13. SOUND SETTINGS

13.1. Volume Control

You can control the volume level of the audio output from 5.1ch speakers.

To increase or decrease the volume level: Press [VOL / ].

•The volume level will increase or decrease, every time

you press [VOL ] or [VOL ].

•The volume level will be displayed on the display panel and the TV screen.

To turn off the volume temporarily:

Press [ (mute)].

•To restore the volume, press [ (mute)] again or press [VOL / ].

•“MUTE” will be displayed on the display panel and will be displayed on the TV screen.

DNote

•This function is only available for the audio output from 5.1ch speakers.

•Pressing [VOL / ] does not work while the setup menu is displayed.

•If you turn up the volume too much, the audio may get distorted. To enjoy clear sounds, please turn down the volume.

13.2. Selecting Surround Mode

Select the surround mode for the audio output from 5.1ch speakers.

1.During playback, press [SURROUND], then use

[] to select the desired surround mode.

“Direct”:

Selects the appropriate audio decoder (stereo / multi-channel Dolby, DTS® or PCM) based on the input audio stream.

“2.1ch Stereo”:

Set the surround mode to “2.1ch Stereo”.

(2.1ch Stereo sound from front left/right speakers.)

“Multi ch Stereo”:

Set the surround mode to “Multi ch Stereo”. (5.1ch stereo sound from 5.1ch speakers.)

“Dolby Pro Logic II Movie”:

Set the surround mode to “Dolby Pro Logic II Movie”. (Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1ch surround sound.)

“Dolby Pro Logic II Music”:

Set the surround mode to “Dolby Pro Logic II Music”. (Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1ch surround sound.)

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DNote

•During playback of network service, press [SURROUND] repeatedly to select the desired surround mode. (The setting does not appear on the TV screen.)

•The availability of surround sound modes will depend on the audio source.

•In disc or USB mode, pressing [SURROUND] does not work while in the Resume-On-Stop mode.

•In FM mode, pressing [SURROUND] does not work when no audio is being input.

•Pressing [SURROUND] does not work during playback of JPEG files.

•This function is effective only for the audio output from 5.1ch speakers.

•The volume will be restored If you press [SURROUND] when the audio is muted.

•For multi-channel audio, “Multi ch Stereo”, “Dolby Pro Logic II Movie” or “Dolby Pro Logic II Music” cannot be set.

•You can also change the surround setting by pressing [OPTION].

13.3. Selecting Sound Effect Mode

Select the sound effect mode for the audio output from 5.1ch speakers to suit your video or music.

1.During playback, press [SOUND MODE], then use

[] to select the desired sound effect mode.

Video

Music

Description

Off

Off

Turns off the sound effect

 

 

mode.

Action

Rock

Enhanced low and high-range.

 

 

Ideal for action movies and

 

 

rock or pop music.

Drama

Jazz

Clear mid and high-range.

 

 

Ideal for drama movies and

 

 

jazz music.

Concert

Classic

Neutral sound. Ideal for live

 

 

concerts and classical music.

Sports

Sports

Moderate mid-range and

 

 

surround effects for clear

 

 

vocals and the atmosphere of

 

 

a live sport venue.

DNote

•During playback of network service, press [SOUND MODE] repeatedly to select the desired sound effect mode. (The setting does not appear on the TV screen.)

•In disc or USB mode, pressing [SOUND MODE] does not work while in the Resume-On-Stop mode.

•In FM mode, pressing [SOUND MODE] does not work when no audio is being input.

•Pressing [SOUND MODE] does not work during playback of JPEG files.

•This function is effective only for the audio output from 5.1ch speakers.

•The volume will be restored if you press [SOUND MODE] when the audio is muted.

•You can also change the sound effect mode by pressing [OPTION].