Pioneer VSX-817-S/-K Other Settings, Other Setup menu, Dynamic Range Control Setup

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11 Other Settings

2Select the number of the component

video input to which you’ve connected your video component.

The numbers correspond with the numbers beside the inputs on the back of the receiver.

3Select the component that corresponds with the one you connected to that input. Select between DVD, TV, DVR or OFF.

•Use / and ENTER to do this.

•Make sure you have connected the audio from the component to the corresponding inputs on the rear of the receiver.

•If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you should also have your TV connected to this receiver’s component video MONITOR output.

4When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Input Assign menu.

The Other Setup menu

The Other Setup menu is where you can make customized settings to reflect how you are using the receiver.

1Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.

An on-screen display (OSD) appears on your TV. Use /// and ENTER on the remote

control to navigate through the screens and select menu items. Press RETURN to confirm and exit the current menu.

2 Select ‘Other Setup’ then press ENTER.

System Setup

 

6.Other Setup

 

1.Surr

Back System

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.DRC

Setup

 

2.Auto

MCACC

 

 

b.Dual

Mono Setup

 

 

3.Manual

MCACC

 

 

c.LFE

ATT Setup

 

4.Manual

SP Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.Input

Assign

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.Other

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Exit

 

 

 

:Return

3 Select the setting you want to adjust.

If you are doing this for the first time, you may want to adjust these settings in order:

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•DRC Setup – Specify the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital soundtracks (see Dynamic Range Control Setup below).

•Dual Mono Setup – Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding (see Dual Mono Setup on page 61).

•LFE ATT Setup – Choose the attenuator level for the LFE channel (LFE Attenuator Setup on page 61).

4Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm after each screen.

Dynamic Range Control Setup

• Default setting: OFF

This setting specifies the amount of dynamic range adjustment to Dolby Digital and DTS movie soundtracks. You may want to use this when listening to surround sound at low volumes.

1Select ‘DRC Setup’ from the Other Setup menu.

6.Other Setup

 

6a.Dynamic

Range Control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.DRC

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.Dual

Mono Setup

 

 

DRC

 

 

 

 

c.LFE

ATT Setup

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

:Return

 

 

 

:Finish

2Choose the setting that you want.

•OFF – No dynamic range adjustment (use when listening at higher volume).

•MAX – Dynamic range is reduced (loud sounds are reduced in volume while quieter sounds are increased).

•MID – Mid setting.

3When you’re finished, press RETURN. You return to the Other Setup menu.

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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 pressBetter sound using Phase Control Other problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Connecting up ChapterMaking 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 speakersHints on speaker placement When placing speakers near the TV, weSurround and surround back speakers Overhead view of speaker setup View of 7.1 channel speaker setupAC outlet Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront 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 stereoListening to your system Using Stream Direct Using surround back channel processingListening 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 radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets Making recordings Making recordings ChapterMaking 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 Settings Other Setup menuDynamic 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 informationSymptom Cause Action XM radio messagesSirius 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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