Well i finally got it fix, i had to hook up to component 1 instead of using the HDMI cable, I still don't have my DVD Player hooked up to tape a show on DVD, Have to think about that one. on my Hdtv Vizio i have 2 components using one right now so i don't have to hear the cracking noise when the pic frame changes or changing channels. Now that i said that watch it start back up again todayLOL, Did not hear one popping all day and night yesterday, Did get a email From someone after i sent charlie a email about my receiver and it being the third one. She saids in the email thanks for reporting the problem and that some tech will being calling me. yea right i bet i don't get a call but lets see. Its a shame i can't use the HDMI connection. Anyway i can't see much of a diference. I hope i can get the DVD play to tape i am hooked up with a HDMI cable to the TV and my old DVD play really great. But can't tape. If anyone has any sugestions let me know. Walt.