Sony KDL-55BX520 Using the Sound Settings

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Using the Sound Settings

Option Description

Sound Mode

Customized

sound listening

Sets a sound mode. Sound Mode includes options best suited for video and

photographs, respectively. The available options depend on the scene select settings.

Dynamic Enhances treble and bass.

Standard Standard sound optimized for home use.

Clear Voice Suitable for spoken dialog.

Custom Select to store your preferred settings.

Reset Resets the current Sound settings to their defaults, except MTS Audio, Alternate

Audio and Speakers.

Trebl e Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.

Bass Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.

Equalizer Adjust allows you to select your frequency response curve. Select Reset to reset the

Equalizer settings to the default values. (Available when Sound Mode is set to

Custom.)

Balance Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.

Surround Allows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV

program (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game. The available options depend on the

scene select setting.

On/Off Select On to optimize the sound quality to enjoy the effects of the

Surround option and to create a virtual surround sound using the 2ch

speaker.

Cinema/Off Provides surround effects just like the high-grade audio systems

found in movie theaters.

Music/Off Provides surround effects that make you feel like you are surrounded

by sound as in a music hall.

Sports/Off Provides surround effects that make you feel like you are watching a

live sports contest.

Game/Off Provides surround effects that enhance game sound.

Volume Offset Adjust the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.

Steady Sound Select On to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.

Select Off to disable this function.

MTS Audio

Enjoy stereo,

bilingual and mono

programs

Stereo Select for stereo reception when viewing a program broadcast in

stereo.

Auto SAP Select to automatically switch the TV to second audio programs

when a signal is received. If no SAP signal is present, the TV

remains in Stereo mode.

Mono Select for mono reception. Use to reduce noise during weak stereo

broadcasts.

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Main 4-295-441-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions Sony Customer Support 4-295-441-11(1) For Your Convenience Online Registration: CAUTION Licensing Information Cleaning Owners Record Contents Introducing Your New BRAVIA Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Introducing Y our New BRAVIA Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup TV Feature Highlights Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Locating Inputs and Outputs Side PanelRear Panel Page Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box Shown with DVI Connection Shown with HDMI Connection Page PC Getting Started Connecting Other Equipment Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Leave at least this much space around the set. Installed with stand Installed on the wall Leave at least this much space around the set. Securing the TV Preventing the TV from Toppling Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 1 2 3 Running Initial Setup 3 1 2 Operating the TV Using the Remote Control Guidelines to follow To Insert Batteries into the Remote Control Remote Control Button Description Page Page TV Controls and Indicators Using Features BRAVIA SyncTM with Control for HDMI 1 2 Using PIP Feature 1 2 3 1 2 3 Favorites 1 2 3 Wide Mode Wide Mode with PC Inputs 1 2 3 Playing ba ck Photo/Music/Video via USB 1 2 3 4 Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 1 2 3 4 Using the Picture Settings Page Using the Sound Settings Page Using the Screen Settings Page Using the Channel Settings 1 2 1 2 1 Using the Parental Lock Settings US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Country setting (page 36). Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs Using the Setup Settings 1 2 Page Page Using the Eco Settings Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for PC and HDMI IN After connecting the PC to the TV, set the output signal from the PC according to the chart below. Using a Wall-Mount Bracket Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket Figures in the above table may differ slightly depending on the installation. 1 2 3 4 Page Troubleshooting Things to consider 1 2 3 No picture Poor picture No sound / Noisy sound BRAVIA Sync PC Input General Page Important Notices Specifications System Input/Output jacks Power and others Index A B C D Page Page 4-295-441-11(1) LCD Digital Color TV Operating Instructions Sony Customer Support 4-295-441-11(1) For Your Convenience Online Registration: