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Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features

Using the StableSound® feature

The StableSound® feature limits the highest volume level to
prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source
changes (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in
volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a
commercial).

To turn on the StableSound® feature:

1From the Audio menu, highlight Audio Settings and
press T.
2In the StableSound field, select On.
3To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T.
To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and
press T.
Note: The RESET function returns your audio adjustments
to the following factory settings:
Bass . . . . . . . . center (50)
Treble . . . . . . . center (50)
Balance . . . . . . center (0)
StableSound . . Off
Note: This feature will be gray out in digital channels, to turn it
On or Off, it's necessary to be tuned in an analog channel.

To turn off the StableSound feature:

Select Off in step 2 above.

Selecting the optical audio output format

You can use this feature to select the optical audio output
format when you connect a Dolby Digital decoder or other
digital audio system to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
on the TV (- “Connecting a digital audio system” on
page 18).

To select the optical audio output format:

1From the Audio menu, highlight Audio Setup and press
T.
2In the Optical Output Format field, select either
Dolby Digital or PCM, depending on your device.
3To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T.
To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and
press T.

Using the Dolby® Digital Dynamic Range

Control feature

This dynamic range control feature causes the ATSC dynamic
range to be further compressed, allowing you to switch from
digital to analog broadcasts at the same dynamic range.

To use the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control:

1From the Audio menu, highlight Audio Setup and press
T.
2In the Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control field,
select Compressed. When Standard is selected, the
audio is output with minimal compression.
3To save the new settings, highlight Done and press T.
To revert to the factory defaults, highlight Reset and
press T.
Note:
•This item will be grayed out for Analog signals, Video,
ColorStream, HDMI, and PC inputs.
•The Dolby Digital Dynamic Range Control will function in
relation to Optical Output Format (PCM mode).
Using the Locks menu
The Locks menu includes the Enable Rating Blocking, Edit
Rating Limits, Channels Block, Input Lock, Control Panel
Lock, GameTimer, and New PIN Code features. You can use
these features after entering the correct PIN code.

Entering the PIN code

1On the remote control or TV control panel, press Y and
highlight the Locks menu icon.
Input Lock
New PIN Code
Control Panel Lock
Enable Rating Blocking
Channels Block
Off
Off
Off
GameTimer Off
Edit Rating Limits
Locks
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