Pioneer VSX-818V Operating Instructions Manual page 35

Listening to your system
Setting What it does
d Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital
DUAL MONO
soundtracks should be played.
DRC
Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks
optimized for Dolby Digital and DTS (you may need to use
(Dynamic Range
this feature when listening to surround sound at low
Control)
volumes).
e Localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out
Dialog Enhancement
from other background sounds in a TV or movie
soundtrack.
Sound Delay
Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so
the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture.
(VSX-918V model only)
By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match
the presentation of the video.
LFE ATT Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-
low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to
(LFE Attenuate)
prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound
from the speakers.
The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the
recommended value. When set to –10 dB, the LFE is
limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no
sound is output from the LFE channel.
HDMI Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this
receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV.
(VSX-918V model only)
a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button.
b. The tone controls are only available when Stereo, Auto level control stereo mode or Front Stage Surround
Advance mode are selected (except when STEREO is selected using AUTOSURR.).
c. Only available with 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
d. This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks.
e. You can change the Dialog Enhancement options at any time by using DIALOG button.
Option(s)
ch1 –
Channel 1 is heard only
ch2 –
Channel 2 is heard only
Lch1.Rch2 –
Both channels heard
from front speakers
OFF
MAX
MID
OFF
ON
0.0 to 6.0 (frames)
1 second = 30 frames
(NTSC)
LFEATT 0 (0 dB)
LFEATT 10 (–10 dB)/
LFEATT ** (OFF)
AMP
THRU (Through)
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