Pioneer VSX-1121-K Owner's Manual - Page 56

08 Using other functions Setting What it does Option(s) LFE (LFE Attenuate) Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low 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 GAINe Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing). 0dB +6 dB HDMIf (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (amp) or through to a TV. When THROUGH is selected, no sound is output from this receiver. AMP 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.g C. WIDTHh 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 DIMENSIONh 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 PANORAMAh Extends the front stereo image to OFF include the surround speakers for ON a 'wraparound' effect. C. IMAGEi (Center Image) (Applicable only when using a center speaker) Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only). 0 to 10 Defaults: Neo:6 MUSIC: 3 Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 EFFECT Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced Surround or ALC mode (each mode can be set separately). 10 to 90 Setting H.GAIN (Height Gain) V.SB (Virtual Surround Back) V.HEIGHT (Virtual Front Height) What it does Option(s) Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. If set to HIGH, the sound from the top will be more emphasized. LOW MID HIGH When you're not using surround OFF back speakers, selecting this ON mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information, or if the material sounds better in the format (for example, 5.1) for which it was originally encoded, you can have the receiver only apply this effect to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES.j When you're not using front OFF height speakers, selecting this ON mode allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front speakers.k a.The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON. b.With the iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO or ADAPTER PORT input function, by default S.RTRV is set to ON. c.UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is connected. The presence or absence of effects depends on the listening mode. d.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. e.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. f. • The 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 About synchronized operations on page 53. g.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. h.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode. i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA mode. j. • You can't use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or Stream Direct modes is selected. • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO or if Front Bi-Amp or ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System. It can also be used when Speaker B is selected at Speaker system and SPAB is selected with the SPEAKERS button. • When inputting Dolby True HD, DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source. 56 En