Watching TV

Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode

The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information.

You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.

•Stereo broadcasts

View programs like live sporting events, shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound.

•SAP broadcasts

Receive TV broadcasts in either MAIN or SAP sound. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack (either in mono or stereo).

SAP sound: Listen to a second language, supplementary commentary or other information. (SAP is mono sound.)

If stereo sound is difficult to hear.

•Obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to fi xed mono-sound mode.

NOTE

• MTS only operates while in TV mode.

You can change MTS as shown below to match the television broadcast signal. Press AUDIO to toggle between audio modes.

Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP

STEREO mode

MAINkSAP mode

Setting Digital broadcasting audio mode

The types of audio transmitted in a digital broadcast include SURROUND as well as MONO and STEREO. In addition, it is possible for multiple audio tracks to accompany a single video track.

Press AUDIO to toggle between audio modes.

Example: when receiving Digital broadcasting

Air DIGITAL

2.2

Audio1 : STEREO

Air DIGITAL

2.2

Audio2 : STEREO

Air DIGITAL

2.2

Audio3 : SURROUND

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : STEREO

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : MONO

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : MAIN

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : SAP

STEREOkSAP mode

MONO mode

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : ST(SAP)

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : SAP(ST)

Air ANALOG

2

Air ANALOG

2

Audio : MONO

Audio : MONO

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