Sharp aquos no sound through hdmi

This set MAY require or have available a software upgrade for this issue.

Contact Sharp to see if they have it or if this is an issue in their database that is common.

try using component ..instead of hdmi ..

I have a similar problem. The Sharp TV aquos appears to be shutting down my blue ray player and dvd recorder when connected via HDMI. They work fine and never close down when I connect them via the rca cables either single video connection or a composite 3 cable rca lead. I have 3 HDMI inputs on the tv and the problem occurs on all 3. Any suggestions?

I have had exactly the same problem. Sounds daft but by not using the remote, and only using the power on/off switch on the TV itself, it is working perfectly...no idea why
Use the remore for changing programmes etc but not for on/off
Try it anyway because I know how annoying this is

i have had to replace the hdmi input board on these units to fix them.

Good Day, Jamievass;
Please disconnect the NEW DVD Player, does analog stations come back? What input are you using; RF, Comp, hdmi? If ok try using another input or you may need a main bord that processes the signal.

Good Luck, big IRISH.

Check the settings in the TV set for HDMI sound on the input of the TV that you are using. Try another HDMI cable. It may be defective.

It is also possible that there is a compatiblity problem for the HDMI sound between the TV and the computer's sound protocol.


Jerry G.

Digital inputs on Aquos TV's are "always on," usually the HDMI inputs and DVI inputs. As opposed to analog inputs 1, 2, or 3, are only activated once something is plugged in.
Try plugging in another HDMI sources into input4 or 5, if its still not working, the TV needs a new Main Board. Try calling Sharp 1-800-237-4277 and locating a local service center in your area.

Shine a bright light on the screen, do you see the image (but very very very dark)? If so, its either a bad inverter or lamps, which are only sold with the LCD panel as an assembly, which is very expensive (more than the TV is worth).

The unit has bad drive ic's,which is part of the lcd panel.It is not cheap to fix.