Pioneer VSX-421 - Manual (Page 25)

Listening to your system
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a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any
time by using MIDNIGHT button.
b. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by
using S.RETRIEVER button.
c. This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital
and DTS soundtracks.
d. The initial 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. 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
A.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time
manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature of your
display, contact the manufacturer directly.
g. Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC
mode.
h. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA
and NEO:6 MUSIC mode.
S.RTV (Sound Retriever) b
When audio data is removed during the
compression process, sound quality often
suffers from an uneven sound image. The
Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP
technology that helps bring CD quality sound
back to compressed 2-channel audio by
restoring sound pressure and smoothing
jagged artifacts left over after compression.
OFF
ON
DUAL MONO c
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby
Digital soundtracks should be played.
CH1 – Channel 1
is heard only
CH2 – Channel 2
is heard only
CH1 CH2 – Both
channels heard
from front
speakers
F.PCM (Fixed PCM)
This is useful if you find there is a slight delay
before
OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a
CD, for instance.
When
ON is selected, noise may be output
during playback of non-PCM sources. Please
select another input signal if this is a problem.
OFF
ON
DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie
soundtracks optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS,
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to
use this feature when listening to surround
sound at low volumes). AUTO d
MAX
MID
OFF
Setting/What it does Option(s)
LFE ATT (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 –15
dB, the LFE is limited by the respective
degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is
output from the LFE channel. 0 (0 dB)
5 (–5 dB)
10 (–10 dB)
15 (–15 dB)
20 (–20 dB)
** (OFF)
SACD G. (SACD Gain) e
Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the
dynamic range (during digital processing).
0 (0 dB)
+6 (+6 dB)
HDMI (HDMI Audio)
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal
out of this receiver (
AMP) or through to a TV
( THRU). When THRU is selected, no sound is
output from this receiver.
AMP
THRU
A.DLY (Auto Delay) f
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.
OFF
ON
C.WIDTH (Center Width) g
(Applicable only when using a center speaker)
Spreads 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
DIMEN (Dimension) g
Adjusts 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
Setting/What it does Option(s)
PNRM. (Panorama) g
Extends the front stereo image to include
surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.
OFF
ON
C.IMG (Center Image) h
(Applicable only when using a center speaker)
Adjust 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
Default: 3
(NEO:6 MUSIC),
10 (NEO:6
CINEMA)
Setting/What it does Option(s)
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