Sound Settings; Sound Adjustments - Sony Bravia KDL-40VL160 Quick Setup Manual

Game Mode
Video/Photo
Optimizer
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• Game Mode and Video/Photo Optimizer features are not available when Theater Mode is set to On.

Sound Settings

Available Sound settings depend on the Speakers setting.

Sound Adjustments

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Select On to optimize the enjoyment of fast paced video games where response time is
important. Select Off to disable this feature.
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• The Game Mode can be set separately for each external input (except PC IN).
Sets the picture settings to optimize the image quality of video (moving pictures) or photo
(still image) content. Feature is only available for 1080i/p (excluding 1080/24p) content
connected to the Component or HDMI input.
Video-A
The TV will automatically set the picture settings for video or still
image content when Sony optional equipment that supports Video-A
mode is connected to the HDMI input.
Video Select to set the picture settings for video.
Photo Select to set the picture settings for photos.
Sound Mode Dynamic
Standard
Clear Voice
Reset Resets the current settings to the default values.
Treble Increases or decreases higher-pitched sounds.
Bass Increases or decreases lower-pitched sounds.
Balance Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.
Surround S-FORCE
Front Surround
Off
Voice Zoom
Adjusts the clarity of human voices. For example, if the voice of a
news announcer is indistinct, you can turn up this setting to make the
voice clearer. Conversely, if you are watching a sports program, you
can turn down this setting to soften the voice of the commentator.
Sound Booster The Sound Booster provides a fuller sound with a greater sense of
depth and width, by emphasizing the high and low frequency sounds.
Select High, Low or Off for the amount of boost you desire.
Selecting Off will bypass the emphasis.
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• Only available when in Standard mode.
Steady Sound Select On to stabilize the volume across all programs and
commercials. Select Off to disable this feature.
Volume Offset Adjusts the volume level of the current input (TV or video input)
relative to other inputs.
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• Sound Adjustments can also be accessed by pressing OPTIONS on the remote
control.
Enhances treble and bass.
Standard sound optimized for home use.
Suitable for spoken dialog.
Provides a virtual surround sound experience
made possible using just two front speakers.
Select for normal stereo or mono reception.