Pioneer VSX-C100-S operating instructions Recording Formats, Playback Formats

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Recording Formats

These are the recording formats. Determining what kind of playback format is being employed with any particular recording format depends on three things: 1) how the signal is encoded and transmitted; 2) how the signal is decoded; and 3) how the sound is actually heard through the speakers (where your speaker configuration and the sound mode you choose have a big effect).

All the possibilities are listed below.

2 Channel Stereo

In this format the signal is recorded on two channels (i.e. stereo), left and right. Most music CDs use this format.

2 Channel Surround (Dolby Surround)

Used mainly for videotape, this is one of the original home theater formats and can be decoded by this receiver. Because it developed over a time it is the most complicated system explained here. The developers had to solve the problem of how to offer surround sound to the people who had the proper decoder but at the same time deliver 2 channel sound to those without the proper decoder. Thus the Dolby Surround format encodes four channels (left, right, center, surround) into two channels for storage and transmission.

5.1 Channel Surround

This is a format with five channels (front left & right, center, surround left & right) and a channel for bass. (This is called the LFE channel and is usually output from a subwoofer. Since it is only for bass sounds it is thus expressed as .1 of a channel.) With this format you can get movie theater-like, powerful surround sound.

Playback Formats

This receiver is equipped with many different playback formats and this flexibility should allow you to get stereo or surround sound playback (depending on the kind of source you're using) with all speaker configurations.

2 Channel Stereo Playback

This is conventional stereo playback from the left and right speakers (called "front" speakers on this receiver).

Virtual Surround Playback (PHONES/VIRTUAL indicator lights)

With this playback method you can get multichannel-like surround sound even when using just two speakers. This is achieved by the Virtual surround listening mode which uses SRS Tru Surround technology.

Headphone Surround Playback (PHONES/VIRTUAL indicator lights)

With this playback method you can get multichannel-like surround sound like effects even when listening on headphones. This new technology is useful for getting a surround sound feeling even when listening with the privacy of headphones.

Dolby Pro Logic II Playback (2PRO LOGIC II indicator lights)

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is an improved version of Dolby Pro Logic technology with extended matrix decoding technology that can create 5.1 channel sound playback from two channel sources. Dolby Pro Logic II creates basic 5 channel sound by using the innovative "steering logic" circuit. Therefore when listening to typical two-channel sources like CD, the listener can enjoy a richer spatial effect. When using software encoded with Dolby Surround, this decoding system affords the listener an improved surround experience with greater sound detail.

This unit has a three Dolby Pro Logic II functions. The first is "MOVIE" (suitable for film soundtracks); "MUSIC" (suitable for music); "Pro Logic Mode" (this mode is less sensitive to the quality of the source material, so may be useful when Movie Mode or Music Mode do not give good results). One can select one of them for playback depending on your soundtrack of choice.

Multichannel Surround Playback (ADVANCED indicator lights)

These are different multichannel playback methods which are each suited to various sources. These modes will give you realistic and powerful surround sound playback for five speakers.

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Contents VSX-C100VSX-C100-S For U.S. model For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions TWO Voltage Selector Switches multi-voltage model only Operating Environment H045 EnFeatures Contents Your Home System Quick Start GuideHome Theater The Basics Source MaterialFront R Powered Subwoofer SW No Frills SetupDefault Settings Hook up your DVD player, speakers, subwoofer and TVTo wall TV outlet Power cord Advanced/Customized Settings When Making Cable Connections Checking the Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Receiver Introductory InformationOperating Range Remote Control Unit Maintenance of External SurfacesLoading the Batteries Connecting Your Equipment Audio/Video CordsCoaxial Cords/Optical Cables Connecting a DVD Player & TV Connecting Your EquipmentWhy you need an analog connection as well as a digital one Connecting a Digital Tuner/Set Top Box Connecting a TV with an Internal Digital Tuner Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting Your Equipment FrontConnecting Speakers Speaker terminalsHints on Speaker Placement Overhead view of speaker set upView of speaker set up Connecting Antennas Using External AntennasOperating other Pioneer Components with this Unit’s Sensor Plugging in the ReceiverDisplays & Controls Front PanelRear Panel Displays & ControlsRemote Control Access button LED indicator= Source Power button Enter buttonBasic Playback Checking the Settings on Your DVD or other PlayerProgram Format/Speaker Channel Indicators Checking the soundtrack on your discStart playback of the component you selected in step Playing a SourceBasic Playback STANDBY/ON buttonFine Tuning Your Surround Sound Room SetupWhile the display is blinking press Enter Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound Press Enter to exit the setting modePersonalizing Your Surround Sound Center speaker setting Fine Tuning Your Surround Sound Front speakers settingSurround speakers setting Subwoofer settingLFE attenuator setting Front speakers distance settingCenter speaker distance setting Press Enter if you want to exit the settingDynamic range control setting Dual mono settingFine Tuning Your Surround Sound Input attenuator setting Coaxial connection setting assigning the coaxial terminalOptical connection default settings Press Test Tone to turn off the test tone Button+/− button Playback Modes AutoSelecting a Listening Mode Playback ModesVirtual Surround Back Virtl SB Selecting a Sound Mode Sound ModesMPX mode Using the TunerChannel Step Setting multi- voltage model only Finding a StationTuning Directly to a Station Using the TunerMemorizing Stations Press Enter to input the first of the four characters Naming Memorized StationsRecalling Memorized Stations Enter up to three more characters in the same wayUsing Other Functions Using the HeadphonesMuting the Sound Using Other Functions Input Signal SelectResetting the System Sleep FunctionDefault Settings for the Receiver Changing the Remote Control Mode Switching the Operation Mode of the RemoteControlling the Rest of Your System Controlling the Rest of Your System Recalling Preset CodesTo cancel the preset mode at any time Press Enter While pressing the Enter button pressClearing the Preset Codes CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck Controls Buttons Function ComponentsCable TV/Satellite TV/Digital TV/TV Controls DisplayPreset Code List DVDTroubleshooting Additional InformationSymptom Cause Remedy Additional InformationPress Dimmer on the remote control re Techno Know How Understanding DVD PackagingDigital Audio Formats Recording Formats Playback FormatsEnglish Specifications U.S. model Specifications Multi voltage model and Singaporean model Amplifier SectionMulti voltage model Page English TNGZC/02D00001
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