DVD player volume

Ian C · 29-01-2001, 17:07

I have a Philips DVD710 player and 'Silver Shadow' TV - the problem is that the TV volume has to be turned up to full to get any real volume from DVDs - it's connected via scart, as is my OnDig STB, which works at normal volumes.

When turning up the volume to full, there is obviously a lot of noise/static audible through the speakers.

I've always thought this was the DVD player, but after buying a PS2 this weekend, (connected at the moment through the composite av provided) games are OK, but again DVDs are v. quiet? I've raised the DVD volume in the PS2 settings, but it still requires ramping up to get a decent volume for the disks.

I have had a pro-logic amp in the past, where the problem I have now wasn't an issue, but until I buy a new amp I am using the TV speakers - is the problem my TV, or have I got something fundamentally wrong?

john gibson · 30-01-2001, 11:33

This sounds a little tricky , i`ve got a couple of suggestions for you , but you may have already tried them anyway .
Firstly , you say that your PS2 is connected by the composite video lead , i`m assuming that you have connected the two audio 6mm phonos as well to carry the sound .
The PS2 is obviously connected to the tv through the AV3 input , try disconnecting the on digi box from the television and connect the PS2 using the same scart to the input you were using for the stb ,you know that this scart is ok , try playing a game (not a dvd film , you cannot watch dvd`s through the rgb output on a PS2 , dunno why though )
If the games audio is acceptable , disconnect the console and connect up the dvd player using the same lead and scart input , make sure you have the dvd player settings for picture set to rgb output and the audio settings for bitstream , play a film .
If this works then there is obviously something wrong with the other inputs to the tv ,i`m not to familiar with the tv that you mention but if you post up the make , model and serial number i`ll see what I can find out .
Regards
John

Ian C · 31-01-2001, 09:12

Many thanks John,

The TV is a 32" Silver Shadow 100hz Widescreen Model number: 32PW9544. You can download the manual as a PDF from the Philips site, but it's pretty useless.

I have tried the various inputs - I had the PS2 plugged into the composite AV in the front of the TV, thinking that using the SCART made the picture green as part of the copy protection, but this is only the case using a true SCART cable? Using the SCART socket with the adapter plays DVDs OK but still has the volume problem- v. quiet DVDs while games are OK.

I was wondering if it was the sound set-up on the DVD players - obviously only having stereo at the moment was it outputting in the wrong way? I have been through the various set-ups on the two players but with no real success.

kwilliams · 31-01-2001, 10:01

My Toshiba 100E behaves in a similar fashion.
I have to increase the TV (Panasonic)volume significantly when playing DVDs and reset it when returning to normal TV.

Sam · 31-01-2001, 11:12

The sound from DVDs (generally DD or dts) is far more dynamic than a regular nicam or dolby surround broadcast on your tv, so the standard volume for DVDs is lower than a tv signal meaning you may have to put the volume higher than if you're watching tv. I don't think there's anything wrong with your set up, its just that the sound from DVDs can swing from being quiet and subtle - to being EXPLOSIVE AND LOUD.

Orbitalzone · 31-01-2001, 21:09

Yes some DVDs seem to be much more quiet as mentioned in the post above. Some TV sets allow you to alter the volume level for the scart inputs to compensate for this. Often called 'Volume offset'

29-01-2001, 17:07	#1
Ian C Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 5	I have a Philips DVD710 player and 'Silver Shadow' TV - the problem is that the TV volume has to be turned up to full to get any real volume from DVDs - it's connected via scart, as is my OnDig STB, which works at normal volumes. When turning up the volume to full, there is obviously a lot of noise/static audible through the speakers. I've always thought this was the DVD player, but after buying a PS2 this weekend, (connected at the moment through the composite av provided) games are OK, but again DVDs are v. quiet? I've raised the DVD volume in the PS2 settings, but it still requires ramping up to get a decent volume for the disks. I have had a pro-logic amp in the past, where the problem I have now wasn't an issue, but until I buy a new amp I am using the TV speakers - is the problem my TV, or have I got something fundamentally wrong?

30-01-2001, 11:33	#2
john gibson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: stoke on trent Posts: 23	This sounds a little tricky , i`ve got a couple of suggestions for you , but you may have already tried them anyway . Firstly , you say that your PS2 is connected by the composite video lead , i`m assuming that you have connected the two audio 6mm phonos as well to carry the sound . The PS2 is obviously connected to the tv through the AV3 input , try disconnecting the on digi box from the television and connect the PS2 using the same scart to the input you were using for the stb ,you know that this scart is ok , try playing a game (not a dvd film , you cannot watch dvd`s through the rgb output on a PS2 , dunno why though ) If the games audio is acceptable , disconnect the console and connect up the dvd player using the same lead and scart input , make sure you have the dvd player settings for picture set to rgb output and the audio settings for bitstream , play a film . If this works then there is obviously something wrong with the other inputs to the tv ,i`m not to familiar with the tv that you mention but if you post up the make , model and serial number i`ll see what I can find out . Regards John

31-01-2001, 09:12	#3
Ian C Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 5	Many thanks John, The TV is a 32" Silver Shadow 100hz Widescreen Model number: 32PW9544. You can download the manual as a PDF from the Philips site, but it's pretty useless. I have tried the various inputs - I had the PS2 plugged into the composite AV in the front of the TV, thinking that using the SCART made the picture green as part of the copy protection, but this is only the case using a true SCART cable? Using the SCART socket with the adapter plays DVDs OK but still has the volume problem- v. quiet DVDs while games are OK. I was wondering if it was the sound set-up on the DVD players - obviously only having stereo at the moment was it outputting in the wrong way? I have been through the various set-ups on the two players but with no real success.

31-01-2001, 10:01	#4
kwilliams Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Cardiff, UK Posts: 743	My Toshiba 100E behaves in a similar fashion. I have to increase the TV (Panasonic)volume significantly when playing DVDs and reset it when returning to normal TV.

31-01-2001, 11:12	#5
Sam Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Surbiton Posts: 133	The sound from DVDs (generally DD or dts) is far more dynamic than a regular nicam or dolby surround broadcast on your tv, so the standard volume for DVDs is lower than a tv signal meaning you may have to put the volume higher than if you're watching tv. I don't think there's anything wrong with your set up, its just that the sound from DVDs can swing from being quiet and subtle - to being EXPLOSIVE AND LOUD.

31-01-2001, 21:09	#6
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Yes some DVDs seem to be much more quiet as mentioned in the post above. Some TV sets allow you to alter the volume level for the scart inputs to compensate for this. Often called 'Volume offset'

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