Sony SAT-A4/Directv Problem (1 Viewer)

[Cliff Olson]

I have a Sony SAT-A4 Directv Tuner, and every once in a while, there is no audio on certain channels. It only occurs on channels broadcast in Dolby Digital, and mostly on STARZ and SHOW (channel 543). I know it's not my pre/pro - it's been tested. I've also called Directv, and they say it's not them. So, I guess, it must be a problem with my SAT-A4? I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem before. Thanks!

 

[Greg Schwabacher]

Yep, I have the exact same problem with my SAT-A4. Plus, I've noticed that the DD audio will drop out for just an instant (my receiver flashes as if it's locking on to the signal) from time to time. I vaguely remember reading that this was a common problem, but I might be mistaken.

 

[Grant B]

do you have the audio setting on auto?
i think it can be set for PCM only.
Never noticed any problems on mine

 

[Cliff Olson]

If set for PCM only, then you loose the Dolby Digital on the premium channels... I am not willing to sacrifice that. This outage in audio only occurs in Dolby Digital, that's why you've never heard it, Grant.