Pioneer SC-81 Operating Instructions Manual page 72

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Setting What it does
Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenu-
ator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting
the sound from the speakers.
LFE
When set to the recommended value of 0 dB, the LFE is not restricted.
(LFE Attenuate)
When set to a value other than 0 dB, the LFE is restricted to the set
value. When OFF is selected, the sound is not output from the LFE
channel.
INPUT ATT
If the sound is distorted, this can be used to lower the input signal
(Input attenuate)
level and reduce the distortion.
<f>
HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver
(HDMI Audio) (amp) or through to a TV. When THROUGH is selected, no sound is
<g> output from this receiver.
This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video delay between
A.DELAY components connected with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time
(Auto delay) is set depending on the operational status of the display connected
<h> with an 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 spreading the center
(Applicable only when using a channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound
center speaker) wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).
<i>
Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back,
DIMENSION
making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward
<i>
(positive settings).
PANORAMA Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a
<i> 'wraparound' effect.
C.GAIN
(Center Gain) Adjusts the center gain to create a wider stereo effect with vocals.
(Applicable only when using a Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left
center speaker) speakers) to 1.0 (center channel sent to the center speaker only).
<j>
EFFECT Sets the effect level for the ALC mode.
Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in
H.GAIN
Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode. If set to HIGH, the sound from the
(Height Gain)
top will be more emphasized.
When AUTO is selected, the sound field is created with the surround
V.SPs back, front height and front wide channels whose Speaker Setting is
(Virtual Speakers) set to NO automatically complemented.
To set the respective channels individually, select MANUAL.
When you're not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode
V.SB
allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your sur-
(Virtual Surround Back)
round speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround
<k>
back channel information.
V.HEIGHT When you're not using front height speakers, selecting this mode
(Virtual Height) allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front
<l> speakers.
Option(s) Setting
c OFF/ –20dB/ –15dB/ V.WIDE
–10dB/ –5dB/ –4dB/ (Virtual Wide)
<m>
–3dB/ –2dB/ –1dB/
0dB d
Default: 0dB
V.DEPTH
(Virtual Depth)
OFF
<n>
ON
AMP
a The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.
b ! The default value changes depending on the type of input
THROUGH
! When ON is selected, the Sound Retriever effect is optimized based on the bitrate information of the contents input to the
OFF USB memory audio and INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES (digital audio input only) to achieve high
sound quality.
! With the iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES or ADAPTER PORT input function, by
ON
default S.RTRV is set to ON.
! When ON is selected, optimum correction of the audio signals input via the HDMI OUT terminal is conducted with the HDMI
ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, and the sound of digital TV broadcasts is produced with HD quality. This is valid when
the input is set to TV and ARC in HDMI Setup is set to ON. (See
c 0 to 7 d
c UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is connected. The presence or absence of effects depends on
Default: 3
the listening mode.
d On the front panel display, 'DIGITL' is displayed.
e The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
f ! The attenuator isn't available when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes.
c –3 to +3 d
! The attenuator does not function when the listening mode is set to PURE DIRECT with AirPlay.
Default: 0
g ! The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations.
OFF ! 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
ON
h This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync')
c 0 to 1.0 d
for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DELAY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For
Defaults:
more details about the lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer directly.
Neo:X CINEMA: 1.0
i Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
Neo:X MUSIC: 0.3
j Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:X CINEMA/MUSIC/GAME mode.
Neo:X GAME: 1.0
k ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs.
c 10 to 90 d
! You can't use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo,
Defaults: 50
Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.
! 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
LOW
Bi-Amp, ZONE 2 or HDZONE is selected at Speaker System. It can also be used when Speaker B is selected at Speaker
MID
System and SP:dA+B ON is selected with the OUT P. button.
HIGH
! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
l ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs.
AUTO
! 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.
MANUAL
! You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set to NO. It can also not be
used when playing signals containing actual front height channel information.
OFF
! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
m ! This can be set when MANUAL is selected for V.SPs.
ON
! You can't use the Virtual Wide 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.
OFF
! You can only use the Virtual Wide mode if the surround speakers are on and the FW setting is set to NO. It can also not be
used when playing signals containing actual front wide channel information.
ON
! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
n ! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
! You can't use the Virtual Depth mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or Stream Direct modes is selected.
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What it does
When you're not using front wide speakers, selecting this mode
allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel through your front
speakers.
This improves the continuity of the sound from the front channel to
the surround channels.
When this mode is selected, the sound field expands virtually to
behind the display, resulting in a sound field with the same depth as
the 3D picture to achieve a better sense of presence.
(page 78 ).
HDMI Setup on page 67
About synchronized operations on page 68
Using other functions
Option(s)
OFF
ON
OFF
MIN
MID
MAX
.)
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