Pioneer A-70-S User Manual

Operating Instructions

Pioneer USB Audio Device Driver

About these Operating Instructions

Procedure continues.

Installing the driver software

When a USB cable is used to connect the unit’s
located on the computer can be played.
In order to use this function, a dedicated driver (software program) must be installed in the
computer. These Operating Instructions contain important information necessary for playing
files on the computer, including instructions about how to install the driver and how to perform
troubleshooting in event of problems.

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port to a computer, audio files

Computer Environment

To utilize this driver, your computer must be equipped with a USB port supporting USB Rev2.0 HS.
For information regarding supported computer operating systems and playback software, please
consult the Pioneer website (the download page for this driver).

Note

• When using an input supported by the
is recommended that all computer applications be closed except for the music player application.

• The sampling frequencies and number of quantization bits that can be output by your computer
may differ depending on the computer’s operating system and the version of playback software
used.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Apple, Macintosh, Mac, Mac OS and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.

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port to play music files from a computer, it

Note

• This driver program is supported for use with Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8
operating systems.

• It is unnecessary to install the driver when using Mac OS X. (Digital files can be played without the
need to install the software.)

• In the case of devices provided with a CD-ROM that contains a driver program, the driver may be
installed from the CD-ROM. (For the latest information, consult the driver download page of the
Pioneer website.)

1 Download the driver program.

The driver software can be downloaded from the Pioneer website.

• When downloading the driver program, designate the folder where you wish the program to be
saved.

• Depending on the browser program used or its settings, it may not be possible to designate the
folder for saving downloads. In this case, the file will be saved to a folder location previously
designated by the program.

• The driver program will be downloaded in compressed ZIP format.
The downloaded compressed file will have a name like “Pioneer_AV_USB_Driver_****.zip”,
where “****” will indicate the program’s package number.

2 Following completion of the download, decompress the compressed le.

The decompressed file (driver) will be decompressed to the computer folder which you
designate.
After decompression, the folder holding the driver program will be named “Pioneer_AV_
USB_Driver_****”, where “****” will indicate the program’s package number.

• When the compressed zip file is decompressed, a sub-folder will be created, and the installer
program (Setup.exe) will be saved to that folder.

• For more information regarding the software used to open the compressed file, please consult
your software publisher or computer vendor.

2

3 Use a proper USB cable to connect a computer to a device equipped with

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DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL IN

ADAPTER PORT

DC OUTPUT

for WIRELESS LAN

USB

(OUTPUT 5V

0.1A MAX)

(OUTPUT 5V

0.6A MAX)

AC IN

USB

Procedure continues.

DIGITAL IN USB connector, then turn on the power.

For more information regarding connections, check the Operating Instructions for this
device.

Depending on the device used, the name of the connection port may differ (“

USB

USB-DAC IN

”, “

”, etc.).

A–type

B–type

* The illustration may appear differently, depending on the model used.

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6 Click on [Next].

7 Click on [Install].

4 Switch the unit to the input source corresponding to the DIGITAL IN USB

port.

5 Execute the Setup program located in the root directory of the

decompressed folder.

The InstallShield wizard will appear.

• If an older version of this driver program is found on the computer, the InstallShield wizard
will display a “delete” option. In this event, follow the on-screen instructions to delete the older
version, then reboot your computer and once again install the new driver program.

• The menu illustrations shown in these Operating Instructions may differ from those actually
displayed.

The following screen will appear; wait until the step 8 instructions appear.

If the message “Windows protected your PC” appears, click on “More info” and then press
“Run anyway”.

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8 Click on [Finish].

Procedure finished.

Procedure finished.

The driver installation is completed.

9 Reboot your computer to nalize installation of the driver.

To uninstall the driver

1 Click on the [Start] button at lower left of your monitor screen, then click on

([Settings]  ) [Control Panel].

In the case of Windows 8, simultaneously press the [Windows] key and [X] key, then select
“Programs and functions”, and proceed to step 3.

2 From the Control Panel menu, click on [Add or Remove Programs].

3 Select [Pioneer USB Audio Device], then click on either [Remove] or

[Uninstall].

The uninstaller dialog will appear.

4 Click [Next] to execute the uninstall process.

The driver software will be uninstalled.

5 Reboot your computer.

4

Troubleshooting (Windows XP)

Procedure continues.

Procedure continues.

4 Click on [Sound, video and game controllers] and conrm that [Pioneer USB

Audio Device] is listed.

When using Windows Vista,

page 15

; for Mac OS X,

see page 7

see page 19

; for Windows 7,

.

see page 11

; for Windows 8,

see

1. No sound

Do not boot your computer’s music player program if the power is turned off to the device with the

DIGITAL IN USB

Boot your computer’s music playing program only after switching the input to the
port.
For information about the name of inputs supported by the
Operating Instructions for this device.

port, or if the

1 Click on [Start]  ([Settings]  ) [Control Panel]  [System].

2 Click on the [Hardware] tab then click on [Device Manager].

3 Click on [Universal Serial Bus controllers] and conrm that [USB Composite

Device] is listed.

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port has not been selected as the input source.

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port, see the

If the [Pioneer USB Audio Device] does not appear, confirm that the
has been selected as input source. Then try reconnecting the cable or turning the power
off and then on again; when this is done, the [Pioneer USB Audio Device] should be
recognized.

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5 Click on [Start]  ([Settings]  ) [Control Panel]  [Sound, Speech, and

Audio Devices]  [Sounds and Audio Devices].

port

6 Open the sound and audio Properties.

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7 Click on the [Audio] tab, then conrm that [Pioneer USB Audio Device] is

Procedure finished.

Procedure finished.

listed as the [Default device] for [Sound playback].

If another device has been selected, open the drop-down menu and select [Pioneer USB



Audio Device], then click on [Apply] to change the selection.

2. To disable the operating system’s sound scheme

Under default OS settings, computer events may be accompanied by audio signals and beeps
that are audible through the speakers attached to the device. In the event you do not wish to
hear such non-music signals, follow the instructions listed below:

1 Click [Start]  [Control Panel] 

[Sounds and Audio Devices].

2 Click on the [Sounds] tab, and for the [Sound scheme], select [No Sounds],

then click on [Apply].

8 To enable the new setting, reboot your computer.

9 Conrm that your media player’s sound volume is set to Maximum.

In the event your media player requires an output plugin setting, confirm that [Pioneer USB
Audio Device] is selected.

6

Troubleshooting (Windows Vista)

Procedure continues.

Procedure continues.

3 Click on [Sound, video and game controllers] and conrm that [Pioneer USB

Audio Device] is listed.

When using Windows XP,

page 15

; for Mac OS X,

see page 5

see page 19

; for Windows 7,

.

see page 11

; for Windows 8,

see

1. No sound

Do not boot your computer’s music player program if the power is turned off to the device with the

DIGITAL IN USB

Boot your computer’s music playing program only after switching the input to the
port.
For information about the name of inputs supported by the
Operating Instructions for this device.

port, or if the

1 Click on [Start]  [Control Panel]  [System and Maintenance]  [System].

2 From the [Tasks] list, click on [Device Manager].

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port has not been selected as the input source.

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port, see the

If the [Pioneer USB Audio Device] does not appear, confirm that the
has been selected as input source. Then try reconnecting the cable or turning the power
off and then on again; when this is done, the [Pioneer USB Audio Device] should be
recognized.

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4 Click on [Universal Serial Bus controllers] and conrm that [USB Composite

Device] is listed.

port

7

5 Click on [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Hardware and Sound]  [Sound].

Procedure finished.

Procedure continues.

6 Under the [Playback] tab, conrm that for [Speakers], [Pioneer USB Audio

Device] is checked as the default device.

If another device has been selected, select [Pioneer USB Audio Device], and click to [Set



Default].

8 Under the [Levels] tab, set the [Speakers] level to maximum.

If the Speaker Mute indicator (at the left side of the Balance button) is lighted, click it to turn
it off.

Speakers

7 Double click on [Speakers] ([Pioneer USB Audio Device]), and display its

Properties.

8

9 Conrm that your media player’s sound volume is set to Maximum.

In the event your media player requires an output plugin setting, confirm that [Pioneer USB
Audio Device] is selected.

2. To disable the operating system’s sound scheme

Procedure finished.

Procedure continues.

3.

To set the sampling frequency for audio data output from your computer

Under default OS settings, computer events may be accompanied by audio signals and beeps
that are audible through the speakers attached to the device. In the event you do not wish to
hear such non-music signals, follow the instructions listed below:

1 Click [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Hardware and Sound]  [Sound].

2 Click on the [Sounds] tab, and for the [Sound scheme], select [No Sounds],

then click on [Apply].

By synchronizing the sampling frequency of playback files with the transmission sampling rate,
sound can be transmitted without the need for frequency conversion.
When a high sampling frequency is set on a computer with inadequate processing capacity,
audio playback may be disrupted. In this event, the bit rate and frequency should be set to low
values such as 2-channel, 24-bit, 44100 Hz.

1 Click on [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Hardware and Sound]  [Sound].

2 Under the [Playback] tab, for [Speakers], double click on [Pioneer USB Audio

Device] to display the Properties.

9

3 Under the [Advanced] tab, select for [Default Format] the desired output

Procedure finished.

sampling rate, then click on [Apply].

10

Troubleshooting (Windows 7)

Procedure continues.

Procedure continues.

4 Click on [Universal Serial Bus controllers], and conrm that [USB Composite

Device] is listed.

When using Windows XP,

page 15

; for Mac OS X,

see page 5

see page 19

; for Windows Vista,

.

see page 7

; for Windows 8,

see

1. No sound

Do not boot your computer’s music player program if the power is turned off to the device with the

DIGITAL IN USB

Boot your computer’s music playing program only after switching the input to the
port.
For information about the name of inputs supported by the
Operating Instructions for this device.

port, or if the

1 Click on [Start]  [Control Panel]  [System and Security].

2 Under [System], click on [Device Manager].

3 Click on [Sound, video and game controllers] and conrm that [Pioneer USB

Audio Device] is listed.

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port has not been selected as the input source.

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DIGITAL IN USB

port, see the

5 Click on [Start] [Control Panel] [Hardware and Sound]  [Sound].

If the [Pioneer USB Audio Device] does not appear, confirm that the
has been selected as input source. Then try reconnecting the cable or turning the power
off and then on again; when this is done, the [Pioneer USB Audio Device] should be
recognized.

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port

11

6 Under the [Playback] tab, conrm that for [Speakers], [Pioneer USB Audio

Procedure finished.

Procedure continues.

Device] is checked as the [Default Device].

If another device has been selected, select [Pioneer USB Audio Device], and click on [Set



Default].

8 Under the [Levels] tab, set the [Speakers] level to maximum.

If the Speaker Mute indicator (at the left side of the Balance button) is lighted, click it to turn
it off.

Speakers

7 Double click on [Speakers] ([Pioneer USB Audio Device]), and display its

Properties.

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9 Conrm that your media player’s sound volume is set to Maximum.

In the event your media player requires an output plugin setting, confirm that [Pioneer USB
Audio Device] is selected.

2. To disable the operating system’s sound scheme

Procedure finished.

Procedure continues.

3.

To set the sampling frequency for audio data output from your computer

Under default OS settings, computer events may be accompanied by audio signals and beeps
that are audible through the speakers attached to the device. In the event you do not wish to
hear such non-music signals, follow the instructions listed below:

1 Click [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Hardware and Sound]  [Sound].

2 Click on the [Sounds] tab, and for the [Sound scheme], select [No Sounds],

then click on [Apply].

By synchronizing the sampling frequency of playback files with the transmission sampling rate,
sound can be transmitted without the need for frequency conversion.
When a high sampling frequency is set on a computer with inadequate processing capacity,
audio playback may be disrupted. In this event, the bit rate and frequency should be set to lower
values such as 2-channel, 24-bit, 44100 Hz.

1 Click on [Start]  [Control Panel]  [Hardware and Sound]  [Sound].

2 Under the [Playback] tab, for [Speakers], double click on [Pioneer USB Audio

Device] to display the Properties.

13

3 Under the [Advanced] tab, select for [Default Format] the desired output

Procedure finished.

sampling rate, then click on [Apply].

14

Troubleshooting (Windows 8)

Procedure continues.

Procedure continues.

3 Click on [Universal Serial Bus controllers], and conrm that [USB Composite

Device] is listed.

When using Windows XP,

page 11

; for Mac OS X,

see page 5

see page 19

; for Windows Vista,

.

see page 7

; for Windows 7,

see

1. No sound

Do not boot your computer’s music player program if the power is turned off to the device with the

DIGITAL IN USB

Boot your computer’s music playing program only after switching the input to the
port.
For information about the name of inputs supported by the
Operating Instructions for this device.

port, or if the

1 Simultaneously press the [Windows] key and [X] key, then select

[Device manager].

2 Click on [Sound, video and game controllers] and conrm that [Pioneer USB

Audio Device] is listed.

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port has not been selected as the input source.

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port, see the

4 Simultaneously press the [Windows] key and [X] key; select [Control Panel],

then click on [Hardware and sound]  [Manage audio devices].

If the menu items noted above do not appear, confirm that the Control Panel’s View by item
is set to “Category”.

If the [Pioneer USB Audio Device] does not appear, confirm that the
has been selected as input source. Then try reconnecting the cable or turning the power
off and then on again; when this is done, the [Pioneer USB Audio Device] should be
recognized.

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port

15

5 Under the [Playback] tab, conrm that for [Speakers], [Pioneer USB Audio

Procedure finished.

Procedure continues.

Device] is checked as the [Default Device].

If another device has been selected, select [Pioneer USB Audio Device], and click on [Set



Default].

7 Under the [Levels] tab, set the [Speakers] level to maximum.

If the Speaker Mute indicator (at the left side of the Balance button) is lighted, click it to turn
it off.

Speakers

6 Double click on [Speakers] ([Pioneer USB Audio Device]), and display its

Properties.

16

8 Conrm that your media player’s sound volume is set to Maximum.

In the event your media player requires an output plugin setting, confirm that [Pioneer USB
Audio Device] is selected.

2. To disable the operating system’s sound scheme

Procedure finished.

Procedure continues.

3.

To set the sampling frequency for audio data output from your computer

Under default OS settings, computer events may be accompanied by audio signals and beeps
that are audible through the speakers attached to the device. In the event you do not wish to
hear such non-music signals, follow the instructions listed below:

1 Simultaneously press the [Windows] key and [X] key; select [Control Panel],

then click on [Hardware and sound]  [Manage audio devices].

If the menu items noted above do not appear, confirm that the Control Panel’s View by item
is set to “Category”.

2 Click on the [Sounds] tab, and for the [Sound scheme], select [No Sounds],

then click on [Apply].

By synchronizing the sampling frequency of playback files with the transmission sampling rate,
sound can be transmitted without the need for frequency conversion.
When a high sampling frequency is set on a computer with inadequate processing capacity,
audio playback may be disrupted. In this event, the bit rate and frequency should be set to lower
values such as 2-channel, 24-bit, 44100 Hz.

1 Simultaneously press the [Windows] key and [X] key; select [Control Panel],

then click on [Hardware and sound]  [Manage audio devices].

If the menu items noted above do not appear, confirm that the Control Panel’s View by item
is set to “Category”.

2 Under the [Playback] tab, for [Speakers], double click on [Pioneer USB Audio

Device] to display the Properties.

17

3 Under the [Advanced] tab, select for [Default Format] the desired output

Procedure finished.

sampling rate, then click on [Apply].

18

Troubleshooting (Mac OS X)

Procedure finished.

Procedure finished.

2. To disable the operating system’s sound scheme

When using Windows XP,

page 11

; for Windows 8,

see page 5

see page 15

; for Windows Vista,
.

see page 7

; for Windows 7,

see

1. No sound

Do not boot your computer’s music player program if the power is turned off to the device with the

DIGITAL IN USB

Boot your computer’s music playing program only after switching the input to the
port.
For information about the name of inputs supported by the
Operating Instructions for this device.

port, or if the

1 Click on [System Preferences…]  [Sound].

2 Select the [Output] tab, then under [Select a device for sound output], select

[Pioneer USB Audio Device].

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port has not been selected as the input source.

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DIGITAL IN USB

port, see the

Under default OS settings, computer events may be accompanied by audio signals and beeps
that are audible through the speakers attached to the device. In the event you do not wish to
hear such non-music signals, follow the instructions listed below:

1 Click [System Preferences…]  [Sound].

2 Click on [Sound Effects] tab, and for the item [Selected sound output

device], click [Internal Speakers].

3 Select the [Output] tab, and for the item [Select a device for sound output],

click on [Pioneer USB Audio Device].

If the [Pioneer USB Audio Device] does not appear, confirm that the
has been selected as input source. Then try reconnecting the cable or turning the power
off and then on again; when this is done, the [Pioneer USB Audio Device] should be
recognized.

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port

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© 2013 PIONEER CORPORATION.

All rights reserved.

PIONEER CORPORATION

1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan
http://pioneer.jp

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

P. O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA

PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

340 Ferrier Street, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 2Z5, Canada TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca

PIONEER EUROPE NV

Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneer.eu

PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.

253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneer.com.sg

PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LT D.

5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneer.com.au

PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, México, D.F. 11000 TEL: [phone]
http://pioneer-mexico.com

Pioneer China Holding Co., Ltd.

4F,126 Jiangchang No.3 Road, Shibei Industrial Zone, Shanghai, 200436, P.R.China TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneerchina.com/home/

Pioneer (HK) Ltd.

5/F., 909 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneerhongkong.com.hk/ct/index.php

Pioneer High Fidelity Taiwan Co., Ltd.

8F., No. 407, Ruiguang Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City 114, Taiwan (R.O.C.) TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneer-twn.com.tw/

K002_B3_En

3.

Procedure finished.

Procedure continues.

To set the sampling frequency for audio data output from your computer

By synchronizing the sampling frequency of playback files with the transmission sampling rate,
sound can be transmitted without the need for frequency conversion.

1 Click on [Finder]  [Applications]  [Utilities]  [Audio MIDI Setup].

2 Select [Pioneer USB Audio Device].

3 Select the bit rate and sampling frequency for the desired audio le.



2



3

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PIONEER CORPORATION

1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan
http://pioneer.jp

PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.

P. O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA

PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.

340 Ferrier Street, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 2Z5, Canada TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca

PIONEER EUROPE NV

Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneer.eu

PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD.

253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneer.com.sg

PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LT D.

5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneer.com.au

PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.

Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, México, D.F. 11000 TEL: [phone]
http://pioneer-mexico.com

Pioneer China Holding Co., Ltd.

4F,126 Jiangchang No.3 Road, Shibei Industrial Zone, Shanghai, 200436, P.R.China TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneerchina.com/home/

Pioneer (HK) Ltd.

5/F., 909 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneerhongkong.com.hk/ct/index.php

Pioneer High Fidelity Taiwan Co., Ltd.

8F., No. 407, Ruiguang Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City 114, Taiwan (R.O.C.) TEL: [phone]
http://www.pioneer-twn.com.tw/

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© 2013 PIONEER CORPORATION.

All rights reserved.

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