User manual PIONEER VSA-AX10

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSA-AX10 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. Installing the Amplifier VENTILATION: When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear and front, and 30 cm at each side). WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be blocked and covered with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] You can listen to DTS 96/24 soundtracks through this amplifier if your DVD player has a DTS output feature, even if it can't output 96kHz digital signals. For PCM 96kHz soundtracks, however, you won't be able to listen to them with digital connections if your DVD player can't output 96kHz digital signals. Also, if you set RE-EQ on you won't be able to get 96kHz processing. Check the manual that came with your DVD player to confirm what it can output and for more information on these formats. 48 En Basic Operation Listening Modes The five listening mode types on the amplifier are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the AMPLIFIER MAIN screen on the remote control. The kind of playback you can get in the listening modes depends on what kind of source (DVD, etc. ) you are using. The basic distinction is between 2 channel sources and multichannel sources. The playback available to you with these modes will differ depending on the source, speaker configuration the LISTENING CH SELECT setting. Basically the ADVANCED CINEMA mode is for movie sources and the ADVANCED CONCERT mode is for music sources. The STANDARD, HOME THX and STEREO modes can be used with any source though the latter won't offer surround sound. Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like. You must choose one of the surround modes in order to get surround sound. Depending on your setup, in STEREO mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used. STEREO modes When a source is played in this mode, it plays through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings). Dolby Digital, MPEG and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo. STEREO In STEREO mode the audio plays according to the surround setup settings and you can still use Acoustic Calibration EQ, Digital NR, Midnight mode, Loudness mode and Tone Control functions. DIRECT In DIRECT mode, the audio passes through the shortest signal path possible to remain as close to the source audio quality as possible. Note: If you switch on Acoustic Calibration EQ, Digital NR, Midnight mode, Loudness mode or Tone Control when DIRECT is selected, the amplifier automatically switches to STEREO. STANDARD modes This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, MPEG, Dolby Surround and DTS sources as well as surround matrix decoding of 2 channel sources. It is good for enjoying regular movies/videos that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround. DTS, STANDARD TX/SX is also the basic mode for enjoying sources with surround and surround back channels. For more detailed information see p. 12, 26, 38-40. The display will show you what kind of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc. ) is being played. For 2 Channel Sources: 2PRO LOGIC II MOVIE This mode gives 5. 1 channel surround sound. It is suitable for movies, especially those recorded in Dolby Surround. The channel separation and movement of surround effects is comparable to Dolby Digital 5. 1. BASIC 2PRO LOGIC II MUSIC This mode gives 5. 1 channel surround sound and is suitable for music. Compared to the Movie Mode, the surround effect is more enveloping. 2PRO LOGIC This mode gives 4. 1 channel surround sound. [. . . ] 382 mV/2. 2 k Tone Control BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 6 dB (100 Hz) TREBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 6 dB (10 kHz) LOUDNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +4/+2 dB (100Hz/10 kHz) (at volume position -40dB) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network) PHONO MM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]