Pioneer VSX-820-K Operation Instructions Manual page 41

Listening to your system
Setting What it does
HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this
(HDMI Audio) receiver (amp) or through to a TV. When THRU is selected,
no sound is output from this receiver.
A.DLY This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video delay
(Auto 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.
h Spreads the center channel between the front right and left
C.WIDTH
speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or
(Center Width)
narrower (lower settings).
(Applicable only when
using a center speaker)
h Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back,
DIMEN.
making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more
(Dimension)
forward (positive settings).
h Extends the front stereo image to include surround
PNRM.
speakers for a 'wraparound' effect.
(Panorama)
i Adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with
C.IMG
vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to
(Center image)
front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to
(Applicable only when
the center speaker only).
using a center speaker)
H.GAIN Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when
(Height Gain) listening in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. If set to H, the
sound from the top will be more emphasized.
a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button.
b. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by using S.RETRIEVER button.
c. WMA and MP3 playback available only via iPod/USB input.
d. This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks.
e. The initial 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.
g. This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing
capability ('lip-sync') for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DLY to OFF and
adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature of your display, contact the
manufacturer directly.
h. Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode.
i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode.
g
Option(s)
AMP
THRU
OFF
ON
0 to 7
Default: 3
–3 to +3
Default: 0
OFF
ON
0 to 10
Default: 3
(NEO:6 MUSIC),
10 (NEO:6 CINEMA)
L (Low)
M (Mid)
H (High)
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