Direct Button Operation
FLASHBACK
Press
FLASHBACK
to switch to the previously
tuned channel or input.
•
Press
FLASHBACK
again to switch back to the
currently tuned channel or input.
SURROUND
The surround function produces Surround effect
from the speakers. Each time you press
SURROUND
, the mode changes between On
and Off.
• ON:
Makes it possible to enjoy nature,realistic
surround sound.
• Off:
Outputs the normal sound.
• You can have the same settings by choosing
“Surround” on the menu items. (See page 23.)
FREEZE
AV MODE
Allows you to capture and freeze a moving
image that you are watching.
Press
FREEZE
.
•
A moving image is captured.
•
Press
FREEZE
again to cancel the function.
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.
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 when 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 fixed
mono-sound 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
MAIN + SAP mode:
MAIN SAP
MONO mode: MONO
■
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
MTS/SAP
to toggle between audio
modes.
Example: when receiving Digital
broadcasting
STEREO (Audio1)
STEREO (Audio2)
SURROUND (Audio3
)
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•
MTS only operates while in TV mode.