29-01-2022 03:40 PM - last edited 29-01-2022 03:46 PM
Have had this 85" QN90A neoQled TV in service for a couple of weeks now. Intermittently the audio will drop out when watching over the air broadcasts. Has not happened on firestick streaming, native streaming, or PS5 over HDMI. Appears to only be happening on the ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, and not the ATSC 1.0 broadcasts, still trying to isolate the issue. When the sound drops out the volume control will not restore the sound, but if you change the channel and even go back to the same channel the sound returns. Also when the sound goes out on the broadcast, the menu screen still makes the small beep sounds when navigating. Using the built in speakers only at this point. I've searched other sound issues here on the forum, but none that seem to match these symptoms. Any ideas are welcome.
29-01-2022 04:25 PM
29-01-2022 07:37 PM
09-02-2022 05:33 AM
I am experiencing the same issue have the QN90A and the sound seems to either stop completely or it will cut in and out only when watching over-the-air broadcast, but it only occurs after an hour or several hours go by. This only occurs on ATS 3.0. If I switch to another channelthe sound return. We share same issue
09-02-2022 05:18 PM
Glad to hear it's not just me. Sounds likely a software issue with the ATSC 3.0 tuner. Hopefully will get resolved in the future. I am however not having that issue any longer, but not because it's been fixed. Recently relocated my OTA antenna from it's temporary location on a shelf on main floor about 8' above ground level, and moved it into the attic about 25' above ground level. Sadly not getting any ATSC 3.0 broadcasts now, but still getting all the ATSC 1.0 broadcasts. Roof material may be deflecting the signal a bit? Will have to play with placement and see what happens.
13-02-2022 01:32 PM
I also have the exact same issue with the QN90A that I purchased last week. I updated the software when setting up the TV and only use the TV speakers. Additionally, when switching to an ATSC 3.0 station, the sound and video are initially in sync, but then loose sync and the sound occurs progressively earlier than the video. Before long sound and video are out of sync by roughly 1 second. I'll try updating the software midweek, but if the defect isn't resolved will return the TV.
13-02-2022 02:28 PM
I dont know if it's a defect it might just due to ATSC 3.0 is newer broadcast and it's not fully implemented just yet. Hopefully by the time channels start to transmit hdr and 4k content via broadcast it will self resolve. Either way it should not happen. Luckily this has been my only problem with this tv besides minor screen uniformity issue.
13-02-2022 02:29 PM
I dont know if its a defect it might just due to ATSC 3.0 is newer broadcast and its not fully implemented just yet. Hopefully by the time channels start to transmit hdr and 4k content via broadcast it will self resolve. Either way it should not happen. Luckily this has been my only problem with this tv besides minor screen uniformity issue.
14-02-2022 03:51 PM
I considered that it might be a broadcast issue, but seems unlikely since changing the channel and coming right back the sound returns, who knows. I'm just outside the Detroit market and with my antenna in the right spot I can pick up a few stations broadcasting 4K and it is glorious
14-02-2022 03:56 PM
I also ran across that sync issue at least once. I've been watching regular HD broadcasts for quite some time now and have not had any issue, aside from occasional reception issues, but I am 40-50 miles out.