Pioneer VSX-1017AV-S manual Listening to your system Using Midnight and Loudness, Enhancing dialog

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05Listening to your system

Using Midnight and Loudness

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective 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

1The tone controls are only available when the stereo mode or the Front Stage Surround Advance mode is selected (except when STEREO is selected using

AUTO SURROUND).

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Contents VSX-1017AV-SVSX-1017AV-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents System Setup menu Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Loading the batteries Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterFollow the instructions on-screen Minute guideMake sure ‘TYPE1’ is selected then press ENTER.3 Better sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxConnect using a standard video cable or an S-video cable 342DVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks On an HDMI-compatible monitor.1 Connecting using HdmiUse a three-way component video cable CD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesAbout Hdmi Connecting analog audio sources Connect using a stereo RCA/phono jack audio cableAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder This unit has an on-board Windows MediaTM AudioConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control RECEIVERInput Select SelectMulti OPE ShiftSOURCE ReceiverListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in surround sound Auto playbackUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Setting the effect optionsSetting What it does Options Listening in stereoListening to your system Using Stream Direct Choosing the input signalUsing surround back channel processing Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Pro LogicListening to your system Using Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Compressed audio compatibilityUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc setup Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelSystem Setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuVolume increases to the reference level Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automatically Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsFront Align Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Manual SP Setup’ then press Enter System Setup menu Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Crossover Network Channel LevelSpeaker Distance THX Audio SettingTHX Speaker Setup Connecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting the multichannel analog inputs Watching photos and video contentOther connections Selecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBi-amping your front speakers Press Multi CH in front panelLarge Connecting additional amplifiersBi-wiring your speakers DVD player Pioneer plasmaDisplay Satellite receiver, etcDVD Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup Assigning the Hdmi inputsDual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Video Converter SetupUsing other functions Using other functions ChapterReducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerUsing other functions Dimming the display Switching the speaker impedanceResetting the system Press System Setup to confirmControlling the rest of your system Select the button for the command you want to input Controlling the rest of your systemMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControls for TVs Buttons Function ComponentsCD/MD/CD-R Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterAdditional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Settings VideoRemote control DisplayIPod messages Symptom Cause ActionUSB interface Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyAbout THX Windows MediaTM Audio 9 ProfessionalListening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsStandard Auto SurroundMultichannel signal formats Input signal format StandardAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitPioneer Corporation