04Home theater sound

Listening with a virtual surround back speaker

• Default setting: Vir. SB Off

The Virtual Surround Back feature can be used when listening in surround sound to simulate an added surround back channel. In a real theater the surround back speaker would be directly behind you, creating more cohesive and realistic surround sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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•Press VIRTUAL SB repeatedly to switch between ‘Vir. SB On’ and ‘Vir. SB Off’.

•You can’t use Virtual Surround Back when listening in Stereo or Virtual listening modes.

•You can’t use Virtual Surround Back when headphones are connected.

•If there is no surround channel, Virtual Surround Back has no effect.

•You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back effect with SACD, DVD-Audio and 96 kHz PCM sources.

Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes

• Default setting: Off

The Quiet listening feature reduces excessive bass or treble in a sound source. You can use this feature if the music is a little bit harsh and you would like a smoother sound.

The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you’re listening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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•Press QUIET/MIDNIGHT repeatedly to switch between ‘Quiet’, ‘Midnight’ and ‘Off’.

When the headphones are connected, you can't set Quiet/Midnight in the following cases:

•When an SACD or DVD-Audio disc is loaded.

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Pioneer S-DV700SW, XV-DV900, XV-DV700, S-DV900SW, S-DV700ST, S-DV900ST manual Using Quiet and Midnight listening modes
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S-DV900ST, S-DV700SW, S-DV700ST, S-DV900SW, XV-DV700 specifications

Pioneer has long been a prominent name in the audio and video industry, and its line of home theater systems demonstrates this reputation with a blend of advanced technology and user-friendly features. Among its series, the Pioneer S-DV900SW, XV-DV700, S-DV700ST, XV-DV900, and S-DV700SW stand out for their impressive specifications and capabilities catering to home entertainment enthusiasts.

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In summary, these Pioneer models exemplify top-notch engineering with features tailored for comprehensive multimedia enjoyment, making them worthy considerations for anyone looking to elevate their home entertainment systems.
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