The Joke Man

Learn why a home theater receiver stops working, how to diagnose the problem, and which fixes restore audio and video fastest.

Learn how to tame an overpowering subwoofer with quick setting changes, placement fixes, and calibration methods that improve bass clarity.

Learn how to disable motion smoothing on Hisense TV models, where to find the setting, and what to do if the menu looks different.

Learn why a subwoofer sounds too quiet and how to fix it with practical checks for wiring, settings, placement, and calibration.

Learn how to set contrast on TV for brighter whites, better detail, and a more natural picture without damaging image quality.

Learn what a Yamaha YPAO speaker phase error means, why it happens, and the practical steps to diagnose and correct it.

Learn why Yamaha YPAO says the microphone is not detected and how to fix connection, setup, and calibration issues quickly.

Learn why soundbar audio drifts out of sync and how to correct it with TV settings, HDMI changes, and device-specific fixes.