Sony kdl-40v2500 User Guide

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Using the Sound Settings
Option
Description
Target Inputs
Determines whether to apply the Sound settings to the current input only, or to all inputs. 
All Inputs
Settings will be applied to All Inputs (ex: TV is showing Video 1. 
Changes to the sound settings affect TV, Video 1 - Video 8).
All Inputs will override any settings set by Current Input.
Current Input
Settings will be applied to only the Current Input (ex: TV is showing 
Video 1. Changes to sound settings affect only Video 1).
Sound Mode
Dynamic
Select to enhance treble and bass.
Standard
Suitable for spoken dialog.
Custom
Flat setting. Allows you to store your preferred settings.
Sound Mode can also be accessed using the TOOLS button on the remote 
control.
Reset
Resets the current Sound Mode setting to the default values, except MTS.
Treble
Adjust to increase or decrease higher-pitched sounds.
Bass
Adjust to increase or decrease lower-pitched sounds.
Balance
Adjust to emphasize left or right speaker balance.
Steady Sound
On
Select to stabilize the volume across all programs and commercials.
Off
Select to turn off Steady Sound.
Volume Offset
Adjust the volume level of the current input (TV or video input) relative to other inputs.
Surround
TruSurround XT
Select for surround sound (for stereo programs only).
Simulated Stereo Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.
Off
Select for normal stereo or mono reception.
BBE
Select to give sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers. Select from 
High, Low, and Off.
MTS 
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.
MTS is available only for analog programs.
Sound
Digital
A
A
D
D
Target Inputs 
All Inputs   
Sound Mode 
Dynamic
Reset 
 
 
        
 
 
Treble 0
Bass 0
Balance 0
Steady Sound 
Off
Volume Offset
Surround Off
BBE High
MTS
Select:
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