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STEP 3

Professional expertise

The final step to high fidelity reproduction according to Pioneer's Advanced Multi-Channel Stereophonic Philosophy is reproducing the art in sound. Pioneer pulls it all together with professional

expertise from two sources: a finely tuned product design with professional sound recording studio input from AIR Studios, and Pioneer experience and knowledge regarding surround sound formats

and technology. You can be sure that this THX Ultra2-certified amplifier is packed with the latest sound format technology including Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS 96/24 as well as THX Surround EX, Dolby

Digital EX, DTS ES and DTS NEO:6, delivering sound with the same passion and emotion as the original artist intended.

AIR Studios sound tuning

Some of the most talented sound engineers from one of the world's leading recording

studios, AIR Studios in London, contributed an unquestionable amount of expertise to

this revolutionary multi-channel stereophonic amplifier, to replicate a professional sound

studio at your home. AIR Studios was founded by Sir George Martin, the legendary

Beatles producer and an Academy Award ® -nominated composer. Established in 1969,

AIR Studios is now a state-of-the-art recording complex with matchless facilities for film scoring, rock,

pop, classical and orchestral work, post-production and live events. Many popular and renowned musical

talents, like Madonna, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Robbie Williams, Oasis and Coldplay have worked in

this unique and inspirational recording environment. It has also served as the soundstage for movies

such as Harry Potter, Fantasia, Star Wars: Shadow of the Empire, Lord of the Rings and David Arnold's

scores for contemporary James Bond blockbusters.

DTS 96/24 decoding

Heir to the VSA-AX10's world-first 96 kHz/24-bit decoder, the VSA-AX10Ai-S reproduces high-quality sound, exactly as

recorded on 96 kHz, 24-bit master tapes in the studio. The latest audio format by DTS — the multi-platform DTS 96/24

— was the first compressed surround format technology to support 96 kHz and 24-bit sound resolution and multi-

channel capabilities. With its super low audio compression rate, all your discs with DTS-encoded audio soundtracks will sound rich and

sophisticated. Backwards compatible with existing DTS decoders, you'll also be able to enjoy traditional DTS discs.

DTS ES Decoding

DTS Extended Surround Discrete 6.1 is a true 6.1-channel format where an additional Surround Back audio channel is

discretely encoded into the DTS bit stream offering enhanced spatialisation over the surround channels for complete

360-degree sound localisation and surround panoramas. The VSA-AX10Ai-S features a DTS ES decoder that will allow

you to play back discrete 6.1-channel content from DVDs. You will also welcome full compatibility with any DTS ES or

5.1-channel recording.

DTS ES Matrix 6.1 is where the additional Surround Back audio channel is 'matrixed' into the rear left and right surround channels in the

DTS data stream. The DTS ES decoder then extracts the Surround Back channel that is placed behind you and puts you right in the middle

of the action.

THX Ultra2 processing and certification

THX Ultra2 means enjoying exciting eight-channel playback performances from any multi-

channel programme over the widest possible seating area. Pioneer was the first to

introduce THX Ultra2 certification with the original masterpiece, VSA-AX10. With THX

Ultra2 certification, the VSA-AX10Ai-S has set the pace for the next generation. Whereas

original THX Ultra was intended for Dolby Pro Logic sources, THX Ultra2 is entirely adapted to recent high-

quality digital formats such as DTS and Dolby Digital. A true breakthrough in home entertainment

technology, THX Ultra2 ensures optimal multi-channel music and film enjoyment. In addition to THX Cinema

and THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 technology includes two new modes featuring THX exclusive technology,

ASA (Advanced Speaker Array). THX Ultra2 Cinema allows non-Surround EX-encoded, Dolby Digital 5.1 and

AIR Studios control room

DTS 5.1 material to be played on a seven-speaker configuration. For music playback, THX Music Mode can

handle all types of music formats, including high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD multi-channel music

recordings.

THX Surround EX/Dolby Digital EX

By decoding the surround back channel from the left and right surround channels of 5.1 soundtracks, this

additional surround back channel allows more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth

and better sound localisation than ever before, to give you the feel of 6.1 channels. THX Surround EX/Dolby

Digital EX is compatible with existing Dolby Digital 5.1 so that a Dolby Digital decoder can decode signals

of Surround EX as normal 5.1 signals.

DTS NEO:6

reproduction for all 6.1 channels. It also improves the separation between the different channels to almost

the same level as that of a digital discrete system. DTS NEO:6 Cinema Mode decodes with an emphasis on

separation performance to achieve the same atmosphere with 2-channel sources recorded in conventional

surround formats as it does with 6.1-channel sources. The original 2-channel signal is distributed into

6 channels thanks to the sophisticated DTS matrix decoding technology. Meanwhile, the effect of the

surround signal output from the centre and surround channels adds a natural sense of expansion to the

sound field. In DTS NEO:6 Music Mode the front channel signals bypass the decoder and are played directly,

so accurate music reproduction is achieved.

THX Surround EX/Dolby Digital EX is a joint development of Dolby

Laboratories and THX. EX technology creates an extra 'Surround Back'

channel, which may have been added when the programme was mixed.

DTS NEO:6 modes apply conventional 2-channel signals to the high-precision

digital matrix decoder and achieves 6.1-channel surround playback. High-

precision input signal detection and matrix processing enable a full band