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mujinkun
post Jan 3 2016, 11:23 PM

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QUOTE(lightastral @ Jan 3 2016, 10:59 PM)
not sure boss, prolly you can test your sequence of turning on the tv or the soundbar and try to simulate or recreate the problem.

then you can find the correct solution.
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Found some from the nets, its seem that the Samsung Anynet+ is causing this issues.
Mine Samsung LED ARC is on the HDMI2, and its from the 2011/2012 models(I think so), and the Anynet+ connections will be not able to turn ON the Receiver(soundbar), only Turn OFF is possible. Like this Samsung TV not able to save all the setting and communications.

Since its is hassle to take out and reconnect the HDMI, I have set the TV to External speaker, Anynet/ARC OFF and connect by Digital IN(TV).

I do get all the digital sound though...

Ahahaha

Side notes: Anyone that got Samsung LED TV and able to Turn OFF/ON the receiver/ soundboard, please do let me know.
Might purchase some after market Highspeed HDMI cable and ditch the supplied the cable with the Soundbar.
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post Jan 4 2016, 12:20 AM

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QUOTE(Xccess @ Jan 4 2016, 12:11 AM)
Went to Midvalley today, bought several big appliances and also included Sony HT-RT5, manage to get a good price at RM1999.00. Will only set it up in March and my new home is ready.
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Same price with me...
Ahahaha...

I fully satisfied with this soundbar. The Philips B5 though is much higher price and got some "gemersik" in the sound when tested at the HN. But the offered price for this HT-RT5 is with my budget bracket.

Only that my Samsung ARC is not fully working...

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post Jan 4 2016, 08:04 PM

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I dont have any Media Player nor Playstation 4(might purchase its in future), most all the media is played through the Media Hub from the Samsung Smart TV. Its can play most of the downloaded mkv file.

I do have Astro and some HyppTv(unused), and all is connect to the Samsung.

If I connect all to the soundbar, its may hassle me to play media from the SmartTV, so current setup is all play through Samsung then audio is pass to the Soundbar using optical cable.

Might order some after market HDMI and tested its again.

Any advise on my setup?
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post Jan 5 2016, 02:09 PM

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Thanks for the feedback and advise.
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post Jan 6 2016, 08:16 AM

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Just like to know some sound setting for HT-RT5...

What the best option to use the Sound Field on each occasion?

How to enable/ select DD ProLogic II, DTS-NEO, etc on the fly?

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post Jan 6 2016, 02:17 PM

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QUOTE(alfatih @ Jan 6 2016, 01:20 PM)
Owned one RT5 since November'15, waiting for other to review if the same 'issue' i have and i see the same here - Volume is slow even at max for HDMI inputs (specific AstroHD) but fine with Bluetooth input.

Connection - Astro HD -(HDMI)-> RT5 -(HDMI Output)-> TV (Samsung).
Not using ARC on this TV.

Literally to compare on HDMI inputs, my Samsung UA-50ES5500 TV is louder than this RT5 at max volume. (i think 20W vs 550W?).

Changed HDMI cable to no difference.
Explored bringing up the volume from Astro Decoder itself but no change - it shouldn't anyway as the audio is transmitted digitally.
Explored Optical but understand will loose DD, which is available on HD channels i watch the most.

I plan to get another HDMI input (i.e. blueray/dvd) to isolate if this is specific from the AstroHD Decoder box but any other ideas without investing on this blueray/dvd that i seldom will use?

Its not a major issue as it is clear enough at 35-40 volume levels, but i don't see a major difference of dB either at max 50 volume level.
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My Samsung LED TV (2011/2012) when selecting the external speaker -> Optical out to Soundbar, then when Astro on HD channel such as HBO or FOX HD is selected, I'm able to select from the system to output DD or PCM to the Soundbar (I selected DD), and before i purchase the Soundbar, when connecting to Century old Jamo AMP, the AMP is showing DD with all the 6 channel lit up.

The sound from the HT-RT5 though quite low when connecting Astro HD (when selecting from Astro setting to output Digital only), but on my previous Amp also quite low compared to the if I select Digital/Analogue only from the Astro.


I think we can up the speaker dB from the audio setting to up the sound.

Only the problem now is, My Samsung TV is not able to use the ARC function using cable supplied by Sony.
My Samsung SMART TV is the only media hub (I played Movie and Audio) at the moments.

This post has been edited by mujinkun: Jan 6 2016, 02:43 PM
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post Jan 17 2016, 10:09 AM

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Any advise on the SPL meter? Brand, price, etc?
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post Jan 28 2016, 03:17 PM

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WhatsHifi already come out with review for HT-RT5...ahaha

http://www.whathifi.com/sony/ht-rt5/review
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post Jan 28 2016, 09:35 PM

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WhatHifi review for HT-RT5 lookalike their not yet received any payment from Sony...
Ahahaha

We also do know that at this pace, Sony doesnt even pour some marketing on this model even the sound is great from my opinion...

If Sony add an option on the sound adjustment(Bass and treble) in the next firmware upgrades it will be great.

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post Feb 1 2016, 10:38 AM

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QUOTE(sonerin @ Jan 31 2016, 09:33 PM)
I manage to buy the CT-380 from the mudah seller. Is last unit.
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How the performance?
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post Mar 15 2016, 11:58 AM

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Set my HT-RT5 using SoundMeter, volume at 30 can achived 70db...Subs +3db and subs volume at 9...

Connect all through HT-RT5(Hypptv,WD Player)...quite satisfied with result...

And not to forget to mention, using latest Firmware it is.
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post Mar 15 2016, 03:51 PM

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QUOTE(sonerin @ Mar 15 2016, 02:16 PM)
Wow sub volume at 9 isnt that high ?
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Sub volume at 9 (+3dB) I get reading from SPL meter 75dB++...

Other speaker SPL meter reading 70dB at 30 Volume.

I think is more than enough...
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post Mar 15 2016, 05:40 PM

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What its called the black thing?
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post Mar 15 2016, 05:44 PM

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Got its...its door stopper...
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post Jan 9 2020, 03:40 PM

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Still hope Vizio will enter this year...Been eyeing for Vizio Dolby Atmos Soundbar for last year to replace my HT-RT5, but cant found local or even from Lazada or Shopee...
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