Sharp LC32DA5U LC-26DA5U LC-32DA5U Operation Manual - Page 18

Watching TV Setting MTS/SAP stereo mode The TV has a feature that allows reception of sound other than the main audio for the program. This feature is called Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS). The TV with MTS can receive mono sound, stereo sound and Secondary Audio Programs (SAP). The SAP feature allows a TV station to broadcast other information, which could be audio in another language or something completely different like weather information. You can enjoy Hi-Fi stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available. • Stereo broadcasts View programs like live sporting events, shows and concerts in dynamic stereo sound. • SAP broadcasts Receive TV broadcasts in either MAIN or SAP sound. MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack (either in mono or stereo). SAP sound: Listen to second language, supplementary commentary and other information. (SAP is mono sound.) If stereo sound is difficult to hear. • Obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to fixed mono-sound mode. NOTE • MTS only operates while in TV mode. You can change MTS as shown below to match the television broadcast signal. STEREO mode Air 2 Audio : STEREO Air 2 Audio : MONO Examples: when receiving MTS and SAP MAINkSAP mode Air 2 Audio : MAIN STEREOkSAP mode Air 2 Audio : ST(SAP) Air 2 Audio : SAP Air 2 Audio : SAP(ST) Air 2 Audio : MONO MONO mode Air 2 Audio : MONO 17