Advanced Surround Modes - Pioneer SC-LX901 Product Reference Manual

Sophisticated Listening Modes
Pre-Amp Mode
LX901 LX801 LX701
Pre-amp Mode shuts down the power supply to the power
amplifier, providing more clear and pure sound when using the AV
receiver as a pre-amplifier.
Pre-Amp Mode (SC-LX901)
No (Normal Use)
11ch drive
Front
Front L / R
9ch drive
Driven by external amp
Pre-Amp Mode (SC-LX801/SC-LX701)
No (Normal Use)
9ch drive
Front
Front L / R
7ch drive
Driven by external power amp
All
0ch drive
Front + Centre
Front L / R +C
8ch drive
All
0ch drive
Front + Centre
Front L / R +C
6ch drive

Advanced Surround Modes

LX901 LX801 LX701 LX502
The AV receivers feature 12 Advanced Surround Modes—
Classical, Unplugged, Entertainment Show, Drama, Advanced
Game, Action, Rock/Pop, Sports, Extended Stereo, Extended
Mono, Front Stage Surround Advance, Auto Surround—for an
optimized sound for your entertainment.
Extended Stereo
LX901 LX801 LX701 LX502
The mode provides multi-channel sound from stereo sources, by
delivering the L/R sound from all speakers.
Front Stage Surround Advance
LX901 LX801 LX701 LX502
With Front Stage Surround Advance, you can enjoy surround
sound coming from only the front speakers and the subwoofer.
Since wall reflections are not used, the setup is less dependent on
the room environment, allowing front alignment of the speakers.
Front Stage Surround Advance creates an excellent sound image
and natural sound.
Front Stage Surround Advance Sound Image
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