Pioneer VSX-D508 Owner's Manual - Page 4

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX-D608 only) DTS is the digital sound system introduced in theaters. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in your home. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software in the DO (Dolby) mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! (When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", " and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 0 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) Four sound modes that enhance DTS and Dolby audio performance by simulating the environment of a movie theater (DRAMA, ACTION), or the ambience of a concert hall (MUSICAL). With 5-D THEATER, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in simulated Dolby Digital. Various Surround Effects (DSP) The DSP (Digital Sound Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies. Midnight Listening Mode When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low, the surround effects may tend to become less than satisfactory. When the midnight listening mode is on, you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes. Optical Digital Output The digital signal input can be directly output to digital recording components such as MD, DAT and CD-R from the optical digital output jack to create digital recordings. DIGITAL NR function (VSX-D608 only) Noise in the playback source can be reduced to a minimum so you can enjoy a clearer sound. 5.1 Channel Input By connecting components equipped with 5.1 channel output to the DVD 5.1 channel input on this unit, you can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Connections can be made to a DVD player, Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or other multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks. 5 Channels of Independent Amplification This receiver incorporates 5 independent 100 watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital program sources. 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 code. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to perform a variety of operations automatically. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (during Standby). Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on page 57. 4