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

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11Using other functions

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

 

 

 

a.When MCACC OFF is selected, all MCACC preset memories become deactivated.

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 –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

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. 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. DELAY 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 when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/ Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

h.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode.

SACD

Brings out detail in SACDs by

0 to 6 (dB)

GAINe

maximizing the dynamic range

Default: 0 (dB)

 

(during digital processing).

 

Setting the Video options

HDMI

Specifies the routing of the HDMI

AMP

(HDMI

audio signal out of this receiver

 

THROUGH

Audio)

(amp) or through to a TV or plasma

 

display. When THROUGH is

 

 

selected, no sound is output from

 

 

this receiver.

 

 

 

 

A. DELAY

This feature automatically corrects

OFF

(Auto delay)

the audio-to-video delay between

 

ON

 

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.f

 

 

 

 

C. WIDTHg

Provides a better blend of the front

0 to 7

(Center

speakers by spreading the center

Default: 3

Width)

channel between the front right and

 

(Applicable

left speakers, making it sound wider

 

only when

(higher settings) or narrower (lower

 

usingacenter

settings).

 

speaker)

 

 

 

 

 

DIMENSIONg

Adjusts the depth of the surround

–3 to +3

 

sound balance from front to back,

Default: 0

 

making the sound more distant

 

 

(minus settings), or more forward

 

 

(positive settings).

 

 

 

 

PANORAMAg

Extends the front stereo image to

OFF

 

include the surround speakers for a

 

 

ON

 

‘wraparound’ effect.

 

 

 

C. IMAGEh

Adjusts the center image to create a

0 to 10

(Center

wider stereo effect with vocals.

Default: 3

Image)

Adjust the effect from 0 (all center

 

(Applicable

channel sent to front right and left

 

only when

speakers) to 10 (center channel sent

 

usingacenter

to the center speaker only).

 

speaker)

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT

Sets the effect level for the currently

10 to 90

 

selected Advanced Surround mode

 

 

(each mode can be set separately).

 

 

 

 

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

Important

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

1Press V PARAMETER (VIDEO 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.1

4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

V. CONV

Converts video signals for output

ON

(Digital Video

from the MONITOR OUT jacks for

 

OFF

Conversion)

all video types.

 

 

 

BRIGHT

Adjusts the overall brightness.

–10 to +10

(Brightness)

 

Default: 0

 

 

 

CONTRAST

Adjusts the contrast between light

–10 to +10

 

and dark.

Default: 0

 

 

 

HUE

Adjusts the red/green balance.

–10 to +10

 

 

Default: 0

 

 

 

CHROMA

Adjusts saturation from dull to

–10 to +10

 

bright.

Default: 0

 

 

 

Note

1 Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Resolution and Aspect can be set for each input source.

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Contents Operating Instructions Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Model NumberResponsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your SecurityImportant Safety Instructions Contents Other Settings Using other functionsHdmi Control Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Minute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundSpeaker configuration in the OSD Switch on the receiver and your TVProgress report is displayed on-screen while Receiver outputs test tones to determine the speakersProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Minute guidePlaying a source Select the input source you want to playUsing Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to select Phase ControlPhase Control indicator on the front panel lights 02 5 minute guideUsing Full Band Phase Control Press Phase Phase Control to selectFullband PHASE.3 Tweeter Midrange WooferConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box VSX-94TXHConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 in inputsConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows Media AudioConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersFront Left Right Surround Left Right Back left Back rightBare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections 10 mm 3/8Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustration.1FM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Input Selector dial Use to select an input sourceOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERInput Select SelectStatus Multi OPEShift SOURCEListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Using Stream DirectListening in stereo TipChoosing the input signal Selecting Mcacc presetsWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Mcacc Position Hdmi Digital AnalogUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Using the genre synchronizing function Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterListening to the radio Using the tuner Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Front AlignIf necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalUsing Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’ then press EnterSelect an option and press Enter Full Band Phase Control Checking Mcacc preset data Select ‘FULL Band Phase CTRL’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementCopying Mcacc preset data Renaming Mcacc presetsClearing Mcacc presets System Setup menu Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuChannel Level Speaker DistanceTHX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterUsing XM Radio Watching photos and video contentConnecting your XM Radio receiver Other connectionsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsListening to XM Radio Using Sirius Radio Using the XM MenuConnecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Listening to channel presetsPress Sirius SHIFT+TUNER to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioSelecting channels and browsing by genre Connecting using Hdmi Using the Sirius MenuSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.1 HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma displayConnecting the multichannel analog inputs About HdmiSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsOther connections Speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Select ‘Speaker B’ from the ‘Surr Back System’ menuConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersNormal default or Speaker B in Surround back speaker To bi-wire a speaker, connect two speaker cords toBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Surround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Using the MULTI-ZONE controls Secondary MULTI-ZONE setup ZoneUse the Input Selector dial to select the source For the zone you have selectedConnecting an IR receiver Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerMULTI-ZONE remote controls InputUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display DVD playerConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Connect your computer to the RS-232C jack onRear panel of the receiver Advanced Mcacc output using your PC Select ‘Output PC’ and press EnterPersonal computer Hdmi Control Hdmi Control ChapterMaking the Hdmi Control connections Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi options Synchronized amp modeBefore using synchronization About Hdmi ControlOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Setup menu Other Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Multi Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays OSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu You will return to the Other Setup menuUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Press Return to confirm and exit the menuUsing other functions Setting the Video optionsPlaying a different source when recording Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Prepare the source you want to recordReducing the level of an analog signal Switching the speaker impedanceUsing the sleep timer Dimming the displayUsing other functions Checking your system settings Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press Status to check the system settingsDSP Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyRemote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offSelect the button for the command you want to input Press Multi OPEControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationPhase Control feature VideoSettings Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputDisplay Remote control 96 kHzHdcp Error shows in the display ErrorIPod messages No Music TrackXM radio messages Sirius radio messagesAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalAbout Neural Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats ON/AUTOTHX Cinema PRO LogicMultichannel signal formats THX Games Mode aXM Radio Dolby Digital Plus Straight decodingDTS-ES b DTS-ES Matrix/Discrete DTS-ES+THX Matrix/Discrete Movie a MOVIE+THX aPro Logic llx Movie a AutoDirect Pure Direct Sacd Direct VSX-94TXH or Straight decoding VSX-92TXHAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitFeatures Additional information Our philosophyTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Information courtesy of the Deafness Research FoundationPioneer Corporation