Pioneer VSX-919AH-S manual 08Using other functions, 0dB/ –5dB/ –10dB –15dB/ –20dB OFF

08Using other functions

Setting	What it does	Option(s)
BASSc	Adjusts the amount of bass.	–6 to +6 (dB)
		Default: 0 (dB)
TREBLEc	Adjusts the amount of treble.	–6 to +6 (dB)
		Default: 0 (dB)
S.RTRV	With the Sound Retriever function, DSP processing is used to	OFFd
(Sound Retriever)	compensate for the loss of audio data upon compression,
		ON
	improving the sound’s sense of density and modulation.
DNR	May improve the quality of sound in a noisy source (for example,	OFF
(Digital Noise	video tape with lots of background noise) when switched on.
		ON
Reduction)
DIALOG E.	Localizes dialog in the center channel to make it stand out from	OFF
(Dialog	other background sounds in a TV or movie soundtrack.
		ON
Enhancement)
DUAL	Specifies how dual mono encoded Dolby Digital soundtracks	CH1 – Channel 1 is
(Dual Mono)	should be played. Dual mono is not widely used, but is sometimes	heard only
	necessary when two languages need to be sent to separate
		CH2 – Channel 2 is
	channels.
		heard only
		CH1 CH2 – Both
		channels heard from
		front speakers
DRC	Adjusts the level of dynamic range for movie soundtracks	AUTOe
(Dynamic Range	optimized for Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby
		MAX
Control)	TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio (you may need to use
	this feature when listening to surround sound at low volumes).	MID
		OFF

LFE	Some Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass
(LFE Attenuate)	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 –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.

0dB/ –5dB/ –10dB/

–15dB/ –20dB

OFF

SACD GAINf	Brings out detail in SACDs by maximizing the dynamic range	0dB
	(during digital processing).	+6 dB
HDMIg	Specifies the routing of the HDMI audio signal out of this receiver	AMPLIFIER
(HDMI Audio)	(amp) or through to a TV or flat screen TV. When THROUGH is	THROUGH
	selected, no sound is output from this receiver.
A. DELAY	This feature automatically corrects the audio-to-video delay	OFF
(Auto delay)	between components connected with an HDMI cable. The audio
		ON
	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.h

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