Stereo 2 channel signal formats | Classe Audio VSX-80TXV-S guide

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you are watching is encoded in Surround EX, you can manually select the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay.

•THX MusicMode

For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS, Dolby Digital and DVD-Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage.

•THX Games Mode

For the replay of stereo and multi-channel game audio the THX Games Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and 2.0 encoded game sources such as analog, PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital. This accurately places all game audio surround information, providing a full 360 degree playback environment. THX Games Mode is unique as it gives you a smooth transition of audio in all points of the surround field.

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Listening modes with different input signal formats

The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats, depending on the surround back channel processing and decoding method you have selected.

Stereo (2 channel) signal formats

SBch Processing

Input signal format

Standard

THX

Auto Surround

SBch		Dolby Digital Surround	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX	2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
Processing			2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC	2 PRO LOGIC+THXa
ON/AUTO			2 Pro Logic IIx GAME	Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
(Automatically			2 PRO LOGICa	THX GAMES MODEb
selects 6.1/7.1			Neo:6 CINEMA
channel decoding)			Neo:6 MUSIC
		DTS Surround	As above	As above	Neo:6 CINEMA
		XM Radio	As above	As above	XM HD Surround
		Other stereo sources	As above	As above	Stereo playback
		PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz	2 Pro Logic II MOVIE	–	Stereo playback
			2 Pro Logic II MUSIC
			2 Pro Logic II GAME
			2 PRO LOGICa
SBch		Dolby Digital Surround	2 Pro Logic II MOVIE	2 Pro Logic II MOVIE+THX	2 Pro Logic II MOVIE
Processing			2 Pro Logic II MUSIC	2 PRO LOGIC+THXa
OFFc			2 Pro Logic II GAME	Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
(Maximum 5.1			2 PRO LOGICa
channel playback)			Neo:6 CINEMA
			Neo:6 MUSIC
		DTS Surround	As above	As above	Neo:6 CINEMA
		Other stereo sources	As above	As above	Stereo playback
		PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz	2 Pro Logic II MOVIE	–	Stereo playback
			2 Pro Logic II MUSIC
			2 Pro Logic II GAME
			2 PRO LOGICa

a.2 PRO LOGIC has a maximum of 5.1 channel playback. b.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected. c.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.

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Classe Audio VSX-80TXV-S manual Listening modes with different input signal formats, Stereo 2 channel signal formats

Contents

VSX-80TXVVSX-80TXV-S Model Number Federal Communications Declaration of ConformityResponsible Party Name Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Important Safety Instructions Contents Using other functions Other SettingsOther connections Controlling the rest of your system Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiver Before you start VentilationLoading the batteries Minute guide Automatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater Speaker configuration in the OSD Minute guideWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Basic Phase Control02 5 minute guide Playing a source Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel Connecting your equipment When making cable connectionsAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxDVD player Using the component video jacks Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUse an optical cable for the connection DVR, VCR, etc Connecting digital audio sources Use a three-way component video cableCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting a component to the front panel inputs Connecting analog audio sourcesAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etc Connecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Bare wire connections Placing the speakersBanana plug connections THX speaker system setup Connecting antennas Plug the power cord into a power outlet Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outlet Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unit Sleep Controls and displays DisplayOver / ATT MULTI-ROOM Receiver Controls and displays Remote controlInput Select Select Shift Multi OPESource Mute Listening to your system Chapter Listening to your systemAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround sound Using the Advanced surround effects Using the Home THX modesSetting the effect options Listening to your system Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Press EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settingsListening in stereo Use the +/- buttons to set it as necessary Using the Virtual Surround Back mode Listening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Sound Retriever Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerSaving station presets Listening to the radio Naming station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz System Setup menu Chapter System Setup menuMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker setting Manual Mcacc setup System Setup menuSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallySelect ‘EQ Auto Setting’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Speaker Distance Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallyFront Align Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Tip Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Crossover Network Speaker Distance THX Audio Setting THX Speaker Setup Select ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpecify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system Connecting your XM Radio receiver Using XM RadioOther connections Other connections Chapter Using XM HD Surround Connecting using HdmiSaving channel presets Other connections About Hdmi Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connections Switching the speaker system Other connections Second Zone speaker B setup2nd Zone setting only.1 Bi-amping your front speakers Connecting additional amplifiers Bi-wiring your speakersLarge Basic multi-room setup Using the multi-room controlsSurround Back System multi-room setup Other connections Multi-room listening Multi-room remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUse the Master Volume dial to adjust the volume Press Control 12V Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display DVD player Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayDVD/LD Audio Other Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputs Other Setup menu Other SettingsDynamic Range Control Setup Assigning the Hdmi inputs LFE Attenuator Setup Dual Mono SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Video Converter Setup Volt Trigger setup Multi-Room and IR receiver setup Using other functions Chapter Using other functionsReducing the level of an analog signal Making an audio or a video recording Resetting the system Using other functions Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Display shows RESET? Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your system Resetting the remote control presets Erasing one of the remote control button settingsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your system Renaming input source names Direct function Multi Operation and System OffProgramming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequence Using System off Using multi operations Controls for other components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Power TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information Chapter Additional information Other audio problems Video Settings Display Remote control SR cable is connected, but XM radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats DolbyWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Stereo 2 channel signal formats Listening modes with different input signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicMode Auto Multichannel signal formats Cleaning the unit Additional information Specifications To establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound levelDecibel Level Example Pioneer Corporation