Pioneer XV-DV9 Surround sound and other settings, SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays

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09Surround sound and other settings

•Surr. 0.3m ~ Surr. 9m – Distance can be set in increments of 0.3m. The default is 3m.

Dynamic Range Control

Specifies the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks:

•DRC Off – No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume)

•DRC Mid. – Mid setting

•DRC High – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased)

•This setting works only with Dolby Digital and some DTS soundtracks. For other sources you can create a similar effect using the Midnight mode (see Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes on page 48).

Dual mono setting

Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks should be played. You can also use this setting to switch the audio channel on DVD-RW discs recorded with two separate soundtracks.

•L-Ch1R-Ch2– Both channels are played through the front speakers

•Ch1 Mono – Only channel 1 is played

•Ch2 Mono – Only channel 2 is played

•On the Ch1 Mono and Ch2 Mono settings the sound comes only from the center speaker (or from the front speakers if listening in STEREO mode).

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•This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks. See the disc packaging for channel information.

LFE attenuator setting

Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass from distorting the sound.

•LFE ATT 0 – The LFE channel is played with no attenuation

•LFE ATT 10 – LFE channel is attenuated by 10dB

•LFE Off – LFE channel is not played

SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays

Make the following settings if you have connected a Pioneer plasma display to this unit using an SR+ cable (not supplied).

Note that in the function settings below, the number of video inputs may change depending on your display. See also Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display on page 19.

Control mode setting

•SR+ Off – Switches SR+ off (this unit and the plasma display work independently)

•SR+ On – Switches SR+ on (this unit sends control signals to the plasma display)

The following settings are only available if the Control mode setting (above) is switched on.

Volume control setting

•Vol C.Off – This unit does not control the volume of the plasma display

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Contents XV-DV9 For XW-DV1WS Location Rear of the unitFor XV-DV9 Operating EnvironmentLASERPRODUCTCLASS1 Following does not apply to the Asian and Oceanic modelsFor XV-DV9 only Voltage selectorContents Video Adjust menu Using the timerSurround sound and other settings Initial Settings menuRecording mode Troubleshooting General Widescreen TV users Standard TV usersBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start What’s in the boxDisc / content format playback compatibility Using the remote controlBefore you start Jpeg file compatibility File format used by digital still camerasConnecting up Connecting up ChapterConnecting the speakers and wireless speaker system Connecting up Placing the speakers Wall-mounting the center speaker Before mountingConnecting up Connecting to your TV Connecting using the S-video outputConnecting using the component video output When TV format is set to PAL Listening to TV audio through this systemConnecting up Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayTo switch SR+ mode on/off, press SR+ Shift + Connecting up Assembling the loop antenna Connecting up Connecting the supplied antennasPull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires AM loop antennaConnecting the power FM wire antennaFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 16 15Controls and displays 18 17 16RPT and RPT-1 Timer indicatorsSpeaker indicators 12 2 PRO Logic IIControls and displays Remote control ST + Cursor buttons, Enter and tuning buttonsTune + QUIET/MIDNIGHTRepeat Shift + 2 Timer Shift + 6Program Shift + 1 Random Shift + 3Controls and displays Transmitter Wireless speakerChannel indicators CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CHWireless Mode switch Power indicatorTuned indicator Switching on and setting up Getting startedGetting started Chapter Using the Room Setup Setting the clockGetting started Setting up the remote to control your TV ButtonGetting started Using the on-screen displays Playing discsBasic playback controls Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discButton What it does Using the front panel controlsResume and Last Memory Resume and Last MemoryChanging discs Press Exchange to open the disc trayPress Exchange or OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray Why won’t the disc I loaded play? DVD-Video disc menusVideo CD/Super VCD PBC menus Listening to the radioMemorizing stations Press Enter to save the station presetImproving poor FM reception Tune to a frequencyListening to station presets Listening to other sourcesSinging karaoke Getting started Using the wireless speaker system Press System SetupSwitch the main unit and wireless speaker back on Front left Center Front right Listening to your system Auto listening modePress Surround to select the ‘Auto’ listening mode Listening to your system ChapterListening to your system Listening in surround sound Dolby Pro Logic II Music settingsUse the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the setting Use the cursor up/down buttonsListening to your system Using the Advanced Surround effects Using Front SurroundListening in stereo Listening with headphonesTo adjust the effect level Djusting the Advanced and Front rround effect levelUsing Quiet and Midnight listening modes Listening to your system Enhancing dialogueListening with a virtual surround back speaker To adjust the sound Listening to your system Adjusting the bass and treblePress Sound Mode To select ‘Bass’ or ‘Treble’Playing discs Playing discs ChapterScanning discs Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Playing in slow motionFrame advance/frame reverse To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Using repeat playLooping a section of a disc During playback, press Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’Select a repeat play option Using random playSelect ‘Repeat’ from the list of functions on the left Select a random play optionSelect ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the left Creating and editing a DVD program listPress Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program optionsAdd further items to the program list in the same way Creating and editing a non- DVD program listPress Enter to add the highlighted item to the program list To play the program list, press playProgram Program Step Disc Folder Track Other functions available from the program menu Select a search modeSearching a disc Press Enter to start playbackSwitching audio channels when playing a Video CD/ Super VCD Playing discs Switching subtitlesSwitching DVD audio language Zooming the screenOSD disc information Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information Front panel display informationViewing Jpeg discs Chapter Using the Jpeg Disc Navigator and Photo BrowserViewing Jpeg discs Playing a Jpeg slideshowUsing the Photo Browser Viewing Jpeg discsUse the cursor buttons Navigate Setting the wake-up timer Using the timerUsing the timer Chapter Set the switch-off time Turning the wake-up timer on/off Using the timer Setting the sleep timer Press Timer Shift + 6 twice to reach the timer menu UseTo check how much time is left, repeat steps 1 Surround sound and other settings Chapter Using the System Setup menuSurround and sound setup options Surround sound and other settings SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displaysFunction setting for TV input Setting the channel levelsFunction setting for DVD input Function setting for L1 inputWhen you’re done, press Enter to exit test tone setup Video Adjust Video Adjust menuVideo Adjust menu Chapter Creating your own presetsUsing the Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Video Output settingsDisplay settings Initial Settings menuLanguage settings SettingOptionRegistering a new password OptionsParental Lock Setting/changing the Country code Changing your passwordSetting/changing the Parental Lock Select ‘Password Change’Additional information Optional system settingsSystem Setup menu options in standby Additional information ChapterResetting the system Additional informationWatching Ntsc on a PAL TV MOD. PAL DVD Video regions Using and taking care of discsTitles, chapters and tracks Handling discsStoring discs Proper installation and maintenance of this systemHints on installation Discs to avoidWireless speaker system maintenance and precautions Radio wave reflections Moving the wireless speakerAC adapter and power cord caution Radio wave cautionFor safety in operation Scope of operationStatic electricity External AM antenna Additional information Connecting external antennasConnecting auxiliary components External FM antennaButtons to select ‘Rec Mode?’ Recording modePress Sound Mode Use the Use To select ‘R.Mode On’ or ‘R.Mode Off’Additional information Troubleshooting ProblemRemedyGeneral Sound Demo shows Problem RemedyDVD/CD/Video CD/Super VCD player STANDBY/ON buttonWMA/MP3/JPEG discs TunerWireless speaker system Connecting external antennas onError Messages Message DescriptionWidescreen TV users Selecting languages using the language code listAdditional information Screen sizes and disc formats Standard TV usersAdditional information Language code list Country code listAdditional information Preset code list MarantzAdditional information Glossary Dolby DigitalAdditional information Specifications Accessories Digital Wireless Speaker System Digital Wireless Speaker System XW- DV1WS GeneralWireless speaker TransmitterPioneer Corporation
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