Pioneer VSX-1021-K Owner's Manual - Page 47

Using other functions 09 Setting LFE (LFE Attenuate) SACD GAIN HDMI (HDMI Audio) A.DELAY (Auto delay) C.WIDTH (Center Width) (Applicable only when using a center speaker) DIMENSION PANORAMA C.IMAGE (Center Image) (Applicable only when using a center speaker) EFFECT What it does 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. Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing). 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. This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video 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. Option(s) c OFF/ -20dB/ -15dB/ -10dB/ -5dB/ 0dB d Default: 0dB 0dB +6dB AMP THROUGH OFF ON 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 Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more forward (positive settings). Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for a 'wraparound' effect. c -3 to +3 d Default: 0 OFF ON 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). c 0 to 10 d Defaults: Neo:6 MUSIC: 3 Neo:6 CINEMA: 10 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 Setting What it does Option(s) 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, OFF selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual sur- round back channel through your surround speakers. You can choose to listen to sources with no surround ON back channel information. V.HEIGHT (Virtual Height) When you're not using front height speakers, select- OFF ing this mode allows you to hear a virtual front height channel through your front speakers. ON 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 44 . 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:dA+B ON is selected with the SPEAKERS button. ! When inputting Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source. k ! You can't use the Virtual Height 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. ! The Virtual Height mode cannot be used when no surround speaker is connected. It can also not be used when playing signals containing actual front height channel information. ! When inputting Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD or DTS Express audio signals, the Virtual Height mode cannot be used if no surround signals are recorded in the source. 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