Problem with the Sharp Aquos LC-32GD4U 32 in. HDTV LCD Television

Sound problem with Sharp LC-32D4U

By GmacD on Mar 23, 2008

I split my audio signal from my HD Cable box so one audio output connects to my Sharp lcd and one to my stereo receiver and have been using my stereo receiver for sound. I want to mount my lcd on teh wall and remove my receiver and use the HDMI connector from my cable box to my HDMI input on my tv in order to reduce the volumes of wiring. When I removed my stereo and connected my HDMI wire, I get picture but no sound on the tv. I also tried to re-connect the component wires from my cable box along with the audio cables and same results. It seems that the only way I can get sound now is to go through my stereo. Is there a setting that I'm missing in order to re-connect the audio?

- GmacD
- 2 years ago
I have been trying to connect just my rgb cables and sound cables but still cannot get sound from my tv. Tried every sound input on the tv and still nothing. Any other ideas?

- gkane
- 4 months ago
The sound is not in sync with the picture.

- original dog
- 2 years ago
Sounds stopped intermittently for several months, now not working at all. Sharp denies there is any known problem

- Guest
- 2 years ago
I have the exact same problem. with the same poping noise when you turn it on

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posted 2 years ago

Guest

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I'm having the same issues

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Solution 2

posted 2 years ago

jedikn1te

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Perhaps you forgot to set the HDMI sound on your Sharp TV.

On your Sharp remote, press:
1. MENU
2. OPTION
3. HDMI SETUP
4. AUDIO SELECT
5. select DIGITAL

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- jedikn1te
- 2 years ago
You have an LC32D4U? This particular model is notorious with "no sound" problems. Perhaps your TV is actually the problem.

Try hooking up another source to the TV such as a DVD player. Do you get sound? If not, then most likely a TV problem.

I've seen MANY tv's of this particular model with no sound/intermittent sound problems. The cause is a design flaw by Sharp in which the silicon grease they used to cool the audio IC tends to break down and melt after a couple years, shorting out the audio. One way to check for this problem is to turn on the TV. If you hear a faint "pop" noise from the speakers, your silicon grease has melted.

The only way to fix it is to take apart the TV and clean off the melted residue on the audio ic. Then youd have to replace the silicon grease with a new type of Heat Insulation Pad by Sharp. Its not a particularly hard job, but its just you have to remember where A TON of screws go back on. I would suggest calling Sharp for a local service center. However you are brave enough to tackle this yourself, you can email me at jedikn1te@hotmail.com for instructions.

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posted 1 year ago

craig3215

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I got the sound on my LC32D6U fixed for free. Even though the TV is out of warranty, Sharp considers it under warranty for the sound problem. The number i 800-237-4277.

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