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Playing music from a PC

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Use this function to play digital audio input to the unit’s rear panel USB-DAC IN terminal.

Important

!When switching this unit’s input from USB-DACto another input, first quit the computer’s music playback application, then switch the input.

!The exclusive driver must be installed on the computer in order to play high sound quality files of over 48 kHz/24 bits.

The driver software is provided on the included CD-ROM (AVNavigator).

1Press uRECEIVER to switch on the receiver and your PC.

See Using a USB cable to connect to a PC on page 42.

2Use INPUT SELECT c/d to select USB-DAC.

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel.

3 Begin playback on the PC.

Note

!When using a USB cable to connect this unit to a PC for playing music files, the following linear PCM digital signals are supported:

—Quantization bitrate: 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit

—Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz

!Output from the OPTICAL OUT terminal is not supported during USB-DAC IN 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.

Basic playback

Listening to the radio

The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the frequency of the station you want, see Tuning directly to a station below. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on page 54 for more on how to do this.

1Press TUNER to select the tuner.

2Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

3Tune to a station.

There are three ways to do this:

!Automatic tuning – To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE +/– for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat to search for other stations.

!Manual tuning – To change the frequency one step at a time, press TUNE +/–.

!High speed tuning – Press and hold TUNE +/– for high speed tuning. Release the button at the frequency you want.

Improving FM sound

If the TUNED or STEREO indicator doesn’t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press MPX to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.

Using the noise cut mode

The two noise cut modes can be used when receiving AM broadcasts. Press MPX to select the noise cut mode (1 to 2).

Tuning directly to a station

1Press TUNER to select the tuner.

2Use BAND to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.

3Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).

4Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.

For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0.

If you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over.

Saving station presets

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. This receiver can memorize up to 63 stations, stored in seven banks, or classes (A to G) of 9 stations each.

1Tune to a station you want to memorize.

See Listening to the radio on page 54 for more on this.

2Press TOOLS (TUNER EDIT).

The display shows PRESET MEMORY, then a blinking memory class.

3Press CLASS to select one of the seven classes, then press PRESET +/– to select the station preset you want.

You can also use the number buttons to select a station preset.

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