Pioneer VSX-03TXH manual Using other functions, Setting the Video options

Using other functions 11

Setting	What it does
DRC	Adjusts the level of dynamic
(Dynamic	range for movie soundtracks
Range	optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS,
Control)	Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
	DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master
	Audio (you may need to use this
	feature when listening to
	surround sound at low volumes).

Option(s)

AUTOd

OFF

MAX

MID

Setting	What it does	Option(s)
C. IMAGEi	Adjusts the center image to	0 to 10
(Center	create a wider stereo effect with	Default: 3
Image)	vocals. Adjust the effect from 0	(Neo:6 Music),
(Applicable	(all center channel sent to front	10 (Neo:6
only when	right and left speakers) to 10	Cinema)
using a	(center channel sent to the center
center	speaker only).
speaker)

LFE ATT	Some Dolby Digital and DTS	0dB
(LFE	audio sources include ultra-low
		–5dB/ –10dB/
Attenuate)	bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator
		–15dB/ –20dB/
	as necessary to prevent the ultra-	OFF
	low bass tones from distorting the
	sound from the speakers.
	The LFE is not limited when set to
	0 dB, which is the recommended
	value. When set to –5 dB, –10 dB,
	–15 dB or –20 dB, the LFE is
	limited by the respective degree.
	When OFF is selected, no sound
	is output from the LFE channel.
SACD	Brings out detail in SACDs by	0 to 6 (dB)
GAINe	maximizing the dynamic range	Default: 0 (dB)
	(during digital processing).
HDMIf	Specifies the routing of the HDMI	AMP
(HDMI	audio signal out of this receiver
		THROUGH
Audio)	(amp) or through to a TV or flat
	panel TV. When THROUGH is
	selected, no sound is output from
	this receiver.
A. DELAY	This feature automatically	OFF
(Auto	corrects the audio-to-video delay
		ON
delay)	between components connected
	with an HDMI cable. The audio
	delay time is set depending on the
	operational status of the display
	connected with an HDMI cable.
	The video delay time is
	automatically adjusted according
	to the audio delay time.g

EFFECT	Sets the effect level for the	10 to 90
	currently selected Advanced
	Surround mode (each mode can
	be set separately).

a. When MCACC OFF is selected, all MCACC preset memories become deactivated.

b.Cannot be selected when DTS-HD and DTS-EXPRESS audio signals are being input and the HOME THX mode is set. In this case, the ADVANCED MCACC indicator automatically turns off.

c.When EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light even when a MCACC preset memory is selected.

d.The initially set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals. Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.

e. You shouldn’t have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0 dB.

f.• HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations.

•The synchronized amp mode must be turned on in order to play the receiver’s HDMI audio and video input signals from the TV with the receiver’s power in the standby mode. See Synchronized amp mode on page 69. g.This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lip-sync’) for HDMI. If you find the automatically set delay time unsuitable, set A. DELAY to OFF and adjust the delay time manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer directly.

h.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music/ Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode.

i. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Cinema and Neo:6 Music mode.

Setting the Video options

There are a number of additional picture settings you can make using the Video Parameter menu. The defaults, if not stated, are listed in bold.

C. WIDTHh	Provides a better blend of the	0 to 7		Important
(Center	front speakers by spreading the	Default: 3	• Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the Video
Width)	center channel between the front
			Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current
(Applicable	right and left speakers, making it
only when	sound wider (higher settings) or		source, setting and status of the receiver.
using a	narrower (lower settings).		1 Press RECEIVER, then press VIDEO PARAMETER.
center
			2 Use / to select the setting you want to adjust.
speaker)
			Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver,
DIMENSIONh	Adjusts the depth of the surround	–3 to +3
			certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the
	sound balance from front to back,	Default: 0
	making the sound more distant		table below for notes on this.
	(minus settings), or more forward		3 Use / to set it as necessary.
	(positive settings).
			See the table below for the options available for each
PANORAMAh	Extends the front stereo image to	OFF
			setting.	1
	include the surround speakers for
		ON
	a ‘wraparound’ effect.		4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.

Note

1 Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Resolution and Aspect can be set for each input source.

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