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Why do I lose sound on some TV channels?

By Daniel Rodriguez

Why do I lose sound on some TV channels?

If you have audio on most channels, but have silence on some or all of your local network channels, you may have the Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) turned ON. The SAP feature allows your TV, VCR or Digital Cable box to tune in a second “track” of audio programming. Not all channels broadcast SAP signals.

What do I do when my TV sound goes out?

Caution:

  1. Double Check Mute.
  2. Turn Up Volume.
  3. Reboot The TV.
  4. Check For Secondary Audio Protocol.
  5. TV Audio Input Settings.
  6. Switch The TV Channel.
  7. Check Headphone Port.
  8. Check Connection Cables.

Why does NBC have no sound?

Check your audio settings On connected TV or smart TV devices, visit the settings menu and ensure that the audio is set to Stereo (or Normal). On a mobile device or computer, check your device settings and/or the video player controls to make sure you haven’t set the volume too low (or set the audio to mute).

Why is the sound on my TV not working?

The cause of the sound issues may be the remote control or audio/visual cables. Check the remote control. Press volume up on the remote control. If the volume doesn’t respond, you may need to program the remote control. Learn how to program your remote control. Check the audio/video cables.

What to do when your sound goes out on your TV?

The sound went out on my tv I did the following Disconnect it from AC power, then press and hold the power button on the TV, and not the remote, for 10 seconds. After another minute, plug the set back in and press power once. Then try the other sound out from your TV to a set of speakers etc. it did not help But!!!!!

What happens when I change the channel on my TV?

This solution is designed to assist if it takes a long time for the picture to appear, the TV becomes locked up or unresponsive, the audio is intermittent or drops out, or the picture gets distorted momentarily when changing channels or inputs.

How does the steady sound on a TV work?

IMPORTANT: On certain model TVs, the Steady Sound feature may only works when the RF input is being used; for some models it work with composite, component or HDMI® inputs. If the TV has the Advanced Auto Volume feature, set it to On.

What to do if the sound on your TV is not working?

Try using a different audio output jack and hook up surround sound or a sound bar. If the audio output jack does not work, then yes you may need to turn the TV speaker off in the menu. If nothing works to get your TVs audio working, the audio board in the TV may also be bad.

Why is my Dolby sound not coming out?

If only one channel is missing sound or there is sound distortion, it may resolve on its own in a few minutes. Sometimes, Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) creates sound problems. If you’re listening to SAP Dolby Audio, try switching back to the primary language:

How do I Turn Off Sound on my Xfinity TV?

Verify/disable the Secondary Audio Programming (SAP) or Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) switch for the TV, DVD, VCR or other connected device. Locate the device’s SAP or MTS setting. This could be: A button on the device’s remote (not the universal remote).

Why is there no sound on my Vizio TV?

No audio from the TV, My TV has no sound. If your television is not producing sound, try the following steps: Press the menu button on your VIZIO remote, and use the arrow keys and the Okay button to select the ‘Audio’ menu. Once at the Audio menu, make sure the ‘Speakers’ option is set to ‘On’.