Pioneer VSX-1021-K Operating Instructions Manual page 47

Setting What it does
Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones.
Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the
ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from
the speakers.
LFE
The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the
(LFE Attenuate)
recommended value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB,
–15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective
degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output
from the LFE channel.
SACD GAIN Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the
<e> dynamic range (during digital processing).
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out
HDMI
of this receiver (amp) or through to a TV. When
(HDMI Audio)
THROUGH is selected, no sound is output from this
<f>
receiver.
This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video
delay between components connected with an HDMI
A.DELAY
cable. The audio delay time is set depending on the
(Auto delay)
operational status of the display connected with an
<g>
HDMI cable. The video delay time is automatically
adjusted according to the audio delay time.
C.WIDTH
(Center Width) Provides a better blend of the front speakers by
(Applicable only spreading the center channel between the front right
when using a center and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher set-
speaker) tings) or narrower (lower settings).
<h>
Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance
DIMENSION
from front to back, making the sound more distant
<h>
(minus settings), or more forward (positive settings).
Extends the front stereo image to include the sur-
PANORAMA
<h> round speakers for a 'wraparound' effect.
C.IMAGE
(Center Image) Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo
(Applicable only effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center
when using a center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10
speaker) (center channel sent to the center speaker only).
<i>
Sets the effect level for the currently selected
EFFECT Advanced Surround or ALC mode (each mode can be
set separately).
Setting
Option(s)
H.GAIN
(Height Gain)
c OFF/ –20dB/ –15dB/ –10dB/
–5dB/ 0dB d
V.SB
Default: 0dB
(Virtual Surround
Back)
<j>
0dB
V.HEIGHT
+6dB (Virtual Height)
<k>
AMP
a The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.
b With the iPod/USB, HOME MEDIA GALLERY or ADAPTER PORT input function, by default S.RTRV is set to
THROUGH
ON.
c UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is connected. The presence or absence of
OFF
effects depends on the listening mode.
d The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than
Dolby TrueHD.
ON
e You shouldn't have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch
the gain setting back to 0dB.
f ! The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations.
! The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input
signals from the TV with the receiver's power in the standby mode. See About synchronized operations on page
c 0 to 7 d
44 .
Default: 3
g This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing
capability ('lipsync') for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DELAY to OFF and
adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufac-
turer directly.
c –3 to +3 d
h Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
Default: 0
i Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA mode.
j ! You can't use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when
OFF
any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.
ON
! You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set
to NO or if Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System. It can also be used when Speaker B is
c 0 to 10 d
selected at Speaker System and SP:dA+B ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button.
Defaults:
! When inputting Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Surround Back mode cannot
Neo:6 MUSIC: 3
be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source.
Neo:6 CINEMA: 10
k ! You can't use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the
stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.
! The Virtual Height mode cannot be used when no surround speaker is connected. It can also not be used
c 10 to 90 d
Defaults: when playing signals containing actual front height channel information.
! When inputting Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Height mode cannot be
EXT.STEREO: 90
used if no surround signals are recorded in the source.
Others: 50
What it does
Adjusts the output from the front height speaker
when listening in 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode.
If set to HIGH, the sound from the top will be more
emphasized.
When you're not using surround back speakers,
selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual sur-
round back channel through your surround speakers.
You can choose to listen to sources with no surround
back channel information.
When you're not using front height speakers, select-
ing this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height
channel through your front speakers.
Using other functions 09
Option(s)
LOW
MID
HIGH
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
47
En