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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Adjust sound for clearer dialogue

Make speech easier to follow without turning up the whole volume.

Hisense · VIDAAAbout 2 minutes6 steps · 5 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 6

Press the Home button on your remote

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Press the Home button on your remote

An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Select Settings

Select Settings (the cog) on the Home screen.

Example screen with select settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Select Sound

Example screen with select sound highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select Sound Mode

Example screen with select sound mode highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Select Speech

Example screen with select speech highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Play a programme with speech

Play a programme with speech and check voices are easier to hear.

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

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Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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