Pioneer SC-27 Owner's Manual - Page 89

Using other functions 09 Setting What it does Option(s) DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to use this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes). AUTOe MAX MID OFF LFE (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. 0dB/ -5dB/ -10dB/ -15dB/ -20dB OFF The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the recommended value. When set to -5 dB, -10 dB, -15 dB or -20 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel. SACD GAINf Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing). 0dB +6 dB HDMIg (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (amp) or through to a TV or flat panel TV. When THROUGH is selected, no sound is output from this receiver. AMPLIFIER THROUGH A.DELAY This feature automatically OFF (Auto corrects the audio-to-video delay ON delay) between components connected with an HDMI cable. The audio delay time is set depending on the operational status of the display connected with an HDMI cable. The video delay time is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time.h C.WIDTHi Provides a better blend of the (Center front speakers by spreading the Width) center channel between the front (Applicable right and left speakers, making it only when sound wider (higher settings) or using a narrower (lower settings). center speaker) 0 to 7 Default: 3 DIMENSIONi Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings). -3 to +3 Default: 0 PANORAMAi Extends the front stereo image to OFF include the surround speakers for ON a 'wraparound' effect. Setting What it does Option(s) C.IMAGEj Adjusts the center image to 0 to 10 (Center create a wider stereo effect with Defaults: Image) vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 Neo:6 MUSIC: 3 (Applicable (all center channel sent to front Neo:6 only when right and left speakers) to 10 CINEMA: 10 using a (center channel sent to the center center speaker only). speaker) EFFECT Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced Surround or ALC mode (each mode can be set separately). 10 to 90 Defaults: 50 (90 for EXT.STEREO only) a.When EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light. b.• Tone controls are disabled in THX listening modes. • When you set the Tone Control function to ON, MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS is set to OFF. In the same way, when you set MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to ON, the Tone Control function is set to BYPASS. c.The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON. d.With the iPod/USB and HOME MEDIA GALLERY input function, by default S.RTRV is set to ON. e.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. f. 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 back to 0 dB. g.• 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 Synchronized amp mode on page 87. h.This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lipsync') 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. i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. j. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA mode. About the SRC (Sampling Rate Converter) (SC-27 only) The SC-27 is designed for jitterless high sound quality thanks to the combination of the SRC and a high precision clock system. The SRC function expands the dynamic range and frequency bandwidth for digital audio signals. (PCM 15bit or compressed 20-bit audio signals are converted to 24 bits, increasing the sampling frequency for data processing to achieve smoother, more delicate musical expression.) There is no setting to turn the SRC function on or off; the SRC function is activated in all modes other than Pure Direct with an analog input and Multi channel analog input. 89 en