Pioneer VSX-518-K Operating Instructions Manual page 29

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.
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.
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
CH1 CH2 – Both channels
heard from front speakers
OFF
MAX
MID
OFF
ON
LFEATT 0 (0 dB)
LFEATT 10 (–10 dB)/
LFEATT ** (OFF)
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