Selecting the Sound Mode
The "S.Mode" button displays/controls the processing and output
of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is
automatically preset to either "Dual-I " or "Stereo", depending on
the current transmission.
Type of broadcast
Regular broadcast
(Standard audio)
Regular +
NICAM Mono
NICAM
Stereo
NICAM Stereo
NICAM Dual-
Regular broadcast
(Standard audio)
A2
Bilingual or Dual-
Stereo
Stereo
➣
N If the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be
easier if the mode is set to the MONO.
N If the stereo signal is weak and an automatic switching
occurs, then switch to the MONO.
N When receiving a mono sound in the AV mode, connect
to the "AUDIO-L" input connector on the panel (front or
side). If the mono sound comes out only from left
speaker, press the S.Mode button.
(depending on the model)
On-screen indication
MONO (Normal use)
MONO ↔ MONO
NICAM
(Normal)
STEREO ↔ MONO
NICAM
(Normal)
Dual-I ¡ Dual-II ¡ MONO
NICAM
NICAM
(Normal)
MONO (Normal use)
DUAL-I ↔ DUAL-II
STEREO ↔ MONO
(Forced mono)
TV
Surround
S.STD
P.STD
S.Mode
Mute
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