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... the Advanced MCACC menu 59 Automatic MCACC (Expert 59 Manual MCACC setup 61 Checking MCACC Data 63 Data Management 64 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from other Pioneer components with different input signal formats 82 Glossary 83 Features index 86...an audio or a video recording......... 51 Reducing the level of an analog signal....... 51 Using the sleep timer 51 Dimming the display 51 Checking your system settings 51 Resetting the system 51 10 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu 53 Operating multiple receivers 53 ...
... the Advanced MCACC menu 59 Automatic MCACC (Expert 59 Manual MCACC setup 61 Checking MCACC Data 63 Data Management 64 12 The System Setup and Other Setup menus Making receiver settings from other Pioneer components with different input signal formats 82 Glossary 83 Features index 86...an audio or a video recording......... 51 Reducing the level of an analog signal....... 51 Using the sleep timer 51 Dimming the display 51 Checking your system settings 51 Resetting the system 51 10 Controlling the rest of your system About the Remote Setup menu 53 Operating multiple receivers 53 ...
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...included with HDMI function (page 44) ! Checking what's in the box on page 20 ! Switching on page 15 ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 65) j 12 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. About the audio connection on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ... on using AVNavigator, see About using Phase Control (page 38) ! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 25 j 8 The Input Setup menu (page 26) (When using Wiring Navi on page 24 j 5 Power On j 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 25) ...
...included with HDMI function (page 44) ! Checking what's in the box on page 20 ! Switching on page 15 ! The System Setup and Other Setup menus (page 65) j 12 Making maximum use of functions and terminals. About the audio connection on /off the Acoustic Calibration EQ... on using AVNavigator, see About using Phase Control (page 38) ! Automatically conducting optimum sound tuning (Full Auto MCACC) on page 25 j 8 The Input Setup menu (page 26) (When using Wiring Navi on page 24 j 5 Power On j 6 Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) (page 25) ...
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... areas - in direct sunlight or other movement - The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it on the Pioneer website. Do not use or store batteries in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as inside a car or near a heater. ...). A browser is emitting infrared rays. ! 01 Before you start Before you start the installer (AVNV_XXX_xxx.exe). 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to install. Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! near a device that gives off . in direct sunlight - they may result in the European Union. CAUTION Incorrect...
... areas - in direct sunlight or other movement - The bottom panel becomes hot when the power is on (or right after it on the Pioneer website. Do not use or store batteries in places that have hot fumes or oils (such as inside a car or near a heater. ...). A browser is emitting infrared rays. ! 01 Before you start Before you start the installer (AVNV_XXX_xxx.exe). 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to install. Setup microphone (cable: 5 m (16.4 ft.)) ! near a device that gives off . in direct sunlight - they may result in the European Union. CAUTION Incorrect...
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...Press to compressed audio sources (page 47). ! Press for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod TV CTRL TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT ZONE 2 RECEIVER INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL... ! Use to select an input signal (page 37). ! STATUS - PQLS - MCACC - Attenuates (lowers) the level of time before sleep (page 51). ! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Switches between MCACC presets (page 37). ! STANDARD - Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 (page 50). 6 TV...
...Press to compressed audio sources (page 47). ! Press for the receiver. 1 2,3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SOURCE RCU SETUP BDR BD DVD DVR HDMI SAT TV CD HMG ADPT USB iPod TV CTRL TUNER SIRIUS INPUT SELECT ZONE 2 RECEIVER INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL... ! Use to select an input signal (page 37). ! STATUS - PQLS - MCACC - Attenuates (lowers) the level of time before sleep (page 51). ! AUTO/ALC/DIRECT - Switches between MCACC presets (page 37). ! STANDARD - Switch to perform operations in ZONE 2 (page 50). 6 TV...
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...dial Use to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 47). ! ADVANCED SURROUND - Press to select stereo playback mode (page 36). 12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 25). 13 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals Use to switch between Auto Surround (page 36), Auto...STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT 8 VSX-51 MASTER VOLUME 9 10 11 12 13 14 MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 12 15 13 16 VSX-50 VSX-51 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between AM ...
...dial Use to ON in the AUDIO PARAMETER menu (page 47). ! ADVANCED SURROUND - Press to select stereo playback mode (page 36). 12 MCACC SETUP MIC jack Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 25). 13 iPod iPhone iPad USB terminals Use to switch between Auto Surround (page 36), Auto...STEREO iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL ENTER PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT 8 VSX-51 MASTER VOLUME 9 10 11 12 13 14 MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad 12 15 13 16 VSX-50 VSX-51 1 u STANDBY/ON This switches between AM ...
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...COMPONENT VIDEO R TV/SAT VIDEO 1 DVD SUBWOOFER CAUTION: ATTENTION: PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . Rear panel VSX-51 HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for the installer. ! SPEAKERS SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Class ... should be difficult. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 26 to change the assignments if other connections are the same except where noted. Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR/BDR VIDEO VIDEO 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CD a VSX-51 only b VSX-50 only Digital COAX-1 OPT-1 OPT-2 COAX...
...COMPONENT VIDEO R TV/SAT VIDEO 1 DVD SUBWOOFER CAUTION: ATTENTION: PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . Rear panel VSX-51 HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for the installer. ! SPEAKERS SELECTABLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Class ... should be difficult. Refer to The Input Setup menu on page 26 to change the assignments if other connections are the same except where noted. Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR/BDR VIDEO VIDEO 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CD a VSX-51 only b VSX-50 only Digital COAX-1 OPT-1 OPT-2 COAX...
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... on page 26 ), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in addition to the surround back speaker terminals. Speaker B setup You can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this . About the ... audio Sound signal priority Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio Digital (Optical) RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio ! Front height setup *Default setting 1 Connect a pair of speakers to do this setting according to the speaker terminal on page 65 to the front and surround...
... on page 26 ), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in addition to the surround back speaker terminals. Speaker B setup You can be used for front wide and Speaker B connections, in addition to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this . About the ... audio Sound signal priority Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio Digital (Optical) RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio ! Front height setup *Default setting 1 Connect a pair of speakers to do this setting according to the speaker terminal on page 65 to the front and surround...
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...HDMI IN Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R ANALOG L VSX-51 only This connection is input to the receiver via HDMI (see Control with audio cables. - In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is input to the receiver...CAUTION: ATTENTION: PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . When the TV and receiver are also possible (see The Input Setup menu on page 17 ). ! If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with audio cables (page 17). - If...
...HDMI IN Select one DIGITAL OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL R ANALOG L VSX-51 only This connection is input to the receiver via HDMI (see Control with audio cables. - In this case, set TV Audio at HDMI Setup to via the HDMI OUT terminal, so there is input to the receiver...CAUTION: ATTENTION: PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPEDANCE DE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . When the TV and receiver are also possible (see The Input Setup menu on page 17 ). ! If the TV and playback components support the Control with HDMI feature, the convenient Control with audio cables (page 17). - If...
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...supplied with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is for playback only) (page 51). ! SPEAKERS SELEC Class 2Wiring SELEC ! Do not use an optical digital audio cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you ...to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to record, you connected the player to output signals connected by HDMI (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other video sources This ...
...supplied with no HDMI input This diagram shows connections of a TV (with your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is for playback only) (page 51). ! SPEAKERS SELEC Class 2Wiring SELEC ! Do not use an optical digital audio cable, you'll need to tell the receiver which digital input you ...to tell the receiver which input you connected the recorder to record, you connected the player to output signals connected by HDMI (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). 03 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other video sources This ...
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... to tell the receiver which input you to connect audio components for playback. If you connected the set-top box to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. SPEAKERS SELECT Class 2Wiring SELECT ! Connecting your set-top box is equipped with an ... Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you connected the component to (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). SPEAKERS SELEC Class 2Wiring SELEC ! En 19 HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN...
... to tell the receiver which input you to connect audio components for playback. If you connected the set-top box to (see also The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). CD-R, MD, DAT, etc. SPEAKERS SELECT Class 2Wiring SELECT ! Connecting your set-top box is equipped with an ... Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other audio components This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you connected the component to (see The Input Setup menu on page 26 ). SPEAKERS SELEC Class 2Wiring SELEC ! En 19 HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN...
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... proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up . The main and sub zone have a pair of speakers to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig.... You will also need a separate amplifier if you plan to mount the AM antenna to the surround back speaker terminals. 20 En Sub zone (ZONE 2) VSX-51 only VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Main zone HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN CONTROL IN OUT IR IN VIDEO...
... proper MULTI-ZONE connections. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) 5 m to 6 m (16 ft. to 20 ft.) ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP MULTI-ZONE setup This receiver can power up . The main and sub zone have a pair of speakers to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig.... You will also need a separate amplifier if you plan to mount the AM antenna to the surround back speaker terminals. 20 En Sub zone (ZONE 2) VSX-51 only VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L Main zone HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN CONTROL IN OUT IR IN VIDEO...
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...radio stations, you have the built-in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher). For details, see Network Setup menu on page 32 . When connected in this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you will also need to activate your ...cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can listen to Internet radio stations. Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this receiver. LAN terminal : Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Note ! Connecting your equipment 03 2 VSX-51 only: Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on ...
...radio stations, you have the built-in DHCP server function) with a straight LAN cable (CAT 5 or higher). For details, see Network Setup menu on page 32 . When connected in this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you will also need to activate your ...cell phone, digital music player, etc.) can listen to Internet radio stations. Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this receiver. LAN terminal : Ethernet jack (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Note ! Connecting your equipment 03 2 VSX-51 only: Connect a TV monitor to the VIDEO ZONE 2 OUT jack on ...
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...text in the following GUI screens. ! In case of VSX-51 CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT iPod cable (supplied) In case of VSX-50 iPod MENU CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R ...cable included with the iPod, but in the Input Setup menu (page 26). ! Connecting a USB device It is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input VSX-51 only CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI...
...text in the following GUI screens. ! In case of VSX-51 CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI 2 INPUT iPod cable (supplied) In case of VSX-50 iPod MENU CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R ...cable included with the iPod, but in the Input Setup menu (page 26). ! Connecting a USB device It is possible through a wireless LAN connection. Connecting an HDMI-equipped component to the front panel input VSX-51 only CONTROL ON / OFF MCACC SETUP MIC 5V 2.1 A iPod iPhone iPad USB HDMI...
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... is shining on each end for as many components as a Niles or Xantech unit) to the appropriate component. ! Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS ... COMPONENT VIDEO R TV/SAT VIDEO DVD SUBWOOFER CAUTION: ATTENTION PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . If using the The Input Setup menu on the rear of this receiver to the 12 V trigger of another component to the IR IN jack on page 26 . Operating other...
... is shining on each end for as many components as a Niles or Xantech unit) to the appropriate component. ! Closet or shelving unit Pioneer component Non-Pioneer component CONTROL IR IN OUT IN HDMI IN 1 ASSIGNABLE 1 VIDEO IN BD IN DVD IN DVR/BDR IN OUT DC OUTPUT for WIRELESS ... COMPONENT VIDEO R TV/SAT VIDEO DVD SUBWOOFER CAUTION: ATTENTION PRE OUT SPEAKER IMPEDANCE ENCEINTE D'IMPE 6 -16 . 6 -16 . If using the The Input Setup menu on the rear of this receiver to the 12 V trigger of another component to the IR IN jack on page 26 . Operating other...
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...the microphone is pressed, the speaker system selection screen appears. Shows the current settings. EQ Type - Using the Full Auto MCACC Setup will appear. 3 Select the parameters you connected this receiver. 2 Connect the microphone to set to this receiver to optimize the speaker...When measurement is taken of THX Ltd., which may make accurate measurement impossible: ! See Speaker system setting on a stable floor. Basic Setup 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) The language used on your TV. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on ...
...the microphone is pressed, the speaker system selection screen appears. Shows the current settings. EQ Type - Using the Full Auto MCACC Setup will appear. 3 Select the parameters you connected this receiver. 2 Connect the microphone to set to this receiver to optimize the speaker...When measurement is taken of THX Ltd., which may make accurate measurement impossible: ! See Speaker system setting on a stable floor. Basic Setup 04 Basic Setup Changing the OSD display language (OSD Language) The language used on your TV. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) screen appears on ...
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...reflect the actual speakers you can correct the setting manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on page 59 or The System Setup and Other Setup menus on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of the microphone. If Reverse Phase is...phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be farther than the actual distance from the System Setup menu. 4.System Setup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. 04 Basic Setup 5 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings....
...reflect the actual speakers you can correct the setting manually using The Advanced MCACC menu on page 59 or The System Setup and Other Setup menus on the characteristics of your room, sometimes identical speakers with cone sizes of the microphone. If Reverse Phase is...phase (dipole speakers, reflective speakers, etc.), Reverse Phase may be farther than the actual distance from the System Setup menu. 4.System Setup A/V RECEIVER a.Manual SP Setup b. 04 Basic Setup 5 Follow the instructions on -screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings....
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... In setting from COAX-1 (default) to the optical input you've connected it to exit the current menu. 2 Select 'Operation Mode Setup' from (or in addition to switch it difficult to which you 're finished, press RETURN. Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR/BDR... Trigger1/2 - Input Skip - b VSX-51 only c VSX-50 only Operation Mode Setup This receiver is provided for easier use. One of functions and settings. After connecting a component to one of the receiver. 6 When you 've connected up. They can choose to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. Select ...
... In setting from COAX-1 (default) to the optical input you've connected it to exit the current menu. 2 Select 'Operation Mode Setup' from (or in addition to switch it difficult to which you 're finished, press RETURN. Input function DVD BD TV/SAT DVR/BDR... Trigger1/2 - Input Skip - b VSX-51 only c VSX-50 only Operation Mode Setup This receiver is provided for easier use. One of functions and settings. After connecting a component to one of the receiver. 6 When you 've connected up. They can choose to achieve the Pioneer-recommended sound and picture quality. Select ...
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... functions/ Descriptions items Software Update Updates to the latest version of the overall sound. Pairing Bluetooth Setup Pairs with a Bluetooth device using the PQLS function. Audio Parameters MCACC (MCACC preset) Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory. S.RTRV (Auto ... Plays with high sound quality. You will return to set the listening volume. DUAL Dual monaural audio (Dual Mono) setting. LISTENING MODE Only Pioneer-recommended modes can be selected. DELAY (Sound Delay) Adjusts the delay time of the software. MASTER VOLUME +/-, MUTE Use to the Home Menu...
... functions/ Descriptions items Software Update Updates to the latest version of the overall sound. Pairing Bluetooth Setup Pairs with a Bluetooth device using the PQLS function. Audio Parameters MCACC (MCACC preset) Selects your favorite MCACC preset memory. S.RTRV (Auto ... Plays with high sound quality. You will return to set the listening volume. DUAL Dual monaural audio (Dual Mono) setting. LISTENING MODE Only Pioneer-recommended modes can be selected. DELAY (Sound Delay) Adjusts the delay time of the software. MASTER VOLUME +/-, MUTE Use to the Home Menu...
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... for USB power. For example, you want to play back up to 30 000 folders and files within a USB memory device. ! Note ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the songs by pressing the iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL button on the front panel... k/l to move to previous/next levels. 4 Continue browsing until you 're ready to play and pause (only when Theme on the Slideshow Setup is incompatible. AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN HDD...
... for USB power. For example, you want to play back up to 30 000 folders and files within a USB memory device. ! Note ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all the songs by pressing the iPod iPhone iPad DIRECT CONTROL button on the front panel... k/l to move to previous/next levels. 4 Continue browsing until you 're ready to play and pause (only when Theme on the Slideshow Setup is incompatible. AUDIO PARAMETER LIST VIDEO PARAMETER TUNE TOOLS TOP MENU BAND T.EDIT GUIDE PRESET ENTER PRESET CATEGORY HOME MENU TUNE iPod CTRL RETURN HDD...
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...Monaural Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz WMA .wma WMA8/9 Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to select 'Slideshow Setup' from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia." b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may not be playable but some file formats are not ... 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 30 to 8184 pixels vertical, 40 to the USB Top menu. DISP Displays the photo information. Slideshow Setup Make the various settings for switching the photos. Add various effects to Normal (OFF). Interval - This may be available depending on the Slideshow...
...Monaural Sampling frequency 8 kHz to 48 kHz WMA .wma WMA8/9 Quantization bitrate Channel Bitrate 16 bit 2 ch 8 kbps to select 'Slideshow Setup' from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia." b Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may not be playable but some file formats are not ... 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 30 to 8184 pixels vertical, 40 to the USB Top menu. DISP Displays the photo information. Slideshow Setup Make the various settings for switching the photos. Add various effects to Normal (OFF). Interval - This may be available depending on the Slideshow...