Pioneer VSX-819H Operating Instructions Manual page 39

Listening to your system
Setting What it does
DRC Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks
(Dynamic Range optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
Control) TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may
need to use this feature when listening to surround sound
at low volumes).
LFE ATT Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-
(LFE Attenuate) low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to
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.
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this
HDMI
receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV. When
(HDMI Audio)
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.
g 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)
g Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back,
DIMEN.
making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more
(Dimension)
forward (positive settings).
g Extends the front stereo image to include surround
PNRM.
speakers for a 'wraparound' effect.
(Panorama)
h Adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with
C.IMG
vocals. Adjust the effect from
(Center image)
right and left speakers) to
(Applicable only when
speaker only).
using a center speaker)
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. 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.
g. Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode.
h. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode.
f
0
(all center channel sent to front
10
(center channel sent to the center
Option(s)
e
AUTO
MAX
MID
OFF
LFEATT 0 (0 dB)
LFEATT 10 (–10 dB)/
LFEATT ** (OFF)
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)
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