View Full Version : Vizio 42" LCD sound problem


Rhys
07-25-07, 04:35 PM
Hi all,

I just recently got the Vizio 42" lcd from costco and there's 2 issues that I'm wondering if it's just my set or normal:

1) when I turn on the TV there's a whirly sound (like a bad fan belt in a car) that lasts about 2 seconds before the picture shows up. This only happens when I turn on the TV and doesn't seem to affect anything else.

2) there's hissing (static, white noise) from the speakers. It's not loud but it's there and I can hear it well if I turn the volume to 0. Then going into the menu to toggle the speakers on/off, it stops when the speakers are disabled. During normal TV viewing it's not a huge deal but I can slightly notice it's still there.

Anyway, anyone else have these problems? This is the 2nd TV I've had from Costco with sound problems (1st being a Sceptre). I guess they're cheap for a reason. :(


Also, I searched for the Vizio 42 and didn't find a dedicated thread that addressed these issues so please don't yell at me if there's some major thread on this already. :)

SowegaBowler
07-25-07, 05:45 PM
Do an advanced search in the LCD forum (use Vizio and 42 as search terms) and you will find several threads covering 42" Vizio models, such as:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=701542&highlight=vizio+42

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=860144&highlight=vizio+42

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=877694&highlight=vizio+42

You also may want to check in the Costco etc. sticky:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=813384

Hope this helps...

Rhys
07-25-07, 08:24 PM
Oops, sorry. Haven't strayed into this area for a while. Didn't have the LCD forum in my control panel. Thanks.