Sound - Sony Bravia KDL-40BX450 Operating Instructions Manual

Advanced Settings

Sound

Sound Mode
Reset
7 Band Equalizer
Balance
Intelligent Volume
Volume Offset
Surround
Bass Booster
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Allows you to set "Picture" settings in more detail. These settings are not
available when "Picture Mode" is set to "Vivid".
"Reset": Resets all the advanced settings to the factory settings.
"Adv. Contrast Enhancer": Automatically adjusts "Backlight" and "Picture" to
the most suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. This
setting is especially effective for dark images scenes, and will increase the
contrast distinction of the darker picture scenes.
"Black Corrector": Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
"Gamma": Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture.
"Clear White": Emphasises white colours.
"Live Colour": Makes colours more vivid.
Sets a sound mode. The options that can be selected differ depending on the
"Scene Select" settings.
"Dynamic": Enhances treble and bass. Recommended for home
entertainment.
"Standard": For standard sound.
"Clear Voice": Makes voice sound clearer.
Resets all the "Sound" settings except "Sound Mode", "Dual Sound",
"Speakers", "Audio Out" and "HDMI/DVI Audio Source" to the factory settings.
Adjusts sound frequency settings.
Press G/g to select the desired sound frequency, then press F/f to adjust the
setting and press . The adjusted settings will be received when you select
"Sound Mode" options.
Selecting "Reset" will set the "7 Band Equalizer" to original settings.
• Adjusting higher frequency will affect higher pitched sound and adjusting lower
frequency will affect lower pitched sound.
Emphasises left or right speaker balance.
Minimizes the difference in volume level between all programmes and adverts
(e.g. adverts tend to be louder than programmes).
Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs.
Allows you to select the suitable surround effects depending on the genre of TV
programme (movie, sport, music, etc.) or video game.
The options that can be selected differ depending on the "Scene Select" settings.
"On": Delivers surround effects that help you enjoy the virtual two-ch surround
audio with just the two internal TV speakers.
"Simulated Stereo": Adds a surround-like effect to mono programmes.
"Cinema": Delivers surround effects just like the high-grade audio systems
found in movie theatres.
"Music": Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are surrounded
by sound as in a music hall.
"Sports": Delivers surround effects that make you feel like you are watching a
live sports contest.
"Game": Delivers surround effects that enhance game sound.
"Off": Converts and reproduces multi-ch audio to 2ch audio. In the case of other
audio formats, the original audio is reproduced.
Produces a fuller sound for more impact, by emphasising the bass sounds.