Pioneer Elite SC-77 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

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HDZONE output
This receiver supports output of the HDMI output to a subzone room. Powerful images can be enjoyed simply by
connected this receiver to a TV supporting 4K/Full-HD/3D. In addition, a multi-channel environment can be cre-
ated by connecting this receiver to another AV receiver in the subzone room.
% MHL (Mobile High-definition Link)-compatible device playback
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An incorporates MHL 2 mobile device can be connected to enjoy 3D videos, full-HD videos, high quality multi-
channel audio, and photos etc., with charge the battery on the receiver.
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HTC Connect
HTC Connect makes it easy to wirelessly stream your favorite music straight from your HTC phone. There's no
need for a separate app; HTC Connect is built right into your phone's music player.
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USB-DAC (NATIVE DSD and LPCM transmission supported)
SC-79 only
Music files on a computer can be played by connecting the receiver with the computer using a commercially
available USB cable.
Files can be played with high sound quality when the exclusive driver is installed on the computer. The driver
software can be installed from the included CD-ROM (AVNavigator).
Native DSD playback by DoP (DSD over PCM) transmission is supported.
% DSD Music playback (via USB-DAC, Front USB and HDMI)
Playback of high sound quality DSD music (DSD files and DSD discs (SACDs)) is supported. With USB-DACs
(SC-79 only), USB devices and SACDs, DSD Direct playback bypassing the DSP circuitry is also possible.
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High Resolution Music Playback
High resolution music files with resolutions of 96 kHz/24 bit to 192 kHz/24 bit can be played. Playback of AIFF,
Apple Lossless, WAV and FLAC files via the front USB port and network is supported.
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Gapless Playback
The silent section between tracks is skipped when playing music files, eliminating the interruptions that usually
occur when playing live or concert contents.
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Apple AirPlay ®
With AirPlay you can stream music from iTunes to the SC-79/SC-77 and play it through your home theater system.
You can even use the receiver to view metadata including song title, artist as well as album art on a connected
display. With Pioneer's Air Play-compatible receivers, you can easily enjoy your iTunes music in any room in the
house.
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iPod playback
Your iPod, iPhone or iPad can be connected to the receiver's USB terminal and RCA video terminal to play the
music/video files on the iPod, iPhone or iPad.
Also, the iPod, iPhone or iPad is charged when it is connected to the receiver.
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Play ZONE
When playing music contents on smartphones or other terminals via the network, the zone in which the music is
to be played can be specified.
% Input Volume Absorber
Differences in the volume between inputs can be adjusted manually. If the volume seems different for certain
inputs, individual inputs can be adjusted to the user's tastes by ±12 dB.
% Windows 8 Compatible
The AV receivers are compatible with Windows 8, letting you easily stream music from compatible PCs on your
home network.
% iControlAV2013 Remote Application
This is an application for smartphones and tablets allowing intuitive operation of many of the AV receiver's func-
tions. Versions are available for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android devices. The application can be down-
loaded free of charge from the App Store or Google Play.
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AVNavigator 2013 (for Windows PC, Macintosh and iPad)
The CD-ROM (AVNavigator) included with this unit provides a variety of functions, such as Wiring Navi with a
guide for connecting the unit and setting up from the computer and an Interactive Manual for operating the
unit while reading the manual.
Also, Operation Guide describes the receiver's playback operations and how to use several functions through
videos and illustrations.
! The provided CD-ROM includes the Windows version of AVNavigator.
! The Mac OS version of AVNavigator can be downloaded from http://www.pioneerelectronics.com.
! AVNavigator is available not only for Windows and Mac OS but also for iPad (downloadable free of charge). For
details, see http://pioneer.jp/product/soft/iapp_avnavi/en.html.
% Energy Saving Design
This AV receiver has an ecological design. In addition to even lower power consumption in standby, the receiver
is equipped with an "eco mode" for low power consumption when playing contents as well. Furthermore, the eco
mode can easily be set with a dedicated button on the remote control or using the application.
% Dolby Pro Logic llz compatible
Adding a pair of speakers above the front left and right speakers adds expressiveness in the vertical direction to
the previous horizontally-oriented sound field. The height channel strengthens the sound field's sense of three-
dimensionality and air, producing presence and expansion.
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Virtual Speakers
By turning on "Virtual Surround Back", "Virtual Height", and "Virtual Wide" modes realize a maximum of 11.2
channels combining the actually installed speakers and the virtual speakers is possible. This makes for smoother
connection between the sounds and an improved 3D feel.
% Auto Sound Retriever
The Auto Sound Retriever feature employs DSP technology to restore sound pressure and smooth jagged arti-
facts left over after compression.
% Sound Retriever Link
By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Sound Retriever Link function, compressed audio files played on
the player can be corrected automatically to play the sound with higher density.
This feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supporting the PQLS function.
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Stream Smoother Link
By connecting a Pioneer player supporting the Stream Smoother Link function, compressed video or movie files
played on the player can be corrected automatically to play them with a more natural, easily viewable picture.
This feature is only available when the connected Pioneer Blu-ray Disc Player supporting the PQLS function.
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Internet Radio
By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations.
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Bluetooth compatible
Using the Bluetooth ADAPTER (AS-BT100 or AS-BT200) lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth
wireless technology device wirelessly.
% Wireless LAN Converter Ready
With the AS-WL300 wireless LAN converter (Optional), you can enjoy wireless LAN connection for the AV receiv-
ers. The AS-WL300 works with power supply from the AV receiver's dedicated USB terminal, so no AC adapter is
required.
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Easy setup using Advanced MCACC
The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced fea-
tures of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ.
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