Pioneer VSX-1016V-K USB playback, Other compatibility information, About MPEG-4 AAC, About WMA

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06USB playback

Other compatibility information

•VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC playback: Yes1

•DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not play in this receiver).

About MPEG-4 AAC

Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2 AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 audio compression technology. The file format and extension used depend on the application used to encode the AAC

file. This unit plays back AAC files encoded by iTunes® bearing the extension '.m4a'. DRM-protected files will not

play, and files encoded with some versions of iTunes® may not play.

Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

About WMA

The Windows Media® logo printed on the box indicates that this receiver can playback Windows Media Audio content.

WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. This unit plays back WMA files

encoded using Windows Media® Player bearing the extension '.wma'. Note that DRM-protected files will not play, and files encoded with some versions of Windows

Media® Player may not play.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

About DRM

DRM (digital rights management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of compressed audio files on devices other than the PC (or other recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC and/or software.

Note

1 Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly.

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Contents VSX-1016V-SVSX-1016V-K Important the Moulded Plug Risk of Electric Shock Do not OpenOperating Environment Contents Other Settings Using other functionsOther connections Controlling the rest of your systemFeatures Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxBefore you start Installing the receiver Loading the batteriesAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guide02 5 minute guide Chapter Introduction to home theaterWait for the test tones to finish then confirm Speaker configuration in the OSDMinute guide Better sound using Basic Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup02 5 minute guide Playing a sourceRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top boxDVD player VSX-1016VConnecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources Using the component video jacksUse an optical cable for the connection DVR, VCR, etcCD-R, MD, DAT, etc Connecting digital audio sourcesUse a three-way component video cable Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsAbout the WMA9 Pro decoder Tape deck, etcConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupPlugging in the receiver Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Operating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Over / ATTVideo Conv SleepControls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select SelectMulti OPE ShiftSource MuteListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Standard surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsSetting the effect options Listening to your systemPress EFFECT/CH SEL again to adjust other settings Listening in stereoListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Use the +/- buttons to set it as necessaryListening to your system Choosing the input signal Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing Midnight and Loudness Using the Sound RetrieverUsing the tone controls Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjustUsing the USB interface USB playbackUSB playback Chapter Basic playback controlsUSB playback Other compatibility informationAbout MPEG-4 AAC About WMAUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSPress Disp for RDS information Using EONDisplaying RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Surround back speaker settingSystem Setup menu Manual Mcacc setup Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menuSelect ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Fine Channel LevelSystem Setup menu Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyFine Speaker Distance Acoustic Calibration EQFront Align Copying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settingsSetting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manually Checking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionConfirm your selected setup option Channel LevelTHX Audio Setting Select ‘THX Audio Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Adjust the distance of each speaker usingSpecify whether or not you are using a THX speaker system THX Speaker SetupSelect ‘THX Speaker Setup’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Connecting using Hdmi Other connectionsOther connections Chapter About HdmiSecond Zone speaker B setup Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSwitching the speaker system Other connectionsBi-wiring your speakers Connecting additional amplifiersBi-amping your front speakers Connect your speakers as shown belowLarge Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayIf you have a Pioneer plasma display, you can use an Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display DVD playerDVD/LD AudioOther Settings Other Settings ChapterInput Assign menu Assigning the digital inputsOther Settings Other Setup menuDynamic Range Control Setup Dual Mono SetupVideo Converter Setup LFE Attenuator SetupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Using other functions Using other functions ChapterReducing the level of an analog signal Making an audio or a video recordingUsing other functions Using the sleep timer Resetting the systemSwitching the speaker impedance Display shows RESET?Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Multi Operation and System OffDirect function Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsOperating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensor Decide which component you want to use the remote sensorTroubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoRemote control DisplayUSB interface HdmiWindows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information Surround sound formatsDolby About THX Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeMultichannel signal formats AutoAdditional information Specifications Cleaning the unitAdditional information Additional information 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