RCA HDTV manual Sound Logic, Audio Mode, SAP Second Audio Program, Balance

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Using the TV’s Menu System

0 Go Back

1 Equalizer Presets

2 Audio Processor

3 Sound Logic

4 Audio Mode

5SAP

6Balance

7 Audio Connections

Main Menu Audio

Off

On

Turning Sound Logic on will monitor a program's audio track and limit volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting. Acting like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the dynamic range to limit sudden volume increases (for example, the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts).

A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.

Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3to return to the menu.

Sound Logic

Acting like a dynamic range limiter; it compresses the dynamic range to limit suggested volume increases (for example, the sudden increase in volume you sometimes hear when a commercial starts). Choose On or Off, depending on your preference.

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1 Equalizer Presets

2 Audio Processor

3 Sound Logic

4 Audio ModeLanguage

5SAP

6Balance

7 Audio Connections

Main Menu Audio

 

Default Audio Mode

Currently Playing

English

 

Audio Mode (1 of 1)

 

Spanish

 

 

Spanish

 

Change Audio

French

The number of Audio Modes available

 

German

for the current program is 1.

 

 

Italian

If the Default Audio Mode is available, then it

 

will be heard; otherwise, the mode listed

Japanese

above is heard. Use the button above

 

to change the current program's audio.

Korean

Audio Mode is only available for

digital-TV (ATSC) programs.

Chinese

A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.

Press OK to change the Currently Playing Audio Mode (if more than one is available).

Audio Mode

The Audio Mode menu lets you choose the default audio mode you want to hear for ATSC (digital TV) programs. If the Audio Mode icon ( ) in the banner lights, it means there is more than one audio mode available. The system automatically sets the audio program to the default audio mode from the menu when the channel you are viewing is a digital channel and the specified language is available for that program.

In the Audio Mode menu, highlight the default audio mode you usually want to hear by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control. Press OK to hear that language by default whenever available on a channel.

Some programs can have audio mode available that can be heard but that cannot be set as the default. To select and hear those audio modes, navigate to the “Change Audio” action button and select OK, or use the SOUND button on the remote.

Note: You can change the Audio Mode temporarily by pressing the SOUND button on the remote control. Changing channels reverts the Audio Mode back to the default Audio Mode originally selected in the menu.

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1 Equalizer Presets

2 Audio Processor

3 Sound Logic

4 Audio Mode

5SAP

6Balance

7 Audio Connections

Main Menu Audio

Off

On

SAP stands for "Second Audio Program". When SAP is available for a program, the SAP icon in the channel banner will light up. SAP content can be another language, descriptions for the visually impaired, or audio not related to the program (for example, music or news).

If you set "SAP On" and SAP is available for a program, you will hear SAP for any channel where it is available. SAP is only available for analog (NTSC) programs.

A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.

Press 5 or 6 to point to an option, then press OK to select it. Press 3to return to the menu.

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When turned on and available, Second Audio Program plays the analog program’s audio in a second language. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. SAP might also contain audio which is totally unrelated to the video.

Notes: SAP is broadcast in mono and is only available for analog programs, not digital programs.

You can activate SAP (if available) temporarily with the SOUND button. Changing channels or inputs reverts SAP back to the SAP menu setting.

0 Go Back

1 Equalizer Presets

2 Audio Processor

3 Sound Logic

4 Audio Mode

5SAP

6Balance

7 Audio Connections

Main Menu Audio

Set the balance using the left and right arrows on the remote control.

A change in this screen is applied to all inputs.

Balance allows you to adjust speaker balance output. Use the 3and 4 keys to adjust the speaker balance left or right.

Balance

The Balance setting applies to the internal speakers and the headphone output. Balance is how much audio (loudness) gets sent to the left and right speakers.

Note: Balance applies if the Fixed/Variable Audio Output is set to Variable Output, Speakers On. See the following page for more information.

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Contents High-Definition Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product Registration Product InformationThank you for choosing RCA IntroductionPart 1 DLP- brilliance, in color, design, and technology Resolution it’s math...that works for you Part 2 Why RCA DLP is betterAspect Ratio Part 3 Other Key Features of owning an RCA Hdtv Digital Signal and SoundUser-friendly Features Help You Personalize Your TV Integrated Hdtv Tuner with Digital Cable Ready QAMAudio/Video Output Jacks Table of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System ReferencesChapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectComponents Choose Your ConnectionCables Needed Connection Title Go to Explanation of Jacks and Cables TV back panelVIDEO/AUDIO Inputs Green PR red Cable Input Antenna Input Front Input Jacks Front of Your TVFront Panel How to Connect TV + VCR + DVD Player 2A 2B3A1 Go toHow to Connect TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR Satellite ReceiverHow to Connect TV + Component with DVI or Hdmi Viewing the ComponentSetting Up Digital Cable Television Service How to Connect TV + CableCARDYou should know How to Connect TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers How to Connect TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + SpeakersGo to following page for connection diagram Audio ConnectionsBack of Left Rear Speaker Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup Complete the Assisted SetupPlug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteNext Steps Set the Menu LanguageComplete Channel Search Changing ChannelsUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlTips Using Automatic Code Search Programming the Remote to Operate Other ComponentsFind Out If You Need to Program the Remote Programming the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Direct EntryVolume Punchthrough Feature Modes of OperationRemote Code List Using the Input ButtonDeleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands PVR Codes Using the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Features About the Channel BannerDirect Tuning to a Channel Digital or Analog TV ChannelsParental Controls Lock/Unlock TVHow V-Chip Works for the USA and Canada USA V-Chip TV RatingsEditing Channels in the Channel Lists TV-MAUSA V-Chip Rating Limit Screen USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based RatingsTV-14 Blocking Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings Viewing Specific Content Themes Chip Movie Rating LimitBlocking Movie Ratings Viewing Movie RatingsCanada V-Chip Age-Based Canada V-Chip English Rating System18+ 14+Age-Based Canada V-Chip French Rating System 18+ 16+13+ Canada V-ChipAuto Tuning Feature Front Button BlockEmergency Alert System EAS Using the TV’s Menu System Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control PanelsNavigating the Menu System On-Screen HelpChoice Lists Numeric EntriesOn-screen Menu Items Action ButtonsPicture Presets Picture SettingsPicture Quality Menu Auto Color Color WarmthNoise Reduction Green StretchAdvanced Settings Main Menu Picture Quality Advanced SettingsContrast Expand Audio Menu Equalizer PresetsAudio Processor Audio Mode Sound LogicSAP Second Audio Program BalanceDVI Audio Input Main Menu Audio Audio Connections Go Back Fixed/Variable OutDigital Audio Out Connections Menu Signal StrengthChannel Search Signal Source Video Input SetupAuto Tuning Go Back Signal Strength Channel SearchSpecial Features CableCARD Reset Remote SetupMain Menu Connections Special Features Preferences MenuCaption Display Closed CaptioningAnalog Captions Caption Priority Digital CaptionsCaption Style Screen Format Time MenuLamp Power Color SchemeTranslucency Menu LanguageReferences Troubleshooting ReferencesVideo and audio are out of sync Remote Control Doesn’t Work Lamp Replacement Information Replacing the Lamp UnitHdtv Specifications Convenience Accessory Information How to OrderLimited Warranty For how long after your purchaseCare and Cleaning Index DVD/VCROutputs FIXED/VARIABLE Audio USA This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank TTE Technology, Inc

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