Samsung LC550-ZA Dialog Clarity Off / On, Preferred Language, Multi-Track Sound MTS, Spdif Output

Dialog Clarity (Off / On)

(standard sound mode only)

Dialog Clarity emphasizes voice while maintaining the background sound level.

Preferred Language

(digital channels only)	MTS
Digital-TV broadcasts are capable of
simultaneous transmission of many
audio tracks (for example, simultaneous
translations of the program into foreign
languages).

✎✎You can only select a language among the ones being broadcasted.

Multi-Track Sound (MTS)

(analog channels only)	MTS
■■ Mono: Choose for channels that are
broadcasting in mono or if you are
having difficulty receiving a stereo signal.

■■ Stereo: Choose for channels that are broadcasting in stereo.

■■ SAP: Choose to listen to the Separate Audio Program, which is usually a foreign-language translation.

✎✎Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to Mono, Stereo or SAP.

Auto Volume (Off / Normal / Night)

To equalize the volume level on each channel, set to Normal.

■■ Night: This mode provides an improved sound experience compared to Normal mode, making almost no noise. It is useful at night.

Speaker Select

(External Speaker / TV Speaker)

A sound echo may occur due to a difference in decoding speed between the main speaker and the audio receiver. In this case, set the TV to External Speaker.

✎✎When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, the volume and MUTE buttons will not operate and the sound settings will be limited.

✎✎When Speaker Select is set to External Speaker, you should use these settings.

xx TV Speaker: Off, External Speaker: On

✎✎When Speaker Select is set to TV Speaker, you should use these settings.

xx TV Speaker: On, External Speaker: On

✎✎If there is no video signal, both speakers will be mute.

SPDIF Output

SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) is used to provide digital sound, reducing interference going to speakers and various digital devices such as a DVD player.

■■ Audio Format: During the reception of a digital TV broadcast, you can select the Digital Audio output (SPDIF) format from the options PCM or Dolby Digital.

✎✎ By connecting to 5.1ch speakers in a dolby digital setup, maximize your interactive 3D sound experience.

■■ Audio Delay: Correct audio-video mismatch, when watching TV or video, and listening to digital audio output using an external device such as an AV receiver (0ms ~ 250ms).

Sound Reset

Reset all sound settings to the factory defaults.

Setup Menu

¦¦ Setting the Time

OO MENUm→ Setup → Time → ENTERE

Time

✎✎The current time will appear every time you press the INFO button.

■■ Clock: Setting the clock is for using various timer features of the TV.

✎✎ If you disconnect the power cord, you have to set the clock again.

Clock Mode: Set up the current time manually or automatically.

–– Auto: Set the current time automatically using the time from a digital channel.

✎✎ The antenna must be connected in order to set the time automatically.

–– Manual: Set the current time manually.

✎✎ Depending on the broadcast station and signal, the auto time set up may not be correct. In this case, set the time manually.

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03 Basic Features