Using other functions

08

Setting

C.WIDTHi (Center Width) (Applicable only when using a center speaker)

What it does

Provides a better blend of the front speakers by spreading the center channel between the front right and left speakers, making it sound wider (higher settings) or narrower (lower settings).

Option(s)

0 to 7

Default: 3

DIMENSIONi

Adjusts the depth of the surround sound balance from front to

–3 to +3

 

back, making the sound more distant (minus settings), or more

Default: 0

 

forward (positive settings).

 

 

 

 

PANORAMAi

Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers

OFF

 

for a ‘wraparound’ effect.

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

C. IMAGEj

Adjusts the center image to create a wider stereo effect with

0 to 10

(Center Image)

vocals. Adjust the effect from 0 (all center channel sent to front

Defaults:

(Applicable only

right and left speakers) to 10 (center channel sent to the center

Neo:6 MUSIC: 3

when using a center

speaker only).

Neo:6 CINEMA: 10

speaker)

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT

Sets the effect level for the currently selected Advanced Surround

10 to 90

 

or ALC mode (each mode can be set separately).

 

 

 

 

a.When EQ OFF is selected, the MCACC indicator does not light.

b.This setting is only displayed when the listening mode is Stereo, Auto surround (STEREO) or ALC (STEREO). c.The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON.

d.With the iPod/USB input function, by default S.RTRV is set to ON.

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

f.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.

g.• 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 62.

h.This feature is only available when the connected display supports the automatic audio/video synchronizing capability (‘lipsync’) 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 lipsync feature of your display, contact the manufacturer directly.

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

j.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 MUSIC/CINEMA mode.

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VSX-919AH-S specifications

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