Adjusting the sound quality on a Google TV
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You can configure various TV audio settings, such as sound quality and sound mode.
Follow the steps below to access those settings:
- On the remote control, press the Quick Settings (
or
) button.
- Select Settings → Display & Sound → the desired option (e.g., Picture & Sound or Sound).
- The next steps will depend on your TV menu options
- Display & Sound → Picture & Sound → the desired option (e.g., Picture & Sound or Sound).
- Display & Sound → the desired option (e.g., Picture & Sound or Sound).
Note: The actual display may vary, and some settings may not be available depending on your model, country/region, TV settings, and the connected device.
BRAVIA 9 (XR90), BRAVIA 8 (XR80), BRAVIA 7 (XR70), A95L series
Sound
You can adjust the audio from:
- TV speakers
- an audio system connected via HDMI or optical audio output
- wired headphones or Bluetooth-connected devices.
You can change the following settings:
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation |
|---|---|
| Surround |
Virtually reproduces realistic surround sound.
When set to Auto, this setting automatically switches surround processing according to the values below:
|
| Surround effect | Adjust the audio for a comfortable surround sound level.
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| Voice Zoom | Emphasizes voice or ambient audio and is displayed when Post-processing is set to Standard.
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| Dialogue enhancer | Enhances voices. You can select Dialogue enhancer if Post-processing is set to Dolby Audio processing.
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| Equaliser | Adjusts the sound based on different frequencies: 125Hz/250Hz/500Hz/1kHz/2kHz/4kHz/8kHz.
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You can change the following settings:
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation |
|---|---|
| Balance | Adjusts the balance of the left and right audio according to your viewing position.
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| Beam tweeter volume | Adjusts the volume of sound reflected from the ceiling. The signal level can also be adjusted from the Beam tweeter setting.
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| Advanced auto volume | It keeps the volume level consistent for all input sources. Turn it on when you feel a volume level difference between input sources.
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| Dolby AC-4 Dialog level | Adjust the audio emphasis level using the Dolby AC-4 decoder.
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You can change the following settings:
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation |
|---|---|
| Dynamic range | Compensates for audio level difference between input sources (for Dolby Digital audio and HE AAC audio). Displayed only when Inputs is set to HDMI or during Media Player playback.
|
| DTS Dynamic range | Adjusts dynamic range of DTS signal.
|
You can change the following settings:
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation |
|---|---|
| Post-processing |
Outputs sound processed by Sony acoustic technology.
|
Ambient Optimisation Pro
Automatically adjust pictures and sounds according to your environment and viewing position using the sensors and the microphone on the TV remote control.
Acoustic auto calibration| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation |
|---|---|
| Acoustic auto-calibration | Optimizes the audio output of your TV speakers by measuring the listening environment using the microphone on the TV remote control. Put (or hold the remote) on your listening position. Note: We recommend measuring again if you change your listening or TV position.
|
| TV Position | Optimizes the TV speaker sound based on the position of your TV. After the TV's position changes, retry the calibration setup when Acoustic auto calibration is enabled.
|
Advanced settings
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation |
|---|---|
| Voice emphasis | Adjusts the audio to make it easier to hear from your viewing position. |
| Sound balance | Adjusts the balance of the left and right audio according to your viewing position. |
Other Google TV models
Sound
Adjust the settings by input, such as the TV or HDMI, and other common settings, to enjoy various sound effects. You can configure settings such as those listed below:
Sound modeSelect modes such as Cinema, Music, or Dolby Audio Processing based on your environment and preferences.
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation |
|---|---|
| Standard | Optimizes the sound quality for general content. Provides suitable sound for any content. |
| Dialog | Suitable for spoken dialog. Makes it easy to listen to human voices. |
| Cinema | Optimizes surround sound suitable for movies. Provides fine sound for movie content. |
| Music | Lets you experience dynamic and clear sound, like that of a concert. It is ideal for music and live concert content. |
| Sports | Simulates the larger space of a stadium or other venue. Perfect for sports content. |
| Dolby Audio Processing | Outputs sound processed by Dolby acoustic technology. |
Adjust the sound quality for each sound mode in models that feature Sound mode.
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation |
|---|---|
| Surround |
Virtually reproduces realistic surround sound.
When set to Auto, this setting automatically switches surround processing according to the values below:
|
| Surround effect | Adjusts for comfortable surround sound level.
|
| Equalizer | Adjusts the sound based on different frequencies:125Hz/250Hz/500Hz/1kHz/2kHz/4kHz/8kHz.
|
| Voice Zoom | Emphasizes voice or ambient audio. Voice Zoom can be selected in Sound Mode except when Dolby Audio Processing is activated.
|
| Dialogue enhancer | Emphasizes voice. Dialogue enhancer can be selected at Sound Mode when Dolby Audio Processing is activated.
|
Adjust the sound level of the current input.
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume offset | Adjusts the sound level of the current input relative to other inputs.
| |
| MPEG Audio Level | Adjust the MPEG audio sound level.
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| Dolby Dynamic Range | Compensates for differences in the audio level between different channels (only for Dolby Digital audio)
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| HE-AAC Dynamic Range | Compensates for differences in the audio level between different channels (only for HE-AAC audio)
| |
| HE-AAC audio level | Adjusts the HE-AAC audio sound level.
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| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced auto volume | Keeps the volume level constant for all input sources. Turn this setting On when you feel a volume level difference between input sources.
| |
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| Balance | Adjusts the balance of the left and right audio according to your viewing position.
| |
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| TV position | The sound of your TV speaker will be optimized based on its position. After the TV's position changes, retry the calibration setup when Acoustic auto calibration is enabled.
| |
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic auto-calibration | Optimizes the audio output of your TV speakers by measuring the listening environment using the microphone on the TV remote. Put (or hold the remote) on your listening position. Note: We recommend measuring again if you change your listening or TV position.
| |
| Setting | Overview, Setting Values, and Explanation |
|---|---|
| Voice emphasis | Adjusts the audio to make it easier to hear from your viewing position. |
| Sound balance | Adjusts the balance of the left and right audio according to your viewing position. |
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