Pioneer VSX-D2011-S manual Movie modes Surround mode, THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie

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DOLBY SURROUND

Basic Operation

MOVIE modes (SURROUND mode)

The MOVIE mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-visual sources that optimizes its effects in accordance with your source, SB CH MODE and speaker configuration. The first four modes (THX CINEMA, 2PRO LOGIC II MOVIE, 2PRO LOGIC, NEO:6 CINEMA) are for pure decoding of multichannel sound sources (for example, Dolby Digital or DTS). With these modes the receiver will automatically employ the format of the sound source (for example, Dolby Digital or DTS) and display it on receiver. With two channel sources these first four modes will create surround channels. Next, there are six PIONEER original sound modes that use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to create different types of sound environments as described below.

THX CINEMA

THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm Ltd. These standards were designed to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce, with the greatest possible accuracy, the soundtrack intended by the filmmakers.

2PL II MOVIE (2PRO LOGIC II MOVIE)*

This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound. It is suitable for movies, especially those recorded in Dolby Surround. The channel separation and movement of surround effects is comparable to Dolby Digital 5.1. With sources other than stereo (5.1, etc.) the display will automatically show the type of decoding being employed (Dolby Digital, DTS-ES, etc.).

2PRO LOGIC*

This mode gives 4.1 channel surround sound. It is less sensitive to the quality of the source material, so may be useful when 2 PRO LOGIC II MOVIE or 2 PRO LOGIC II MUSIC modes do not give good results. With sources other than stereo (5.1, etc.) the display will automatically show the type of decoding being employed (Dolby Digital, DTS-ES, etc.).

NEO:6 CINEMA*

This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for movies. The NEO:6 Cinema mode delivers good channel separation for movie soundtracks. With sources other than stereo (5.1, etc.) the display will automatically show the type of decoding being employed (Dolby Digital, DTS-ES, etc.).

ACTION

This mode is designed for action movies, which generally use lots of sound effects. The mode enriches the sound to make it more realistic and extends the parameters to pick up high and low sound effects.

SCI-FI

This mode is designed for science fiction movies. It creates a broad sound space, separating dialog from sound effects to heighten the overall impact of the soundtrack.

DRAMA

This mode is designed for movies with a lot of dialog. The elements of dialog are enhanced, making the characters seem more real. The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do not overpower softer ones (compare this with the MIDNIGHT listening mode explained on page 50).

MUSICAL

This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound. A long delay time of reflected sounds provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall.

MONOFILM

This mode is designed for older movies which are recorded with mono soundtracks. The special sound processing of this mode will allow you to experience these movies in surround sound even though they were not recorded that way originally.

5/7-D THEATER

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. The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the

mark. The display will show either 5-D THEATER or 7-D THEATER according to the source, SB CH MODE and speaker configuration.

*When you input a multichannel signal the decoding is done automatically so you cannot choose these modes.

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Contents VSX-D2011-SVSX-D2011-G Installing the Receiver For European model TWO Voltage Selector Switches multi-voltage model onlyOperating Environment Table of Contents 104 Table of ContentsRemote Control of Other Components Features Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Remote Control Battery IndicatorOpening the Front Panel Switching video system between PAL and Ntsc if necessaryHome Theater The Basics Easy Setup Guide Part1Digital Connections Easy Setup Guide Part1Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Speaker terminals Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker Connections Assigning the Digital Inputs Setting up the Main UnitDefault setting for the DIGITAL-2 jack is CD-R Receiver exits the setup processHook up the microphone to Easy Setup Guide Part2Setup MIC jack on the Front Panel Switch on the receiver and your TVEasy Setup Guide Part2 Check the speaker settings on the OSDPlaying a DVD with Surround Sound Play a DVD then adjust the Master VolumeVideo Component video Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TV Component Video Input Default SettingsNot a PCM-only output Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting a DVD player Connecting Your EquipmentConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsSatellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsConnect red plugs to Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsAudio cords TurntableComponents equipped with CD player Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsSatellite tuner CD recorderCoaxial cord Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial cords/Optical cables To improve FM reception Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing outdoor antennas FM wire antenna AM loop antennaConnecting Speakers STANDBY/ON Speakers Speaker impedancePlacing Your Speakers AC Power CordAC Outlet switched 100 W max European model only Speaker placementMulti JOG dial Listening mode buttons see OFF -ON buttonDisplays & Controls Front PanelMaster Volume dial Standby indicatorSB CH Mode button see pages Display See Mcacc indicator see pages 13-15Remote Control +/- buttons see System Setup buttonCommand button for other components see pages Listening mode buttons see page 46@ Receiver button Volume +/- buttonsRemote Setup button Multi Operation buttonDisplay Back Panel Voltage Selector multi-voltage model only AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W maxMulti-voltage Model only European model onlyEnter Setting Up for Surround SoundSurrback System Surround Back System Quick setup NORMAL. Press the Enter button Normal setupThrough the Normal setup menus When you have the setting you wantSurround default setting is Small Speaker SettingFront default setting is Small Center default setting is SmallSpeakers. Press Enter Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system settingIf it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select It. Press the Enter buttonChannel Level should be selected. If Manual manual test tone modeAuto automatic test tone mode Channel Level channel balanceChannel Delay Basic Operation Turn on the power of the playback componentChoose a Listening Mode one Two ways Standby indicatorPress Receiver Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPress the Signal SEL Signal Select the input signal correspondingStereo modes Listening ModesTHX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Movie modes Surround mode2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Music modes Surround modeYou want. They appear Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModeRepeatedly and select the setting Press the EFFECT/CH SEL buttonPress the Acoustic EQ button Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote ControlListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Reducing Noise During Playback Digital NR FunctionPress Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote control Listening in Loudness ModeTreble Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or Press the Multi CH Input button on Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING modeRemote control or the Multi CH DVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in PlaybackVirtual Surround Back Mode SB CH Mode buttonSB CH Mode Press the SB CH Mode button onPhones jack Dual Mono setting and playbackUsing Headphones Video Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DimmerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerPress the Band button to select Band FM or AM Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model onlyDirect Access Tuning To Change Channel StepsMemorizing Frequently Used Stations To select the class Press the Tuner button on the remote controlPress Enter when you have got Characters you want to enter Naming Memorized StationsPress the Station -/+ buttons repeatedly Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select Channel you desire To step through each channel in orderLeisure interests and hobbies Using the RDS displayAn introduction to RDS European model only NewsUse the Band button to select the FM band Press the Search Mode buttonSearching for RDS programs European model only Tune into an FM stationTune into an EON FM station Using EON European model onlyPress the EON Mode button to select the mode you want FM bandErase PI will be displayed Press and hold EON Mode frontPanel for about two seconds Press the Remote Setup button for Three seconds Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote ControlProceed as above. The only practical difference in this Press ENTER. The preset code has been EnteredSelect Exit and press Enter Complete will appear in the displayFor example DVD/LD Select KEY flashes in the display Select Function blinks on the remote controlUse the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press Enter Start again to program other components in this manner When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select ExitYou will return to the Remote Setup menu CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsButtons Function Components Cable TV/Satellite TV/TVoperationsUse the 5∞ buttons to select on Setting up the Direct FunctionUse the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter OFF, or Exit and press EnterPlayback the source to be recorded Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio/Video Components Functions that can be recordedBi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMP Second Zone Speaker System B/FRONT BI-AMP SetupSelect Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup see Stereo playback in another room Second ZonePlease use speakers with a nominal impedance rated 8 Ω-16 Ω When using headphones the speakers are switched offSpeaker Button Surround Back PRE OUT terminals may changeTerminal Setting up and Using the USB Audio ConnectionCheck to see if the drivers are Correctly installed Connect your PC to the USBNecessary Change the PC audio setting ifSwitch on the receiver Remote control or the MultiConnecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation Button When done select Exit and pressSelect Exit and press Enter again Performing Multi OperationsUse the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press Enter Press the Remote Setup button for More than three secondsTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components, pagesPress the System OFF button Using System OFFRename Editing Remote Control Display NamesPress the Remote Setup for more Than three seconds Use the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press EnterFor example Name-changing screen appears in the display Editing Button Names KEY LabelUse the 5∞ buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Press the buttons whose name you Want to changeNormal operation Adjusting the Light on the Remote ControlYou will exit the Remote Setup menu and return to Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Resetting the Main Unit Other System Settings Fine Tuning Your SystemUse the 5∞ buttons to select Exit Press ENTER, again THX Cinema SetupSelect THX Cinema SETUP. Press Your TV, use the 5∞ buttons toSelected, if not use the 5∞ buttons This exits the DIGITAL-IN Select modeDIGITAL-IN Select should be Choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR1 and VCR2 You will leave the COMPONENT-IN Select modeAssigning the Component Video Inputs Use the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN Select then pressEnter button to enter one Numbers and symbols. UseUse the Multi JOG to cycle Cursor through the lettersUse the 5∞ buttons to select Phono or LINE. Press Enter PHONO/LINE SetupDefault is Phono To navigate through the menus Expert SetupExpert settings. Use the 5∞ buttons Buttons to select and press Enter Crossover NetworkCrossover Network should be Selected, if it isn’t use the 5∞Fine Channel Level Adjust the distance of each channel Using the 5∞ buttons Fine Channel DelayFine Channel Delay should be Use the 5∞ buttons to adjustAcoustic CAL EQ Next frequency. Press Enter and repeat Steps 4 & 5 to adjust all the frequencies100 Cursor automatically goes to101 To use the Data Check feature follow the steps hereThat channel appears so you can check the setting Bass Peak Level 102Dynamic Range Control 103Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingChart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic DolbyDTS-ES 105DTS 106 THX107 Schemata of Setup Screens108 Speaker Placement Information109 Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker SystemSpeaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources 110 Troubleshooting111 112 113 114 Maintenance of External SurfacesBrand Preset Code Brands115 Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano Onwa 116117 Specifications European model118 Specifications multi-voltage modelFurnished Parts Dimensions119 TNGZF/02F00001 Printed

VSX-D2011-S, VSX-D2011-G specifications

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