Listening Modes With Different Input Signal Formats - Pioneer VSX-1016TXV-K Operating Instructions Manual

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the THX Surround EX playback mode, otherwise THX Select2 Cinema
mode will apply ASA processing to provide optimum replay.
• THX MusicMode
For the replay of multi-channel music the THX MusicMode should be
selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround
channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS, Dolby Digital
and DVD-Audio to provide a wide stable rear soundstage.

Listening modes with different input signal formats

The following charts outline the listening modes available with different input signal formats, depending on the surround back
channel processing and decoding method you have selected.
Stereo (2 channel) signal formats
SBch Processing
SBch
Processing
ON/AUTO
(Automatically
selects 6.1/7.1
channel decoding)
SBch
Processing
c
OFF
(Maximum 5.1
channel playback)
a.2 PRO LOGIC has a maximum of 5.1 channel playback.
b.Unavailable with only one surround back speaker connected.
c.Automatically selected if no surround back speakers are connected.
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Input signal format
Dolby Digital Surround 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC
2 Pro Logic IIx GAME
2 PRO LOGIC
Neo:6 CINEMA
DTS Surround
XM Radio
Other stereo sources
PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz 2 Pro Logic II MOVIE
2 Pro Logic II MUSIC
2 Pro Logic II GAME
2 PRO LOGIC
Dolby Digital Surround 2 Pro Logic II MOVIE
2 Pro Logic II MUSIC
2 Pro Logic II GAME
2 PRO LOGIC
Neo:6 CINEMA
DTS Surround
Other stereo sources
PCM 88.2 kHz / 96 kHz 2 Pro Logic II MOVIE
2 Pro Logic II MUSIC
2 Pro Logic II GAME
2 PRO LOGIC
• THX Games Mode
For the replay of stereo and multi-channel game audio the THX
Games Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing
is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 and 2.0 encoded game
sources such as analog, PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital. This accurately
places all game audio surround information, providing a full 360
degree playback environment. THX Games Mode is unique as it gives
you a smooth transition of audio in all points of the surround field.
The THX logo is a trademark of THX Ltd. which may be
registered in some jurisdictions. All rights reserved.
Standard
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE+THX
2 PRO LOGIC+THX
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
a
THX GAMES MODE
Neo:6 MUSIC
As above
As above
As above
a
2 Pro Logic II MOVIE+THX
2 PRO LOGIC+THX
Neo:6 CINEMA+THX
a
Neo:6 MUSIC
As above
As above
a
THX Auto Surround
2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE
a
b
Neo:6 CINEMA
As above
As above XM HD Surround
As above Stereo playback
–
2 Pro Logic II MOVIE
a
As above Neo:6 CINEMA
As above Stereo playback
–
As above
As above