User manual PIONEER A-109

[. . . ] Operations may differ slightly from the original A-109 manual and this updated version is correct and complete. Operating Instructions Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for this equipment is located in the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. [. . . ] A long delay time of reflected sounds provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall. MONOFILM This mode is designed for older movies which are recorded with mono soundtracks. The special sound processing of this mode will allow you to experience these movies in surround sound even though they were not recorded that way originally. 5/7-D THEATER (The display changes to 5-D or 7-D depending on the sources, LISTENING CH SELECT and speaker configurations. ) This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the DOLBY SURROUND mark. 54 Basic Operation ADVANCED CONCERT modes The ADVANCED CONCERT (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multichannel sources. It optimizes its effects in accordance with your speaker configuration, source and LISTENING CH SELECT choice. CLASSICAL Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. A long delay time of reflected sounds, coupled with reverb effects, let the listener experience the dynamic and rich sounds characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances. CHAMBER Simulates the acoustic environment of a very resonant concert hall. Rich reverberation and a full sound create the impression of a lively performance space. JAZZ Simulates the acoustic effects of a jazz club. Reflected sound is virtually below 100 msec so that the listener can experience a live band effect. ROCK Simulates the acoustic effects of a mid-sized concert hall. The listener can experience a live band effect with good separation of the instruments, a strong bass and the vivid feeling of a live performance. DANCE Simulates the acoustic effects of a dance club. Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec, for the listener to experience the visceral power of dance music. 5/7CH STEREO (The display changes to 5CH or 7CH depending on the sources, LISTENING CH SELECT and speaker configurations. ) Simulates the acoustic environment of a regular stereo while using all the speakers in the system to induce a rich, all-around sound. Adjusting the Effect of Advanced Listening Modes The ADVANCED listening modes (ADVANCED CINEMA modes and ADVANCED CONCERT modes) have sound processing added to accentuate a certain kind of atmosphere or effect (see the preceding pages for explanation). You can choose if you want to strengthen or weaken this effect in the given mode. · If you set the DIGITAL NR on in DIRECT mode the receiver will switch to STEREO mode. · If you set the DIGITAL NR on in MULTI CH IN DIRECT mode, the receiver automatically switches to MULTI CH IN ADJUST mode. 1 1 56 Basic Operation Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode This useful feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with any surround sound source and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible even while playing a soundtrack at low volumes. This feature is applicable only when the master volume is under -20 dB. MAIN Receiver LISTENING MODE SURROUND STEREO /DIRECT THX ADVANCED CINEMA MIDNIGHT DIGITAL NR STANDARD ADVANCED CONCERT MAIN SUB (DVD-A /SACD) 1 Press the MIDNIGHT button on the remote control's RECEIVER MAIN screen. Each press switches MIDNIGHT mode on or off. · The surround effect adjusts itself automatically in accordance with the volume level. · You can't use the MIDNIGHT mode with the HOME THX, LOUDNESS or TONE CONTROL modes. · If you set MIDNIGHT on when in DIRECT mode the receiver switches to STEREO mode. · If you set MIDNIGHT on when in MULTI CH IN DIRECT mode, the receiver automatically switches to MULTI CH IN ADJUST mode. MULTI CH IN LISTENING CH SEL. ACOUSTIC CAL. memo 1 1 Listening in LOUDNESS Mode The LOUDNESS mode boosts the bass and treble in a signal. It is useful for listening to music at low volumes. SUB Receiver TONE BASS/ TREBLE VIDEO SELECT SPEAKER A/B EFFECT/ CH SEL. SIGNAL SELECT MAIN SUB 1 Press the LOUDNESS button on the remote control's RECEIVER SUB screen. Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on or off. BASIC DISPLAY DIMMER STATUS SYSTEM SETUP memo 1 · You can't use the LOUDNESS mode with the HOME THX, MIDNIGHT, or TONE CONTROL modes. [. . . ] 350 µV/m Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]