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jimbo913 · 04-26-2004, 02:46 PM

hello, i am new here and only signed up to ask this question. i have scowered the internet but have found no help, so i figured i would try a message board. anyway...

On the last disc of Cheers Season 2 DVD "Norman's Conquest" (at least on my dvd) after the commercial break, the audio gets kinda screwy. That is, the video and audio are out of sync by a half second to a second. Not enough to be a huge problem, but definately long enough to be noticeable. I didn't see any other posts about this, so I figured I would ask. Is it that way on all discs? Was the episode's audio screwy to begin with? I can't recall ever seeing this episode on N@N, which leads me to think they might not have shown it (possibly because of this problem). But then again, I might be way off.

Anyway, anyone else experience this?

barwars · 04-26-2004, 04:00 PM

I dont have that problem.
but I do have a problem on my set.... I have to stop the DVD and then press play for the sound to work.
And it only happens with "Cheers - Season 2"

jimbo913 · 04-26-2004, 04:04 PM

thanks for the reply. my dvd set does the same thing with the audio, except I just hit the audio button and it works. but that episode's audio definately lags on mine. i will try it again when i get home from work to see if I can recreate it, then I will try it on a different dvd player.

sigh... just my luck. I would feel better if it wasn't just mine (not that I want your dvd to not work right, it just means I was unlucky when I got it). Problem is, I bought it when it came out but just finished it over the weekend. So I can't return it, as it has been awhile, and I don't have my receipt anymore

jimbo913 · 04-26-2004, 07:23 PM

Actually, let me edit what I said above. Actually the audio not being on on my dvd set only happens on one of my dvd players. It seems to play the audio from the start on my other dvd player.

I got home and checked it again, and it happens again on a different dvd player as well. The audio sync problem starts after the commercial break (where it should have been) right after Coach answers the phone call from the "conquest". It is very noticeable when he is on the phone, but stays out of sync from there on till the end of the episode. It is more noticeable in some spots such as the "I am sure God isn't too happy about it either" line of Carla's (or something like that). It is off by about a half second or so and is pretty noticeable.

Anyway, could I beg someone to please throw in their copy and see if it exists on theirs as well (cause I will beg if needed)? It is conceivable that some might miss it, but if you look for it, and it is there, you will notice it. I am having a hard time believing that it is just my dvd (no scratches, or noticeable breaks in the episode where something might occur). It starts right when coach answers the phone right at the edit break (when the shot switches to coach). Chances are it wouldn't occur so "cleanly" right at that spot (hope that makes sense).

jimbo913 · 04-27-2004, 10:54 AM

no one?

Moondance · 05-01-2004, 02:23 PM

Sorry, my DvD didn't give me any trouble....*knock on wood*

I think I've watched POWER PLAY 5 times already!

Feen

barwars · 05-01-2004, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Princess Feenster
Sorry, my DvD didn't give me any trouble....*knock on wood*

I think I've watched POWER PLAY 5 times already!

Feen

Its weird, everybody LOVES powerplay.... but its of my least favorite episodes of Season 2

Moondance · 05-01-2004, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Its weird, everybody LOVES powerplay.... but its of my least favorite episodes of Season 2

I don't know what it is, but I can sit and watch anything starring Sam and Diane and that episode definately had them front and center!

Feen

Chambers · 05-01-2004, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Princess Feenster
I don't know what it is, but I can sit and watch anything starring Sam and Diane and that episode definately had them front and center!

Feen

Me too! I love power play! talkin about sam and diane - i put in a special sam and diane moment in my latest fanfic, feen!

Brian Damage · 05-01-2004, 03:06 PM

looks like the Sam/Diane faction is growing yet again. Shouldn't be too long before the frith returns.

Moondance · 05-01-2004, 03:22 PM

I just saved your story to disk and will read it later when I have more time...I can't wait! It looks so great

Feen

jimbo913 · 05-02-2004, 11:50 AM

It is only in the Norman's Conquest episode. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

DansonQueen · 05-23-2004, 02:43 AM

Thats ironic...my DVDs wont work in my computer DVD player, the audio doesnt come thru...glad (I suppose) to know im not the only one
3 days till we can test season 3!!!
Cheers!

jimbo913 · 09-21-2005, 11:57 AM

I am bumping this up, now that more people have these sets. I am still curious about this, and have never received a reply that really answered my question.

jimbo913 · 09-22-2005, 11:45 AM

okay, google is your friend:

http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Reviews...=17&PID=109499

"The dialogue is always clear, but unfortunately there is a slight audio sync problem located on disc 4. During Norman's Conquest, the audio sync falls out at around the 13 minute mark and remains this way until the episode ends. This is the only audio fault found in this collection. "

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=6530

"Slight audio sync problem on disc 4. During Norman's Conquest, the audio sync falls out at around the 14 minute mark and remains this way until the episode ends."

Apparently there is an audio goof on the season 2 DVD sets.

I am going to write paramount to see if this was ever fixed.

04-26-2004, 02:46 PM	#1
jimbo913 TV junkie Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 26, 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 63	problem on dvd season 2? hello, i am new here and only signed up to ask this question. i have scowered the internet but have found no help, so i figured i would try a message board. anyway... On the last disc of Cheers Season 2 DVD "Norman's Conquest" (at least on my dvd) after the commercial break, the audio gets kinda screwy. That is, the video and audio are out of sync by a half second to a second. Not enough to be a huge problem, but definately long enough to be noticeable. I didn't see any other posts about this, so I figured I would ask. Is it that way on all discs? Was the episode's audio screwy to begin with? I can't recall ever seeing this episode on N@N, which leads me to think they might not have shown it (possibly because of this problem). But then again, I might be way off. Anyway, anyone else experience this?

04-26-2004, 04:00 PM	#2
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I dont have that problem. but I do have a problem on my set.... I have to stop the DVD and then press play for the sound to work. And it only happens with "Cheers - Season 2"

04-26-2004, 04:04 PM	#3
jimbo913 TV junkie Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 26, 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 63	thanks for the reply. my dvd set does the same thing with the audio, except I just hit the audio button and it works. but that episode's audio definately lags on mine. i will try it again when i get home from work to see if I can recreate it, then I will try it on a different dvd player. sigh... just my luck. I would feel better if it wasn't just mine (not that I want your dvd to not work right, it just means I was unlucky when I got it). Problem is, I bought it when it came out but just finished it over the weekend. So I can't return it, as it has been awhile, and I don't have my receipt anymore

04-26-2004, 07:23 PM	#4
jimbo913 TV junkie Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 26, 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 63	Actually, let me edit what I said above. Actually the audio not being on on my dvd set only happens on one of my dvd players. It seems to play the audio from the start on my other dvd player. I got home and checked it again, and it happens again on a different dvd player as well. The audio sync problem starts after the commercial break (where it should have been) right after Coach answers the phone call from the "conquest". It is very noticeable when he is on the phone, but stays out of sync from there on till the end of the episode. It is more noticeable in some spots such as the "I am sure God isn't too happy about it either" line of Carla's (or something like that). It is off by about a half second or so and is pretty noticeable. Anyway, could I beg someone to please throw in their copy and see if it exists on theirs as well (cause I will beg if needed)? It is conceivable that some might miss it, but if you look for it, and it is there, you will notice it. I am having a hard time believing that it is just my dvd (no scratches, or noticeable breaks in the episode where something might occur). It starts right when coach answers the phone right at the edit break (when the shot switches to coach). Chances are it wouldn't occur so "cleanly" right at that spot (hope that makes sense).

04-27-2004, 10:54 AM	#5
jimbo913 TV junkie Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 26, 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 63	no one?

05-01-2004, 02:23 PM	#6
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	Sorry, my DvD didn't give me any trouble....knock on wood I think I've watched POWER PLAY 5 times already! Feen

05-01-2004, 03:06 PM	#10
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	looks like the Sam/Diane faction is growing yet again. Shouldn't be too long before the frith returns.

05-01-2004, 03:22 PM	#11
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	I just saved your story to disk and will read it later when I have more time...I can't wait! It looks so great Feen

05-02-2004, 11:50 AM	#12
jimbo913 TV junkie Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 26, 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 63	It is only in the Norman's Conquest episode. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

05-23-2004, 02:43 AM	#13
DansonQueen Young and Sweet Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2002 Location: Where Everybody Knows My Name Posts: 114	Thats ironic...my DVDs wont work in my computer DVD player, the audio doesnt come thru...glad (I suppose) to know im not the only one 3 days till we can test season 3!!! Cheers!

09-21-2005, 11:57 AM	#14
jimbo913 TV junkie Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 26, 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 63	I am bumping this up, now that more people have these sets. I am still curious about this, and have never received a reply that really answered my question.

09-22-2005, 11:45 AM	#15
jimbo913 TV junkie Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 26, 2004 Location: nashville Posts: 63	okay, google is your friend: http://www.michaeldvd.com.au/Reviews...=17&PID=109499 "The dialogue is always clear, but unfortunately there is a slight audio sync problem located on disc 4. During Norman's Conquest, the audio sync falls out at around the 13 minute mark and remains this way until the episode ends. This is the only audio fault found in this collection. " http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=6530 "Slight audio sync problem on disc 4. During Norman's Conquest, the audio sync falls out at around the 14 minute mark and remains this way until the episode ends." Apparently there is an audio goof on the season 2 DVD sets. I am going to write paramount to see if this was ever fixed.