Pioneer VSX-515-S/-K - Manual (Page 37)

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• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1
channel sound, especially suited to music
sources
• 2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1
channel sound, especially suited for video
games
• 2 PRO LOGIC – 4.1 channel surround
sound (sound from the surround speakers
is mono)
• Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound,
especially suited to movie sources
• Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound,
especially suited to music sources
With multichannel sources, if you have
connected surround back speaker(s) and have
selected Extended ON 1 , you can select
(according to format):
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above (only
available when you’re using two surround
back speakers)
• 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above
• Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back
channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and
provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel
sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)
• DTS-ES – Allows you to hear 6.1 channel
playback with DTS encoded sources
Using the Advanced surround effects
The Advanced surround effects can be used for
a variety of additional surround sound effects.
Most Advanced Surround modes are designed
to be used with film soundtracks, but some
modes are also suited for music sources. Try
different settings with various soundtracks to
see which you like.
2
Above: VSX-515 (left) and VSX-815/915 (right)
• Press ADVANCED SURROUND
3
repeatedly to select a listening mode.
• ADV. MOVIE – Simulates the relaxed envi-
ronment of a movie theater, and is suitable
for watching movies.
• ADV. MUSIC – Simulates the acoustic
environment of a large concert hall and is
suitable for music or musical sources.
• TV SURR. – This mode produces surround
sound for both mono and stereo TV
sources. It is useful for older movies
recorded with mono soundtracks.
• SPORTS – This is designed for sports
programs with a lot of action, adding to the
excitement by bringing background action
to the forefront.
• ADV. GAME – Useful when playing video
games. It works especially well with sound
moving from left to right in game software.
Note
1 During playback of a Dolby Digital multichannel source with the Extended mode switched ON , you will only be able to select
Dolby Digital EX , 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE or 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC . See Using the surround back channel (Extended mode)
on page 41 for more on this.
2 • If you press
ADVANCED SURROUND when the headphones are connected, the PHONES SURROUND mode will automat-
ically be selected.
• Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers
in your setup. For more on this, refer to Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 41.
3 VSX-815/915 only – This button is called ADV.SURR on the remote control.
STEREO/
DIRECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
ADVANCED
SURROUND
LEVEL
DIALOG E
EFFECT
/CH SEL
STANDARD
RECEIVER CONTROL
MUTE
TOP MENU MENU
SLEEP
FL
DIMMER
ACOUSTIC
EQ
MASTER
VOLUME
RECEIVER CONTROL
SHIFT
CH CH
LEVEL
SLEEP STANDARD ADV.SURR
DIALOG E INPUT ATT
STEREO
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
EFFECT
/CH SEL
ACOUSTIC
EQ
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