Pioneer Elite SC-37 Operating Instructions Manual page 77

Using other functions
Setting What it does
Specifies how dual mono
DUAL
(Dual encoded Dolby Digital
Mono) soundtracks should be played.
Dual mono is not widely used, but
is sometimes necessary when
two languages need to be sent to
separate channels.
Adjusts the level of dynamic
DRC
(Dynamic range for movie soundtracks
Range optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS,
Control) 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).
LFE Some audio sources include
(LFE ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE
Attenuate) 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 –5 dB, –10 dB,
–15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is
limited by the respective degree.
When OFF is selected, no sound
is output from the LFE channel.
Brings out detail in SACDs by
SACD
e maximizing the dynamic range
GAIN
(during digital processing).
Specifies the routing of the HDMI
f
HDMI
audio signal out of this receiver
(HDMI
(amp) or through to a TV. When
Audio)
THROUGH is selected, no sound
is output from this receiver.
A. DELAY This feature automatically
(Auto corrects the audio-to-video delay
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.
h Provides a better blend of the
C. WIDTH
front speakers by spreading the
(Center
center channel between the front
Width)
right and left speakers, making it
(Applicable
sound wider (higher settings) or
only when
narrower (lower settings).
using a
center
speaker)
Option(s)
CH1 – Channel
1 is heard only
CH2 – Channel
2 is heard only
CH1 CH2 –
Both channels
heard from
front speakers
d
AUTO
MAX
MID
OFF
0dB/ –5dB/
–10dB/ –15dB/
–20dB
OFF
0dB
+6 dB
AMP
THROUGH
OFF
ON
g
0 to 7
Default: 3
Setting What it does
Adjusts the depth of the surround
h
DIMENSION
sound balance from front to back,
making the sound more distant
(minus settings), or more forward
(positive settings).
h Extends the front stereo image to
PANORAMA
include the surround speakers for
a 'wraparound' effect.
i Adjusts the center image to
C. IMAGE
create a wider stereo effect with
(Center
vocals. Adjust the effect from 0
Image)
(all center channel sent to front
(Applicable
right and left speakers) to 10
only when
(center channel sent to the center
using a
speaker only).
center
speaker)
EFFECT Sets the effect level for the
currently selected Advanced
Surround or ALC mode (each
mode can be set separately).
H.GAIN Adjusts the output from the front
(Height height speaker when listening in
Gain) DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. If set
to HIGH, the sound from the top
will be more emphasized.
When you're not using surround
V.SB
(Virtual back speakers, selecting this
Surround mode allows you to hear a virtual
Back) surround back channel through
your surround speakers. You can
choose to listen to sources with
no surround back channel
information, or if the material
sounds better in the format (for
example, 5.1) for which it was
originally encoded, you can have
the receiver only apply this effect
to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby
Digital EX or DTS-ES.
V.HEIGHT When you're not using front
(Virtual height speakers, selecting this
Height) mode allows you to hear a virtual
front height channel through your
k
front speakers.
a.The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.
b.With the iPod/USB, HOME MEDIA GALLERY (SC-37 only),
INTERNET RADIO (SC-35 only) or ADAPTER PORT input function,
by default S.RTRV is set to ON.
c.UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is
connected. The presence or absence of effects depends on the
listening mode.
d.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals.
Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
e.You shouldn't have any problems using this with most SACD
discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting
back to 0 dB.
Option(s)
–3 to +3
Default: 0
OFF
ON
0 to 10
Defaults:
Neo:6 MUSIC:
3
Neo:6
CINEMA: 10
10 to 90
Defaults:
EXT.STEREO:
90
Others: 50
LOW
MID
HIGH
OFF
ON
j
OFF
ON
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