Pioneer VSX-1016V-K Using Midnight and Loudness, Using the Sound Retriever, Enhancing dialog

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05Listening to your system

VirtualSB OFF – Virtual Surround Back mode is switched off

 

SBch

 

Standard / THX

 

Type of source

Processing /

Multichannel

 

Stereo sources

 

 

 

Virtual SB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mode

sources

2 Pro Logic IIx

2 Pro Logic

Neo:6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES / WMA9 Pro encoded

ON

 

 

 

 

multichannel sources with 6.1ch surround

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced surround

b

 

AUTO

 

b

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital/DTS/WMA9 Pro encoded

ON

 

b

multichannel sources

 

 

 

 

AUTO

 

b

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM/WMA9 Pro encoded

ON

a,b

b

stereo sources

 

 

 

 

AUTO

c

b

 

 

 

 

Analog 2-channel (stereo) sources

ON

a

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUTO

c

 

a. Only applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode. b. Excluding the WMA9 Pro format.

c. Not applicable when using the Virtual Surround Back mode.

Using Midnight and Loudness

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effec- tive surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you’re listening. The Loudness listening feature can be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels.

Press RECEIVER then press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.

Using the Sound Retriever

When audio data is removed during the WMA/MP3/ MPEG-4 AAC compression process, sound quality often suffers from an uneven sound image. The Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to compressed 2- channel audio by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression.

Press RECEIVER then press S. RETRIEVER (SOUND RETRIEVER) to switch the sound retriever on or off.

Enhancing dialog

• Default setting: OFF

The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.

Press RECEIVER then press DIALOG E to switch dialog enhancement on or off.

Using the tone controls

Depending on what you are listening to, you may want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone

control.1

1Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust.

Press to switch between BASS and TREBLE.

2Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of bass or treble as necessary.

The bass and treble can be adjusted from –6to +6 (dB).

Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input automatically.

Note

1 The tone controls are only available when STEREO is selected (except when STEREO is selected using AUTO SURROUND).

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Contents VSX-1016V-SVSX-1016V-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other connections Other SettingsUsing other functions Controlling the rest of your systemBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Installing the receiver Loading the batteries02 5 minute guide Chapter Automatically setting up for surround sound McaccMinute guide Introduction to home theaterSpeaker configuration in the OSD Minute guideWait for the test tones to finish then confirm 02 5 minute guide Better sound using Basic Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter DVD player Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box VSX-1016VUse an optical cable for the connection Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks DVR, VCR, etcConnecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableCD-R, MD, DAT, etc About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupConnecting external antennas Plug the power cord into a power outletPlugging in the receiver Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysVideo Conv Controls and displays DisplayOver / ATT SleepInput Select Controls and displays Remote controlReceiver SelectSource Multi OPEShift MuteAuto playback Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Standard surround soundSetting the effect options Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening in stereo Use the +/- buttons to set it as necessaryListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the tone controls Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUSB playback Chapter Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Basic playback controlsAbout MPEG-4 AAC USB playbackOther compatibility information About WMASaving station presets Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Listening to the radioListening to station presets Using the tunerNaming station presets An introduction to RDSUsing EON Displaying RDS informationPress Disp for RDS information Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu System Setup menu Manual Mcacc setupSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Fine Channel LevelFine Speaker Distance System Setup menuSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Acoustic Calibration EQCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyFront Align Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Confirm your selected setup option Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Channel LevelSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu THX Audio SettingSelect ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the distance of each speaker usingTHX Speaker Setup Select ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpecify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system Other connections Chapter Connecting using HdmiOther connections About HdmiSwitching the speaker system Second Zone speaker B setupConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Other connectionsBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Connect your speakers as shown belowUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display If you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use anLarge DVD/LD Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD player AudioInput Assign menu Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Assigning the digital inputsDynamic Range Control Setup Other SettingsOther Setup menu Dual Mono SetupLFE Attenuator Setup SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displaysVideo Converter Setup Reducing the level of an analog signal Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Making an audio or a video recordingSwitching the speaker impedance Using other functions Using the sleep timerResetting the system Display shows RESET?Programming signals from other remote controls Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemConfirming preset codes Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Renaming input source namesMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorAdditional information TroubleshootingPower Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoRemote control DisplayUSB interface HdmiAdditional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX THX Games Mode Listening modes with different input signal formatsStereo 2 channel signal formats THX MusicModeMultichannel signal formats AutoAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitAdditional information Additional information 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