I started getting the drop out a few weeks after buying my unit, and now, I get the complete dropout of sound (DVD and CD) and it doesn't come back. The input display thing on the front just blinks, like the unit is searching for a signal that it can't find. It is a huge pain to try and get at the back, but it is this or just give up and a different receiver all together. I know other makes have problems, but I've had Yamaha, Denon and Adcom gear over the years and *never* had any problem like this (or any problem at all come to think of it).