Pioneer S-HTD340 operating instructions Surround sound and other settings

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Surround sound and other settings

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Dynamic Range Control

LFE attenuator setting

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)

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

•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 41).

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).

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

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 16.

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

•Vol C.On – When this unit is switched to an input that used the plasma display (DVD, for example), the volume on the plasma display is muted so only sound from this unit is heard.

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mode on/off, press SR+ Shift + Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayAM loop antenna Connecting up Connecting the supplied antennasPull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires Assembling the loop antennaFM wire antenna Connecting the powerFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays 12 2 PRO Logic II Timer indicatorsSpeaker indicators RPT and RPT-1Controls and displays Remote control QUIET/MIDNIGHT Cursor buttons, Enter and tuning buttonsTune + ST +Display Shift + 8 Timer Shift + 6CH Level Shift + 5 SR+ Shift + 7Getting started Chapter Switching on and setting upGetting started Getting started Using the Room SetupSetting the clock To select a room type then press Enter Setting up the remote to control your TVPlaying discs Getting started Using the on-screen displaysPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Basic playback controlsLast Memory below Using the front panel controlsResume and Last Memory Resume and Last MemoryPress Exchange or OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray Changing discsPress Exchange to open the disc tray DVD-Video disc menus Why won’t the disc I loaded play?Listening to the radio Video CD PBC menusTune to a frequency Press Enter to save the station presetImproving poor FM reception Memorizing stationsIf necessary, start playback of the external source Listening to station presetsListening to other sources Select the source you want to listen toListening to your system Chapter Auto listening modePress Surround to select the ‘Auto’ listening mode Listening to your systemUse the cursor up/down buttons Dolby Pro Logic II Music settingsUse the cursor up/down buttons to adjust the setting Listening to your system Listening in surround soundPress repeatedly to select from Using Front SurroundListening in stereo Listening with headphonesAdjusting the Advanced and Front Surround effect level Listening to your systemListening with a virtual surround back speaker Using Quiet and Midnight listening modesListening to your system Enhancing dialogue Boosting the bass level Listening to your system Adjusting the bass and treblePress Sound Mode To adjust the soundScanning discs Playing only CDs and WMA/ MP3 discs CD modePlaying discs Playing discs ChapterFrame advance/frame reverse Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a discTo resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Using repeat playLooping a section of a disc Select a random play option Using random playSelect a repeat play option Select ‘Create/Edit’ from the list of program options Creating and editing a DVD program listPress Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Select ‘Program’ from the list of functions on the leftTo play the program list, press play Creating and editing a non- DVD program listPress Enter to add the highlighted item to the program list Add further items to the program list in the same wayProgram Program Step Disc Folder Track Press Enter to start playback Select a search modeSearching a disc Other functions available from the program menuZooming the screen Playing discs Switching subtitlesSwitching DVD audio language Switching camera anglesFront panel display information Displaying disc informationOSD disc information Playing a Jpeg slideshow Using the Jpeg Disc Navigator and Photo BrowserViewing Jpeg discs Viewing Jpeg discs ChapterUse the cursor buttons Navigate Using the Photo BrowserViewing Jpeg discs Set the switch-off time Using the timerUsing the timer Chapter Setting the wake-up timerTurning the wake-up timer on/off Using the timerSetting the sleep timer To check how much time is left, repeat steps 1 To select a switch-off time then pressTo select ‘Sleep?’ then press Enter Surround and sound setup options Surround sound and other settings ChapterUsing the System Setup menu SR+ control options for Pioneer plasma displays Surround sound and other settingsFunction setting for L2 input Function setting for DVD inputFunction setting for TV input Function setting for L1 inputWhen you’re done, press Enter to exit test tone setup Creating your own presets Video Adjust menuVideo Adjust menu Chapter Video AdjustVideo Output settings Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Using the Initial Settings menuDisplay settings Initial Settings menuLanguage settings Parental Lock Registering a new passwordOptions Select ‘Password Change’ Changing your passwordSetting/changing the Parental Lock Setting/changing the Country codeAdditional information Chapter Optional system settingsSystem Setup menu options in standby Additional informationTitles, chapters and tracks Resetting the systemUsing and taking care of discs Additional informationDiscs to avoid Handling discsStoring discs Proper installation and maintenance of this system External FM antenna Connecting external antennasConnecting auxiliary components External AM antennaTo select ‘R.Mode On’ or ‘R.Mode Off’ Recording modePress Sound Mode Use the Use Buttons to select ‘Rec 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