Sound
Note
- The options you can adjust vary depending on the situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not displayed.
- Satellite features are only available for satellite models.
ClearAudio+
Let you enjoy the best sound quality by the combination of a well-balanced digital signal processing technology.
Sound Mode
Select according to content you want to enjoy.
Reset
Reset [Surround], [Surround Effect], [Sound Restoration (DSEE)], [Equaliser], [Voice Zoom], [Advanced Auto Volume], [Balance], and [Volume Offset] settings.
Surround
Virtually reproduce realistic surround sound.
Surround Effect
Adjust the surround sound effect.
Sound Restoration (DSEE)
Reproduce the spatial natural sound quality by decoding high frequencies and small sound often lost by digital compression.
Equaliser
Adjusts sound frequency settings.
Voice Zoom
Emphasize voice or ambient audio.
Advanced Auto Volume
Automatically compensates for the volume level that may vary by programme or input.
Balance
Emphasises left or right speaker balance.
Volume Offset
Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.
Dual Sound
Sets the sound from the speaker to [Mono], [Stereo], [A] or [B].
Note
- If the signal is very weak, the sound becomes monaural automatically.
- If the stereo sound is noisy when receiving a NICAM programme, select [Mono]. The sound becomes monaural, but the noise is reduced.
- The [Dual Sound] setting is memorized for each programme position.
- You cannot listen to stereo broadcast sound when [Mono] is selected.
Hint
- If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set [Dual Sound] to [Stereo], [A] or [B].
Advanced Settings
Dynamic Range: Compensates for differences in the audio level between different channels.
Note
- The effect may not function or may vary depending on the programme regardless of the [Dynamic Range] setting.
Dolby Digital Plus Out: Select [Auto] to pass through Dolby Digital Plus stream to ARC when Dolby Digital Plus is available through connected Audio System.
During Dolby Digital Plus stream is output, Digital Audio Out (optical)* is muted.
Select [Off] to convert Dolby Digital Plus stream to Dolby Digital for both ARC (Audio system) and Digital Audio Out (optical)*.
- Only on limited region/country/TV model.
HE-AAC Audio Level: Adjust the HE-AAC audio sound level.
MPEG Audio Level: Adjusts the MPEG audio sound level.
Dolby AC-4 Dialog Enhancer: Adjust the dialog level for AC-4 source.