KDL-V40A12U, KLV-V40A10E - Sony TV Service Manual (repair manual). Page 10

Selects the picture mode.

Press OK to select “Mode”.

Press 

M/m to select one of the following picture modes, then press OK.

Vivid: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
Standard: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
Custom: Allows you to store your preferred settings.

You can also change the picture mode by pressing 

 repeatedly.

Press OK to select the option.

Press 

</, to set the level, then press OK.

“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g., U.S.A. video tapes).

Press OK to select “Colour Tone”.

Press 

M/m to select one of the following, then press OK.

Cool: Gives the white colours a blue tint.
Neutral: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
Warm: Gives the white colours a red tint.

You can select the options listed below on the Picture 
Adjustment menu. To select options, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 19).

When you set “Mode” to “Vivid” or “Standard”, you can 
adjust only “Mode”, “Contrast”, “Colour Tone”, “Noise 
Reduction”, and “Reset”.

Select:

Set:

Back:

OK

End:

MENU

Mode:
Contrast:
Brightness:
Colour:
Hue:
Sharpness:
Backlight:
Colour  Tone:
Noise Reduction:
Dynamic  Picture:
Gamma  Correction:
Reset

Custom
50
50
25
0
25
5
Cool
Auto
On
0

Picture  Adjustment

Press OK to select “Effect”.

Press 

M/m to select one of the following sound effects, then press OK.

Off: Flat response.
Natural: Enhances clarity, detail, and sound presence by using “BBE High Definition 
Sound System

*1

”.

Dynamic: Intensifies clarity and sound presence for better intelligibility and musical 
realism by using the “BBE High Definition Sound System”.
Dolby Virtual

*2

: Uses the TV speakers to simulate the surround effect produced by a 

multi channel system.

• You can also change sound effect by pressing 

9 repeatedly.

• If you set “Auto Volume” to “On”, “Dolby Virtual” is automatically set to “Natural”.

*1

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 4482866. “BBE” and BBE symbol are 
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

*2

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D 

 are 

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Adjusts higher-pitched sounds (Treble), adjusts lower-pitched sounds (Bass), and 
emphasizes left or right speaker balance (Balance).

Press OK to select the option.

Press 

</, to set the level, then press OK.

Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g., adverts tend to be 
louder than programmes).

Press OK to select “Auto Volume”.

Press 

M/m to select “On”, then press OK.

If you set “Effect” to “Dolby Virtual”, “Auto Volume” will automatically be switched to “Off”.

You can select the options listed below on the Sound 
Adjustment menu. To select options, see “Navigating 
through menus” (page 19).

Select:

Set:

Back:

OK

End:

MENU

Effect:
Treble:
Bass:
Balance:
Auto  Volume:
Dual  Sound:
    Volume:
    Dual Sound:
Reset 

Dolby Virtual
0
0 
0
Off
Stereo
50
Stereo

Sound  Adjustment