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Why is there no sound coming from my TV?

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David Ramirez

Published Mar 13, 2026

Why is there no sound coming from my TV?

No TV sound is output from the receiver. Check the type and connection of the HDMI cable, optical digital cable, or audio cable that is connected to the receiver and the TV (refer to the supplied Startup Guide).

Why is my AV receiver not working with my TV?

Since it receives a picture directly from the cable box, however, maybe that’s not the case. And since the AV receiver works correctly with a TV attached, the AV receiver appears to be functioning properly. I tried various configurations using 4 different HDMI cables; I think the cables are ruled out as a possible problem.

What to do when there is no picture on your TV?

Plug the power cords of the device and the TV back into the electrical outlet. Turn on the connected device and TV. Try using a different HDMI cable. NOTE: If you want to view 1080p (50p/60p) quality picture on the TV from an external device, use a High Speed HDMI cable with the “HDMI” logo as the connection cable.

Why does my Vizio TV have no sound?

Television Has No Sound Answer 3: Make sure TV input is correct (someone may have accidentally pressed the “aux” input button or similar causing the TV to use an input with no sound going to it) Television Has No Sound Answer 4: Make sure there is not a pair of headphones connected to the TV audio out jack on the side or front of your TV.

No TV sound is output from the receiver. Check the type and connection of the HDMI cable, optical digital cable, or audio cable that is connected to the receiver and the TV (refer to the supplied Startup Guide).

Since it receives a picture directly from the cable box, however, maybe that’s not the case. And since the AV receiver works correctly with a TV attached, the AV receiver appears to be functioning properly. I tried various configurations using 4 different HDMI cables; I think the cables are ruled out as a possible problem.

Television Has No Sound Answer 3: Make sure TV input is correct (someone may have accidentally pressed the “aux” input button or similar causing the TV to use an input with no sound going to it) Television Has No Sound Answer 4: Make sure there is not a pair of headphones connected to the TV audio out jack on the side or front of your TV.

Why is there no picture on my HDMI projector?

* AV receiver HDMI Audio Output setting configured to “off” (I also tried with it set to “on”). …this configuration results in no picture and no audio. If the HDMI cable is disconnected from the projector, the receive does successfully output audio. If I bypass the AV receiver, and wire directly from the cable box to the project, I get a picture.

How can I tell if my TV has surround sound?

Try different cables to verify this is not a bad set of cables. Try setting the Audio/Video (A/V) receiver to a different Surround Sound mode. IMPORTANT: Verify that the source you are playing is encoded with Surround Sound audio. If not, the audio will be very difficult to hear using a Surround Sound setting.

How to troubleshoot if there is no sound or…?

Check that there are no headphones connected. Check if the issue also occurs to other device connected to the TV. You may try to changing the TV channel or play back a movie on a DVD player. Try different cables to verify this is not a bad set of cables.

Why is there no sound on my Sony Bravia?

– When tuned to a digital channel with Alternate Audio, the broadcaster may not be broadcasting your preferred Alternate Audio language. Press OPTIONS, highlight and select Alternate Audio, and change the Alternate Audio language. From:

Try different cables to verify this is not a bad set of cables. Try setting the Audio/Video (A/V) receiver to a different Surround Sound mode. IMPORTANT: Verify that the source you are playing is encoded with Surround Sound audio. If not, the audio will be very difficult to hear using a Surround Sound setting.

What to do if your surround sound is not working?

If not, the audio will be very difficult to hear using a Surround Sound setting. Set Surround Sound to OFF when playing a source that is not encoded with a Surround Sound signal. Check each speaker to make sure they are properly connected to the A/V receiver. Perform a Test Tone function to verify if the speakers are working correctly.

How do I get sound from my audio system to my TV?

Note: Your audio system doesn’t automatically produce sound when you connect the cable. On your audio system, press the INPUT or TV button to switch the input to TV. On your TV speaker settings, set the Digital Audio Output to PCM.

How do I hear TV sound through the a / V receiver?

The two most common connections used to hear TV sound from the A/V receiver or home theater system speakers are: Which option you use will depend on the connection ports on your products. If your TV and audio system both support the ARC feature, we recommend using Option 1 to connect your products, otherwise use Option 2.

Why does my HDMI receiver not work with my TV?

If the TV is not compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect the receiver to the TV using an optical digital cable (not supplied) or audio cable (not supplied). There will be no TV sound from the connected speakers when the receiver is connected to an HDMI input jack of a TV that is not compatible with ARC.

How do I get sound out of my TV?

To access the Sound Out setting: Open the Settings menu either by using the button on your remote, or if your remote doesn’t have a Settings button, press the Home/Smart button, then click the Settings icon. Navigate to the Audio/Sound menu. Choose Sound Out, then select TV Speakers.

Check that there are no headphones connected. Check if the issue also occurs to other device connected to the TV. You may try to changing the TV channel or play back a movie on a DVD player. Try different cables to verify this is not a bad set of cables.

If the TV is not compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect the receiver to the TV using an optical digital cable (not supplied) or audio cable (not supplied). There will be no TV sound from the connected speakers when the receiver is connected to an HDMI input jack of a TV that is not compatible with ARC.

Why does surround sound not work on my DVD player?

My surround sound work on my DVD player, but not the TV. The input icon show surround sound, however when switching channels the icon show tv sound. The surround use to work, now I don’t know what has happened.

Do you have surround sound on your TV?

Your tv doesn’t have built in surround, just stereo (2 channel – left and right) sound. Just DVD player with six speakers. Is there another model number somewhere that you see?

Why is the sound not working on my TV?

If the TV speaker does not work no matter what you try, do an experiment and connect an external speaker to the TV to see if sound will be heard. If not you may have a circuit board issue or possibly the speakers in the TV have a wiring issue. Try everything first before taking the TV apart to check the speakers.

How do I Turn Off Sound on my TV?

Disconnect the HDMI cable from both devices and reconnect it. On your TV, set the speaker settings to Audio System . Note: Your audio system doesn’t automatically produce sound when you connect the cable. On your audio system, press the INPUT or TV button to switch the input to TV. Turn off the TV and the audio system.

Do you need a receiver for surround sound?

You would need the receiver on for surround sound. It’s just a more convenient and neater way of connecting a set top box to the TV and a receiver by a single HDMI cable and removes the need for an optical cable. One less HDMI cable going to the TV. The receiver would just be in standby if you just wanted to use the TV’s speakers.

Why does my TV not work with my avforums?

If the receiver isn’t capable of pass through whilst in standby then you would have to connect the set top box to the TV by HDMI, the audio would then be relayed by optical back to the receiver. ‘ My opinions expressed here do not represent those of the AVForums or its associated websites ‘.

What to do when your surround sound is not working?

If you still have the same problem after changing the sound mode, make sure the speakers are securely and properly connected to the A/V stereo receiver. If your A/V receiver has an Auto Calibration function, try using it to setup the appropriate sound settings.

Why does my BRAVIA TV not output audio?

Select Settings. Press the HOME button on the remote control. Select Settings. Select Sound, Display & Sound, or BRAVIA Settings. Select Audio output. NOTE: If Audio output is not shown, skip this step. Select Digital audio out, then set to PCM. Make sure the TV has the latest system software update.

Can a surround sound system work on TV?

The digital input will preserve any discrete digital 5.1 audio. Keep in mind, however, that not ALL TV programming has surround sound audio, and many that do make little use of it. Hope this helps. Are you new to the Home Theater Forum? Stop by the New Member Introductions area and introduce yourself! See you there!