Advanced Cinema Modes - Pioneer Elite VSX-49TX Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Operation
For 6.1 or 7.1 channel playback of 5.1 channel sources:
THX SURROUND EX
You can only choose this mode if you have set up this receiver for use with surround back speaker(s) (see
pages 14, 28 & 41-42) and select 7.1 in LISTENING CH SELECT (see p.50).
For true 6.1 channel cinema sound, Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded discs should be played with THX
Surround EX processing. However, it will also generate surround back channel(s) from any Dolby Digital 5.1
or DTS 5.1 channel disc (when playing a DTS disc, the display shows DTS-ES +THX).
With 6.1 channel playback compatible sources, the THX SURROUND EX mode is automatically selected
when the LISTENING CH SELECT is set to AUTO.
For 7.1 channel playback of 5.1 channel sources:
THX ULTRA2 CINEMA
You can only choose this mode if you have set up this receiver for use with two surround back speakers
(see pages 14, 28 & 41-42) and select 7.1 in LISTENING CH SELECT (see p.50).
When using THX SURROUND EX, the surround soundfield may actually sound narrower on some earlier
Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 channel sources. THX ULTRA2 CINEMA mode will provide 7.1 channel sound
and give a superior surround sound effect on earlier Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 channel sources.
With most 5.1 channel sources, the THX ULTRA2 CINEMA mode is automatically selected when the
LISTENING CH SELECT is set to AUTO.
THX MUSICMODE
You can only choose this mode if you have set up this receiver for use with two surround back speakers
(see pages 14, 28 & 41-42) and select 7.1 in LISTENING CH SELECT (see p.50).
THX MUSICMODE is for multi channel digital sources that were not produced for a theatrical release—
typically music. This mode creates two extra channels of natural, ambient sound and plays them through
the surround back speakers.

ADVANCED CINEMA modes

The ADVANCED CINEMA mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-
visual sources that optimizes its effects in accordance with your source, LISTENING CH SELECT and speaker
configuration. There are six ADVANCED CINEMA settings that use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to create
different types of sound environments.
ACTION
This mode is designed for action movies, which generally use lots of sound effects. The mode enriches the
sound to make it more realistic and extends the parameters to pick up high and low sound effects.
SCI-FI
This mode is designed for science fiction movies. It creates a broad sound space, separating dialog from
sound effects to heighten the overall impact of the soundtrack.
DRAMA
This mode is designed for movies with a lot of dialog. The elements of dialog are enhanced, making the
characters seem more real. The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do
not overpower softer ones (compare this with the MIDNIGHT listening mode explained on p.57).
MUSICAL
This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound. A long delay time of reflected
sounds provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall.
MONOFILM
This mode is designed for older movies which are recorded with mono soundtracks. The special sound
processing of this mode will allow you to experience these movies in surround sound even though they
were not recorded that way originally.
5/7-D THEATER
(The display changes to 5-D or 7-D depending on the sources, LISTENING CH SELECT and speaker
configurations.)
This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a
dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker
sound. The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the
DOLBY SURROUND
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