VIP 622 Audio Levels

Viggen61 · 11-02-2009, 08:38 AM

Hi!

I've been having this problem with my VIP 622 (installed 3 years ago). The Audio Level difference between channels can get very extreme. In particular, if an HD channel has Dolby Digital, the output is considerably lower than an SD channel without Dolby Digital. With my H-K receiver, listening volume for an HD channel is usually in the -20 to -30 db range, but if I switch to an SD channel, say NASA TV or BBCA, I have to drop the volume down to -40 to -50 db, lest I ( and my neighbors) get blasted out of the building..

It's very consistently this way between HD & SD channels. I know it's rare for all channels to have exactly the same audio levels, but this difference is extreme, and has only been happening for a few months.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Loves2Watch · 11-02-2009, 10:42 AM

I hate to say this but it is the norm...

11-02-2009, 08:38 AM	#1
Viggen61 HD + DVR = Awesome! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 77	VIP 622 Audio Levels Hi! I've been having this problem with my VIP 622 (installed 3 years ago). The Audio Level difference between channels can get very extreme. In particular, if an HD channel has Dolby Digital, the output is considerably lower than an SD channel without Dolby Digital. With my H-K receiver, listening volume for an HD channel is usually in the -20 to -30 db range, but if I switch to an SD channel, say NASA TV or BBCA, I have to drop the volume down to -40 to -50 db, lest I ( and my neighbors) get blasted out of the building.. It's very consistently this way between HD & SD channels. I know it's rare for all channels to have exactly the same audio levels, but this difference is extreme, and has only been happening for a few months. Any suggestions? Thanks! __________________ Top 250, locals & HD Ultimate Sharp Aquous LC-37D40U Dish Vip 622 (HDMI) Sony DVP-NC85HS DVD (HDMI) Toshiba HD-A3 HD-DVD (HDMI) Sony MDP-550 LD player (S-Vid & TOSLINK) Harman/Kardon AVR 354

11-02-2009, 10:42 AM	#2
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