Pioneer S-HTD50 - Manual (Page 24)

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Using Surround Sound 6
• The DSP effects cannot be used in combination with
the surround modes or with 96kHz digital sources.
• When playing stereo sources with DSP effects
switched off, there is no sound from the surround and
center speakers.
• You cannot change the DSP mode when Record
mode is active (see Direct recording on the following
page).
1 Press DSP to select a sound mode.
Each press changes the mode as follows:
• HALL 1
• HALL 2
• JAZZ
• DANCE
• THEATER 1
• THEATER 2
• SIMULATED STEREO
• DSP OFF (no effects added)
Adjusting the effect level
You can adjust the effect level when using one of the
DSP effects or Advanced Theater effects. It is not possible
to change the effect level of the
AUTO or STANDARD
surround mode (or when DSP or Surround modes are
off).
• You cannot change the effect level when Record
mode is active (see Direct recording on the following
page).
1 Press SOUND.
2 Use the
2 or 3 buttons to select EFFECT.
3 Use the
5 and ∞ buttons to adjust the
effect level.
You can adjust the effect level in the range of 10 to 90.
4 Press ENTER.
• Surround Off (SUR.OFF) – All sources are
played through only the front left and right speakers,
and the subwoofer. No effects are added.
• The surround modes cannot be used in combination
with DSP effects or with 96kHz digital sources.
• You cannot change the surround mode when Record
mode is active (see Direct recording on the following
page).
1 Press SURROUND MODE.
Each press changes the surround mode as follows:
• AUTO
• STANDARD (surround on, with no Advanced
Theater effect)
•
MUSICAL
• DRAMA
• ACTION
• VIR.SURR.1
• VIR.SURR.2
• REAR WIDE
• SUR.OFF (surround off)
Listening to other sources with room
effects
You can add room effects to audio CDs and other stereo
sources using the DSP modes. Different effects work
better with different kinds of music, so don’t be afraid to
experiment a little.
There are seven DSP effects to choose from:
• Hall 1 – Large, wood-paneled concert hall sound.
• Hall 2 – Large, stone-walled concert hall sound.
• Jazz – Live jazz club sound.
• Dance – Nightclub sound.
• Theater 1 – Classic, mid-size movie theater
sound.
•
Theater 2 – Large, modern movie theater sound.
• Simulated Stereo – Virtual stereo for mono
sources.