Pioneer VSX-01THX Using other functions, Setting the Video options, Drc, Effect

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11Using other functions

Setting

What it does

DRC

Adjusts the level of dynamic

(Dynamic

range for movie soundtracks

Range

optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS,

Control)

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).

Option(s)

AUTOc

OFF

MAX

MID

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

C. IMAGEh

Adjusts the center image to

0 to 10

(Center

create a wider stereo effect with

Default: 3

Image)

vocals. Adjust the effect from 0

(Neo:6 Music),

(Applicable

(all center channel sent to front

10 (Neo:6

only when

right and left speakers) to 10

Cinema)

using a

(center channel sent to the center

 

center

speaker only).

 

speaker)

 

 

LFE ATT

Some Dolby Digital and DTS

0dB

(LFE

audio sources include ultra-low

 

–5dB/ –10dB/

Attenuate)

bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator

–15dB/ –20dB/

 

as necessary to prevent the ultra-

OFF

 

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.

 

 

 

 

SACD

Brings out detail in SACDs by

0 to 6 (dB)

GAINd

maximizing the dynamic range

Default: 0 (dB)

 

(during digital processing).

 

 

 

 

HDMIe

Specifies the routing of the HDMI

AMP

(HDMI

audio signal out of this receiver

 

THROUGH

Audio)

(amp) or through to a TV or flat

 

 

panel TV. When THROUGH is

 

 

selected, no sound is output from

 

 

this receiver.

 

EFFECT

Sets the effect level for the

10 to 90

 

currently selected Advanced

 

 

Surround mode (each mode can

 

 

be set separately).

 

 

 

 

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

b.When EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light even when a MCACC preset memory is selected.

c. The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.

d.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. e. HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations.

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 Cinema and Neo:6 Music mode.

A. DELAY

This feature automatically

OFF

(Auto

corrects the audio-to-video delay

 

ON

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.f

 

C. WIDTHg

Provides a better blend of the

0 to 7

(Center

front speakers by spreading the

Default: 3

Width)

center channel between the front

 

(Applicable

right and left speakers, making it

 

only when

sound wider (higher settings) or

 

using a

narrower (lower settings).

 

center

 

 

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).

 

Setting the Video options

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 RECEIVER, then press 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.

PANORAMAg Extends the front stereo image to

OFF

 

include the surround speakers for

 

 

ON

 

a ‘wraparound’ effect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

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

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Contents Operating Instructions Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Operating EnvironmentFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Information to UserRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Wash hands after handling Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Hdmi ControlBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start Loading the batteriesIntroduction to home theater Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Listening to Surround SoundStart Playing a source Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Select the input source you want to playPhase Control OFF Better sound using Phase ControlPhase Control on Phase Control indicator on the front panel lightsRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment About the video converterConnecting your equipment Connecting using Hdmi About HdmiConnect using an Hdmi cable Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting your Blu-ray disc player For a second recorder, use the DVR2 in inputs Use an optical cable for the connection.2 Using the component video jacksConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Use a coaxial cable for the connectionConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBanana plug connections Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Connecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter 12 13Speakers Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Controls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERMute TV CtrlSOURCE ReceiverListening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX SELECT2 GamesTip Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceListening in stereo Choosing the input signal Listening to your system Using Stream DirectSelecting Mcacc presets Hdmi Digital AnalogAuto Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode DTS-HD Master Audio/DTS-HD DTS-EXPRESS encoded stereo Pro and DVD-Audio stereo sourcesAnalog 2-channel stereo sources SourcesSaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets AbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Select the setting you want to adjustPro. & S-Wave System Setup menuOptions are ALL , Keep SP System , 6 Speaker If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1 Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setupFine Channel Level Adjust the level of the left channelSelect ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker DistanceAcoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ Professional How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalHow to interpret the graphical output Select an option and press Enter Using Acoustic Calibration EQ ProfessionalSelect ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menu Data ManagementRenaming Mcacc presets Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Manual SP Setup’, then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using / Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Channel LevelCurve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance 5e.THX Audio Setting Loudness Plus SB SP Position Finish Other connections Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connections ChapterBasic playback controls Switching the iPod controls2Other connections ReturnBasic playback controls Other connections Connecting a USB deviceConnecting your USB device to the receiver No Device appears in the OSDCompressed audio compatibility Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Listening to channel presets Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioConnecting your SiriusConnect Tuner Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu XM Menu provides additional XM Radio featuresSirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio features.2 Using the Sirius MenuPress / to select the channel preset you want Listening to Sirius RadioSwitching the speaker system Other connections Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Selecting the multichannel analog inputsConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersBi-amping your front speakers Making MULTI-ZONE connections Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMULTI-ZONE listening LargeSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsBasic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone MULTI-ZONE listening optionsUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Connecting an IR receiverMULTI-ZONE remote controls Press ControlUsing this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV Pioneer flat panel TVUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV Select ‘Output PC’ and press Enter Other connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc outputAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Hdmi Control Setting the Hdmi optionsSetting the Hdmi Control mode Hdmi Control ChapterHdmi Control Before using synchronizationSynchronized amp mode About Hdmi ControlInput Setup menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter SetupInput function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Setup menu Press Receiver on the remote control, then press SetupMulti Channel Input Setup Zone Audio SetupSelect ‘SR+ Setup’ from the Other Setup menu SR+ Setup for Pioneer flat panel TVsOSD Adjustment Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you wantSetting the Audio options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Press Return to confirm and exit the menuDRC Using other functionsSetting the Video options EffectPrepare the source you want to record Making an audio or a video recordingSelect the source you want to record Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD, etcChecking your system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Dimming the displayPress the front panel Auto SURR/STREAM Direct button Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press Home THX to confirmPreset code list Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemTV Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs On or offControls for other components  & Enter Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorMenu DisplayAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problems Settings VideoDisplay Signal SEL buttonProfessional Calibration EQ graphical output Remote control USB interfaceReceiver to a component or TV with the DeepColor feature Or other setting for your componentOther setting for your component Hdcp Error showsImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration aConfiguration B XM radio messagesSirius radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyDTS Neo6 Windows Media Audio 9 ProfessionalDTS Digital Surround DTS 96/24Additional information About THX About Neural THX Surround About XM Radio XM Ready Legal Additional information About XMAbout Sirius XM Ready SubscriptionStereo 2 channel signal formats ON/AUTOPRO Logic +THX PRO LogicPro Logic llx Music +THX EX +THX Games b Multichannel signal formatsPro Logic IIx Movie +THX a Pro Logic llx Pro Logic IIx Movie +THX aDTS +2 Pro Logic llx Movie +THX a DTS +2 Pro Logic llxDTS +2 Pro Logic DTS +Neo6 DTS +Neo6 +THX Cinema100 Connected Not connectedAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation