Dynamic Range Control - Pioneer VSX-839RDS Operating Instructions Manual

Dynamic Range Control

This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low
volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest
and the softest sounds in any given soundtrack. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are
audible and the louder ones don't get distorted or become overpowering. This feature only applies to Dolby
Digital sources but the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode accomplishes the same end for a variety of sources (see
page 53). If continuing from "Bass Peak Level" go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1 – 3 in "Setting
Up for Surround Sound" (p. 30 – 31) first.
VSX-859RDS
REMOTE SETUP
INPUT
MENU MUTE
ATT
SYSTEM SETUP
EFFECT/ +
FUNCTION
CH SEL
ENTER
DIGITAL – SIGNAL
NR
SELECT
MULTI CH
STEREO/
MIDNIGHT DSP
INPUT DIRECT
/DTS/MPEG
LIGHT THX ADVANCED STANDARD
DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
VSX-839RDS
4 ¢
CHANNEL
TUNE
ST ST
1-4
ENTER
TUNE
TOP MENU MENU
D.ACCESS BAND CLASS
& ‹ *
DISPLAY RF ATT
MPX
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! ⁄
SETUP
RETURN CLEAR AUDIO
RECEIVER DIRECT CONTROL
MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO FUNCTION
THX
ADVANCED STANDARD MUTE
2
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/ DTS / MPEG
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
MULTI JOG
(Turn to select / Push to enter)
1 Select "D-Range Control" ("D-Range Cont"
on the front panel) with the 5¥∞ buttons or
MULTI JOG dial (if continuing from BASS
1-4
PEAK LEVEL, it will already be selected).
See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on p. 30 – 31 if you are
unsure how to do this.
Press the ENTER button.
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• The default setting is OFF.
• If listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the
Dynamic Range Control OFF.
2 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to choose OFF, MID or
MAX.
3 Press the ENTER button.
If you want to change a setting before proceeding
Choose a new Dynamic Range Control setting using the 5¥∞
buttons (or the MULTI JOG dial).
You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital
sources before you can use the Dynamic Range Control setting
to suit your low volume listening needs.
4 "Surr Set End" will appear in the display.
Press the ENTER button.
You will go on to the "Rename" tier of the setup menus. This is
not necessary for the basic operation of the receiver but lets
you customize your system (see p. 87). If you don't want to
rename anything at this time use the 5/∞ buttons (or the
MULTI JOG dial ) to select "Setup End" and press ENTER.
This setting completes the surround setup.
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