PCM issue after playing a full screen game

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Hello all,

This is a minor issue, since I technically have a workaround, but I'm wondering if there's another way to permanently settle this. I will also offer full disclosure that I have no clue what I am doing, as will be evident by how I've set this all up.

I'm using a sound setup that goes as follows:

Tower > HDMI > TV > Analog SPDIF (no Optical output on TV) > converter > Optical SPDIF > Soundbar (no Analog input)

Overall, I have no issue with my sound when I use my TV as a second monitor, or when I use it as a TV. The only time I have any issues is when I finish playing a full screen game like Overwatch or Fallout 4; my soundbar outputs no sound until I go into my TV setting, and flip PCM to off, and back to PCM. My TV's speakers have no issue transferring from fullscreen to desktop, but for whatever reason something gets stuck between my TV and soundbar.

Any ideas on what is causing this specific problem? And any suggestions on how to simplify or improve things? Again, I don't have a clue about anything sound related, so I would appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!
 
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Please quote exactly what part you're referring to as "speaking to you like you're 5", because all I did was explain things in detail since you did say you were lacking in knowledge on the subject. You also made no mention whether you did any research on component compatibility or were referred to these components by someone, so I felt it necessary to point out the need to check such things first.

I suggest if you want help on these kind of things you not jump to conclusions. There was nothing insulting in my meaning or words. You're clearly overreacting. These are...
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There's no such thing as "analog S/PDIF. The DI part of it stands for Digital Interface, not Analog. What you're referring to is called Composite Audio.

Anyways, sounds like this might be happening because the audio part of components often doesn't have "punch through", which basically means controlled consistently though other devices/remotes.

It's best to have matching components, meaning ones that have the right connections for what you're trying to do.
 
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I think I'm following you here, but what would those "right connections" be then?
 
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Meaning not require any special adapters or converters like you're using. For instance your TV is obviously an older model because it doesn't even have an optical audio output (you probably meant input there). Pretty much all TVs have that now.

There was a bit of miss wording in the other part too though, where you said you were trying to connect an optical audio cable to your soundbar, and said the soundbar had no analog input. Again, S/PDIF is digital, not analog. Optical inputs are flat on one side of the port and round on the other (D shaped), and usually have a grey flap mounted on a spring on the flat side that swings inward.

So given your misunderstanding of port types, it's possible you might be able to do this with either all optical cable, or all composite type cable, the latter of which is more like a coax cable (type of cord that cable TV/internet uses). If so, this would mean no converters necessary. It's also possible if you're using cheap cables that one is not working properly.

Please tell me the brand and model numbers of your TV and soundbar and I will take a look at their connector ports.

 
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[[/quotemsg]Meaning not require any special adapters or converters like you're using. For instance your TV is obviously an older model because it doesn't even have an optical audio output (you probably meant input there). Pretty much all TVs have that now.

There was a bit of miss wording in the other part too though, where you said you were trying to connect an optical audio cable to your soundbar, and said the soundbar had no analog input. Again, S/PDIF is digital, not analog. Optical inputs are flat on one side of the port and round on the other (D shaped), and usually have a grey flap mounted on a spring on the flat side that swings inward.

So given your misunderstanding of port types, it's possible you might be able to do this with either all optical cable, or all composite type cable, the latter of which is more like a coax cable (type of cord that cable TV/internet uses). If so, this would mean no converters necessary. It's also possible if you're using cheap cables that one is not working properly.

Please tell me the brand and model numbers of your TV and soundbar and I will take a look at their connector ports.

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I know for sure my TV has a coax output, as well as RCA (Sceptre X325BV-FHD) but my soundbar also has a split input (red and white) as well as the optical in. I don't know the soundbar off the top of my head besides the fact it's a Vizio, and I can give you that info when I get home.
 
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OK, just looked at the specs on your TV, and it does indeed have only coax type composite output. And if your soundbar does indeed lack a coax type composite audio input, the way you're connecting it is the way you have to. This is why you need to carefully check what connectors your components have before you buy them.

Depending where you bought them and if it's within 30 days, you may be able to refund one or both of them.
 
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Well I purchased them both separately and both a long time ago, so I guess I'll just make do as is. Again, it's not a major issue, just a minor inconvenience. Thanks for all of your help overall, though the "speaking to me like I'm 5" part was a little unnecessary, considering I was already completely transparent on my lack of knowledge in this situation. Regardless, thanks for the assistance.
 
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Please quote exactly what part you're referring to as "speaking to you like you're 5", because all I did was explain things in detail since you did say you were lacking in knowledge on the subject. You also made no mention whether you did any research on component compatibility or were referred to these components by someone, so I felt it necessary to point out the need to check such things first.

I suggest if you want help on these kind of things you not jump to conclusions. There was nothing insulting in my meaning or words. You're clearly overreacting. These are the kind of reasons I don't take the time to list full PC system spec for people looking to build their own. Many people here go off the rails for no reason when you're just trying to give them pertinent advice.

 
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