About playable file formats, Music files | Pioneer VSX-919AH-K

05Basic playback

About playable file formats

The USB function of this receiver supports the following file formats. Note that some file formats are not available for playback although they are listed as playable file formats.

Music files

Category Extension Stream

MP3a	.mp3	MPEG-1, 2, 2.5 Audio
		Layer-3

Sampling frequency	8 kHz to 48 kHz

Quantization bitrate	16 bit

Channel	2 ch

Bitrate	8 kbps to 320 kbps

VBR/CBR	Supported/Supported

WAV	.wav	LPCM	Sampling frequency	32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

			Quantization bitrate	8 bit, 16 bit, 20 bit, 24 bit

			Channel	2 ch, Monaural

WMA	.wma	WMA8/9b	Sampling frequency	8 kHz to 48 kHz
			Quantization bitrate	16 bit

			Channel	2 ch

			Bitrate	8 kbps to 320 kbps

			VBR/CBR	Supported/Supported

a.“MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.”

b.Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifically, Pro, Lossless, Voice.

Photo files

Category	Extension
JPEG	.jpg	Format	Meeting the following conditions:
	.jpeg		• Baseline JPEG format (including files recorded in Exif/DCF
	.jpe		format)
	.jif		• Y:Cb:Cr - 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0
	.jfif	Resolution	30 to 8192 pixels vertical, 40 to 8192 pixels horizontal

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Pioneer VSX-919AH-K manual About playable file formats, Music files, Photo files, MP3a

Contents

VSX-1019AH-KVSX-919AH-K Wash hands after handling Information to User Ventilation Caution Operating Environment Contents Using other functions System and the other setupControlling the rest of your system Advanced Mcacc menu Flow of settings on the receiver Installing the receiver Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the box Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel  STANDBY/ON Controls and displays DisplaySpeakers Phase Control RtrvMULTI-ZONE Sound Controls and displays Remote control  Receiver TV Control buttons Tuner/component control buttons/HOMEMenu Receiver controls Operating range of remote control unit Master Volume +/- Use to set the listening volume13  Source Mute Connecting your equipment Connecting your equipment ChapterRear panel VSX-919AH Surr Back System setting Normal Surr Back System setting Front Bi-AmpSurr Back System setting Zone2 1ch surround & Zone 2 connection Multi Zone Connecting your equipment Surr Back System setting Speaker BOther speaker connection 1ch surround & Speaker B connection Connecting your equipment Placing the speakers Some tips for improving sound quality Connecting your equipment Connecting the speakers Bare wire connectionsBanana plug connections Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Standard 5.1/6.1/7.1-channel surround connections Bi-wiring your speakers Bi-amping your speakers Connecting your equipment Selecting the Surr Back system Zone 2 setupSpeaker B setup Bi-Amping setup Connecting your equipment About the audio connection Priority Signal Digital Coaxial ConventionalAbout the video converter HD audio Connecting using Hdmi Select one About HDMI1 Color and x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Connecting your DVD player with no Hdmi output VSX-1019AH Connecting your TV with no Hdmi input Select one DVD player etc COAXb HDMI-1HDMI-2 Hdmi 3a HDMI-3 Connecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting a HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources Connecting your equipment Connecting other audio components About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting your equipment Connecting AM/FM antennas Connecting external antennas MULTI-ZONE setup using speaker terminals Zone Basic MULTI-ZONE setup Zone Connecting your equipment Connecting an IR receiver Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Connecting your SiriusConnect Tuner AC adapter to the SiriusConnect tuner Connecting an iPod Video Audio R Setup MIC Connecting your equipment Connecting a USB device Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet.1Plugging in the receiver Basic Setup Basic Setup ChapterSwitching the speaker impedance Basic Setup Switch on the receiver and your TV1a.Full Auto Mcacc Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Input Setup menu Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupSelect the input function that you want to set up Input function default and possible settings 4b.Input SetupSelect the inputs to which you’ve connected your component HDMI-2 Hdmi 3a HDMI-3 IPod/USB Basic playback Basic playback ChapterPlaying a source Basic playback Playing a source with Hdmi connectionSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Basic playback Playing an iPod Playing back audio files stored on an iPodFinding what you want to play Use / to browse the selected category e.g., albums Switching the iPod controls1 Press iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2Basic playback controls Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this Basic playback Playing a USB device Playing back audio files stored on a USB memory deviceUSB Top Use / to select ‘Music’ from the USB Top menu Random On and Random OffName File information Slideshow Setup Playing back photo files stored on a USB memory device1Return About playable file formats Music filesPhoto files MP3a Basic playback Using Sirius Radio Song name Signal strengthListening to Sirius Radio Channel name Saving channel presets Listening to channel presetsSelecting channels and browsing by genre Using the Sirius Menu Using Neural THXTuning directly to a station Listening to the radio Saving station presets Naming station presetsListening to station presets Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Listening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround sound Using the Advanced surround effects Listening to your systemPro Logic IIx Music See above Using Front Stage Surround Advance Listening in stereoUnplugged Suitable for acoustic music sources Listening to your system Using Stream Direct Using surround back channel processingDefault setting SBch on Auto Surround See Auto playback on Setting the Up Mix function Using the Virtual Surround Back modeEach press cycles through the options as follows Press Enter to confirm Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presets Choosing the input signalHdmi Digital Analog Better sound using Phase Control Phase Control indicator on the front panel lights Kuro Link Making the Kuro Link connections Kuro Link Kuro Link Setup Setting the Pqls functionSelect the ‘Display Power Off’ setting you want Press Receiver , then press Pqls to select Pqls setting Before using synchronization Synchronized amp modeSynchronized amp mode operations Canceling synchronized amp mode Using other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the Audio options Use / to set it as necessary Using other functions Dimension PanoramaImage j Using other functions Setting the Video options IP CONVc,d Set to progressive Using other functions Switching the speaker system Using the MULTI-ZONE controlsPress the MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF button on the front panel Each press selects a MULTI-ZONE option MULTI-ZONE remote controls Making an audio or a video recording Reducing the level of an analog signal Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the display Using other functions Resetting the system Default system settingsDisplay shows Reset  no  Display shows RESET? OK Setting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Resetting the remote control presets Default preset codesControlling the rest of your system Controls the components HDD Red CH + +10 Clear b/// /// Time a Select the setting you want to adjust Advanced Mcacc menuAdvanced Mcacc menu Chapter Home Menu Advanced Mcacc menu Automatic Mcacc Expert 1b.Auto Mcacc Auto Mcacc The default is ALL recommended, but you can limit Advanced Mcacc menu Follow the instructions on-screen Now Analyzing Subwoofer Check Advanced Mcacc menu Manual Mcacc setup McaccSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the Advanced Mcacc menu 1c.Manual Mcacc Volume increases to the 0.0 dB reference level Adjust the level of the left channelFine Channel Level Fine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu 1c2.Fine SP Distance Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust Select ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the parameters for the Standing Wave Control Standing Wave How to use Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Using Acoustic Calibration EQ Professional Select ‘EQ Professional’, then press Enter1c5.EQ Professional 1c5a.Reverb Measurement 1c5c.Adv.EQ Setup 1c5b.Reverb View Speaker Setting Advanced Mcacc menu Checking Mcacc DataChannel Level Speaker Distance Acoustic Cal EQ Renaming Mcacc presets Select ‘Memory Rename’ from the Data Management setup menuAdvanced Mcacc menu Data Management Select ‘Data Management’ from Copying Mcacc preset data Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect the setting you want to copy Select the Mcacc preset you want to clear System and the other setup System and the other setup ChapterSelect ‘System Setup’ from the Home MENU, then press Enter System Setup System and the other setup Manual speaker setupSurround back speaker setting When ‘Setting Change?’ is displayed, select Yes Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect the surround back speaker setting 4a2.Speaker Setting When you’re finished, press Return Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Select ‘X. OVER’ and set the crossover frequency.3 Confirm your selected setup option Adjust the distance of each speaker usingTest tones will start after you press Enter 4a4.Speaker Distance Other Setup menu Select ‘X-Curve’ from the Manual SP Setup menuCurve Multi Channel Input Setup Zone Audio Setup Power on Level Setup Volume Limit Setup Remote Control Mode Setup Flicker Reduction SetupSelect ‘Flicker Reduction Setup’ from the Other Setup menu Select the Flicker Reduction setting you want Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information Chapter Additional information No soundAMP Overheat Home Menu or Status Other audio problems Phase Control Settings Video Professional Calibration EQ graphical output You can’t get Digital to display when using Signal SEL Display Remote control Configuration a Important information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration B USB interface Sirius radio messages Additional information Surround sound formats About iPodDolby Windows Media Audio 9 Professional Additional information About Sirius About Neural THX Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formats Multichannel signal formatsPro Logic ll Movie DTS +Neo6 Additional information Preset code list General Matsui MermaidMGN Technology Micro Genius Motorola 10054, 10051, 10093 Plasma Television Rear Projection TVTV/DVD Combination TV/VCR Combination CyberPower AccurianAlba Alienware Allegro America Action American High Amstrad Anam National Astra Audio-Technica IBUYPOWER Acoustic Solutions AdcomThomas Thomson Tisonic Tnix Blu-ray Combination Emerson LiteOn Sansui Funai Magnavox Sanyo Sharp PioneerMemorex Daewoo Additional information Satellite Set Top Box Cable Set Top Box Video Accessory Laser Disc PlayerCassette Deck Digital Tape Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unit We Want You Listening For a LifetimeTo establish a safe level Once you have established a comfortable sound level Parts Labor Year Days Printed XRB3109-A S018CEF