Hd Sound Is Softer ?

[bkw]

i have a 622 receiver which runs through my yamaha receiver using optical connector.
when viewing a hd channel or dvr in hd, the sound is a lot softer than sd.
dishnet tech was no help. told me to change to cable. i did and same results.
anybody have the same problem or any advise?
thanks in advance

 

[JIGGIEFLY]

Ya i had the same problem and i went and checked the input db level on my AV receiver and it was set at 0db so i raised it up a few db's and all is good. Nothing i hate more then pushing up the volume on one station and forgetting to turn it down and switching to another and watching my speakers jump out of the box.

 

[bkw]

thanks george. just was going over my av settings earlier today and dont remember seeing a input db. i will check further tonight.
i have been putting up with what you described too long.

 

[Cranked]

I have the same problem and I have an onkyo receiver. I changed the output on the onkyo to "All Channel Stereo" for all inputs (HD or SD), instead of having it go between Dolby and stereo. I know stereo isnt as good as dolby, but for just watching tv who cares. If I watch a movie it goes to DD, but otherwise I use stereo. It keeps all the volumes consistent except for the fact that some channels are just naturally louder than others.

 

[bkw]

the only adjustment i have as far as db goes is what my receiver calls a center graphic equalizer. its there to try to match the tone quality of my main speakers. i think that the stereo setting option might correct that but i want the most from my system so i will continue to look for other fixes.
thanks for your help

 

[kovach]

Might want to read this:

http://www.satelliteguys.us/dish-hd-discussions/106232-sd-channels-much-louder-than-hd.html
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[wonko]

There's nothing to fix (see Kovach's thread). That's just the way Dolby Digital works.