Comcast and HDTV channel

I have Comcast and there DVR HDTV box and what I notice with the morning
news shows is that the volume from news to commercial is 2 times louder when
they go to commercial. I emailed Comcast asking if there was a constant
volume output setting in the cable box and was told no. I then emailed NBC
in Chicago telling them they have a problem on the HD channel but don't hold
out much hope from them.

So does anyone know of a device that would go between the digital coax out
from my cable box and my Sony amplifier that would level the input to the
amplifier? I stopped at Circuit City but they didn't have anything and they
mentioned that they had customers looking for the same thing but their
problem was with the Wow box and not Comcast.

Thanks for any help, Rich

I have found the same thing and find the mute button on the remote an
invaluable and most satisfying aid.

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I have Comcast and there DVR HDTV box and what I notice with the morning
news shows is that the volume from news to commercial is 2 times louder
when they go to commercial. I emailed Comcast asking if there was a
constant volume output setting in the cable box and was told no. I then
emailed NBC in Chicago telling them they have a problem on the HD channel
but don't hold out much hope from them.

So does anyone know of a device that would go between the digital coax out
from my cable box and my Sony amplifier that would level the input to the
amplifier? I stopped at Circuit City but they didn't have anything and
they mentioned that they had customers looking for the same thing but
their problem was with the Wow box and not Comcast.

Thanks for any help, Rich

On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 12:08:01 -0600, "Rich"
wrote:

I have Comcast and there DVR HDTV box and what I notice with the morning
news shows is that the volume from news to commercial is 2 times louder when
they go to commercial. I emailed Comcast asking if there was a constant
volume output setting in the cable box and was told no. I then emailed NBC
in Chicago telling them they have a problem on the HD channel but don't hold
out much hope from them.

So does anyone know of a device that would go between the digital coax out
from my cable box and my Sony amplifier that would level the input to the
amplifier? I stopped at Circuit City but they didn't have anything and they
mentioned that they had customers looking for the same thing but their
problem was with the Wow box and not Comcast.

Thanks for any help, Rich



Depending on which DVR you have and which menu software revision your
local Comcast is running.
If it is a Motrola DCT 6412 III there should be a set up menu. Find
it. then under Audio Setup set the audio output to Advanced
The menu should then expand to include compression setting. Set it to
Heavy. That will reduce the jumps in volume levels.

Good Luck
Fred

On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:47:38 -0800, Fred C. Dobbs
wrote:

Depending on which DVR you have and which menu software revision your
local Comcast is running.
If it is a Motrola DCT 6412 III there should be a set up menu. Find
it. then under Audio Setup set the audio output to Advanced
The menu should then expand to include compression setting. Set it to
Heavy. That will reduce the jumps in volume levels.

Good Luck
Fred

Not if your running a digital connection form the 6412 to your
receiver for 5.1 sound etc. - then that setting does nothing that I
can tell.

Jim

"Jim Johnson" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:47:38 -0800, Fred C. Dobbs
wrote:

Depending on which DVR you have and which menu software revision your
local Comcast is running.
If it is a Motrola DCT 6412 III there should be a set up menu. Find
it. then under Audio Setup set the audio output to Advanced
The menu should then expand to include compression setting. Set it to
Heavy. That will reduce the jumps in volume levels.

Good Luck
Fred

Not if your running a digital connection form the 6412 to your
receiver for 5.1 sound etc. - then that setting does nothing that I
can tell.

Jim
I agree with Jim. Also it is not unique to Comcast. We moved from
Jacksonville, FL (Comcast) to South Georgia and now have Mediacom. Same
audio problem. Keep the remote in your hand with you finger on the mute
button. If you so choose, use your other hand and middle finger to salute
the advertisers and sound engineers that condone this cheap gimmick.
Ross