Pioneer VSX-924-S - Manual (Page 115)

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Additional information
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HDMI
Control with HDMI function
Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos-
sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.
! The receiver’s volume can be set and the sound can be muted using the TV’s remote control.
! The receiver’s input switches over automatically when the TV’s input is changed or a Control with HDMI-
compatible component is played.
! The receiver’s power is also set to standby, when the TV’s power is set to standby.
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
When a TV supporting the HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) function is connected to the receiver, the sound of
the TV can be input via the HDMI OUT terminal.
The sound of the TV can be input from the receiver’s HDMI OUT terminal, so connection with the TV can be com-
pleted with a single HDMI cable.
Network function
AirPlay
AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac
and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
For more information, see the Apple website (http://www.apple.com).
DLNA
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, comput-
ing industry and mobile device companies. Digital Living provides consumers with easy sharing of digital media
through a wired or wireless network in the home.
vTuner
vTuner is a paid online database service that allows you to listen to radio and TV broadcasts on the Internet.
vTuner lists thousands of stations from over 100 different countries around the globe. For more detail about
vTuner, visit the following website:
http://www.radio-pioneer.com
“This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of NEMS and BridgeCo. Use or distribution of
such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from NEMS and BridgeCo or an authorized
subsidiary.”
Apple Lossless (ALAC)
“ALAC” stands for Apple Lossless Audio Codec. This is a loseless type audio codec and is used for example for
iTunes
® . It compresses non-compressed files (such as WAV and AIFF) to about one half the original size with no
loss of sound quality.
FLAC
FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) is an audio format allows lossless codec. Audio is compressed in FLAC with-
out any loss in quality. For more details about FLAC, visit the following website:
http://flac.sourceforge.net/
Windows Media
Windows Media is a multimedia framework for media creation and distribution for Microsoft Windows. Windows
Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Use an application licensed by Microsoft Corporation to author, distribute, or play Windows Media formatted
content. Using an application unauthorized by Microsoft Corporation is subject to malfunction.
Windows Media Player 11/Windows Media Player 12
Windows Media Player is software to deliver music, photos and movies from a Microsoft Windows computer to
home stereo systems and TVs.
With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your home.
This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website.
! Windows Media Player 11 (for Windows XP or Windows Vista)
! Windows Media Player 12 (for Windows 7 or Windows 8)
For more information check the official Microsoft website.
Router
A device for relaying data flowing on a network to another network. In homes, routers often also function as
DHCP servers. Products with built-in wireless LAN access points are called “wireless LAN routers”.
DHCP
Abbreviation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A protocol for automatically assigning such setting infor-
mation as IP addresses within network connections. This offers convenience in that, when enabled, it allows
network functions to be used simply by connecting the devices to the network.
Wireless LAN/Wi-Fi
“Wi-Fi” (Wireless Fidelity) is a trademark coined by the Wi-Fi Alliance trade association to increase recognition
of wireless LAN standards. With the increase in the number of devices connected to computers in recent years,
Wi-Fi offers the advantage of eliminating the complexity of making connections with LAN cables by using wire-
less connection. As a way of reassuring users, products that have passed interoperability tests carry the logo
“Wi-Fi Certified” to indicate that compatibility is assured.
WPS
Abbreviation of Wi-Fi Protected Setup. A standard established by the Wi-Fi Alliance industry group for a function
allowing settings related to interconnection of WPS-compatible wireless LAN devices and encryption to be made
with simple operations. There are a number of methods, including push-button configuration and PIN code con-
figuration. This AV receiver supports both push-button configuration and PIN code configuration.
SSID
Abbreviation of Service Set IDentifier. A wireless LAN access point identifier. Can be set as desired using up to 32
characters of English letters and numbers.
Bluetooth function
Bluetooth wireless technology
A short-range wireless communications standard for digital devices. Information is exchanged between devices
several meters to several tens of meters apart using radio waves. It uses radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band which
does not require applications for licenses or usage registration for applications conducting wireless exchange
of digital information at relatively low speeds, such as computer mouses and keyboards, mobile phones, smart-
phones, text and audio information for PDAs, etc.
Pairing
“Pairing” must be done before you start playback of Bluetooth wireless technology content using the Bluetooth
ADAPTER. Make sure to perform pairing the first time you operate the system or any time pairing data is cleared.
The pairing step is necessary to register the Bluetooth wireless technology device to enable Bluetooth communi-
cations. For more details, see also the operating instructions of your Bluetooth wireless technology device.
! Pairing is required when you first use the Bluetooth wireless technology device and Bluetooth ADAPTER.
! To enable Bluetooth communication, pairing should be done with both your system and Bluetooth wireless
technology device.
Receiver function
Operation Mode
This receiver is equipped with a great number of functions and settings. The Operation Mode feature is provided
for users who find it difficult to master all these functions and settings.
MHL
MHL (Mobile High-definition Link) is an interface standard for transmitting digital signals with mobile devices.
MHL can carry high quality multi-channel audio data and 3D/Full-HD video formats.
“This receiver incorporates MHL 2.”