Pioneer VSX-415-S/-K, VSX-515-S/-K Listening to your system, Using the Advanced surround effects

06Listening to your system

VSX-515 model only:

•2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources

•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to music sources

•2 Pro Logic IIx GAME – Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited for video games

•2 PRO LOGIC – 5.1 channel surround sound

•Neo:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound, especially suited to movie sources

•Neo:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, espe- cially suited to music sources

VSX-515 model only – With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back

speaker(s) and have selected Extended ON1, you can select (according to format):

•2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – See above (only available when you’re using two surround back speakers)

•Dolby Digital EX – Creates surround back channel sound for 5.1 channel sources and provides pure decoding for 6.1 channel sources (like Dolby Digital Surround EX)

•DTS-ES– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback with DTS encoded sources

Using the Advanced surround effects

The Advanced surround effects can be used for a variety of additional surround sound effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks, but some modes are also suited for music sources. Try different settings with various soundtracks to

see which you like.2

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INPUT SELECTOR

DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR

CD-R/	AM
CD TAPE/MD FM

ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/

STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS

•Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode.

•ADV. MOVIE – Simulates the relaxed envi- ronment of a movie theater, and is suitable for watching movies.

•ADV. MUSIC – Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources.

•TV SURR. – This mode produces surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources. It is useful for older movies recorded with mono soundtracks.

•SPORTS – This is designed for sports programs with a lot of action, adding to the excitement by bringing background action to the forefront.

•ADV. GAME – Useful when playing video games. It works especially well with sound moving from left to right in game software with a lot of movement.

Note

1During playback of a Dolby Digital multichannel source with the Extended mode switched ON, you will only be able to select Dolby Digital EX or 2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC. See Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 36 for more on this.

2• If you press ADVANCED SURROUND when the headphones are connected, the PHONES SURROUND mode will automat- ically be selected.

•VSX-515 model only – Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected, you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup. For more on this, refer to Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on page 36.

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