Hitachi 42PD8800 Owners Guide - Page 52

FUNCTION (continued) Audio Switching NICAM / Sound Multiplex(including A2) (TV mode) You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing bottom of remote control. Audio can be switched only if receiving NICAM and sound multiplex signals; otherwise, pressing this button will have no effect, such as when only mono sound is received. These can be divided into two main categories: Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast and Stereo broadcast. Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast Bilingual broadcast is the broadcast available on the main and sub languages, while dual sound broadcast is available on the primary and secondary sounds; for example, some sports programs contain broadcast commentary on a game as primary sound, and a commentary about a team as the secondary. When bilingual program is received, sound mode display appears in yellow as shown. Also, when receiving NICAM signals, NICAM display will appear. Each time button is pressed, the display is switched in the sequence of following. Sound multiplex signal received Yellow [ ] Yellow [ ] Green NICAM signal received Yellow NICAM[ ] Yellow NICAM[ ] Green [I]...Main language/Primary Sound [II]...Sub language/Secondary Sound ▼...force mono: This selects main language or primary sound. Stereo broadcast With stereo broadcast, you can enjoy different sound from either side. When a stereo program is received, sound mode display will appear in red as shown. Also, when receiving NICAM signals, NICAM display will appear. Press button to switch between stereo and mono sound. Sound multiplex signal received Red Green NICAM signal received NICAM Red Green ...Stereo .....Force Mono NOTE Please select ▼(force mono) in case of poor reception, noise, poor stereo sound due to signal condition so that you can receive a clear mono sound. ˜ represents the Mono broadcast. 51