[laqbn]

Well unless things have change since I configured my system the PCM/DD, DD, PCM settings don't make a difference and you get DD when available and PCM when not through the optical. If you are not getting audio on non-dolby programs, You might want to check your Receiver to see if there is some setting in it that might be creating this situation. I am pretty sure I only have my optical connected to my Receiver and I get audio under both DD and non-DD programs.

do you get either PCM or DD audio through the optical connection on channels 105-417? I think i can only access the digital audio connection on my Harmon Kardon receiver by hitting the DD button.

 

[Ron Barry]

Good example is HBO channels that fall into that. Sometime there is DD and sometimes not. I get audio all the time..

There was a time a while back that I played around with the DD, PCM/DD, and PCM only with my 811 and the 811 would output different things depending on different settings. My receiver also has if I recall something similar. DD, PCM/DD, and PCM only. If I did not have this set to PCM/DD and my 811 set to PCM/DD I would only get audio half the time.

I tried this test on my 622 when I was first setting things up and I noticed that it did not do what the 811 did.

Short story.. Receiver, if it has this type of setting, needs to be at PCM/DD and same with the 622. Under this set up you get audio all the time.

This is wondering off topic a bit, but I wanted to try and resolve this issue because it is not normal.

 

[laqbn]

Good example is HBO channels that fall into that. Sometime there is DD and sometimes not. I get audio all the time..

There was a time a while back that I played around with the DD, PCM/DD, and PCM only with my 811 and the 811 would output different things depending on different settings. My receiver also has if I recall something similar. DD, PCM/DD, and PCM only. If I did not have this set to PCM/DD and my 811 set to PCM/DD I would only get audio half the time.

I tried this test on my 622 when I was first setting things up and I noticed that it did not do what the 811 did.

Short story.. Receiver, if it has this type of setting, needs to be at PCM/DD and same with the 622. Under this set up you get audio all the time.

This is wondering off topic a bit, but I wanted to try and resolve this issue because it is not normal.

Yes i definately appreciate that. I will try poking at my HK tonight. So you do get optical digital audio from all channels? either in PCM or DD form right.

 

[tommiet]

My 622 is almost a year old and I have had little problems. I also use the optical output to my JVC Digital receiver and love it!

Compared to my other HD DVR (HD10-250) the 622 is GREAT!

 

[Ron Barry]

Yes.. That is how I remember it...

 

[MN Wild Fan]

I have problems with TV2. I am using RG6 only on a Toshiba projection. At times the audio shuts off and a soft reboot is necessary. The most common problem is the audio level decreasing. You would think someone had turned the volume down.

Prior to the 622 I had a 921 connected to this TV with no audio problems.

TV1 is fine.

 

[Jim5506]

I have ZERO audio dropouts on any channel whether DD or stereo with optical connection from 622 to RCA RT2350.

Sounds like the more expensive the setup the more problematic - maybe too many setup options, too complicated.

 

[laqbn]

I have ZERO audio dropouts on any channel whether DD or stereo with optical connection from 622 to RCA RT2350.

Sounds like the more expensive the setup the more problematic - maybe too many setup options, too complicated.

my setup is as uncomplicated and inexpensive as you can get. Optical Digital cable from 622 to a 7 year old Harmon Kardon AVR35, thats it and still problems galore.

 

[An-Echo-Star]

Never had a problem and I have had the 622 for 4 months.

 

[wje]

I run optical digital as the only audio source to my Yamaha HTR-6090. No significant dropouts, and audio all the time, regardless of format. I've had my 622 for 6 months now. (I hear an occasional < 1sec dropout once a week or so. That could well be upstream, not a 622 issue)

The problem can't be a fundamental problem with the 622, because plenty of people don't see an issue. A few of things come to mind - perhaps some receivers have problems switching audio modes when the output stream switches? One really simple explanation would be a defective or poorly seated optical cable. Finally, if the optical level coming out of the 622 is relatively low, and the receiver has a not-so-sensitive optical receiver, this would also explain the problem.

 

[AVITWeb]

I run optical digital as the only audio source to my Yamaha HTR-6090. No significant dropouts, and audio all the time, regardless of format. I've had my 622 for 6 months now. (I hear an occasional < 1sec dropout once a week or so. That could well be upstream, not a 622 issue)

The problem can't be a fundamental problem with the 622, because plenty of people don't see an issue. A few of things come to mind - perhaps some receivers have problems switching audio modes when the output stream switches? One really simple explanation would be a defective or poorly seated optical cable. Finally, if the optical level coming out of the 622 is relatively low, and the receiver has a not-so-sensitive optical receiver, this would also explain the problem.

It has been mentioned, but my DVR501 has the settings as well..Try setting it first to PCM AND DD, not one or the other and see if it works.

Could also be a damaged cable, but that is less likely with the number of people who are having the problem.

 

[laqbn]

It has been mentioned, but my DVR501 has the settings as well..Try setting it first to PCM AND DD, not one or the other and see if it works.

Could also be a damaged cable, but that is less likely with the number of people who are having the problem.

I've tried all possible preset configurations with no change. OK , I've figured out how to hear the optical digital output when a channel is using PCM audio and there are no dropouts when listening to a channel that broadcasts PCM audio but as soon as I switch to a channel using Dolby Digital and switch my audio receiver to AC3 (another term for Dolby Digital), dropouts occur. I will try another cable but I used the same cable on a DVD player before with no problems.

PS. thanks for everyone's help in trying to fix this

 

[DAG]

I had issues without audio and video dropouts recently and noticed they were every time the furnace kicked on or off. Since the whole system is on a UPS with voltage regulation, I figured ruled that out. Then, it struck me. Perhaps it was the component switcher that I use to switch the various DVD players, XBox360, and 622 inputs to my component outputs to my monitor? Well, after systemically testing and eliminating each input, I narrowed it down to interference that is begin picked up on the audio digital input channels on my switcher, the Audio Authority 1154A. I reconfigured the AA to ignore detection on the digital audio inputs and all is well now!

 

[BobaBird]

If i tune a "regular" channel like channels 105-417 I get no audio through the optical Digital audio stream. I only get optical digital audio from either local "HD"package channels, Dish HD package channels or OTA Antenna channels.

Sounds like you have your digital audio configuration setting at "DD." That sends sound to the optical out only when there is a DD signal. Most people will want DD/PCM.

See http://ekb.dbstalk.com/dolby.htm

 

[laqbn]

Sounds like you have your digital audio configuration setting at "DD." That sends sound to the optical out only when there is a DD signal. Most people will want DD/PCM.

See http://ekb.dbstalk.com/dolby.htm

No, it is set to pass both PCM and DD out the optical port, I just didn't know how to set my audio receiver to use the PCM audio. Since then I figured that out but my my DD dropout issues continue unchanged.

 

[MN Wild Fan]

I guess it was bad luck to comment. Audio sync has been off all day today on both TV's (even after soft / hard reboot). This is happening on all channels except HD.

 

[ryan8886]

Most of my channels are very good. However, I routinely suffer audio stutter and sync issues on my local HD's (Detroit area). ABC is one of the worst. It's not my TosLink, as all other channels have no problems. This is a known software issue that will hopefully be resolved SOON. Like it was said at the start of this thread....this is getting SERIOUSLY old.
I understand this is a highly advanced piece of equipment and at the forefront of current technology, but for the money I pay, I would 1) Like to be able to enjoy all my network programs in HD, without it seeming like a bad acid trip half the time and 2) Be able to recommend this receiver to others without having to qualify it.

 

[MN Wild Fan]

2) Be able to recommend this receiver to others without having to qualify it.[/QUOTE]

Exactly.

 

[Ron Barry]

Most of my channels are very good. However, I routinely suffer audio stutter and sync issues on my local HD's (Detroit area). ABC is one of the worst. It's not my TosLink, as all other channels have no problems. This is a known software issue that will hopefully be resolved SOON. Like it was said at the start of this thread....this is getting SERIOUSLY old.
I understand this is a highly advanced piece of equipment and at the forefront of current technology, but for the money I pay, I would 1) Like to be able to enjoy all my network programs in HD, without it seeming like a bad acid trip half the time and 2) Be able to recommend this receiver to others without having to qualify it.

Might want to check this thread out Ryan. Looks like there might be issues with the Detroit Feed.

http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=76392

I am assuming when you say Detroit Locals you mean Dish HD locals and not OTA.

 

[Mx_Rider]

have the audio problems as well, since day 1 of Dish service. Not happy at all.

Let's see:
I'm on my 5th 622
audio dropouts
audio sync problems
pixelation (not compression-eventhough that's pretty darn bad)- green bands
HDMI problems
phone line plugged in rather than the ethernet line
small hard drive for HD material
no single mode/dual mode switch on remote
audio level (extremely low) on tv2 using coax

I'm screwed till October when my contract expires. I'm quite unhappy with Dish.
Not to mention that my bill every month is never correct. I'm on file paying a certain amount, the bill comes and it's $55 more.