Pioneer VSX1017TXV Stereo Receiver User Manual


 
Listening to your system
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En
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
– See above (only available
when you’re using two surround back speakers)
2
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
– See above
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-ES encoded sources
DTS
Neo:6
– Allows you to hear 6.1 channel playback
with DTS encoded sources
Using the Home THX modes
THX and Home THX are technical standards created by
THX Ltd. for cinema and home theater sound. Home THX
is designed to make home theater audio sound more like
what you hear in a cinema.
Different THX options will be available depending on the
source and the setting for surround back channel
processing (see
Using surround back channel processing
on page 30 for more on this).
Press
THX
(
HOME THX
) to select a listening mode.
1
With two channel sources
, press
THX
repeatedly to select
a matrix-decoding process for the
THX CINEMA
mode
(see
Listening in surround sound
above for an
explanation of each process):
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
2
PRO LOGIC+THX
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
THX GAMES MODE
With multichannel sources
, press
THX
(
HOME THX
)
repeatedly to select from:
2
THX CINEMA
– Gives you cinema-quality sound from
your home theatre system using all the speakers in
your setup
2
Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
– Especially suited to
movie sources, this allows you to hear 7.1 channel
playback with 5.1 channel sources
THX Surround EX
– Allows you to hear 6.1 or 7.1
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
THX Select2 CINEMA
– Allows you to hear 7.1
channel playback with 5.1 channel sources
THX MUSICMODE
– Allows you to hear 7.1 channel
playback with 5.1 channel sources
THX GAMES MODE
– Allows you to hear 7.1 channel
playback from the output of a video game console
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.
Press
ADV.SURR
repeatedly to select a listening
mode.
3
ACTION
– Designed for action movies with dynamic
soundtracks
DRAMA
– Designed for movies with lots of dialog
MONOFILM
– Creates surround sound from mono
soundtracks
ENT. SHOW
– Suitable for musical sources
EXPANDED
– Creates an extra wide stereo field
4
TV SURROUND
– Provides surround sound for both
mono and stereo TV sources
ADVANCED GAME
– Suitable for video games
SPORTS
– Suitable for sports programs
ROCK/POP
– Creates a live concert sound for rock
and/or pop music
UNPLUGGED
– Suitable for acoustic music sources
ExtendedSTEREO – Gives multichannel sound to a
stereo source, using all of your speakers
PhonesSurround – Creates the effect of overall
surround with headphones.
Note
1 You can’t use the THX modes when headphones are connected.
2 If you only have one surround back speaker connected, 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX, THX Select2 CINEMA, THX MUSICMODE and THX GAMES
MODE are not available.
SHIFT
STEREO/
F.S.SURR
PHOTO
MULTI OPE
RECEIVER
THX STANDARD
AUTO SURR
SIGNAL SEL
ADV.SURR
ACOUSTIC EQ
EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL
3• 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 surround back channel processing on page 30.
• If you press ADV.SURR when the headphones are connected, the PhonesSurround mode will automatically be selected.
4 Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect (stereo field is wider than Standard modes with Dolby Digital sources).
SHIFT
STEREO/
F.S.SURR
PHOTO
MULTI OPE
RECEIVER
THX STANDARD
AUTO SURR
SIGNAL SEL
ADV.SURR
ACOUSTIC EQ
EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL
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