Pioneer VSX-21 manual Switching the Dolby/DTS mode Advanced Theater mode, Cn.Level

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Sound Modes

Switching the Dolby/DTS mode (ADVANCED THEATER mode)

Switch the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the button. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS signal processing is performed automatically corresponding to the input signal.

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UTING

 

TV

FQ

FUNC

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ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

FQ

VOL

 

 

VOL

CHANNEL

MULTI CONTROL

DVD/LD

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CD

VCR 1

TV CONTROL

TUNER

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RECEIVER

MD/TAPE

DSP MODE

 

MIDNIGHT

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CH.SELECT TEST TONE

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COMMANDER

 

 

SET UP

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AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on and off by pressing on the remote control or /DTS on the front panel.

Each press changes the display as follows.

 

3 STANDARD

3 MUSICAL

 

 

3 DRAMA

 

 

 

 

 

OFF 3

 

 

5-D THEATER

3

 

 

ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to page 28 for more details about each surround effect.

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The effects of Dolby/DTS mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT +/–. (The default setting is 70) . Also, the effect level can be set in each Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the EFFECT(+/–) button. STANDARD and 5-D THEATER modes cannot be changed.

If the ADVANCED THEATER mode (MUSICAL, DRAMA, ACTION) is ON when the digital input is selected, the overload indicator may flicker. If

this bothers you, set the ADVANCED THEATER mode to STANDARD.

/DTS

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Contents VSX-21 For Canadian model Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Features Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualPreparing the Remote Control Introductory InformationReceiver Installation When Making Cable ConnectionsOperating range of remote control unit Operating other Pioneer componentsAntennas Using external antennasConnections Cassette deck placement Audio Components ConnectionsAudio cords MD recorder CD playerAudio/Video cords Video Components ConnectionsFront When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Optical cableDVD 5.1 Channel Connection Components equipped with 5.1 channel analogue output jacksPowered Sub Woofer SpeakersSpeaker terminals Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround SpeakersAudio Connecting additional amplifiersFor front channel Speaker placement Setting Up for Surround Sound PreparationsSpeaker setting mode Press % or fi to set the front speakerPress % or fi to set the center speaker Press % or fi to set the surround speakerSUB Woofer ON/OFF setting mode Crossover frequency setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode Press % or fi to select sub woofer on or OFFLow cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Front speaker distance setting modeCenter speaker distance setting mode Surround speaker distance setting modeDynamic range control setting mode Coaxial digital input settingOptical digital input 1 setting Optical digital input 2 settingOptical digital input 3 setting Press % or fi to set the optical digital input 3 DVD, TV, CDMD, VCR PressTo cancel the preset mode Setting Up the Remote ControlRecalling preset codes Clearing the Remote Control Settings Press Commander SET UP to exit the preset modeNames of Parts and Basic Operations DisplayRemote Control Front Panel Master Volume Sound Modes Surround modesSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input 7 8 SIG.SELECTPress to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundSurrround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode Switching the Dolby/DTS mode Advanced Theater mode CN.LEVELUsing Cinema Re-EQ DVD 5.1ch input playbackReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Press Digital NR on the front panel3 4 Midnight Listening in Midnight Listening ModePress Midnight Automatic and Manual Tuning MPX ModeAdjust the volume Tuner OperationsDirect Tuning Using the front panel Memorizing Frequently Tuned StationsTune in the station you want to have memorized Press Memory to activate the memory functionUsing the remote control Recalling the Memorized StationsOther Operations PlaybackAdjusting bass and treble tone control Adjusting the brightness of the displayPress Bass +/- to adjust the low frequencies Press Treble +/- to adjust the high frequenciesRecording from Audio Components Record monitor Tape 2 MonitorSelect the component you want to record Prepare the program sourceRecording from Video Components Insert a blank tape into the video tape recorder VCRStart recording on the video tape recorder, then start Playback from the source componentRemote Controlling Other Components DVD or LD player operationsMenu +10TV operations TV FuncVOL + Channel +SAT Satellite Tuner operations Enter˜¢ Guide Disc MenuCD player operations Press to stop playbackMD recorder operations To start recordingButton ¡ Cassette deck operationsButton +10 Enter VCR operationsTV/VCR Press Mode Check to display the current operation mode Background Control of Other ComponentsSelect a component, then start playback Perform the desired operationsAdditional Information Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Digital DTSDolby Pro Logic SurroundTroubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAnalog Preset Code List Specifications EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99A00ZF0D00 Printed

VSX-21 specifications

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