08Using other functions
Chapter 8:
Using other functions
Playing music from a computer
Use this function to play digital audio input to the unit's rear panel DIGITAL IN USB port.
Using the Sound mode
This function allows you to utilize various sound modes during playback.
•This function cannot be used when the PURE AUDIO mode is on.
•This function is effective only when playing analog audio.
1Press SOUND to show the Sound option menu.
2Use / to select the setting, then press ENTER.
3Use / to select On or Off, then press
ENTER.
•The factory default settings are Off.
Settings | What it does |
Auto | With the Auto Sound Retriever function, |
Sound | DSP processing is used to compensate for |
Retriever | the loss of audio data upon compression, |
| improving the sound’s sense of density and |
| modulation. |
| When On is selected, the Auto Sound |
| Retriever effect is optimized based on the |
| bitrate information of the contents input to |
| the USB, Music Server and Internet Radio |
| to achieve high sound quality. |
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Auto Level | In the Auto level control mode, this unit |
Control | equalizes playback sound levels. |
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Creates a wider dynamic range with digital | |
| sources. Smoother, more delicate musical |
| expression can be achieved by requantizing |
| 16 bit to 24 bit audio signals to 32 bit. |
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Sound | Suitable for listening to the sound from a |
Retriever | Bluetooth wireless technology device. The |
Air | Sound Retriever Air mode can only be |
| selected when the BT Audio or Air Jam |
| input. |
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For greatest fidelity to the original sound
The PURE AUDIO mode allows audio signals to be played via the shortest playback circuit without passing through the DSP, thus reducing noise and producing playback sound with greatest fidelity to the original.
1Press PURE AUDIO to switch the Pure Audio mode on or off.
Using the D/A converter
Digital signals input to the
Playing music from a digital audio component
Outputs digital signals input to the DIGITAL IN (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) connectors.
1Make a digital input connection.
•See Digital audio input connections on page 6.
2Press DIG IN 1 or DIG IN 2 to select Digital In 1 or Digital In 2 as the input source.
You can also perform the same operation by pressing the FUNCTION on the front panel repeatedly.
When Digital In 1 is selected, digital input signals from the COAXIAL connector are played; when Digital In 2 is selected, digital input signals from the OPTICAL connector are played.
Note
•Digital signal formats that can be input to this unit include linear PCM signals with sampling rates and quantitative bits up to 192 kHz/24 bits (Depending on the connected device and environment, operation may not be successful).
1Connect the unit to a computer via USB cable
•See Using a USB cable to connect to a computer on page 7.
2Press DIG IN USB select Digital In USB as the input source.
You can also perform the same operation by pressing the FUNCTION on the front panel repeatedly.
3 Begin playback on the computer.
Note
•When using a USB cable to connect this unit to a computer for playing music files, the following linear PCM digital signals are supported:
192 kHz
•Output from the DIGITAL OUT connectors is not supported during Digital In USB input.
•Playback cannot be controlled from this unit during use of this function; use your computer to control playback.
•When disconnecting the USB cable, always stop playback on the computer first.
•Sound may not be produced if your computer does not support USB 2.0 HS.
•This unit does not support use of a USB hub. Always use a USB cable to connect the unit directly to the computer.
Important
•When using the DIGITAL IN USB port to input audio files from a computer to this unit, it may be necessary to install a special driver on the computer. For details, see the website of Pioneer.
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