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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Adjust sound for clearer dialogue

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

Panasonic · Fire TVAbout 2 minutes9 steps · 7 with pictures
Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 9

Press the Home button on your remote

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
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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 the Settings cog on the right of the Home screen.

Example screen with select settings highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Select Display & Audio

Example screen with select display & audio highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select Audio Settings

Example screen with select audio settings highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Select the input you are watching

Select the input you are watching, such as Live TV.

STEP 6

Select Option Settings

Example screen with select option settings highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Select Dialogue Enhancement

Example screen with select dialogue enhancement highlighted.
Step 7

STEP 8

Switch Dialogue Enhancement on

Example screen with switch dialogue enhancement on highlighted.
Step 8

STEP 9

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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