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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Adjust sound for clearer dialogue

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

Toshiba · Fire TVAbout 2 minutes5 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 5

Press and hold the Home button

Press and hold the Home button until Quick Settings appears.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
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STEP 1

Press and hold the Home button

Press and hold the Home button until Quick Settings appears.

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

STEP 2

Select Sound

Example screen with select sound highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Select Advanced Settings

Example screen with select advanced settings highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Switch Dialogue Clarity on

Example screen with switch dialogue clarity on highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

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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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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