Selecting A Sound Mode; Using Surround Sound - Pioneer Elite VSX-39TX Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Playback

Selecting a Sound Mode

To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in "Setting
Up for Surround Sound" (starting on page 32) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when
using the 2(Dolby) Digital or DTS sources. When using the sound modes, using SPEAKERS A will give the best
results. If you use SPEAKERS B the sound will be down mixed to the two front B speakers and the surround
sound effect will be lost.

Using surround sound

DSP
1
Receiver
RECEIVER
DVD/LD
THX
TV/SAT
THX
VCR1
MIDNIGHT
DIGITAL
VCR2
NR
ADVANCED
THEATER
DSP MODE
STANDARD
THX CINEMA
46
STEREO EFFECT +/–
MAIN SUB
REMOTE
SETUP
DSP STEREO
MD/TAPE
/ dts
EFFECT
CD
ADVANCED
STANDARD
THEATER
MULTI CH
TUNER
IN
TV
SIGNAL
LOUDNESS CONTROL
SELECT
STANDARD
STEREO/
DIRECT
ADVANCED
1 Press RECEIVER.
This sets the remote to select the sound mode.
(You can skip this step when using the controls on
the receiver.)
2 Select the sound mode.
• For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD
Each press changes the STANDARD mode as
follows:
STANDARD
• For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX (or THX
CINEMA on the front panel)
Each press changes the THX mode as follows:
THX CINEMA
• For ADVANCED THEATER \ Press ADVANCED
THEATER (or ADVANCED on the front panel) )
Each press changes the ADVANCED THEATER
mode as follows:
MUSICAL
• For DSP modes \ Press DSP (DSP MODE)
repeatedly
Each press changes the DSP mode as follows:
HALL 1
5/7CH STEREO
• For STEREO \Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT)
Each press changes the STEREO mode as follows:
STEREO
memo • If you have SURROUND BACK speakers switched
on (see p.34-35) then 7-D THEATER and 7CH
STEREO will appear as such in the display on the
receiver. If these speakers are not switched on the
above two modes will appear as 5-D THEATER and
5CH STEREO.
• The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be
adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing
EFFECT +/– (The default setting is 70). Also, the
effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THE-
ATER mode by pressing the EFFECT(+/–) button.
• The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be
adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (the default
setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/–.
• 5/7CH STEREO modes cannot be changed.
STANDARD 7.1
STANDARD auto
THX SURR EX
THX AUTO
DRAMA ACTION
5/7-D THEATER
HALL 2 JAZZ DANCE
THEATER 2 THEATER 1
DIRECT