is not, how do I equalize the volume on the HTS to be the same when I switch from the tv to radio to DVD, etc?
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Old 11-03-2007, 07:39 PM   #2 of 3
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Re: HTS TV audio lower than Radio


Hi Alan. Welcome to HTF!

This is a well known issue, but there is no easy solution.

The 5.1 sound (on DVD's and HDTV's) have a much higher "dynamic range" than VHS, TV or Radio. By "Range" I mean the volume can swing from very quiet to very loud. Because of this - the average volume is lower.

Do you have a CATV box? Sometimes these have a "Compression" setting which can keep the volume in a narrower range (usually louder) so it would more closely match the radio.

Some AV Receivers also have a "Midnight Theater" mode that does the same thing so you can watch movies/shows at night, but the volume wont jump and disturb other people.

Beyond that - there is just nothing you can do besides remember to turn the volume down when you switch.
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Old 11-08-2007, 05:49 PM   #3 of 3
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