JSMcBroom,
If the picture isn't going out as well, it sounds like the processor in the DVD player may be experiencing issues.
Are you able to replicate the same parts of certain movies that are affected by playing them and having the same reaction? If so, you might want to try a different DVD player (or borrow one maybe?) to see if those same scenes produce the same result.
Keep me posted.
--HDTech
We recently purchased a series 5 (550) Samsung LCD TV. It is incredible with the exception of sound interruptions when playing DVDs. It only happens on those areas of the movie in which there are alot of diverse sounds and pitches. I can find no pattern with regards to a single pitch or volume. It is like the TV is overwhelmed and lasts for less than a second.
- we have changed cables and then replaced the RCA audio with digital - no change.
- Tried different jacks - no change.
- Only occurs with the DVD player - TV is fine.
- Interference occurs on TV speakers and sound system.
- DVD player is @ 7years old.
Ideas?

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