Pioneer Elite SC-61 Operating Instructions Manual page 64

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Setting What it does
The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when
it's too strong. You can use this if you find that the OVER indicator
A.ATT
lights often or you can hear distortion in the sound.
(Analog input attenuate)
The attenuator isn't available with digital sources, or when using the
Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes.
Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during
SACD GAIN
<e> digital processing).
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver
HDMI
(HDMI Audio) (amp) or through to a TV. When THROUGH is selected, no sound is
<f> output from this receiver.
This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video delay between
components connected with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time
A.DELAY
(Auto delay) is set depending on the operational status of the display connected
<g> with an HDMI cable. The video delay time is automatically adjusted
according to the audio delay time.
C.WIDTH
(Center Width) Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center
(Applicable only when using a channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound
center speaker) wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).
<h>
Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back,
DIMENSION
making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward
<h>
(positive settings).
PANORAMA Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a
<h> 'wraparound' effect.
C.IMAGE
(Center Image) Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals.
(Applicable only when using a Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left
center speaker) speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only).
<i>
Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced Surround or
EFFECT
ALC mode (each mode can be set separately).
Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in 2
H.GAIN
Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode. If set to HIGH, the sound from the top
(Height Gain)
will be more emphasized.
When you're not using surround back speakers, selecting this mode
V.SB
allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your sur-
(Virtual Surround Back)
round speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround
<j>
back channel information.
V.HEIGHT When you're not using front height speakers, selecting this mode
(Virtual Height) allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front
<k> speakers.
When you're not using front wide speakers, selecting this mode
V.WIDE allows you to hear a virtual front wide channel through your front
(Virtual Wide) speakers.
<l> This improves the continuity of the sound from the front channel to
the surround channels.
Option(s) Setting
OFF
V.DEPTH
(Virtual Depth)
ON
<m>
0dB
a The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.
b ! When ON is selected, the Sound Retriever effect is optimized based on the bitrate information of the contents input to the
+6dB
USB memory audio and INTERNET RADIO, SiriusXM, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES (digital audio input only) to
AMP
achieve high sound quality.
THROUGH
! With the iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO, SiriusXM, PANDORA, MEDIA SERVER, FAVORITES or ADAPTER PORT input func-
tion, by default S.RTRV is set to ON.
OFF
! When ON is selected, optimum correction of the audio signals input via the HDMI OUT terminal is conducted with the HDMI
ARC (Audio Return Channel) function, and the sound of digital TV broadcasts is produced with HD quality. This is valid when
the input is set to TV and ARC in HDMI Setup is set to ON. (See
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
c 0 to 7 d
back to 0dB.
Default: 3
f ! The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations.
! The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play the receiver's HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV
with the receiver's power in the standby mode. See
c –3 to +3 d
g This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync')
Default: 0
for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.DELAY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For
more details about the lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer directly.
OFF
h Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
ON
i Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA mode.
j ! You can't use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo,
c 0 to 10 d
Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.
Defaults:
! You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO or if Front
Neo:6 MUSIC: 3
Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System. It can also be used when Speaker B is selected at Speaker System and
Neo:6 CINEMA: 10
SP:dA+B ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button.
! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
c 10 to 90 d
k ! You can't use the Virtual Height mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front
Defaults:
Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.
EXT.STEREO: 90
! You can only use the Virtual Height mode if the surround speakers are on and the FH setting is set to NO. It can also not be
Others: 50
used when playing signals containing actual front height channel information.
LOW
! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
! You can't use the Virtual Wide mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front
MID l
Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected.
HIGH
! You can only use the Virtual Wide mode if the surround speakers are on and the FW setting is set to NO. It can also not be
OFF
used when playing signals containing actual front wide channel information.
! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
ON
m ! This mode is effective for contents with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz or less.
! You can't use the Virtual Depth mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or Stream Direct modes is
OFF selected.
ON
OFF
ON
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What it does
When this mode is selected, the sound field expands virtually to
behind the display, resulting in a sound field with the same depth as
the 3D picture to achieve a better sense of presence.
HDMI Setup on page 59.)
About synchronized operations on page
Using other functions
Option(s)
OFF
MIN
MID
MAX
60.