Using Other Functions; Using The Sound Mode; For Greatest Fidelity To The Original Sound; Using The D/A Converter - Pioneer N-70A-K/-S Operating Instructions Manual

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Using other functions

Using the Sound mode

This function allows you to utilize various sound modes during
playback.
• This function cannot be used when the DIRECT mode is on.
• Digital audio will not be output when DIRECT mode is off.
1 Press SOUND to show the Sound option menu.
Use / to select the setting, then press ENTER.
2
Use / to select On or Off then press ENTER.
3
The factory default settings are Off.
Note
• The remote control buttons can also be used to toggle on/
off.
A.S.R button: Toggle the Auto Sound Retriever function
-
on/off.
- A.L.C button: Toggle the Auto Level Control function
on/off.
Hi-bit32 button: Toggle the Hi-bit32 function on/off.
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Up Sampling button: Toggle the Up Sampling function
-
on/off.
Settings What it does
With the Auto Sound Retriever function, DSP
Auto Sound
processing is used to compensate for the loss
Retriever
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/External HDD, Music Server and
Internet Radio to achieve high sound quality.
In the Auto level control mode, this unit
Auto Level
equalizes playback sound levels.
Control
Creates a wider dynamic range with digital
Hi-bit32
sources. Smoother, more delicate musical
expression can be achieved by requantizing 16
bit to 24 bit audio signals to 32 bit.
This function raises the sampling frequency for
Up Sampling
playback, making possible clear, highly
transparent audio playback.
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For greatest fidelity to the original sound

The DIRECT 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.
• The factory default setting is On.
1
Press DIRECT to switch the DIRECT mode on or off.
Note
• If DIRECT mode is turned Off when the DIGITAL OUT
setting is On, digital audio output will also stop.

Using the D/A converter

Digital signals input to the rear-panel DIGITAL IN 1, DIGITAL
IN 2 or DIGITAL IN USB DAC connectors are converted to
analog signals and output from the ANALOG OUT
connectors.
Playing music from a digital audio component
Outputs digital signals input to the DIGITAL IN 1 (COAXIAL)
or DIGITAL IN 2 (OPTICAL) connectors.
1
Make a digital input connection.
See Digital audio input connections on page 10.
2 Press 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
SOURCE 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).
Playing music from a computer
Use this function to play digital audio input to the unit's
DIGITAL IN USB DAC port.
1
Connect the unit to a computer via USB cable.
See Using a USB cable to connect to a computer on
page 11.
2
Press USB DAC IN select USB DAC IN as the input source.
You can also perform the same operation by pressing the
SOURCE on the front panel repeatedly.
3 Begin playback on the computer.
Note
• When using a USB cable to connect this unit to a computer
to play back music files, the unit supports the following
signals.
Linear PCM
Quantitative bits: 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit
-
- Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4
kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz (N-70A only), 384 kHz (N-70A
only)
DSD
Sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz
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• 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.
• When using DIGITAL IN USB DAC terminal to playback a
PCM file with a computer sampling frequency that is larger
than 192 kHz, audio cannot be output. Set the sampling
frequency to less than 192 kHz. (N-50A only)
Important
• When using the DIGITAL IN USB DAC 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. Please view the installing instructions
as well as computer setting instructions that are included.