Using the dynamic range control

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!AUX (auxiliary input) and AV (AV input) are set to the same source level adjustment volume automatically.

The dynamic range refers to the difference be- tween the largest and softest sounds. The dy- namic range control compresses this difference so that you can clearly hear sounds even at low volume levels.

!The dynamic range control is effective only on Dolby Digital sounds.

!When playing other than the DVD disc, you cannot switch to D.R.C.

1Touch D.R.C on the DSP function menu.

# When playing other than the DVD disc, you cannot switch this mode.

2Touch ato turn the dynamic range con- trol on.

# To turn dynamic range control off, touch b.

Using the down-mix function

The down-mix function allows you to play back multi-channel audio in 2 channels.

1Touch DOWN MIX on the DSP function menu.

2Touch cor dto select the desired level. Touch cto select Lo/Ro. Touch dto select Lt/Rt.

!Lo/Ro – Stereo mix the original audio that do not contain channel modes such as sur- round components.

!Lt/Rt – Down mix so that the surround components can be restored (decoded).

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Using the direct control

	You can override audio settings to check for ef-
	fectiveness of your audio settings.
	! All audio functions are locked out when the
	direct control is on except VOLUME.	Available
	1 Touch DIGITL DIRECT on the DSP func-	Available
	1 Touch DIGITL DIRECT on the DSP func-
	tion menu.	accessories
	2 Touch ato turn the direct control on.	accessories
	2 Touch ato turn the direct control on.
	# To turn direct control off, touch b.
	Using the Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth output channels from two-channel sources to achieve high-purity matrix surround.

!Dolby Pro Logic II supports up to 48kHz sampling rate stereo source and has no ef- fect on other types of source.

1Touch NEXT on the DSP function menu.

2Touch DOLBY PL II.

3Touch any of the following touch panel keys to select the desired mode.

!MOVIE – The Movie mode suitable for movie playback

!MUSIC – The Music mode suitable for music playback

!MATRIX – The Matrix mode for when FM radio reception is weak

!OFF – Turn Dolby Pro Logic II off

!ADJUST – Adjust the Music mode

#You can operate ADJUST only when MUSIC has been selected.

Adjusting the Music mode

You can adjust the Music mode with the fol- lowing three controls.

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Contents AVH-P4900DVD DVD AV ReceiverEnglish Operation ManualThank you for buying this Pioneer product ContentsTo ensure safe driving Precautions IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSTo avoid battery exhaustion 01 PrecautionsParking brake interlock For Canadian model Before You Start Information to UserAbout this unit Playable discs02 Before You Start After-sales service for Pioneer productsAbout this manual DVD video disc region numbersBefore You Start FeaturesVisit our website “DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc About WMAFor viewing LCD comfortably About the SAT RADIO READY markTo protect the LCD screen names and other text information may not be correctly displayedWhen an operation is prohibited Resetting the microprocessorProtecting your unit from theft Attaching the front panelBefore You Start What’s What 03 Operating this unitHead unit k j i h g f e d c b aPower ON/OFF Optional remote controlOperating this unit Basic OperationsTouch panel key basic operation Adjusting the volume1 2 3 4 Activating the touch panel keysOpening and closing the LCD panel Adjusting the LCD panel angleTurning the LCD panel horizontal Changing the wide screen modeAdjusting the dimmer Changing the picture adjustmentBasic Operations 03 Operating this unit TunerStoring and recalling broadcast frequencies 1 2 3Introduction of advanced tuner operation Tuning in strong signalsStoring the strongest broadcast frequencies 03 Operating this unit Built-in DVD player Operating the DVD menu Operating the DVD menu with 10 key Skipping back or forward to another titleSpecifying title Changing the subtitle language during playback Multi-subtitle Changing audio language during playback Multi-audioChanging the viewing angle during playback Multi-angle Pausing disc playbackStopping playback Frame-by-frame playbackReturn to the specified scene Slow motion playbackAutomatic playback of DVDs PBC playbackDisplaying text information Text informationScrolling text information in the display Displaying information on compressed audioRepeating play Introduction of advanced operationsPlaying tracks in random order Selecting audio output Scanning tracks of a CDResume playback Bookmark 28 EnSelecting tracks from the track title list Entering disc titlesIntroduction of audio adjustments 03 Operating this unit Audio AdjustmentsUsing balance adjustment Adjusting equalizer curves Using the equalizerRecalling equalizer curves Adjusting loudness Adjusting bass and trebleUsing subwoofer output Adjusting bassUsing the high pass filter Using nonfading outputBoosting the subwoofer level OperatingCompensating for equalizer curves EQ-EX Adjusting source levels34 En Introduction of DVD setup adjustments Operating this unit Setting up the DVD playerSetting the subtitle language Setting the audio languageSwitching the assist subtitle on or off Setting the menu languageSetting the angle icon display Setting the aspect ratioSetting the code number and level Setting the parental lockChanging the level Adjusting initial settings Initial SettingsIf you forget your code number Switching the auxiliary setting Switching the warning toneSetting the rear output and subwoofer controller Correcting distorted soundResetting the audio functions Switching the sound muting/ attenuationSetting the illumination switch 40 EnSetting the AV input Introduction of setup adjustmentsSetting for rear view camera back up camera Operating this unit Other FunctionsSetting the clock Setting the automatic open functionSetting the AUX title Using the AUX sourceSelecting the background display Selecting AUX as the source44 En Using the PGM buttonSwitching the XM display Available accessories XM tunerStoring and recalling broadcast stations AvailableSwitching the XM channel select mode 04 Available accessoriesChannel number select setting Channel category select settingSwitching the SIRIUS display Available accessories SIRIUS Satellite Radio tunerSelecting a SIRIUS channel directly Selecting the SIRIUS channel select modePausing a song Available accessories Playing songs on iPodListening to songs on your iPod Browsing for a songPlaying songs in a random order shuffle Displaying text information on iPod50 En accessories Available accessories Multi-CD PlayerIntroduction of advanced operations 1 Press A.MENU button to display MENU. MENU appears on the displayFunction and operation Using ITS playlistsCreating a playlist with ITS programming Playback from your ITS playlist Available accessoriesErasing a track from your ITS playlist Erasing a CD from your ITS playlistUsing compression and bass emphasis Using CD TEXT functionsDVD Player Displaying disc titlesSelecting a folder Selecting a disc5 Preset list display Shows the preset list TV tuneroperations Introduction of advancedStoring the strongest broadcast stations sequentially Introduction of DSP adjustments Digital Signal Processor58 En Using the position selector Using the sound field controlFRONT-L Using the down-mix function Using the dynamic range controlUsing the direct control Using the Dolby Pro LogicSetting the speaker setting 04Available accessoriesSelecting a cross-over frequency Correcting the subwoofer’s phaseAdjusting the speaker output levels using a test tone Adjusting the speaker output levels64 En Adjusting the time alignment Using the time alignmentAdjusting 3-band parametric equalizer Auto TA and EQ auto-time alignment and auto-equalizing Using the auto-equalizerCarrying out auto TA and EQ Before operating the auto TA and EQ functionAvailable accessories Symptom Additional Information TroubleshootingCommon CauseAdditional Information Additional InformationUnderstanding auto TA and EQ error messages Additional Information Error messagesInformation Additional Information Understanding messagesMessages TranslationDVD discs Additional Information Handling guideline of discs and playerCD-R/CD-RW discs Compressed audio files on the disc Dual DiscsRead the precautions with CD-R/CD-RW discs before using them Example of a hierarchy Using the display correctlyCompressed audio compatibility Handling the displayKeeping the display in good condition Liquid crystal display LCD screenSmall fluorescent tube Language code, input code Additional Information Language code chart for DVDAdditional Terms80 En Additional Information General Additional Information SpecificationsDisplay AudioAM tuner FM tunerAudio language Index6,.81 4-1, MEGURO 1-CHOME, MEGURO-KU TOKYO 153-8654, JAPAN PIONEER CORPORATIONKSNZF 07A00000 CRB2343-A UC