DreamGEAR VSX-92TXH, VSX-94TXH Using other functions Chapter, Setting the Audio options

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Using other functions

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Chapter 11:

Using other functions

Setting the Audio options

There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the Audio Parameter menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

Important

Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the Audio Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, settings and status of the receiver.

1Press A PARAMETER (AUDIO PARAMETER).

2Use / to select the setting you want to adjust. Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the table below for notes on this.

3Use / to set it as necessary.

See the table below for the options available for each setting.

4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

MCACC

Selects your favorite MCACC preset

M1. MEMORY 1

(MCACC

memory when multiple preset

to

preset)

memories are saved. When a

M6. MEMORY 6

 

MCACC preset memory has been

Default:

 

renamed, the name given is

 

M1. MEMORY 1

 

displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

MCACC OFFa

 

 

 

EQ

Switches on/off the effects of EQ

ON

(Acoustic

Pro. only for the MCACC preset

 

Calibration

memory selected. This setting is

OFFb

EQ)

available for each MCACC preset

 

memory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-WAVE

Switches on/off the effects of

ON

(Standing

Standing Wave Control only for the

 

Wave)

MCACC preset memory selected.

OFF

 

This setting is available for each

 

 

MCACC preset memory.

 

 

 

 

DELAY

Some monitors have a slight delay

0.0 to 6.0

(Sound

when showing video, so the

(frames)

Delay)

soundtrack will be slightly out of sync

1 second = 30

 

with the picture. By adding a bit of

frames (NTSC)

 

delay, you can adjust the sound to

Default: 0.0

 

match the presentation of the video.

 

 

 

 

MIDNIGHT

Allows you to hear effective

MID/LDN OFF

 

surround sound of movies at low

 

 

volumes.

 

 

MIDNIGHT ON

 

 

LOUDNESS

Used to get good bass and treble

 

 

from music sources at low volumes. LOUDNESS ON

 

 

 

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

TONE

Applies the treble and bass tone

BYPASS

(Tone Control)

controls to a source, or bypasses

 

ON

 

them completely.

 

 

 

BASSc

Adjusts the amount of bass.

–6 to +6 (dB)

 

 

Default: 0 (dB)

 

 

 

TREBLEc

Adjusts the amount of treble.

–6 to +6 (dB)

 

 

Default: 0 (dB)

 

 

 

S.RTRV

When audio data is removed during

OFF

(Sound

the WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC

 

ON

Retriever)

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.

 

 

 

 

DNR

May improve the quality of sound in

OFF

(Digital Noise

a noisy source (for example,

 

ON

Reduction)

cassette or video tape with lots of

 

background noise) when switched

 

 

on.

 

 

 

 

DIALOGUE

Localizes dialog in the center

OFF

(Dialog

channel to make it stand out from

 

ON

Enhance-

other background sounds in a TV or

ment)

movie soundtrack.

 

 

 

 

HIBITSMP

Creates a wider dynamic range with

OFF

(High Bit /

digital sources like CDs or DVDs.

 

ON

High

 

Sampling)

 

 

 

 

 

DUAL

Specifies how dual mono encoded

CH1

(Dual Mono)

Dolby Digital soundtracks should be

Channel 1 is

 

played. Dual mono is not widely

heard only

 

used, but is sometimes necessary

 

 

CH2

 

when two languages need to be sent

 

to separate channels.

Channel 2 is

 

 

heard only

 

 

 

 

 

CH1 CH2

 

 

Both channels

 

 

heard from front

 

 

speakers

 

 

 

DRC

Adjusts the level of dynamic range

AUTOd

(Dynamic

for movie soundtracks optimized for

 

Range

Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital

OFF

Control)

Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and

 

MAX

 

DTS-HD Master Audio (you may

 

need to use this feature when

 

 

MID

 

listening to surround sound at low

 

 

 

volumes).

 

 

 

 

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Contents Operating Instructions Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number Responsible Party NameImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlBefore you start Listening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterReceiver outputs test tones to determine the speakers Speaker configuration in the OSDSwitch on the receiver and your TV Progress report is displayed on-screen whileSelect the input source you want to play Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a source02 5 minute guide Using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Phase Control Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsTweeter Midrange Woofer Using Full Band Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to select Fullband PHASE.3Rear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerVSX-94TXH Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxFor a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputs Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCRUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable This unit has an on-board Windows Media Audio Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderSurround Left Right Back left Back right Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker systemConnecting the speakers Front Left Right10 mm 3/8 Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Banana plug connectionsAssemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1 Connecting antennasTHX speaker system setup AM loop antennaAC outlet FM wire antennaConnecting external antennas Plugging in the receiverInput Selector dial Use to select an input source Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelControls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Input SelectSOURCE StatusMulti OPE ShiftAuto playback Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoHdmi Digital Analog Choosing the input signalSelecting Mcacc presets While listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc PositionUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tuner Saving station presetsNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuFront Align System Setup menuIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Select the surround back speaker setting Surround back speaker settingManual Mcacc setup Select ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menuWhen youre finished, press Return Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Adjust the level of the left channelStanding Wave Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ AdjustHow to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to interpret the graphical outputSelect an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Full Band Phase Control Data Management Checking Mcacc preset dataSelect ‘FULL Band Phase 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