Pioneer XRB3089-A manual Setting What it does Options, CH1

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Setting

What it does

Option(s)

DUAL MONOd

Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital

CH1 –

 

soundtracks should be played.

Channel 1 is heard only

 

 

 

 

 

CH2 –

 

 

Channel 2 is heard only

 

 

 

 

 

CH1 CH2 – Both channels

 

 

heard from front speakers

 

 

 

DRC

Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks

OFF

(Dynamic Range

optimized for Dolby Digital and DTS (you may need to use

 

MAX

Control)

this feature when listening to surround sound at low

 

volumes).

 

 

MID

 

 

 

 

 

Dialog Enhancemente

Localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out

OFF

 

from other background sounds in a TV or movie

 

 

ON

 

soundtrack.

 

 

 

Sound Delay

Some monitors have a slight delay when showing video, so

0.0 to 6.0 (frames)

(VSX-918V model only)

the soundtrack will be slightly out of sync with the picture.

1 second = 30 frames

 

By adding a bit of delay, you can adjust the sound to match

(NTSC)

 

the presentation of the video.

 

 

 

 

LFE ATT

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-

LFEATT 0 (0 dB)

(LFE Attenuate)

low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to

 

LFEATT 10 (–10 dB)/

 

prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound

 

from the speakers.

LFEATT ** (OFF)

 

The LFE is not limited when set to 0 dB, which is the

 

 

recommended value. When set to –10 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 audio signal out of this

AMP

(VSX-918V model only)

receiver (amp) or through to a TV or plasma display.

 

THRU (Through)

 

 

 

 

 

a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any time by using MIDNIGHT button.

b. The tone controls are only available when Stereo, Auto level control stereo mode or Front Stage Surround Advance mode are selected (except when STEREO is selected using AUTOSURR.).

c.Only available with 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

d.This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks.

e.You can change the Dialog Enhancement options at any time by using DIALOG button.

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Contents VSX-918V VSX-818V Wash hands after handling Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents Other connections Other SettingsTroubleshooting Hdmi Important information regarding Controlling the rest of your systemLoading the batteries Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide Switch on the receiver and your TVMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Minute guideFollow the instructions on-screen Wait for the test tones to finishPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Better sound using Phase ControlOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Making cable connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Receiver Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVDeutsch Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Audio and Video inputs on this receiver.2About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsConnections for the VSX-818V are the same Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesComponent 1 DVD Component 2 TV Component 3 DVR Connecting up Using the component video jacksConnecting using Hdmi About Hdmi AC outlet Connecting up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jackConnecting to the front panel video terminal To improve AM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve FM receptionVSX-918V Connecting up Connecting the speakersTighten terminal Hints on speaker placementBare wire connections Twist exposed wire strands togetherSwitching the speaker system Speaker placement diagrams14 15 16 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelDisplay Controls and displaysVIR. SB AnalogDTS PRO LogicControls and displays Remote control AV Parameter Master Volume +Setup Level +Class AccessSignal SEL Tuner DispOperating range of remote control Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening in stereo Using the Advanced surround effectsPress ADV Surr repeatedly to select a listening mode Listening to your systemUsing the Sound Retriever Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Using Virtual Surround Back VSB What it does Options Listening to your system Setting the AV optionsSetting CH1 Setting What it does OptionsSelecting the front audio inputs Choosing the input signalPress Portable SHIFT+iPod on the remote control Listening to your system Playing other sourcesManual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Using the System Setup menuFine Channel Level System Setup menuSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAcoustic Calibration EQ Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Might distort. If this happens, bring Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirmChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Crossover Network Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the distance of each speaker Using Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationNederlands Español Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets Naming station presetsMaking an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Operating other Pioneer components Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterDirect function Clearing all the remote control settingsUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Shift + Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons Function Components SHIFT+ Function ComponentsControlling the rest of your system DVD Recorder Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListOn digital STB Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Other connectionsIPod playback Finding what you want to playPress iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2 Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Switching the iPod controls1Selecting channels and browsing by genre Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioAbout XM Using the XM MenuAbout Neural Surround Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Using Sirius RadioEnter to listen to the Sirius radio broadcast Listening to Sirius RadioSelect the channel you want to memorize One at time withParental Lock Use and Enter to Using the Sirius MenuUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Assigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the Hdmi inputs Other SettingsAssigning the component video inputs Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Other Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional informationAdditional information Symptom RemedyImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration1XM radio messages Symptom CauseSymptom Cause Action IPod messagesTuner Sirius radio messagesAmplifier section Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance SpecificationsAM Tuner Section Video SectionComponent video section FM Tuner SectionWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Power cord cautionCleaning the unit Limitedwarranty Pioneer Corporation

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