No Audio From STB

I have a CHS 335HDC STB and I'm using an HDMI cable to connect it to my Vizio 39" Class LED Smart T.V. MODEL NUMBER: E390I-A1. I can get audio perfectly fine from watching Netflix on it from one of the apps and from my computer as well but not from the STB. I have checked if it was on mute and if the cords were connected right I have tried 3 different HDMI cables and different connection ports on my T.V. but have had no luck. The only time I can get audio is if I unplug the STB completely from the outlet wait 15 seconds and re-insert the HDMI cable and turn it back on but the audio only lasts for about a minute before shutting off again. I have tested it on many different channels HD and not HD but the same problem is still happening. I read online about accessing a user settings menu to change the audio from dvi/hdmi to hdmi only but I can't seem to access the menu. If anyone has a similar problem to this or knows how to fix this please help thank you.

I have the same STB and have no problems with the audio--I have a Sony Bravia HDTV. I just checked the Audio options and via the FiOS TV remote:
STB Menu button > Settings > Audio:
1. Set-Top-Box Volume - mine is set to 35
2. Audio Format - mine is set to "Stereo"
3. Volume Control - mine is set to "Variable"
4. Dynamic Range - mine is set to "Heavy"
5. Audio Alerts - mine is set to "Off"
I don't see any sort of option in the FiOS stb Settings that "...change the audio from dvi/hdmi to hdmi...". Is that setting perhaps on your TV's settings menu? If so, my guess is those settings would only work when you are viewing the tv via the "TV" Input option and I'm not sure what impact, if any, the setting would have when watching through the stb. To be able to select and use "TV" Input, you need to attach a coax cable from the tv's RF coax connector to the stb's RF coax connector--I did this because I need closed captions due to my hearing loss and sometimes if there is a problem with the closed captioning via the stb (Input = HDMI or Component), I switch to "TV" Input and the closed captions display properly.
If I'm remembering correctly, I found that the "Dynamic Range" setting seemed to play a large role in the audio quality and that--for me at least--the "Heavy" setting seemed best although my hearing loss might play a role in that. What are your settings for the above stb options?

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Your Question:I have searched Verizon, and the entire Internet!!! Most frustrating is the runaround I get on the Verizon website. I NEED A HUMAN! My optical audio from the STB QIP7232-2 to AudioSource S3D60 does not work. I tried alternate cables, STB, and connections. Also I can't get STB diagnostics to display.
A Verizon Service Representative will be with you shortly. Thank you.
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Satish : Chat ID for this session is 02241227755. (19:22:31)
Satish(19:22:37): Thank you for contacting Verizon FIOS technical chat support. My name is Satish , we appreciate your patience in reaching us.
Satish(19:22:47): May I confirm your telephone number as ----------- . At the end of this chat session I will be sending you some basic troubleshooting steps for future reference to your e mail ID <<<>>>by which you can go ahead and troubleshoot minor telephone, video and internet issues yourself.
Carol(19:25:38): correct
Satish(19:25:54): Thank you.
Satish(19:25:59): For your account security and to assist you better, please confirm the below mentioned details   1) Name on the account:  2) Complete address:  3) A good Callback number for future reference
Carol(19:29:01):
Satish(19:30:01): Perfect! Thank you for providing the account information.
Satish(19:30:37): I understand that you are unable to connect the audio source S3D630. AM I correct?
Carol(19:31:22): I have the optical audio cable from stb to soundbar. No sound.
Satish(19:31:57): Let me try my best to help you get this fixed.
Satish(19:32:03): Just to let you know, in case the chat gets disconnected due to any issue at either end, please re-initiate the chat through the same channel or call our FIOS phone support at 800-837-4966, whichever is convenient to you.
Satish(19:32:39): I apologize as the port on the set top box would be disabled by default and our concerned team are working on this to add new feature to set top box. In the mean while the ports are disabled.
Carol(19:35:32): So i have spent the past several days for NOTHING? Could there not be some indication in ANY of the literature, manuals, or online troubleshooting that this port is disabled? Also, this kind of connection has been around for several years. The STB I have is just over a year old (since adding a second box in Dec 2010), and this issue has no resolution???
Satish(19:36:42): I apologize and let me go ahead and conference the chat with my supervisor.
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Satish(19:37:03): Hello John.
John(19:37:08): Thank you for contacting Verizon FIOS Chat support Supervisor Queue. One moment while I go through the previous transcript.
Satish(19:37:34): customer says that he want to connect optical audio cable from stb to soundbar. please help
John(19:37:59): Okay, I will check with our customer.   Please drop off the chat.
Satish(19:38:15): Thank you.
John(19:38:36): Hello Ms. Rogers.
Carol(19:38:45): hi
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John(19:40:11): Ms. Rogers, may I know were you able to access the optical audio port earlier?
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Carol(19:44:40): and my iPod via a miniplug
John(19:45:11): Ideally the Optical toslink port is disabled for all the boxes.
Carol(19:45:23): why?
John(19:45:59): Ms. Rogers, only the coaxial, HDMI, Component and composite ports are enabled on the set top box.
Carol(19:46:12): again, why?
Carol(19:46:22): can it be enabled?
John(19:46:52): Unfortunately, we do not have the option to enable them.
Carol(19:47:18): and why wouldn't you tell your customers that this port is disabled BEFORE one purchases a home theater or soundbar.
Carol(19:47:46): that's crazy - you can't enable. AGAIN, WHY?
Carol(19:48:24): I understand from days of research that COMCAST does not have this problem.
Carol(19:48:35): Really - this is how you serve your customers?
John(19:49:11): Carol, we would have provided the answer for why it is disabled.
John(19:49:26): However, on the QI{ 7232 box we have the e Sata port only for outward option.
John(19:49:31): *QIP
Carol(19:49:56): what does that mean/
John(19:51:41): We can use the E-Sata drive with the 7232 box to save recordings.
Carol(19:52:34): i don't know what an e-sata drive is or how it conflicts with an optical output. That doesn't make sense to me.
John(19:53:29): Carol, I understand your concern.
Carol(19:53:42): Why would Verizon want to limit its customers' ability to enhance the user experience and benefit from technology?
John(19:53:47): However, we can only forward your concern to our higher level network team to work on the Optical port enable option.
Carol(19:55:49): I have been in customer service and I understand that "I understand your concern" is the polite way to say "I can't wait to rid myself of this whiny customer!" I also understand that none of this is your fault and you have no power to change it - so believe me, it's not you. YES PLEASE FORWARD MY CONCERNS TO SOMEONE WHO CAN ANSWER MY ENDLESS "WHY?"

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