topic Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume in Home Cinema, Projectors & Players

Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Damon91 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:58:22 GMT

Hi all,

I'm new to this Community/Forum, I've recently purchased a TV and a Home Cinema, to be specific the TV KDL50W829 and Home Cinema BDV-E3100.

The TV I can say, absolutely flawless, no complaints.

And.. the Home Cinema, is why I am here.

I used to have an LG BH6220S which was 850W and it was more louder than the Sony BDV-E3100 I have.

What can I do to improve the Volume/Sound?

Now, I have had a look you can increase the 'dB' in the Home Cinema settings, it will go to 6dB maximum, I haven't tested it at that level I don't want to break anything.

Please advise, if I want to increase the 'dB' for the Home Cinema, what should I set it to for each speaker?

Hopefully someone can help, thank you!

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:14:23 GMT

Hi there

This system should have enough volume for most home use, so....

I guess the first question is - Is all the speakers correctly connected? Have you done a Tone Test to ensure this?

Also, try turning Sound Mode OFF in the audio settings. As well as ensuring Night Mode is OFF too (Page 24 of the manual).

The idea behind setting the speaker levels is mainly for adjusting each speaker level individually. You may have one or more speakers further away and another closer, therefore you adjust the level to given an even volume throughout.

Manual :

http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/4446734131.pdf

All else fails, perform a factory reset and start again. Hopefully one of these may help

Cheers

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Damon91 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 22:34:19 GMT

I will give this a try. Would be nice to have some responses from BDV-E3100 owners as well, just to see what they think, where did Sony get the 1000 watts from, I do hope with those changes it blows the LG BH6220S 850 watts system away.

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Damon91 — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 05:52:28 GMT

Help me find NIGHT MODE, I can't see it. Thanks.

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Anonymous — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 12:55:06 GMT

Hi there

Press the [Sound Mode +] or [Sound Mode -] on the remote control to cycle through.

See more information is on pages 24 and 25 of the manual : HERE

Other than that, Im out of ideas to be honest. So if that doesnt fix it, try either contacting Sony Support directly or it could be conceivable that you have a faulty unit, and therefore exchange it from your retailer.

Cheers

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

MK_Slinky — Sun, 18 May 2014 10:47:35 GMT

Hi Damon91,

First off I do not own this device myself however having just read part of the user manual I wonder if this setting is having any effect on your audio output?

User Manual Page 48 (GB)

[Attenuate - AUDIO]

Distortion may occur when you listen to an

equipment connected to the AUDIO IN (L/R) jacks. You can prevent distortion by attenuating the input level on the unit.

[On]: Attenuates the input level. The output level will decrease at this setting.

[Off]: Normal input level.

Hope this helps?

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Soutman14 — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 21:45:41 GMT

I'm just as disappointed !!! Upgraded from a 750w to a "more powerfull" system,only to be very disappointed! It's not even half as loud, and where's the bass??? This has put me off Sony for good!!!

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

ClarissaW — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 11:40:42 GMT

Hi Soutman14,

It seems that other users are as puzzled about this. Could you perhaps contact the customer service directly: 0207 365 2810 (Mon-Fri 0900-1800) Hopefully they will be able to solve the issue for you.

Best wishes,

Clarissa

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Danc123 — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 17:59:34 GMT

I have a kdl65w855c and the bdv3100 both only a few months old.

The tv speakers are much louder than the sound system.

I have checked settings with no joy.

Did anyone get a solution to this issue.

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

mairsy07 — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:52:19 GMT

Is this just how it is? I got this the other day and it is not loud enough. 1000w? More like 100. Anybody sorted it? I might get it sent back if this is how it is.

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

balochadnan — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 13:57:57 GMT

Very disappointed...my relative has a 300watts samsung system..its more loud than this..we can talk to each other and understand clearly while playing this system on full volume.

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Joec9838 — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 18:56:42 GMT

did you ever resolve this problem??.ive tried everything I can think of to get more volume but nothing.And to think I sold my Panasonic system which was loud really load.I assumed I was getting a upgrade but I'm so gutted.

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

mairsy07 — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 19:22:09 GMT

Hi mate, just seen this come up on my email and becsuse I'm a kind lad I thought let's reply ASAP ha I did solve it but all I did was a factory reset. Honestly it was terrible and I didn't think it would do a thing but I factory reset it and then boom. Much better.

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Joec9838 — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:54:44 GMT

still no boom dude,admittedly it's louder when it's on any other sound mode bar Dolby.To me for surround gives out the best sound,I guess I just have to live with the poor volume.Shouldnt have jumped the gun a flogged the Panasonic but I wanted to pair Sony tv to theatre system.Thanks for quick response

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

mairsy07 — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:23:26 GMT

Ahh man no boom! I can't remember what else I changed, I did a factory reset and I made sure I had attenuate audio on I think. I have everything on 4.5db a part from sub on 4db. I also have sound mode on and it's connected through Arc. Mine was really low but after reset and all those it was instantly better. How's the base? It should shake your room, if not then it's still the same problem I had. It is loud enough, not great but it's loud enough.

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

mairsy07 — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 20:30:50 GMT

Also make sure it's not on night mode, on the remote next to home switch to either digital, movie or music. I know you have probably tried them. Just give my settings a shot and see if it helps.

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Joec9838 — Sun, 07 Jul 2019 23:35:05 GMT

What audio output you using?mines on speakers+hdmi

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

mairsy07 — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:45:28 GMT

I have it on speakers and hdmi as well.

Re: Sony BDV-E3100 Sound/Volume

Joec9838 — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 22:19:25 GMT

I've got my set top box plugged to TVs via hdmi arc,do you use the optical lead at all?