Setting The Audio Options - Pioneer VSX-530-K Operating Instructions Manual

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Setting the Audio options

There are a number of additional sound settings you can
make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The defaults, if
not stated, are listed in bold.
Important
• Note that if a setting doesn't appear in the AUDIO
PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current
source, settings and status of the receiver.
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AUDIO PARAMETER
Press RECEIVER , then press
button.
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/
Use to select the setting you want to adjust.
Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver,
certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the
table below for notes on this.
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/
Use to set it as necessary.
See the table below for the options available for each
setting.
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RETURN
Press to confirm and exit the menu.
Setting/What it does
S.DELAY (Sound Delay)
Some monitors have a slight delay when
showing video, so the soundtrack will be
slightly out of sync with the picture. By adding
a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to
match the presentation of the video.
a
MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS
The MIDNIGHT allows you to hear effective
surround sound of movies at low volumes.
The LOUDNESS is used to get good bass and
treble from music sources at low volumes.
S.RTV (Sound Retriever) b
When audio data is removed during the
compression process, sound quality often
suffers from an uneven sound image. The
Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP
technology that helps bring CD quality sound
back to compressed 2-channel audio by
restoring sound pressure and smoothing
jagged artifacts left over after compression.
d
DUAL MONO
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby
Digital soundtracks should be played.
F.PCM (Fixed PCM)
This is useful if you find there is a slight delay
before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a
CD, for instance.
When ON is selected, noise may be output
during playback of non-PCM sources. Please
select another input signal if this is a problem.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie
soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS,
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to
use this feature when listening to surround
sound at low volumes).
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Option(s) Setting/What it does
0 ms to 500 ms LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate)
(1 step : 5 ms) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources
include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE
Default: 0
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
M/L OFF
is the recommended value. When set to
MIDNIGHT
–15 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective
degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is
LOUDNESS
output from the LFE channel.
SACD G. (SACD Gain)
c
OFF
Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the
dynamic range (during digital processing).
ON
HDMI (HDMI Audio)
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal
out of this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV
(THRU). When THRU is selected, no sound is
output from this receiver.
A.DLY (Auto Delay) g
CH1 – Channel 1
This feature automatically corrects the audio-
is heard only
to-video delay between components
connected with an HDMI cable. The audio
CH2 – Channel 2
delay time is set depending on the operational
is heard only
status of the display connected with an HDMI
CH1 CH2 – Both
cable. The video delay time is automatically
channels heard
adjusted according to the audio delay time.
from front
C.WIDTH (Center Width)
speakers
(Applicable only when using a center speaker)
OFF
Spreads the center channel between the front
ON
right and left speakers, making it sound wider
(higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).
DIMEN (Dimension)
Adjusts the surround sound balance from
front to back, making the sound more distant
(minus settings), or more forward (positive
e
AUTO
settings).
MAX
h
PNRM. (Panorama)
MID
Extends the front stereo image to include
OFF surround speakers for a 'wraparound' effect.
Listening to your system
Option(s)
0 (0 dB)
5 (–5 dB)
10 (–10 dB)
15 (–15 dB)
20 (–20 dB)
** (OFF)
0 (0 dB)
f
+6 (+6 dB)
AMP
THRU
OFF
ON
0 to 7
h
Default: 3
–3 to +3
h
Default: 0
OFF
ON
5
7
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