Setting The Video Options - Pioneer VSX-LX52 Operating Instructions Manual

08 Using other functions
Setting What it does
Specifies the routing of the HDMI
g
HDMI
audio signal out of this receiver
(HDMI
(amp) or through to a TV or flat
Audio)
screen TV. When THROUGH is
selected, no sound is output from
this receiver.
This feature automatically
A. DELAY
(Auto corrects the audio-to-video delay
delay) between components connected
with an HDMI cable. The audio
delay time is set depending on the
operational status of the display
connected with an HDMI cable.
The video delay time is
automatically adjusted according
to the audio delay time.
i Provides a better blend of the
C. WIDTH
front speakers by spreading the
(Center
center channel between the front
Width)
right and left speakers, making it
(Applicable
sound wider (higher settings) or
only when
narrower (lower settings).
using a
center
speaker)
Adjusts the depth of the surround
i
DIMENSION
sound balance from front to back,
making the sound more distant
(minus settings), or more forward
(positive settings).
i Extends the front stereo image to
PANORAMA
include the surround speakers for
a 'wraparound' effect.
j Adjusts the center image to
C. IMAGE
create a wider stereo effect with
(Center
vocals. Adjust the effect from 0
Image)
(all center channel sent to front
(Applicable
right and left speakers) to 10
only when
(center channel sent to the center
using a
speaker only).
center
speaker)
EFFECT Sets the effect level for the
currently selected Advanced
Surround or ALC mode (each
mode can be set separately).
a.When EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light.
b.• This setting is only displayed when the listening mode is Stereo,
Auto surround (STEREO) or ALC (STEREO).
• This setting is disabled in THX listening modes.
c.The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.
d.With the iPod/USB input function, by default S.RTRV is set to ON.
e.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals.
Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
f. 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 0 dB.
Note
1 • All of the setting items can be set for each input function.
• Setting items other than V. CONV can only be selected when V. CONV is set to ON.
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En
Option(s)
AMPLIFIER
THROUGH
OFF
ON
h
0 to 7
Default: 3
–3 to +3
Default: 0
OFF
ON
0 to 10
Defaults:
Neo:6 MUSIC:
3
Neo:6
CINEMA: 10
10 to 90
Defaults: 50
(90 for
EXT.STEREO
only)
g.• 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 Synchronized amp
mode on page 60.
h.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 manufacturer
directly.
i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
j. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA
mode.

Setting the Video options

There are a number of additional picture settings you can
make using the VIDEO PARAMETER menu. The defaults,
if not stated, are listed in bold.
Important
• Note that if an option cannot be selected on the
VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to
the current source, setting and status of the receiver.
• These functions do not affect inputs other than DVD,
TV/SAT, DVR, VIDEO.
1 Press RECEIVER , then press VIDEO PARAMETER.
Use / to select the setting you want to adjust.
2
Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver,
certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the
table below for notes on this.
Use / to set it as necessary.
3
See the table below for the options available for each
1
setting.
4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.
Setting What it does
V. CONV Converts video signals for output
(Digital Video from the MONITOR OUT jacks
Conversion) (including HDMI OUT connector)
for all video types (see page 22).
Specifies the output resolution of
a
RES
the video signal (when analog
(Resolution)
video input signals are output at
the HDMI OUT connector, select
this according to the resolution of
your monitor and the images you
wish to watch).
Option(s)
ON
OFF
AUTO
PURE
480p/576p
720p
1080i
1080p