Using the Audio Menu
The Audio menu sets the sound levels, the mode for the digital audio output signal, and sound items.
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Mode | Voice/Standard/Music/User | |
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| ■ | Treble |
| ■ | Bass |
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Balance | ||
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Auto Volume | On/Off | |
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SAP/MTS | ■ | Mono/Stereo/SAP |
| ■ | English/French/Spanish |
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Digital Audio | Dolby Digital/PCM | |
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Virtual Surround | Off/Theater/Music Hall | |
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Speaker | On/Off | |
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Adjusting the audio
■Mode sets the audio adjustments to preset values of Voice, Standard, or Music, or to User. User mode enables individual adjustment of the treble and bass values.
■Balance sets the distribution of sound between the speakers.
■Auto Volume turns automatic volume adjustment on or off.
■SAP/MTS selects the default mode and language for secondary audio programs. See “Setting the SAP/MTS stereo mode” on page 27.
■Digital Audio sets the mode for the signal provided on the digital audio output connector. See “Choosing the digital audio output mode” on page 32.
■Virtual Surround selects an option for emulated surround sound from the TV speakers. “Selecting virtual surround sound” on page 32.
■Speaker turns the TV speakers on or off. You may want to turn off the TV speakers when you connect an optional external sound system. Refer to “Understanding audio output” on page 32.
Choosing the digital audio output mode
You must be watching a digital TV channel to access the Audio menu Digital Audio option. This option sets the format for the signal provided on the Digital (Optical) Audio Output connector on the rear of the TV: Dolby Digital or PCM. Select PCM if your external digital audio system does not support surround sound. See “Understanding audio output” on page 32.
Selecting virtual surround sound
You can enjoy emulated surround sound from the TV speakers. To do so, in the Audio menu Virtual Surround option select the mode that you want to hear: Theater or Music Hall.
Understanding audio output
The input source signal and the Audio menu settings for Digital Audio and Speaker determine the type of audio output that you hear at the speakers, or at the external sound system connected to the TV.
For example, if you connect an external sound system by using the Digital (Optical) connector, you hear digital sound from the connected external audio system when you watch a digital TV program. The format of digital signal that the TV provides depends on the Digital Audio setting (Dolby Digital or PCM).
This TV does not support Dolby Digital audio input over HDMI. When connecting a
The following table shows the audio output dependencies and the resulting output.
