Sharp LC 46BD80UN Direct Button Operation, MTS/SAP stereo mode, Digital broadcasting audio mode

Direct Button Operation

AV MODE

AV MODE gives you several viewing options to choose from to best match the surrounding environment of the TV, which can vary due to factors like room brightness, type of program watched or the type of image input from external equipment.

Press AV MODE. Current AV MODE displays.

•Press AV MODE again before the mode displayed on the screen disappears. The mode changes as shown below:

Example:

When the input source is TV, Blu-ray, INPUT 1, 2 or 3 terminals

STANDARD MOVIE GAME USER [TV]

DYNAMIC DYNAMIC (Fixed)

Example:

When the input source is INPUT 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 terminals

STANDARD MOVIE GAME PC

DYNAMIC DYNAMIC (Fixed) USER[ ]

STANDARD: For a highly defi ned image in a normal lighting.

AUDIO

■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.

MOVIE: For a movie.

GAME: Lowers image brightness for easier viewing.

PC: For PC.

USER: Allows the user to customize settings as desired. You can set the mode for each input source.

DYNAMIC (Fixed): Changes the image and sound settings to the factory preset values. No adjustments are allowed.

DYNAMIC: For a clear-cut image emphasizing high contrast, useful for sports viewing.

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: STEREOMONO

STEREO + SAP mode: ST(SAP) SAP(ST) MONO

MAIN + SAP mode: MAINSAP

MONO mode: MONO

•You can select a different AV MODE item for each input mode. (For example, select STANDARD for TV input and DYNAMIC for INPUT 1.)

•When you play games, "GAME" is recommended for AV MODE.

■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

STEREO (Audio1) STEREO (Audio2)

SURROUND (Audio3)

•MTS only operates while in TV mode.

•When the input source is Blu-ray, audio information contained on the disc being played back will be displayed. If multiple audio is recorded on the disc, AUDIO functions for audio switching.

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