Pioneer VSX-420-S Operating Instructions Manual page 31

Listening to your system
Setting What it does
c Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital
DUAL MONO
soundtracks should be played.
DRC
Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks
(Dynamic Range optimized for Dolby Digital and DTS (you may need to use
Control) this feature when listening to surround sound at low
volumes).
LFE ATT Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-
(LFE Attenuate) low bass tones. Set the LFE 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 –10 dB, the LFE is
limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no
sound is output from the LFE channel.
d Spreads the center channel between the front right and left
C.WIDTH
speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or
(Center Width)
narrower (lower settings).
(Applicable only when
using a center
speaker)
d Adjusts the surround sound balance from front to back,
DIMEN.
making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more
(Dimension)
forward (positive settings).
d Extends the front stereo image to include surround
PNRM.
speakers for a 'wraparound' effect.
(Panorama)
a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button.
b. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by using S.RETRIEVER button.
c. This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks.
d. Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode.
Option(s)
CH1 –
Channel 1 is heard only
CH2 –
Channel 2 is heard only
CH1 CH2 –
Both channels heard
from front speakers
OFF
MAX
MID
LFEATT 0 (0 dB)
LFEATT 10 (–10 dB)/
LFEATT ** (OFF)
0 to 7
Default: 3
–3 to +3
Default: 0
OFF
ON
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