Pioneer VSX-908RDS-G Operating Instruction page 33

D-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 signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible
and the louder ones do not 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 p.43). If
continuing from Bass Peak Level Manager, go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for
Surround Sound" (p.25-26) first.
S0URCE
MULTI SYSTEM
OPERATION OFF
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1
MULTI CONTROL
MD/
CD TUNER
TAPE1
CLASS MPX BAND
¶ 7 3
- + -
TUNING STATION
1 ¡ 4
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CHANNEL
1 2
4 5
7 8
+10 0
RF ATT
TV
TV VOL TV CONTROL
TV FUNC
EFFECT
MENU
/CH SEL
1-3
ENTER
2/dts
SYSTEM
THX ADVANCED
SETUP
REMOTE
MIDNIGHT DSP
SETUP
AV PREPROGRAMMED AND LEARNING
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
1
Select D-Range Control (if continuing from Bass Peak
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RECEIVER
Level Manager, it will already be selected) and press
the ENTER button.
VCR2
See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 25-26 if you are
TV CONT
DIRECT ACCESS
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unsure how to do this.
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DISC
DISPLAY
VOLUME
MUTE
FUNCTION
• The default setting is OFF.
• If listening at high volumes, we recommend turning the
SIGNAL
SELECT
Dynamic Range Control OFF.
STANDARD
MPEG
STEREO
DIGITAL NR
2 Select OFF, MID or MAX with the 2/3 buttons.
3 Select EXIT with the 5¥
ENTER button to return to the System Setup menu.
If you want to change a setting before proceeding
Simply use the 5¥
go back.
Choose a new D-Range Control setting.
You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources
before you can use D-Range Control setting to suit your low
volume listening needs.
Surround Sound Set Up
Dynamic Range Control
Select Mode [ OFF ]
(For Dolby Digital)
[EXIT]
buttons and press the
buttons before pressing the ENTER button to
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