Pioneer VSX-531 Operating Instructions - Page 25

4 Listening to your system Setting/What it does Option(s) S.RTV (Sound Retriever)a Switches on/off the effect of Sound Retriever. (see Using the Sound Retriever on page 24) OFFb ON DUAL MONOc Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks should be played. CH1 - Channel 1 is heard only CH2 - Channel 2 is heard only CH1 CH2 - Both channels heard from front speakers F.PCM (Fixed PCM)d This is useful if you find there is a slight delay before 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 this is a problem. OFF ON 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). AUTOe MAX MID OFF LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultralow 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 -15 dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel. 0 (0 dB) 5 (-5 dB) 10 (-10 dB) 15 (-15 dB) 20 (-20 dB) ** (OFF) SACD G. (SACD Gain)f Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range (during digital processing). 0 (0 dB) +6 (+6 dB) Setting/What it does Option(s) HDMI (HDMI Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV (THRU). When THRU is selected, no sound is output from this receiver. A.DLY (Auto Delay)g This feature automatically corrects the audio-tovideo 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. AMP THRU OFF ON C.WIDTH (Center Width)h (Applicable only when using a center speaker) Spreads the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings). Making the C.WIDTH setting "7" may cause no sound to be output from the center channel. 0 to 7 Default: 3 DIMEN. (Dimension)h Adjusts 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 PNRM. (Panorama)h Extends the front stereo image to include surround speakers for a 'wraparound' effect. OFF ON C.IMG (Center Image)i (Applicable only when using a center speaker) Adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right 0 to 10 Default: 3 (NEO:6 MUSIC), 10 (NEO:6 CINEMA) and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only). a. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by using S.RETRIEVER button. b. The default setting when the USB input is selected is ON. c. This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks. d. This is not displayed by default. You need to change some settings on this unit to display the menu. (see Displaying the Fixed PCM Setting menu on page 26). e. The initial set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD. f. 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. 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.DLY 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 available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC mode. i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA and NEO:6 MUSIC mode. 2 4 27 25