Pioneer SC-LX904 11.2 Channel AV Receiver Owners Manual-English - Page 142

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ decoder on this unit. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via a digital cable and set audio output on the player to Bitstream output. „„Ent.Show (Entertainment Show) Suitable for rock or pop music. Listening to music in this mode creates a lively sound field with a powerful acoustic image, like being at a club or rock concert. „„Ext.Mono (Extended Mono) In this mode, all speakers output the same sound in mono, so the sound you hear is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room. „„Ext.Stereo (Extended Stereo) This mode is ideal for background music. Stereo sound is played through the surround speakers as well as the front speakers, creating a stereo image. „„F.S.Surround (Front Stage Surround) In this mode, you can enjoy a virtual playback of multichannel surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener' s left and right ears. • This mode cannot be selected when "Speaker Virtualizer" ( p163) is set to "Off" (Default: On). „„IMAX IMAX is an innovator in entertainment technology, combining proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios utilize IMAX theatres to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways. IMAX leverages its proprietary image enhancement process, DMR, to create clearer, sharper images--just as the director intended. With its specialized, custom theatre environment designed to widen the field of view, and unique sound systems that cover the entire theatre evenly, IMAX delivers a truly immersive film experience. IMAX Enhanced : IMAX Enhanced brings the world's most immersive entertainment experience into the home. IMAX Enhanced products include the highest-end TVs, projectors, sound bars and A/V receivers that meet stringent performance standards established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading colorists to deliver unparalleled quality and scale to in-home entertainment. IMAX Enhanced content is digitally re-mastered for the home environment to provide sharper images and more powerful sound--just as the filmmaker intended. Available on Ultra HD Blu-ray discs and 4K streaming services, it leverages DTS:X codec technology integrated in certified home entertainment devices to deliver an exclusive, fully immersive experience. IMAX Mode optimizes all settings for the playback of remastered IMAX Enhanced content, ensuring the best possible picture and sound. When "IMAX DTS" is displayed, IMAX Mode is optimized for the playback of 5.1 IMAX Enhanced content. When "IMAX DTS:X" is displayed, IMAX Mode is optimized for the playback of fully immersive IMAX Enhanced content. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. IMAX listening modes: -- IMAX DTS: Displayed when there is DTS audio format input which includes IMAX Enhanced content. -- IMAX DTS:X: Displayed when there is DTS:X audio format input which includes IMAX Enhanced content. -- IMAX Neural:X: This listening mode expands the playback signal to 5.1.4 channels or 7.1.4 channels to suit the connected speaker configuration when the input signal is 5.1 channels. Displayed when there is DTS audio format input which includes IMAX Enhanced content. • IMAX Mode is set to "Auto" at the time of purchase ( p164). The listening mode automatically switches when IMAX Enhanced content is recognized, but when playing IMAX Enhanced content received through streaming services on a TV, etc., the IMAX Enhanced content may not be recognized and the listening mode may not switch. Set the IMAX mode to "On" in this case. • When surround back speakers are connected and DTS audio format that includes 5.1-channel IMAX Enhanced content is played with IMAX DTS, the surround channel audio is output from the surround back speakers. „„Mono In this mode, monaural audio is played from the center speaker at the time of 142 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫