Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K Listening to your system, Using the Advanced surround effects

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05 Listening to your system

With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected SB ON, you can select (according to format):

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – See above

•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above

•Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)

•DTS-ES– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS encoded sources

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to

see which you like.1

AUTO SURR

F.S.SURRSTEREO/

STANDARD ADV.SURR

PHASE

ACOUSTIC

DIALOG

SOUND

EQ

RETRIEVER

•Press ‘ADV.SURR’ repeatedly to select a listening mode.

•ACTION – Designed for action movies with dynamic soundtracks.

•DRAMA – Designed for movies with lots of dialog.

•MONOFILM – Creates surround sound from mono soundtracks.

•ROCK/POP – Creates a live concert sound for rock and/or pop music.

•UNPLUGED – Suitable for acoustic music sources.

•X-STEREO– Gives multichannel sound to a stereo source, using all of your speakers.

•PHONESUR. – Creates the effect of overall surround with headphones.

Setting the effect options

When using surround effects, there are a number of settings you can adjust.

1Press EFFECT/CH SEL repeatedly to select the setting you want to adjust.

Depending on the current status / mode of the receiver, certain options may not appear. Check the table below for notes on this.

2Use the +/– buttons to set it as necessary. See the table below for the options available for each setting. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

3Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settings.

Setting

What it does

Options

Center

Spreads the center channel

0 to 7

 

Widtha

between the front right and left

Default:

3

(Applicable

speakers, making it sound

 

 

only when

wider (higher settings) or

 

 

using a cen- narrower (lower settings). ter speaker)

• ENT. SHOW – Suitable for musical sources.

Dimension

a

Adjusts the surround sound

–3 to +3

 

balance from front to back,

Default: 0

• EXPANDED – Creates an extra wide stereo

 

 

 

 

making the sound more distant

 

field.2

 

 

(minus settings), or more

 

• TV SURR. – Provides surround sound for

 

 

forward (positive settings).

 

 

 

 

 

both mono and stereo TV sources.

Panoramaa

Extends the front stereo image

OFF

• ADV. GAME – Suitable for video games.

 

 

to include surround speakers

 

 

 

ON

• SPORTS – Suitable for sports programs.

 

 

for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

 

 

 

 

Note

1• If you press ADVANCED SURROUND when the headphones are connected, the PHONES SURROUND mode will automati- cally be selected.

•Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on this, refer to Using surround back channel processing on page 30.

•When an Advanced Surround listening mode is selected, the effect level can be adjusted using the EFFECT parameter in Setting the effect options above.

2 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).

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Contents VSX-817 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Contents Other Settings Controlling the rest of your systemOther connections Additional informationBefore you start Before you start ChapterChecking what’s in the box Loading the batteriesMinute guide Minute guide ChapterIntroduction to home theater Listening to Surround SoundAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc 02 5 minute guideMinute guide Follow the instructions on-screenWait for the test tones to finish Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then pressOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TV Connect the analog audio outputs fromThis will allow you to play the sound from This receiver to a video input on your TVConnecting up Connecting the multichannel analog outputsAudio and Video inputs on this receiver.2 Connect an optical digital audio outputConnecting up Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting other video components DVR, VCR, LD player, etcUsing the component video jacks Connecting to the front panel video terminalConnecting to the front panel audio mini jack Comp 1 DVD Comp 2 TV Comp 3 DVRConnecting up Connecting antennas Using external antennasTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionConnecting up Connecting the speakers Surround speakers Surround back speakersWhen placing speakers near the TV, we Hints on speaker placementSurround and surround back speakers View of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setupAC outlet Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Controls and displays DisplayDigital VIR.SBDirect Auto SurrControls and displays Remote control Master Volume + SetupLevel + TOP MenuOperating range of remote control Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Advanced surround effects Setting the effect optionsSetting What it does Listening to your systemUsing Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoUsing surround back channel processing Listening to your system Using Stream DirectListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Using Midnight and Loudness Using Virtual Surround Back VSBListening to your system Using the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsChoosing the input signal Playing other sourcesSelecting the front audio inputs Playback the connected componentSystem Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterSurround back speaker setting Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc speaker setupSelect ‘Surr Back System’ from the System Setup menu Select the surround back speaker settingSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Channel Level Fine Speaker DistanceSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ Automatically 8, ALL CH Adjust and Front AlignSelect ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from Manual Mcacc setup menuCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect ‘EQ Data Copy’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirmManual speaker setup Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSpeaker Setting Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menu When you’re finished, press ReturnCrossover Network Channel LevelSpeaker Distance Using the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioNaming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets Making recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Controlling the rest of your systemClearing all the remote control settings Controlling the rest of your system Direct functionControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs InputSelect Source Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsButton s Function Components SHIFT+ Enter Guide CH +SHIFT+ HDD Shift DVD ShiftControlling the rest of your system Preset Code List On digital STBDVD Recorder Manufacturer CodeUsing XM Radio Connecting your XM Radio receiverPress XM Radio SHIFT+FM to switch to the XM Radio input Other connectionsUsing XM HD Surround Saving channel presetsOther connections Listening to XM RadioUsing Sirius Radio Using the XM MenuListening to channel presets Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerPress Sirius SHIFT+AM to switch to the Sirius input Listening to Sirius RadioOne at time with ENTER.3Using the Sirius Menu PressYou want Press TOP Menu UseOther connections Second Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemBelow are for the Second Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakersBi-wiring your speakers Other Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSelect ‘Dual Mono Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select ‘LFE ATT Setup’ from the Other Setup menuTroubleshooting ProblemRemedyAdditional information Additional information ChapterProblem Remedy Additional informationXM radio messages Symptom Cause ActionSirius radio messages Additional information Resetting the main unit Switching the speaker impedancePress Setup to confirm OK? shows in the displayAdditional information Specifications Power cord caution Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section MiscellaneousWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime To establish a safe levelLimited Warranty Pioneer Corporation
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