Basic Playback; Sound Modes; Standard Modes; Home Thx Cinema Modes - Pioneer VSA-E08 Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Playback

Sound Modes

The five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from
the AMPLIFIER MAIN SCREEN on the remote control.
There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are
designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to
home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater
experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal
tastes.
The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited
for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.
You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound. In STEREO
mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used.

STANDARD modes

This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG. No special effects are added. It
is good for enjoying regular movies/videos that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or
MPEG. STANDARD 7.1 is also the basic mode for enjoying sources with SURROUND BACK channels. If you
play an MPEG disc the receiver will automatically go into MPEG audio. For more detailed information see
p.74.You will only be able to access the second two modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speakers.
For more detailed information see
DTS, etc.) is being played.
STANDARD
Use this mode with sources that do not have SURROUND BACK channels. If you don't have SURROUND
BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.32-33) this is the only THX mode you will be able to select on the
amplifier.
STANDARD 7.1
This mode is best for sources with SURROUND BACK channels. You will only be able to access this mode if
you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETTING procedure (see p.32-33). Also, this
mode will play 5.1 channels sources and other sources through all the speakers you have hooked up, routing
some of the sound into your SURROUND BACK channel or channels. STANDARD 7.1 will appear in the
display even if you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hooked up. The display will change according
to the source played.
STANDARD AUTO
In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate STANDARD mode and use it to play the
soundtrack. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the
SPEAKER SETTING procedure (see p.32-33). If the source has a Surround EX marker then the receiver will
automatically go into STANDARD 7.1 mode. This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above
STANDARD modes to use. The display will change according to the source played.
p.18,20,32-33. The display will show you what kind of source (Dolby Digital,
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