Pioneer VSX-322-K manual 24

04	Listening to your system
	Setting/What it does	Option(s)
	S.RTV (Sound Retriever)b	OFF
	When audio data is removed during the
		ON
	compression process, sound quality often
	suffers from an uneven sound image. The
	Sound Retriever feature employs new DSP
	technology that helps bring CD quality sound
	back to compressed 2-channel audio by
	restoring sound pressure and smoothing

Setting/What it does

LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate)

Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra- 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 –15

Option(s)

0 (0 dB)

5 (–5 dB)

10 (–10 dB)

15 (–15 dB)

20 (–20 dB)

Setting/What it does

C.IMG (Center Image)g

(Applicable only when using a center speaker) Adjust the center image to create a wider stereo effect with vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center speaker only).

Option(s)

0 to 10

Default: 3

(NEO:6 MUSIC),

10(NEO:6

CINEMA)

jagged artifacts left over after compression.
DUAL MONOc	CH1 – Channel 1
Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby	is heard only

dB, the LFE is limited by the respective degree. When OFF is selected, no sound is output from the LFE channel.

** (OFF)

a. You can change the MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS options at any

time by using MIDNIGHT button.

b. You can change the Sound Retriever feature at any time by

using S.RETRIEVER button.

Digital soundtracks should be played.
	CH2 – Channel 2
	is heard only
	CH1 CH2 – Both
	channels heard
	from front
	speakers
F.PCM (Fixed PCM)	OFF
This is useful if you find there is a slight delay

before OFF recognizes the PCM signal on a	ON
CD, for instance.

When ON is selected, noise may be output during playback of non-PCM sources. Please select another input signal if this is a problem.

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

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HDMI (HDMI Audio)	AMP
Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal
	THRU
out of this receiver (AMP) or through to a TV
(THRU). When THRU is selected, no sound is
output from this receiver.
A.DLY (Auto Delay)e	OFF
This feature automatically corrects the audio-
	ON
to-video 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.
C.WIDTH (Center Width)f	0 to 7
(Applicable only when using a center speaker)	Default: 3
Spreads the center channel between the front
right and left speakers, making it sound wider
(higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).
DIMEN (Dimension)f	–3 to +3
Adjusts the surround sound balance from	Default: 0
front to back, making the sound more distant
(minus settings), or more forward (positive
settings).
PNRM. (Panorama)f	OFF
Extends the front stereo image to include
	ON
surround speakers for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

c.	This setting works only with dual mono encoded Dolby Digital
	and DTS soundtracks.
d. The initial set AUTO is only available for Dolby TrueHD signals.
	Select MAX or MID for signals other than Dolby TrueHD.
e.	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.DLY to OFF and adjust the delay time
	manually. For more details about the lip-sync feature of your
	display, contact the manufacturer directly.
f.	Only available with 2-channel sources in DOLBY PLII MUSIC
	mode.
g. Only when listening to 2-channel sources in NEO:6 CINEMA
	and NEO:6 MUSIC mode.

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