Pioneer SC-57 Owner's Manual - Page 57

Using other functions 09 Setting What it does Option(s) Fixed PCM This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before OFF OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a CD, for instance. When ON is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if ON this is a problem. 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). AUTO MAX MID OFF 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. 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. c OFF/ -20dB/ -15dB/ -10dB/ -5dB/ 0dB d Default: 0dB SACD GAIN Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing). 0dB +6dB HDMI (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 (Auto delay) This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video delay OFF 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 ON delay time is automatically adjusted according to the audio delay time. C.WIDTH (Center Width) (Applicable only when using a center speaker) Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). c 0 to 7 d Default: 3 DIMENSION Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings). c -3 to +3 d Default: 0 PANORAMA Extends the front stereo image to include the surround OFF speakers for a 'wraparound' effect. ON Setting What it does Option(s) C.GAIN (Center Gain) Adjusts the center gain to create a wider stereo effect with (Applicable only vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to when using a center front right and left speakers) to 1.0 (center channel sent to speaker) the center speaker only). c 0 to 1.0 d Defaults: Neo:X CINEMA: 1.0 Neo:X MUSIC: 0.3 Neo:X GAME: 1.0 EFFECT Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced Surround or ALC mode (each mode can be set separately). c 10 to 90 d Defaults: EXT.STEREO: 90 Others: 50 H.GAIN (Height Gain) Adjusts the output from the front height speaker when listening in 2 Pro Logic IIz HEIGHT mode. If set to HIGH, the sound from the top will be more emphasized. LOW MID HIGH V.SB (Virtual Surround Back) When you're not using surround back speakers, selecting OFF this mode allows you to hear a virtual surround back channel through your surround speakers. You can choose to lis- ON ten to sources with no surround back channel information. V.HEIGHT (Virtual Height) When you're not using front height speakers, selecting OFF this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front speakers. ON V.DEPTH (Virtual Depth) When this mode is selected, the sound field expands virtually to behind the display, resulting in a sound field with the same depth as the 3D picture to achieve a better sense of presence. OFF MIN MID MAX a The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON. b With the iPod/USB, HOME MEDIA GALLERY 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 0dB. 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 54 . 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:X CINEMA/MUSIC/GAME mode. En 57