Pioneer AVH-P4900D operation manual Using the dynamic range control, Using the down-mix function

Available accessories

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

Using the dynamic range control

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-
tion menu.	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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