Pioneer SC-05 Owner's Manual - Page 97

Using other functions 13 Setting What it does Option(s) DUAL (Dual Mono) Specifies how dual mono CH1 - encoded Dolby Digital Channel 1 is soundtracks should be played. heard only Dual mono is not widely used, but is sometimes necessary when two languages need to be sent to separate channels. CH2 - Channel 2 is heard only CH1 CH2 - Both channels heard from front speakers 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). AUTOd MAX MID OFF LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS 0dB audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the -5dB/ -10dB/ -15dB/ -20dB/ OFF sound from the speakers. 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 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.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 Setting What it does Option(s) 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 a 'wraparound' effect. ON C. IMAGEi 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: (Applicable (all center channel sent to front 3 only when right and left speakers) to 10 Neo:6 using a (center channel sent to the center CINEMA: 10 center speaker only). speaker) EFFECT Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced Surround mode (each mode can be set separately). 10 to 90 a.When MCACC OFF is selected, all MCACC preset memories become deactivated. b.When EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light even when a MCACC preset memory is selected. c.The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON. 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. • 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 91. g.This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability ('lip-sync') 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 lip-sync 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. 97 En