Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K Using other functions, Setting the Video options, AUTOc, IMAGEh, WIDTHg

11Using other functions

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)

AUTOc

OFF

MAX

MID

Setting	What it does	Option(s)
C. IMAGEh	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)
GAINd	maximizing the dynamic range	Default: 0 (dB)
	(during digital processing).
HDMIe	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.

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

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

d.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. e. HDMI Audio setting cannot be switched while performing synchronized amp mode operations.

f.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.

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

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

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.f
C. WIDTHg	Provides a better blend of the	0 to 7
(Center	front speakers by spreading the	Default: 3
Width)	center channel between the front
(Applicable	right and left speakers, making it
only when	sound wider (higher settings) or
using a	narrower (lower settings).
center
speaker)
DIMENSIONg	Adjusts the depth of the surround	–3 to +3
	sound balance from front to back,	Default: 0
	making the sound more distant
	(minus settings), or more forward
	(positive settings).

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.

Important

•Note that if a setting doesn’t appear in the Video Parameter menu, it is unavailable due to the current source, setting and status of the receiver.

1Press RECEIVER, then press VIDEO PARAMETER.

2Use / to select the setting you want to adjust. Depending on the current status/mode of the receiver, certain options may not be able to be selected. Check the table below for notes on this.

3Use / to set it as necessary.

See the table below for the options available for each setting.1

4 Press RETURN to confirm and exit the menu.

PANORAMAg Extends the front stereo image to	OFF
include the surround speakers for
	ON
a ‘wraparound’ effect.

Note

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

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