Pioneer Elite VSX-33 - Manual (Page 60)

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LFE
(LFE
Attenuate) Some audio sources include
ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE
attenuator as necessary to
prevent the ultra-low 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 –5 dB, –10 dB,
–15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is
limited by the respective degree.
When OFF is selected, no sound
is output from the LFE channel.
0dB/ –5dB/
–10dB/ –15dB/
–20dB
OFF
SACD
GAIN
e
Brings out detail in SACDs by
maximizing the dynamic range
(during digital processing). 0dB
+6 dB
HDMI f
(HDMI
Audio)
Specifies the routing of the HDMI
audio signal out of this receiver
(amp) or through to a TV. When
THROUGH is selected, no sound
is output from this receiver. AMP
THROUGH
A. DELAY
(Auto
delay) This feature automatically
corrects the audio-to-video 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. g
OFF
ON
C. WIDTH h
(Center
Width)
(Applicable
only when
using a
center
speaker)
Provides a better blend of the
front speakers by spreading the
center channel between the front
right and left speakers, making it
sound wider (higher settings) or
narrower (lower settings). 0 to 7
Default: 3
DIMENSION h Adjusts the depth of 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
PANORAMA h Extends the front stereo image to
include the surround speakers for
a ‘wraparound’ effect. OFF
ON
C. IMAGE i
(Center
Image)
(Applicable
only when
using a
center
speaker)
Adjusts the center image to
create a wider stereo effect with
vocals. Adjust the effect from 0
(all center channel sent to front
right and left speakers) to 10
(center channel sent to the center
speaker only). 0 to 10
Defaults:
Neo:6 MUSIC:
3
Neo:6
CINEMA: 10
EFFECT Sets the effect level for the
currently selected Advanced
Surround or ALC mode (each
mode can be set separately). 10 to 90
Setting What it does Option(s)
H.GAIN
(Height
Gain) Adjusts the output from the front
height speaker when listening in
DOLBY PLIIz HEIGHT mode. If set
to HIGH, the sound from the top
will be more emphasized. LOW
MID
HIGH
V.SB
(Virtual
Surround
Back) When you’re not using surround
back speakers, selecting this
mode allows you to hear a virtual
surround back channel through
your surround speakers. You can
choose to listen to sources with
no surround back channel
information, or if the material
sounds better in the format (for
example, 5.1) for which it was
originally encoded, you can have
the receiver only apply this effect
to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby
Digital EX or DTS-ES.
j
OFF
ON
V.HEIGHT
(Virtual
Front
Height) When you’re not using front
height speakers, selecting this
mode allows you to hear a virtual
front height channel through your
front speakers. k
OFF
ON
a.The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.
b.With the iPod/USB, INTERNET RADIO or ADAPTER PORT input
function, by default S.RTRV is set to ON.
c.UP1 to UP4 can be selected only when the front height speaker is
connected. The presence or absence of effects depends on the
listening mode.
d.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals.
Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
e.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.
f. • The HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing
synchronized amp mode operations.
• The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play
the receiver’s HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with
the receiver’s power in the standby mode. See About synchronized
operations on page 57.
g.This feature is only available when the connected display supports
the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lipsync’) for
HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A.
DELAY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For more details
about the lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer
directly.
h.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Music/Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.
i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA
mode.
j. • You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back mode when the
headphones are connected to this receiver or when any of the
stereo, Front Stage Surround Advance, Sound Retriever Air or
Stream Direct modes is selected.
• You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround
speakers are on and the SB setting is set to NO or if Front Bi-Amp
or ZONE 2 is selected at Speaker System. It can also be used when
Speaker B is selected at Speaker system and SP
AB is selected
with the SPEAKERS button.
• When inputting Dolby True HD, DTS-HD or DTS Express audio
signals, the Virtual Surround Back mode cannot be used if no
surround signals are recorded in the source.
Setting What it does Option(s)
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