Pioneer VSX-D909S manual Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving, Dolby Digital, Laser disc format

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

Dolby Digital

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Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only, and because the frequency range is smaller than the main channel, it is expressed as 5.1 channel.

Dolby Digital is the name of the Dolby surround multi- channel digital system that was developed after the Dolby Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround System.

5.1 channel digital

4 channel analog sound

surround track

track (Matrix)

Laser disc format

Laser discs are now available on the market in large numbers. This means that the recording of different format audio signals on the laser disc raises the important question of compatibility with existing laser discs. Dolby Digital tracks on laser discs record signals using the space of one analog audio channel so it will maintain compatibility with existing discs and players.

As shown in the following figure, the digital audio sounds of Dolby Digital discs can be played back as currently done. Analog sounds are played back by using the other channel without the Dolby Digital signals for monaural audio signals.

Analog

Dolby Digital

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sound

(Monaural)

 

Digital sound

Video

Dolby

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encoding

Dolby Digital for movie films

The number of movies made using Dolby Digital since 1992 has exceeded 300 and continues to increase. For compact disc players and laser disc digital sounds, 16 bits are used to sample the original analog audio waveform and sampling is carried out 44,100 times every second. However because an enormous amount of recording signal data is required for the multi channel system with this method, Dolby Digital is used to compress the data.

In reproducing audio signals, the smaller the bit number used, the lower the sound quality. With Dolby Digital, drop in auditory sound quality is prevented by using masking technology and digital filtering technology based on the human auditory characteristics.

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Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Dolby Digital is also known as the 5.1 channel system. It is equipped with 5 channels (front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right) in the frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an independent Low Frequency Effect (LFE) channel. The subwoofer channel is also called Low Frequency Effect (LFE).

The subwoofer channel can be used as desired to enjoy strong bass sounds.

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DTS

DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects.

In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance, a higher sound quality format is produced. Also, unlike the process of recording digital sounds on film directly, the only components required are a CD-ROM player as might be used with a personal computer and a DTS processor, and therefore less investment is required than with other formats. For this reason, the format is being introduced in more and more movie theaters, and is being adopted in home movie software (DVD, LD) and music software (5.1 channel CD).

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Contents VSX-D909S Information to User For U.S. modelImportant Notice For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Optical Digital Connection Quick Start GuideHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Coaxial Digital ConnectionSpeaker Connections Setting up the Remote Control & UnitYou should see the following display on your TV Use the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD settingDigital Input Assignment For more information see pages Playing a DVD with Surround SoundFor Better Surround Sound You should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiverFeatures Table of Contents Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote ControlOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Analog audio/video cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio ComponentsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsMemo Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerDigital Input Assignment DVD/LD player Connecting DVD/LD playersConnecting VCRs or DVRs Video ComponentsTV/Satellite tuner Satellite TV ComponentsDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Or standard video cord5.1 channel analog output jack Multi Channel Input External DecoderComponents equipped with Connect an external FM antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing external antennas FM wire antenna AM loop antennaSpeaker terminals SpeakersFirst turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ON Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers Speaker impedancePlugging Connecting Additional AmplifiersFront Panel Displays & ControlsBass -/+ button See p.50 Multi CH Input See p.40Tone control buttons Tone button Channel Select buttonStation -/+ Use to choose programmed radio stations Adjusts the overall receiver volumeTuner Control buttons See p.54-57 Display Remote Control System SET UP button when Setup mode is selected Master Volume buttonsInput ATT button when USE mode is selected Remote Setup button when Setup mode is selectedOn Screen Display Initial Set UpSpeaker Setting See p.32-33 Setting Up for Surround SoundSet the slide switch to Setup Press the System Setup buttonGo on to the next page to continue set up Isnt use the 5´ buttons to select it Return to the System Setup MenuDigital-In Select Digital in Select should be selected if itSelect Small to send bass frequencies to the subwoofer Speaker Setting´ buttons then press the Enter button Menu Setup Menu Channel Level Select a Test Tone modeSelect Exit with the 5/ buttons and press When you have adjusted each speaker levelPress Enter button to return to Previous screenContinuing from Channel LEVEL, it will Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Select Crossover Network ifBass Peak Level This completes the speaker setupUse the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX Default setting is OFFIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Dynamic Range ControlChannel Standard modes Basic PlaybackSound Modes Musical Advanced Theater modesDSP modes Stereo modeCH SEL Selecting a Sound ModeComponent Turn on the power of the playbackPut the remote control slide switch in USE Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundPlaying Stereo Sources Each press switches the signal in the order below Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputLights when a Dolby Digital signal is input DTS lights when a DTS signal is inputAM/FM tuner Each press switches Digital NR on or offReducing Noise During Playback Digital inputPress the Midnight button Listening in Midnight ModeListening the Loudness Mode Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or offAdjusting Bass and Treble KHz 24 bit Performance Multi Channel in PlaybackPress the FL Dimmer button Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayDirect Playback Dual Mono Setting For Manual Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Automatic TuningExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class number Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press the Memory button to activate the memory functionUse the Number buttons to select the channel you want Using the remote controlUsing the front panel Recalling Memorized StationsSetup Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Function and then press the 5´ buttons Press the Multi Control button forComponent you want to control Press the 2´3 buttons to chooseAlso make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsPress the Remote Setup button Remote SET UP menu appears on your TV screenInches 20 cm Press the button to be programmed= Menu Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource Enter Side A/BEnter TV/VCR VCR & DVD Recorder OperationsChannel -/+ Press to start recording CD-R only CD & CD-R Player OperationsDisc Disc DISP/CHARA MD OperationsExit STB satellite tuner OperationsGuide ÷Á DTV ON/OFF/DTV Menu Disc CH EnterYellow Press to fast forward the tape Cassette Deck OperationsPress to rewind the tape Recording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Video Components Recording from Digital Audio ComponentsMulti Operation To cancel here, press Remote SetupMulti Operations Select a Multi Control button for thisMulti Control buttons start to blink You can repeat this process for up to five commandsRemote sends the Multi Operation commands you pro- grammed Performing Multi OperationsSystem Off Select a component by pressing its Multi Control button Setting Up the Direct FunctionUsing the System Off Button Remote Back Light Resetting the Remote ControlErasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes Erasing Learned Remote Control CommandsVideo Select Sub room Main room Set up exampleMulti-Room MULTI-ROOM connectionsAlso make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiver MULTI-ROOM set upPress System Setup on the remote control Select the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttonsSelector Press the Control buttonWithin ten seconds of , select the Function with the Input Receiver from the sub room Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume Press a Function button to select the sub functionPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc formatDevice Preset Code ListDevice Manufacturer Code Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingAnalog DTS Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionSpecifications Page Page 0 4 2 1 1 4 0
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