Sony KDL-40S2510: Sound menu

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Sound menu

You can select the options listed below on the Sound

menu. To select options in “Settings”, see “Navigating

through menus” (page 19).

Target Inputs

Selects whether to apply settings made in the Sound menu to all inputs, or only to the

input currently being watched.

“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.

“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.

Sound Mode

Selects the sound mode.

“Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass.

“Standard”: For standard sound. Recommended for home entertainment.

“Custom”: Flat response. Also allows you to store your preferred settings.

Reset

Resets the sound settings except “Sound Mode”, “Dual Sound” and “i Speaker

Link” to the factory settings.

Treble

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.

Bass

Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.

Balance

Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.

Auto Volume

Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend

to be louder than programmes).

Volume Offset

Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs, when “Target

Inputs” is set to “Viewing Only”.

Surround

Selects the surround mode.

“TruSurround XT”: For surround sound (for stereo programmes only).

“Simulated Stereo”: Adds a surround-like effect to mono programs.

“Off”: For normal stereo or mono reception.

BBE

Gives sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers using the

“BBE High Definition Sound System”.

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Dual Sound

Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.

“Stereo”, “Mono”: For a stereo broadcast.

“A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B” for

sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.

Tip

If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.

i Speaker Link

Switches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when headphones are connected.

“On”: Sound is output only from headphones.

(headphone speaker

“Off”: Sound is output from both the TV and headphones.

link)

Tip

“Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance”, “Auto Volume”, “Surround” and “BBE” cannot be used for headphones and audio output sockets.

Using MENU Functions

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