Pioneer VSX-33TX Owner's Manual - Page 8

Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-33TX receiver is constructed with Pioneer's industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This welldeveloped approach to receiver circuitry takes the high level base technology that, up until now, has been only used for stereo equipment and applies it to multi-channel audio-visual receivers. The result is that the product, in addition to being expertly built, and gives you optimal sound reproduction of DVDs, other multi channel sources and stereo sources as well. This receiver is designed capture to a true reproduction of the intentions of a filmmaker or music producer at the time they were mastering the soundtrack in the studio. It incorporates 5 independent 80 watt built in power amplifiers, with high-performance Hex power Direct Power MOS FET output transistors. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate representation of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources. In addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction to give the purest sound available. All these elements consolidated in one receiver afford the listener a new surround sound experience in his or her home. Universal Player Compatibility This receiver incorporates the latest technology and is able to handle cutting edge audio formats, like DVD Audio, which are just hitting the market. Its high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to decode all types of sources at the highest possible quality. The receiver's multi channel in connections lets you hook up six discrete channels of audio. It also has multi channel direct inputs and the ability to decode the cutting edge formats. Decoding of Digital Source Film Formats Built into this receiver is the latest in film sound format technology. This technology includes HOME THX CINEMA surround modes which employ special processing to allow you to enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well-designed movie theaters. This receiver has the ability to decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) sources, which are the standards of home theater today. Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059. European patent number 0323830. Other U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lucasfilm and THX are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. Advanced Theater Modes & DSP Surround Modes Advanced Theater modes enhance the sound of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can be achieved. The four modes are each designed to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of possibilities. DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround modes give you the capability of transforming your living room into seven different sonic environments when listening to music. Midnight Mode, Digital Noise Reduction & 5 Channel Tone Control The Midnight mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible. Digital noise reduction filters out unwanted noise from recordings to give you a clearer sound and the 5 channel tone control allows you to adjust the treble and bass of each channel individually to suit your listening tastes. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when the receiver is in standby mode. 8