Pioneer VSX-D850S manual Learning about the Sound Modes, Standard mode, Advanced Theater modes

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DOLBY SURROUND

Sound Modes

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Learning about the Sound Modes

The sound modes are explained here.

There are two cinema modes: 2STANDARD, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes.

The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

2(STANDARD) mode

This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround sources. No special effects are added. It is good for enjoying movies that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Surround.

You can identify Dolby Digital software by the 1ormarks. Most Dolby Surround software is marked 3, but unmarked software may also incorporate Dolby Surround.

ADVANCED THEATER modes

MUSICAL

Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources marked 1

() or .

DRAMA

Simulates the relaxed environment of a classic medium size movie theater, and is suitable for watching dramas on

sources marked 1() or.

ACTION

Simulates the acoustic environment of a large modern movie theater. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of

motion picture audio which is best used with action movies on sources marked 1,or.

EXPANDED (VSX-D710S)

This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect. You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than STANDARD mode.

5/6-D THEATER (VSX-D810S/D850S)

This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a six speaker sound. The mode should

be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the mark.

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Contents VSX-D710SVSX-D810SVSX-D850S Standby Position For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Introductory Information Contents Connecting Your Equipment Audio/Video CordsDigital Audio Cords/Optical Cables Connecting Your Equipment Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD PlayerMemo Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassette Connecting Audio ComponentsWoofer Center OUT Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel 5.1 ch for VSX-D710S ComponentsFront Connecting Video ComponentsTo improve AM reception Using External AntennasAM loop antenna FM wire antenna To improve FM receptionFront Speakers a Center Speaker Surround Speakers Connecting Speakers VSX-D710SFront Speakers a Center Speaker Connecting Speakers VSX-D810S/D850SView of speaker set up Hints on Speaker PlacementConnecting Your Equipment Speaker terminals Overhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D710S~Connecting Additional Amplifiers VSX-D810S/D850S only AC Outlet switched 100 W 0.8 a maxDo not Connect a Monitor or TV SET to this Units AC Outlet Preparations Setting Up for Surround SoundChoose DTS-ES on or OFF by using the % or ﬁ buttons Speakers Front, Center, Surround setting modeCrossover frequency setting mode Preparations Subwoofer ON/PLUS/OFF setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modePreparations Surround speakers distance setting mode Dynamic range control setting modeDual mono setting Coaxial digital input setting Preparations Component input 1 settingOptical digital input 1 setting Component input 2 settingPress Test Tone to turn off the test tone Press Test Tone to output the test toneDisplays & Controls Master Volume~ Master Volume Level DisplayDisplays & Controls ATT Master Volume +/- buttons Signal Select seeSetup button see TV Volume +/- buttonsVSX-D850S only Advanced Theater modes Standard modeSound Modes Learning about the Sound ModesDance Sound Modes DSP modesHall JazzSound Modes Press Signal Select to select DigitalSurround operation Selecting a Sound ModeAdvanced Theater mode Dolby/ DTS mode Press DSP Mode to select the sound modePress Midnight Midnight Listening ModeFinding a Station Using the TunerTuning Directly to a Station MPX modeUsing the Tuner Memorizing StationsRecalling Memorized Stations Making a Digital Recording Making a RecordingMaking an Audio or a Video Recording Record MonitorRecalling Preset Codes To cancel the preset mode at any time Press SetupControlling the Rest of Your System Controlling the Rest of Your System Switch on the component you want to controlPress and hold Setup for three seconds Press and hold Setup for two secondsUse the % ﬁ buttons to select the brand of the component Use the @ # buttons to select the Full Library Search modeTo program additional operations for the current component Press Setup and hold for three secondsTo cancel the Learning mode at any time Press Setup To cancel Learning setup modePress the button to be cleared for three seconds Use the @ # buttons to select the Erase modeDirect Function Use the number buttons to enterPress the Multi Control button you Checking Preset CodesWant to check the preset code for Operating other Pioneer ComponentsButtons Function Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/Cassette Deck ControlsTV Func Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV ControlsManufacturer Code Preset Code ListGrundig MD Player Misc Audio TAE Kwang Satellite Tuner Cable TV Additional Information TroubleshootingAdditional Information SpecificationsWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime