11GENERAL OPERAGENERAL OPERATION -TION - SOUND OPTIONSSOUND OPTIONSWhat is Active 3D surround?In traditional stereo sound, left and right channels combine to createa stereo image. Better speakers can create a larger perceived soundstage, so sound seems to emanate from a few feet behind themonitor. Sound can have a much wider presence with Active 3Dsurround technologies. Music and sound effects appear to comefrom points in the room far from the speakers. Objects (such as jets)seem to move towards and then past the listener, whilst the importantchannel sound still appears to come from the centre of the screen.The QSound Trademarks are registered in the United States,Canada and numerous foreign countries.QXpander™ is a trademark of QSound Labs, Inc.n ACTIVE 3D SURROUNDThis TV provides an active 3D surround processor which cancreate an incredible 3 dimensional sound effect when receiving astandard stereo signal or monaural signal.You can choose the following 3D surround mode by pressing theSURROUND button repeatedly.SUPER : Emphasis 3D surround mode. Select this mode, when youwant to have a much wider presence of 3D surroundeffect, like viewing cinemas and live programmes.ACTIVE : Normal 3D surround sound, set to give the optimum 3Dsurround effect.MONO : This mode is specially prepared for Nicam-monobroadcasting. Select this mode, when you can not get the3D surround effects even if the status is Nicam stereo. Youmay feel 3D surround effect.OFF : To cut off 3D surround effect.n Guidance for the best enjoyment of active 3D surroundOptimum positioningSit at a distance ofapproximately 2 to 4meters from the TV set.Listen facing the centreof the TV set.Remove any obstructionsbetween you and the TVset.n Nicam sound receptionIf the TV receives nicam programs, it automatically switches to nicamsound reception. The word “NICAM” appears on the screen briefly.n Bilingual receptionIf the TV receives bilingual programs, the TV initially selects languageA and displays “A” on the screen briefly. If you want to switch tolanguage B or Mono, press the button.If the nicam sound reception is poor in quality, you can switch to“MONO” sound reception by pressing the button..A•BA•BStereo Bilingual ReceptionSelection of Surround ModeACTIVE3DSURROUNDACTIVE3DSURROUNDNICAMMONOHello ! Hello !Bonjour!Bonjour!ABMono2 ~ 4meters3D SURROUNDSUPERMONOOFF ACTIVE