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... menu 47 Dynamic Range Control Setup 47 Dual Mono Setup 48 LFE Attenuator Setup 48 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 48 Video Converter Setup 48 10 Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording 49 Reducing the level of an analog signal 49 Watching video and...for business purposes in a restaurant or use for other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 56 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 57 Power 57 No sound 57 Other audio problems 58 Video 59 Settings 59 Display 60 Remote control 60 HDMI 61 XM radio messages 61 Surround sound formats 62 Dolby...
... menu 47 Dynamic Range Control Setup 47 Dual Mono Setup 48 LFE Attenuator Setup 48 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 48 Video Converter Setup 48 10 Using other functions Making an audio or a video recording 49 Reducing the level of an analog signal 49 Watching video and...for business purposes in a restaurant or use for other Pioneer components with this unit's sensor 56 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 57 Power 57 No sound 57 Other audio problems 58 Video 59 Settings 59 Display 60 Remote control 60 HDMI 61 XM radio messages 61 Surround sound formats 62 Dolby...
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...six-channel surround sound. • Phase correction Based on Pioneer's unique Phase Control Technology, the Basic Phase Control feature incorporated into your home with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable. • Built-in video ...DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to WMA, MP3 and MPEG-4 AAC audio files by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. • HDMI compatibility This receiver is as easy as connecting your speakers, a DVD player or other...
...six-channel surround sound. • Phase correction Based on Pioneer's unique Phase Control Technology, the Basic Phase Control feature incorporated into your home with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable. • Built-in video ...DSP technology that helps bring CD quality sound back to WMA, MP3 and MPEG-4 AAC audio files by restoring sound pressure and smoothing jagged artifacts left over after compression. • HDMI compatibility This receiver is as easy as connecting your speakers, a DVD player or other...
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...If you 're using the Manual speaker setup on page 37. • The subwoofer distance setting may be a problem, you have connected using the HDMI output to your system, but it 's doing this is happening. Select 'SKIP' to go back to cancel.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from your...be a problem with different size settings. PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S -VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC 3 Press RECEIVER on -screen. Make sure the microphone is selected. 3 • If you are no obstacles between ...
...If you 're using the Manual speaker setup on page 37. • The subwoofer distance setting may be a problem, you have connected using the HDMI output to your system, but it 's doing this is happening. Select 'SKIP' to go back to cancel.1 4 Select 'Auto MCACC' from your...be a problem with different size settings. PHONES SYSTEM SETUP RETURN TONE TUNING/ STATION TUNER EDIT SPEAKERS MULTI JOG S -VIDEO VIDEO/GAME INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL IN MCACC SETUP MIC 3 Press RECEIVER on -screen. Make sure the microphone is selected. 3 • If you are no obstacles between ...
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...Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. See also The Input Assign menu on page 40. 3 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2) Use for radio broadcasts. Connecting digital audio sources on page 16. 7 Component ...video connections (x4) Use the inputs to be the final step. 1 HDMI connectors (x3) Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video connection to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc....
...Control input/output Use to connect other Pioneer components so that has component video output, such as a DVD recorder. See also The Input Assign menu on page 40. 3 Coaxial digital audio inputs (x2) Use for radio broadcasts. Connecting digital audio sources on page 16. 7 Component ...video connections (x4) Use the inputs to be the final step. 1 HDMI connectors (x3) Two inputs and one output for high-quality audio/video connection to connect indoor or outdoor antennas for digital audio sources, including DVD players/ recorders, digital satellite receivers, CD players, etc....
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...For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching video conversion (in the system. Reverse engineering or disassembly is enabled, all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks (HDMI and high-definition progressive component video cannot be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing... 1 You must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is protected by Macrovision. Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 13. 12 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to the outlet switches on page 20.
...For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching video conversion (in the system. Reverse engineering or disassembly is enabled, all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks (HDMI and high-definition progressive component video cannot be careful when inserting the plug not to damage the shutter protecting the optical socket. • When storing... 1 You must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is protected by Macrovision. Connecting your TV and DVD player on page 13. 12 Multichannel analog audio inputs 7.1 channel inputs for connection to the outlet switches on page 20.
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... to the S-video jack. VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on page 42. TV 1 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12...
... to the S-video jack. VIDEO S-VIDEO IN IN 3 Connect a coaxial-type1 digital audio output on page 42. TV 1 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12...
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...for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs. 03 Connecting your equipment 2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input. Using the component video jacks Component video should give superior picture ...connected the recorder to one of the coaxial inputs on page 46). 14 En VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL...
...for connecting analog or digital video devices, including DVD/HDD recorders and VCRs. 03 Connecting your equipment 2 Connect an optical-type1 digital audio output from the recorder to the OPTICAL 1 (DVR/VCR1) input. Using the component video jacks Component video should give superior picture ...connected the recorder to one of the coaxial inputs on page 46). 14 En VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL...
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...connections as explained in Connecting analog audio sources below. 15 En After connecting everything, you'll need to tell the receiver which source. Connecting your equipment 03 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE ...13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD...
...connections as explained in Connecting analog audio sources below. 15 En After connecting everything, you'll need to tell the receiver which source. Connecting your equipment 03 VSX-1016TXV OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE ...13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD...
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... IN MCACC SETUP MIC OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR .... FRONT WOOFER ROUND OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L CENTER DVR/VCR2 R FRONT SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-1016TXV VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT TV game, video camera, etc. • Select these connections for use these inputs by pressing VIDEO/GAME or using a coaxial or optical ...
... IN MCACC SETUP MIC OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR .... FRONT WOOFER ROUND OUT IN MONITOR OUT OUT IN L CENTER DVR/VCR2 R FRONT SUB WOOFER MULTI CH IN VSX-1016TXV VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL OUT TV game, video camera, etc. • Select these connections for use these inputs by pressing VIDEO/GAME or using a coaxial or optical ...
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... Each speaker connection on the speakers themselves. OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR ...IN 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV ...
... Each speaker connection on the speakers themselves. OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR ...IN 2 Y PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN VIDEO OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV ...
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... CH IN Connect-and-Play antenna 1 Connect an XM Radio Connect-and-Play™ antenna to receive broadcasts.1 OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 2 OUT HDMI XM IN IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y... PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- ...
... CH IN Connect-and-Play antenna 1 Connect an XM Radio Connect-and-Play™ antenna to receive broadcasts.1 OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 2 OUT HDMI XM IN IN 1 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR IN 1 Y PB PR IN 2 Y... PB PR Y PB PR ASSIGNABLE 1 3 S-VIDEO IN IN OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 OUT IN IN IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 VSX-1016TXV AM LOOP L OUT PRE OUT CENTER L L (Single) IN 3 R R SUB R SUR- ...
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...IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 AM L L OUT IN 3 R OUT OUT DVR/ VSX-1016TXV HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this . 1 Press CLASS to select a preset. • The default for limitations), Video CD/...repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2 Press / to XM Radio, press AUTO SURR for more detailed sound stage with , including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for XM HD Surround listening. Connect & Play™, XM-Ready® and The Ultimate Playlist are the property of digital...
...IN OUT IN CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR1 AM L L OUT IN 3 R OUT OUT DVR/ VSX-1016TXV HDMI IN HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor or plasma display 1 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI IN 1/2 interconnect on this . 1 Press CLASS to select a preset. • The default for limitations), Video CD/...repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B and C. 2 Press / to XM Radio, press AUTO SURR for more detailed sound stage with , including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for XM HD Surround listening. Connect & Play™, XM-Ready® and The Ultimate Playlist are the property of digital...
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...multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be heard from this receiver. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on the front panel. HDMI was developed to select the input source you are using , the analog output level of the subwoofer... Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 10 decibels) and SW IN 0dB (default) in the illustration). • Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or plasma display (though no sound will be set your DVD player to output multichannel analog...
...multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be heard from this receiver. About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on the front panel. HDMI was developed to select the input source you are using , the analog output level of the subwoofer... Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 10 decibels) and SW IN 0dB (default) in the illustration). • Without this connection, HDMI audio will still be output from your TV or plasma display (though no sound will be set your DVD player to output multichannel analog...
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...R Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier OUT VSX-1016TXV Pioneer plasma display OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2... part number ADE7095. SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Surround back channel amplifier Powered subwoofer VSX-1016TXV Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from the surround back terminals will depend on how you can also use a commercially available...
...R Front channel amplifier Center channel amplifier (mono) Surround channel amplifier OUT VSX-1016TXV Pioneer plasma display OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT ANTENNA IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2... part number ADE7095. SURROUND WOOFER ROUND BACK MULTI CH IN ANALOG INPUT L R ANALOG INPUT Surround back channel amplifier Powered subwoofer VSX-1016TXV Note 1 The 3-ringed SR+ cable from the surround back terminals will depend on how you can also use a commercially available...
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...System Setup menu. The numbers correspond with the one you connected to that input. OFF Component - 3 - Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input 5b.Component Input Component - 1 DVD/LD Component - 2 [ TV/SAT ] Component - 3 [ DVR 1 ] :Return :Finish 2 Select... - 1 - You return to the Input Assign menu. 46 En For more on this . • Make sure you have connected the audio from the Input Assign menu. 5.Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input 5a.Digital Input Setup Coaxial - 1 Coaxial - 2 Optical - 1 Optical - 2 Optical - 3 DVD/LD [ DVR 2 ]...
...System Setup menu. The numbers correspond with the one you connected to that input. OFF Component - 3 - Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input 5b.Component Input Component - 1 DVD/LD Component - 2 [ TV/SAT ] Component - 3 [ DVR 1 ] :Return :Finish 2 Select... - 1 - You return to the Input Assign menu. 46 En For more on this . • Make sure you have connected the audio from the Input Assign menu. 5.Input Assign a.Digital Input b.Component Input c.HDMI Input 5a.Digital Input Setup Coaxial - 1 Coaxial - 2 Optical - 1 Optical - 2 Optical - 3 DVD/LD [ DVR 2 ]...
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... to discs with the one you connected to which input terminal(s) you have your TV. Dynamic range is where you can make separate audio connections to the corresponding inputs on page 48). 4 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm and exit the current...are reduced in order: • DRC Setup - Setup - Choose the attenuator level for Pioneer plasma displays on page 48). • SR+ Setup - OFF If you used , so that you see Connecting using HDMI on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. For more on this when listening...
... to discs with the one you connected to which input terminal(s) you have your TV. Dynamic range is where you can make separate audio connections to the corresponding inputs on page 48). 4 Make the adjustments necessary for each setting, pressing RETURN to confirm and exit the current...are reduced in order: • DRC Setup - Setup - Choose the attenuator level for Pioneer plasma displays on page 48). • SR+ Setup - OFF If you used , so that you see Connecting using HDMI on the remote control, then press the SETUP button. For more on this when listening...
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... to switch the input attenuator on connections). into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 4 Start recording, then start playback of the HDMI video inputs. 49 En You can select DVD, TV, DVR1, DVR2, VIDEO .... Most video recorders set the recording levels. You can use the same type of an analog signal when it's too strong. Watching video and audio sources independently You can listen to a sound source and select a different video source on your TV. • While listening to a source, ...
... to switch the input attenuator on connections). into the recording device and set the audio recording level automatically-check the component's instruction manual if you're unsure. 4 Start recording, then start playback of the HDMI video inputs. 49 En You can select DVD, TV, DVR1, DVR2, VIDEO .... Most video recorders set the recording levels. You can use the same type of an analog signal when it's too strong. Watching video and audio sources independently You can listen to a sound source and select a different video source on your TV. • While listening to a source, ...
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...chain to the appropriate component.1 Important • Note that you use just the remote sensor of one set of analog audio or video jacks connected to another Pioneer component. Multiple CD player Use as you have at which you won't be used to link components together so that ... remote sensor of. Cassette deck Stops the tape. OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VID Y PB IN 1 IN 2 Y PB ...
...chain to the appropriate component.1 Important • Note that you use just the remote sensor of one set of analog audio or video jacks connected to another Pioneer component. Multiple CD player Use as you have at which you won't be used to link components together so that ... remote sensor of. Cassette deck Stops the tape. OPTICAL IN 1 DIGITAL OUT IN 1 IN 2 (DVR/ VCR1) IN 2 (TV/SAT) OUT HDMI IN 3 (CD) ASSIGNABLE 13 CONTROL OUT XM IN IN AUDIO IN L IN 1 (DVD/LD) R IN 2 (DVR/VCR2) CD COAXIAL ASSIGNABLE 12 COMPONENT VID Y PB IN 1 IN 2 Y PB ...
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...appear. No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. Use component, Svideo, or composite connections when setting up the system. • Since the HDMI audio signal is no artist name/feature, song/program title, or channel category associated with the channel at the current location. Switch the power ...off then back on page 47 to do this receiver to your HDMI component through this . • Check the audio output settings of the source component. Channels 00 and 01 should function normally. Wait until the encryption code has...
...appear. No sound, or sound suddenly ceases. Use component, Svideo, or composite connections when setting up the system. • Since the HDMI audio signal is no artist name/feature, song/program title, or channel category associated with the channel at the current location. Switch the power ...off then back on page 47 to do this receiver to your HDMI component through this . • Check the audio output settings of the source component. Channels 00 and 01 should function normally. Wait until the encryption code has...