Pioneer SC-LX90 - Manual (Page 100)

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En
LFE
(LFE
Attenuate) Some Dolby Digital and DTS 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
Surr B
DELAY e
(Adjusting
the
surround B
speaker
delay)
When the surround speaker is set to
the array mode, delay processing is
applied to the surround B channel.
This delay can be adjusted to
achieve a sound field with a more
natural surround sound. For details,
see
Adjusting the surround B speaker
delay (Surr B DELAY) on page 101.
0 msec to
20 msec
Default: 0 msec
SACD GAIN f Brings out detail in SACDs by
maximizing the dynamic range
(during digital processing). 0dB
+6 dB
HDMI
AUDIO
(HDMI
Audio) Specifies the routing of the HDMI
audio signal out of this amplifier
(
amp) or through to a TV or plasma
television. When THROUGH is
selected, no sound is output from
this amplifier.
AMP
THROUGH
AUTO
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
CENTER
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
Setting What it does Option(s)
CENTER
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 mode
(each mode can be set separately). 10 to 90
a. When MCACC OFF is selected, all MCACC preset memories become
deactivated.
b.When
EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light even
when a MCACC preset memory is selected.
c. The adjustment can be made only when
TONE is set to ON.
d.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select
MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
e. In the cases described below,
Surr B DELAY cannot be selected (and the
effect is turned off even if a value is set).
– When the Output Setup is set to anything other than
Normal
– When surround B ( Surr. B) is set to NO at the speaker settings
– When the speaker system A/B is set to anything other than A+B ON
– When using headphones
– When in the pure direct mode
– When the audio adjustment function’s HDMI audio output is set to
THROUGH
f. 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.
g.This feature is only available when the connected display supports the
automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lip-sync’) for HDMI. If you
find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set
AUTO DELAY to OFF
and adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lip-sync
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.
Setting What it does Option(s)
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