Pioneer VSX-834 Instruction Manual English - Page 58

Contents ≫ Connections ≫ Playback ≫ Setup ≫ Listening Mode Effects Updating of listening modes Listening modes such as Atmos 2.0 and DSur 2.0 are added when the firmware is updated after purchase or the firmware is switched in the product production process. For details of firmware update, see "Additional Function (Firmware Update)" ( p5). In alphabetical order „„Classical Suitable for classical or operatic music. This mode emphasizes the surround channels in order to widen the sound image, and simulates the natural reverberation of a large hall. „„ Atmos (Firmware version before supporting Atmos 2.0, etc.) Selectable at the time of inputting Dolby Atmos audio format when surround back speakers or height speakers are connected. This mode faithfully reproduces the stereophonic sound design recorded in the Dolby Atmos audio format. Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos does not rely on channels, but rather enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have independent motion in a 3D space with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos is an optional audio format for Blu-ray Discs and achieves a more stereophonic sound field by introducing a sound field above the listener. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. „„ Atmos (Firmware version supporting Atmos 2.0, etc.) Since this mode calculates the positional data of audio recorded in Dolby Atmos audio in real-time and outputs it from appropriate speakers, you can enjoy the natural and stereophonic sound field of Dolby Atmos with any speaker layout including connection of only front speakers. Also, the Dolby Atmos sound design can be reproduced more faithfully by connecting surround back speakers or height speakers. You can select this mode when inputting the Dolby Amos audio format. Unlike existing surround systems, Dolby Atmos does not rely on channels, but rather enables the accurate placement of sound objects that have independent motion in a 3D space with even greater clarity. Dolby Atmos is an optional audio format for Blu-ray Discs and achieves a more stereophonic sound field by introducing a sound field above the listener. According to the speaker layout, the following listening modes are displayed. -- Atmos 2.0/2.1: When only front speakers are installed -- Atmos 3.0/3.1: When front speakers and center speaker are installed -- Atmos 4.0/4.1: When front speakers and surround speakers are installed -- Atmos 5.0/5.1: When front speakers, center speaker and surround speakers are installed -- Atmos 6.0/6.1: When front speakers, surround speakers and surround back speakers are installed -- Atmos 7.0/7.1: When front speakers, center speaker, surround speakers and surround back speakers are installed -- Atmos 2.0.2/2.1.2: When front speakers and height speakers are installed -- Atmos 3.0.2/3.1.2: When front speakers, center speaker and height speakers are installed -- Atmos: Selectable in the "4.1.2 ch" or "5.1.2 ch" setting with surround speakers and height speakers installed. • To enable transfer of this audio format, connect via an HDMI cable and set the audio output on the player to Bitstream output. • When "Speaker Virtualizer" ( p77) is set to "Off" (Default: On), modes other than Atmos cannot be selected. „„ DD (Dolby Audio - DD) This mode faithfully reproduces the sound design recorded in the Dolby Digital audio format. Dolby Digital is a multi-channel digital format developed by Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is widely adopted for use in movie production. It is also a standard audio format for DVD-Video and Blu-ray Discs. It is possible to record a maximum of 58 Front Panel≫ Rear Panel≫ Remote≫