Pioneer VSX-91TXH manual Using other functions Chapter, Setting the AV options

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Using other functions

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Chapter 10:

Using other functions

Setting the AV options

There are a number of additional sound and picture settings you can make using the AV Parameter menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

Important

• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the AV

Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current

source, settings and status of the receiver.

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

HI-BIT / HI-

Creates a wider dynamic range with

OFF

SAMP

digital sources like CDs or DVDs.

 

ON

(High Bit /

 

High

 

 

Sampling)

 

 

 

 

 

DNR

May improve the quality of sound in a

OFF

(Digital Noise

noisy source (for example, cassette

 

ON

Reduction)

or video tape with lots of background

 

noise) when switched on.

 

1Press RECEIVER then press AV 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

DUAL Specifies how dual mono encoded (Dual Mono) Dolby Digital soundtracks should be

played. Dual mono is not widely used, but is sometimes necessary when two languages need to be sent to separate channels.

CH1 – Chan- nel 1 is heard only

CH2 – Channel 2 is heard only

CH1 CH2 – Both channels heard from front speakers

setting.

4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

C. WIDTHa

Provides a better blend of the front

0 to 7

(Center

speakers by spreading the center

Default: 3

Width)

channel between the front right and

 

(Applicable

left speakers, making it sound wider

 

only when

(higher settings) or narrower (lower

 

usingacenter

settings).

 

speaker)

 

 

 

 

 

DIMEN-

Adjusts the depth of the surround

–3 to +3

SIONa

sound balance from front to back,

Default: 0

 

making the sound more distant

 

 

(minus settings), or more forward

 

 

(positive settings).

 

 

 

 

PANORA-

Extends the front stereo image to

OFF

MAa

include the surround speakers for a

 

ON

 

‘wraparound’ effect.

 

 

 

C. IMAGEb

Adjusts the center image to create a

0 to 10

(Center

wider stereo effect with vocals.

Default: 3

Image)

Adjust the effect from 0 (all center

 

(Applicable

channel sent to front right and left

 

only when

speakers) to 10 (center channel sent

 

usingacenter

to the center speaker only).

 

speaker)

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT

Sets the effect level for the currently

10 to 90

 

selected Advanced Surround mode

 

 

(each mode can be set separately).

 

 

 

 

DRC

Adjusts the level of dynamic range for

AUTOc

(Dynamic

movie soundtracks optimized for

 

Range

Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital

OFF

Control)

Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and

 

MAX

 

DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need

 

to use this feature when listening to

 

 

MID

 

surround sound at low volumes).

 

 

 

 

 

SACD

Brings out detail in SACDs by

0 to 6 (dB)

GAINd

maximizing the dynamic range

Default: 0 (dB)

 

(during digital processing).

 

 

 

 

DELAY

Some monitors have a slight delay

0.0 to 6.0

(Sound Delay)

when showing video, so the

(frames)

 

soundtrack will be slightly out of sync

1 second = 30

 

with the picture. By adding a bit of

frames (NTSC)

 

delay, you can adjust the sound to

 

 

match the presentation of the video.

 

 

 

 

LFE

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio

0dB

(LFE

sources include ultra-low bass tones.

 

–5dB/ –10dB/

Attenuate)

Set the LFE attenuator as necessary

 

to prevent the ultra-low bass tones

–15dB/ –20dB/

 

from distorting the sound from the

OFF

 

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.

 

 

 

 

HDMI

Specifies the routing of the HDMI

AMP

 

audio signal out of this receiver (amp)

 

 

THROUGH

 

or through to a TV or plasma display.

 

 

 

V. CONV

Converts analog video signals for

ON

(Digital Video

output from the MONITOR OUT

 

OFF

Conversion)

jacks for all video types.

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-91TXH Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number PhoneImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Ventilation Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxIntroduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterEnter Minute guidePlaying a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter 342 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableConnecting a DVD/HDD 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