NICAM and stereo sound controls
programme, sound and vision adjustment
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...notes on NICAM features
NICAM is a method for transmitting and receiving stereo sound. If your TV is unable to receive
NICAM because of the wrong geography, climate etc., or when NICAM in not transmitted in your
location it will produce a monaural sound source.
stereo
This effect produces NICAM digital
stereo sound from your TV. Use this mode for
the majority of TV viewing. When selected the
stereo symbol appears.
Use the button on your handset to switch
to stereo.
wide stereo
This effect enhances NICAM
digital stereo by forcing a wide area of sound
from the TV. Use this mode when viewing action
movies or sports events to obtain spatialising
acoustic performance.
Use the button on your handset to switch
to wide stereo.
monaural
In this mode the TV produces a single
sound source. Some stereo signals can be
poor in adverse weather conditions, and mono
should be selected to avoid poor sound.
Use the button on your handset to switch
to mono.
pseudo stereo
This creates an ambient
sound from mono signals imitating that of
stereo sound.
Use the button on your handset to switch
to pseudo stereo sound.
Note: Pseudo stereo is only available in
monaural transmissions.
