Pioneer DV-280-S, 285-S Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus, Audio Settings menu, Audio DRC

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06Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus

Chapter 6

Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus

Audio Settings menu

The Audio Settings menu offers features for adjusting the way discs sound.

1Press HOME MENU and select ‘Audio Settings’ from the on-screen display.

Audio Settings

2Select and change settings using the (cursor) buttons, and ENTER.

Audio Settings
Equalizer	On
Virtual Surround	Off
Audio DRC
Dialog

Audio DRC

•Settings: High, Medium, Low, Off (default)

When watching Dolby Digital DVDs at low volume, it’s easy to lose the quieter sounds completely—including some of the dialog. Switching Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) to on can help by bringing up the quieter sounds, while controlling loud peaks.

How much of a difference you hear depends on the material you’re listening to. If the material doesn’t have wide variations in volume, you may not notice much change.

Note

•Audio DRC is only effective with Dolby Digital audio sources.

•Audio DRC is only effective through the digital output when Digital Out is set to On, and Dolby Digital Out is set to Dolby Digital > PCM (see Digital Audio Out settings on page 32).

•The effect of Audio DRC also depends on your speakers and AV receiver settings.

Virtual Surround

• Settings: On, Off (default)

Switch on Virtual Surround to enjoy realistic surround sound effects from just two speakers.

Tip

•You can also use the SURROUND button on the remote control to switch Virtual Surround on.

Note

•Virtual Surround doesn’t work with DTS, through either the analog or digital outputs.

•96kHz linear PCM audio is automatically downsampled to 48kHz if Virtual Surround is switched on.

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Contents DV-280-S DV-285-S Wash hands after handling Grounding or Polarization POWER-CORD Caution To establish a safe levelContents Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Hints on installation Before you start What’s in the boxPutting the batteries in the remote CD-R/RW compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityCompressed audio compatibility Jpeg file compatibility Before you startAbout WMA PC-created disc compatibilityConnecting up Connecting up ChapterEasy connections Connecting using the component video output Connecting upConnecting using the S-video output Plug into a power outletInterlace Plasma displayConnecting up Connecting to an AV receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Remote control Using the remote controlGetting started Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting started ChapterSetting up the player for your Setting the language of this player’s on-screen displaysGetting started Getting started Playing discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discPress play to start playback Basic playback controls Resume and Last MemoryNumbers TOP Menu DVD-Video disc menusVideo CD PBC menus EnterWhy won’t the disc I loaded play? Scanning discs Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Playing in slow motionPlaying discs Viewing a Jpeg slideshow Browsing DVD or Video CD disc with the Disc NavigatorSelect a view option Select the thumbnail image for what you want to play TipUse the cursor buttons Enter to navigate To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Using repeat playLooping a section of a disc Select a repeat play optionSelect a random play option Playing discs Using random playCreating a program list Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program optionsClear Searching a discOther functions available from the program menu PlaySwitching subtitles Switching audio language/ channelsZooming the screen Switching camera angles During playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angleDisplaying disc information Audio Settings menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio DRCMake settings using Cursor buttons, and Enter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu DialogUsing the Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Digital Audio Out settingsLanguage settings Initial Settings menuVideo Output settings Mpeg PCMDisplay settings Parental LockSetting/changing the Parental Lock Registering a new passwordChanging your password Setting/changing the Country/Area codeAdditional information Additional information ChapterTaking care of your player and discs Additional information Screen sizes and disc formatsResetting the player Selecting languages using the language code listDVD-Video regions Additional information Language code list Country/Area code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Glossary Digital *1Additional information Specifications GeneralPioneer Europe NV Pioneer Electronics USA INCPioneer Electronics of CANADA, INC Pioneer Electronics DE Mexico S.A. DE C.V