Pioneer N-70AE, N-50AE Instruction Manual

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Before Start

NETWORK AUDIO PLAYER

N-70AE N-50AE

Instruction Manual

What's in the box .................................................................... 2

Part Names

Front Panel (N-70AE) ............................................................. 3

Front Panel (N-50AE) ............................................................. 4

Rear Panel (N-70AE) .............................................................. 5

Rear Panel (N-50AE) .............................................................. 6

Remote Controller .................................................................. 7

Display .................................................................................... 8

Install

Connections with an amplifier ................................................. 9

Connecting the power cord, etc. ............................................11

Initial Setup

Power On & Initial Setup ...................................................... 12

Playback

USB Storage Device/HDD .................................................... 14

Internet Radio ....................................................................... 16

Spotify ................................................................................... 17

AirPlay

Music Server ......................................................................... 19

Using a computer to save and delete the music on a USB HDD

connected to this unit ............................................................ 21

Using this unit as a D/A converter ........................................ 22

Adjusting sound quality ......................................................... 24

Entering text ......................................................................... 25

Supplementary information

Supplementary information for player functions .................... 26

Advanced Setup

Advanced Settings................................................................. 27

Firmware Update .................................................................. 30

Others

Troubleshooting .................................................................... 32

General Specifications .......................................................... 34

License and Trademark Information ..................................... 35

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What's in the box

Before Start

≥ N-70AE only

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Main unit (1) (N-70AE is used in the illustrations)

Remote controller (RC-931S) (1), Batteries (AAA/R03) (2)

Analog Audio Cable (1)

Power Cord (1)

Wireless antenna (2)

0 Quick Start Guide (1) 0 This document is an online instruction manual. It is not included as an accessory.

0 The power cord must be connected only after all other cable connections are completed. 0 We will not accept responsibility for damage arising from the connection of equipment

manufactured by other companies.

0 Functionality may be introduced by firmware updates and service providers may cease

services, meaning that some network services and content may become unavailable in the future.

0 Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice.

The main power cannot be turned on or off with the remote controller. Use the Í/I STANDBY/ON button on the main unit.

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Front Panel (N-70AE)

Part Names

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1. Í/I STANDBY/ON button/indicator: Switch the main power of the unit on and off. While the unit is starting up, the indicator in the center of the button slowly flashes blue, then lights blue when it has started.

2. STANDBY indicator: Lights red when the unit is in standby mode.

3. DIRECT indicator: Lights when the DIRECT mode is on. (P24)

4. Hi-Bit32 indicator: Lights when the Hi-Bit32 feature is on. (P24)

5. Up Sampling indicator: Lights when the Up Sampling feature is on. (P24)

6. Display (P8)

7. SOURCE button: Switches the input to be played.

8. Play buttons:

∫

: This button stops playback.

/; : This button pauses the playback.

: Move to the track before the one being played.

: Move to the next track.

0 Depending on the input, these buttons may be disabled.

9. Remote control sensor

10.

USB port: Connect a USB storage device or HDD (hard disk drive) to play music files. You

can also supply power (maximum 5 V/0.5 A) to USB devices with a USB cable.

0 When connecting a HDD that requires more than 5 V/0.5 A, connect to the USB port

(maximum 5 V/1 A) on the rear of the unit.

11.

PHONES jack: Connect headphones with a standard plug (‰6.3 mm diameter).

12.

PHONES LEVEL dial: Adjust the volume of the headphones.

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Front Panel (N-50AE)

Part Names

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2. STANDBY indicator: Lights red when the unit is in standby mode.

3. DIRECT indicator: Lights when the DIRECT mode is on. (P24)

4. Hi-Bit32 indicator: Lights when the Hi-Bit32 feature is on. (P24)

5. Up Sampling indicator: Lights when the Up Sampling feature is on. (P24)

6. Display (P8)

7. SOURCE button: Switches the input to be played.

8. Play buttons:

∫

: This button stops playback.

/; : This button pauses the playback.

: Move to the track before the one being played.

: Move to the next track.

0 Depending on the input, these buttons may be disabled.

9. Remote control sensor

10.

USB port: Connect a USB storage device or HDD (hard disk drive) to play music files. You

can also supply power (maximum 5 V/0.5 A) to USB devices with a USB cable.

0 When connecting a HDD that requires more than 5 V/0.5 A, connect to the USB port

(maximum 5 V/1 A) on the rear of the unit.

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Rear Panel (N-70AE)

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1. ANALOG OUT jack: Use the supplied analog audio cable or a commercially available XLR cable to connect an integrated amplifier, for example.

2. Wireless antenna jack: Connect the supplied wireless antenna to connect wirelessly. After firmly attaching the antenna, adjust the angle according to the connection status.

0 When re-packaging the unit, etc., remove the wireless antenna to prevent damage.

3. DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL/COAXIAL jack: Use a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable to connect an integrated amplifier, for example.

4. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jack: Use a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable to connect a CD player, for example.

5. AC IN: Connect the supplied power cord.

6. CONTROL OUT jack: By connecting Pioneer brand amplifiers and CD players, centralized control is possible, for example you can control the amplifiers and CD players from the Pioneer Remote App.

7. USB DAC port: Use a USB cable (A—B type) to connect a computer.

8. USB port: Connect a USB storage device or HDD (hard disk drive) to play music files. You can also supply power (maximum 5 V/1 A) to USB devices with a USB cable. It is also possible to save or delete music files on the USB HDD with a computer over the network.

(P21)

9. NETWORK jack: Connect to the network with an ethernet cable.

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Rear Panel (N-50AE)

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1. ANALOG OUT jacks: Use the supplied analog audio cable to connect an integrated amplifier, for example.

2. Wireless antenna: Erect this to connect wirelessly. The diagram shows the movable range for the wireless antenna. Do not try to force it beyond this range otherwise you may break it.

3. DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL/COAXIAL jack: Use a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable to connect an integrated amplifier, for example.

4. DIGITAL IN OPTICAL/COAXIAL jack: Use a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable to connect a CD player, for example.

5. AC IN: Connect the supplied power cord.

6. CONTROL OUT jack: By connecting Pioneer brand amplifiers and CD players, centralized control is possible, for example you can control the amplifiers and CD players from the Pioneer Remote App.

7. USB DAC port: Use a USB cable (A—B type) to connect a computer.

(P21)

9. NETWORK jack: Connect to the network with an ethernet cable.

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Remote Controller

1. Í STANDBY/ON button: When the main power of the unit is on, this turns the unit on or into standby mode. The main power cannot be turned on or off with the remote controller.

2. DIRECT button: Switch the DIRECT mode on and off.(P24)

3. Hi-Bit32 button: Switch the Hi-Bit32 feature on and off.(P24)

4. A.S.R button: Switch the Auto Sound Retriever feature on and off. (P24)

5. INPUT SELECTOR buttons: Switches the input to be played.

6. button: Input source played switches each time you press one of these buttons.

7. REPEAT button: Set repeat play.

8. Play buttons:

:: Move to the track before the one being played.

/;: Play or pause play. 9: Move to the next track. ∫: Stop playback.

0 Depending on the input, the operation may not start.

9. TOP MENU button: Move to the top menu of the selected input.

10.

Cursors, ENTER button: Select the item with the cursors and press ENTER to confirm.

11.

SETUP button: Displays the Setup menu. (P27)

12.

CLEAR button: Used when entering text, etc.

13.

DISPLAY button: Press to turn off the display of this unit. Press again to turn the display on.

14.

Up Sampling button: Switch the Up Sampling feature on and off. (P24)

15.

SOUND button: Displays the SOUND menu. (P24)

16.

Lock Range button: Displays the Lock Range Adjust settings screen. (P24)

17.

NET STREAM button: Switch the network services, such as internet radio, each time you press the button.

18.

DIMMER button: You can adjust the brightness of the display in three steps.

19.

SHUFFLE button: Set shuffle play.

20.

NOW PLAYING button: When you have changed the display during play, for example, this button returns the display to show information about the file being played.

21.

RETURN button: Returns the display to the previous state.

22.

NET RADIO MENU button: Use this when playing the internet radio.

0 HOME MEDIA, OPTION, 22, and 11 are not used.

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FLAC

44.1

kHz

/24

bit

USB Front

Song

Artist Album

L.R.A A SR D.OUT

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Display

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1. The source is displayed. (USB Front / USB Rear / USB DAC In / Music Server / Network / Digital In 1 / Digital In 2)

2. The name of the file, artist, album, etc., is displayed.

3. Displays the play status.

4. Displays file format, sampling frequency, and quantization bit information.

5. The file play status is displayed. This may not be displayed depending on the input or file.

6. This is displayed when the Lock Range Adjust setting is set to other than "Range 7". (P24)

7. Lights in the following conditions.

When the connection setting on the unit is "Wired" and the unit is connected to the network.

When the connection setting on the unit is "Wired" and the unit is not connected to the network.

When the connection setting on the unit is "Wi-Fi" and the unit is connected to the network.

When the connection setting on the unit is "Wi-Fi" and the unit is not connected to the network.

8. If an album jacket is recorded for the file being played, it is displayed here.

9. This is displayed when the digital audio output setting is on. (P29)

10.

Lights in the following conditions.

: When all track repeat play is on : When one track repeat play is on

: When shuffle play is on

11.

This is displayed when the Auto Sound Retriever feature is on. (P24)

0 When DISPLAY on the remote controller is pressed to turn off the display, the unit may

appear the same as if you had unplugged the unit from the power outlet, but electricity is still being supplied to the unit. To completely cut the unit off from the power supply, you need to unplug the power plug (shutoff device) unit from the power outlet.

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N-70AE is used in the illustrations. N-50AE does not have an XLR jack.

Integrated amplifier, AV receiver, etc.

This unit

Connections with an amplifier

Install

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a Analog Audio Cable

You can play the audio from network features such as internet radio and from devices connected to this unit through speaker systems connected to integrated amplifiers or AV receivers. Connect to suit the input jacks on your amplifier.

Connecting with an analog audio cable

The signal is converted to analog in the D/A converter of this unit and then output to an integrated amplifier, for example. Connect the LINE IN jacks on an integrated amplifier with the supplied analog audio cable to the ANALOG OUT jack on this unit.

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CONTROL

OUT

CONTROL

OUT

CD player

Amplifier

This unit

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Connecting with an XLR cable (N-70AE only)

The signal is converted to analog in the D/A converter of this unit and then output to an integrated amplifier, for example. Connect the XLR input jack on an integrated amplifier with an XLR cable to the ANALOG OUT jack (XLR jack) on this unit.

Connecting with a digital optical cable

The signal is converted to analog in the D/A converter of the integrated amplifier, for example. Connect the OPTICAL IN jack on an integrated amplifier with a digital optical cable to the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack on this unit.

0 The digital signals that can be output by this unit are

linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency and quantization bit rate of 192 kHz/24 bit (operation may not be possible with all connected devices or environments).

a Monaural Miniplug Cables (without resistors)

Connecting with a digital coaxial cable

The signal is converted to analog in the D/A converter of the integrated amplifier, for example. Connect the COAXIAL IN jack on an integrated amplifier with a digital coaxial cable to the DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL jack on this unit.

0 The digital signals that can be output by this unit are

linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency and quantization bit rate of 192 kHz/24 bit (operation may not be possible with all connected devices or environments).

The control jack

By connecting Pioneer brand amplifiers or CD players, for example, that have control jacks using monaural miniplug cables (without resistors), you can centralize control of the devices using the Pioneer Remote App. Furthermore, even when the other devices are put in places where the remote control signal is unable to reach, you can enable operation of the other components through the remote control sensor of this unit.

0 Also make sure to connect with the analog audio cable.

Centralized control cannot work correctly with only the control jack connection.

0 With this connection, the remote control sensors on the

amplifier and CD player stop working. Point the remote controller at remote control sensor of this unit.

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Connecting the power cord, etc.

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Power cord connection

This model includes a removable power cord. The power cord must be connected only after all other connections are completed. Make sure you first connect the power cord to AC IN terminal of the unit and then connect to the outlet. Always disconnect the outlet side first when disconnecting the power cord.

Ethernet cable connection

To connect to the network with an ethernet cable, use the NETWORK jack. When using Wi-Fi connection, make settings in initial settings (P12). When using N-70AE, make sure you have connected the supplied wireless antenna. (P5) You can enjoy features such as internet radio and AirPlay by connecting to the network.

a Power Cord

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Power On & Initial Setup

Initial Setup

BLUE BLINKING

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Starting up: When you press Í/I STANDBY/ON on the

main unit, the STANDBY/ON indicator in the center of the button slowly flashes blue, then "Hello" is displayed on the display about 20 seconds later. After this, the display goes blank, then after the Pioneer logo is displayed, you can start operating the unit.

Wi-Fi connection settings

When you first turn the power on, the initial setup screen is displayed automatically, allowing you to easily make Wi-Fi connection settings.

Initial Setup

Selects the method of network connection

Wi-Fi

Wired (Exit)

To set, select the item with the cursors on the remote controller and press ENTER to confirm. To return to the previous display, press RETURN.

To make Wi-Fi settings, select "Wi-Fi". If you have connected with an ethernet cable, select "Wired (Exit)" and confirm. If you select "Wi-Fi", select the method for setting in the next screen (for example "Scan Networks").

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Wireless

Input SSID

Use iOS Device

Wireless

ddddddddddddddddd

ccccccccccccccccccc

bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb

Wireless

Push Button

Password

Delete One Character[CLEAR]

Change Text[REPEAT]

SSID

Delete One Character[CLEAR]

Change Text[REPEAT]

Security Method

WPA2

WPA

WEP

None

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0 While setting up the network, screens asking you to

accept the Onkyo Group privacy policy and agree to the privacy policies required to use the Chromecast built-in feature are displayed. Select "Accept" and press ENTER to indicate agreement. For information on the settings required to use the Chromecast built-in feature and the operations to play it, refer to the included Chromecast built-in instruction sheet.

Scan Networks

0 To redo the initial settings, press SETUP on the remote

controller, select "Wi-Fi" in "Network Setting" "Connection", then select "Wi-Fi Setup".

∫ Scan Networks

From the list of SSID for access points such as wireless LAN routers, select the required SSID and make the settings.

1. Select the SSID of the access point you want to connect and then confirm.

button, by selecting "Push Button" you can connect without entering a password.

Enter Password

3. If you select "Enter Password", enter the password of the access point and press ENTER. For details on how to enter text, refer to "Entering text" (P25).

If you select "Push Button", then after pressing and holding the automatic setting button on the access point for the required amount of time, press ENTER on the remote controller.

4. is displayed when the settings are complete.

"Pioneer N-50AE XXXXXX".

3. After establishing the connection, select "Done" on the screen of the iOS device.

4. is displayed on the display of the unit when the settings are complete.

∫ Enter SSID of the access point

Set by entering the SSID of the access point you want to connect.

1. Enter the SSID. For details on how to enter text, refer to "Entering text" (P25).

2. Select and confirm the authentication method.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

2. Select either "Enter Password" or "Push Button" and confirm. If the access point has an automatic setting

∫ Use iOS Device

Set by sharing the iOS device's Wi-Fi settings with this unit.

1. Connect the iOS device by Wi-Fi.

2. Select this device in the "SET UP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER..." item on the screen of the iOS device and select "Next".

0 This unit is displayed as "Pioneer N-70AE XXXXXX" or

If you select "None", proceed to step 3. If you select "WEP", "WPA", or "WPA2", enter the password and confirm.

3. is displayed when the settings are complete.

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USB Storage Device/HDD

Playback

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Basic operations

You can play music files by connecting a USB storage device or HDD (hard disk drive) to the USB port on the front or rear of the unit.

0 The USB port on the front supports a maximum 5 V/0.5 A

power supply. If the HDD requires more than this, connect to the USB port (maximum 5 V/1 A) on the rear of the unit.

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press USB FRONT or USB REAR.

USB Front

3. Plug your USB storage device or HDD into the USB port on the front or rear.

4. Folders and music files are displayed on the display when loading is complete.

USB Front

No Storage

USB Front

USB Storage

5. Select the folder or music file with the cursors (d) of the remote controller and press ENTER (e) to confirm. To return to the previous display, press RETURN (f).

6. Use play buttons (c) to stop play or choose tracks to play.

0 The display of album name, artist name, and album art is

supported with MP3/WMA/Apple Lossless/FLAC/AAC/

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DSD (DSF only) format music files. The formats for embedded images are JPEG and PNG.

0 Characters that cannot be displayed by this unit appear

as "

0 The USB port of this unit conforms with the USB 2.0

standard. The transfer speed may be insufficient for some content you play, which may cause some interruption in sound.

Repeat play

1. Repeatedly press REPEAT (a) during play to display or on the display.

: Repeat play of all tracks.

: Repeat play of the selected individual track. To cancel repeat play, press REPEAT (a) several times until the icons disappear.

Shuffle play

1. Repeatedly press SHUFFLE (b) during play to display on the display.

: Play tracks in a folder randomly. To cancel shuffle play, press SHUFFLE (b) until the icon disappears.

USB Storage / HDD Device Requirements

0 Note that operation is not guaranteed with all USB

storage devices or HDD.

0 This unit can use USB storage devices that comply with

the USB mass storage device class standard. (However, there are still devices that cannot be played by this unit even if they comply with the USB mass storage class standard.)

0 The unit is also compatible with USB storage devices

using the FAT16 or FAT32 file system formats. Other formats such as exFAT, NTFS, and HFS cannot be

played by this unit.

0 If the USB storage device has been partitioned, each

section will be treated as an independent device.

0 Up to 20,000 tracks per folder can be displayed, and

folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep.

0 USB hubs and USB storage devices with hub functions

are not supported. Do not connect these devices to the unit.

0 USB storage devices with security function are not

supported on this unit.

0 If the USB storage device or HDD comes with an AC

adapter, we recommend that you use its AC adapter to power it.

0 Media inserted to the USB card reader may not be

available in this function. Furthermore, depending on the USB storage device, proper reading of the contents may not be possible.

0 We accept no responsibility whatsoever for the loss or

damage to data stored on a USB storage device when that device is used with this unit. We recommend that you back up your important music files beforehand.

Supported Audio Formats

This unit supports the following music file formats. Note that sound files that are protected by copyright cannot be played on this unit.

MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):

0 Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and

VBR.

WMA (.wma/.WMA):

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 0 Supported bitrates: Between 5 kbps and 320 kbps and

VBR.

0 WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not

supported

WAV (.wav/.WAV):

WAV files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AIFF (.aiff/.aif/.AIFF/.AIF):

AIFF files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/ .3G2):

0 Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio 0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

96 kHz

0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and

VBR.

FLAC (.flac/.FLAC):

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

0 Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit

DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.DFF):

0 Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF 0 Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz

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Network

TIDAL

Deezer

Spotify

TuneIn Radio

Internet Radio

Basic operations

You can use internet radio services such as TuneIn by connecting this unit to a network that has an internet connection. Depending on the internet radio service, the user may need to register from their computer first.

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Press NETWORK.

3. Select "TuneIn Radio" with the cursors (a) of the remote controller and press ENTER (b) to confirm. After switching the display to the internet radio service, you can select stations with the cursors (a) on the remote controller and press ENTER (b) to confirm. To return to the previous display, press RETURN (c).

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TuneIn

You can register a station you have played as a favorite.

1. Press NET RADIO MENU (d) while playing TuneIn.

2. Select "Add to My Presets" on the display and confirm.

3. To play a favorite, in the top screen of TuneIn, select the registered station in "My Presets" and confirm. To delete favorites, press NET RADIO MENU (d) during play, select "Remove from My Presets" and confirm.

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Wi-Fi

PioneerN-70AExxxxxx

DevicesAvailable

Device

Spotify

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Basic Operation

Spotify Connect play is possible by connecting this unit to the same network as a smart phone or tablet. To enable Spotify Connect, install the Spotify application on your smartphone or tablet and create a Spotify premium account.

1. Connect the smartphone to the same network as this unit.

2. Start the Spotify app.

3. Play the track in the Spotify app, then after switching to the screen for controlling play, tap "Devices Available" at the bottom of the screen.

4. Select this unit.

0 This unit is displayed as "Pioneer N-70AE XXXXXX" or

"Pioneer N-50AE XXXXXX".

5. This unit turns on automatically and the input selector changes to Network and streaming of Spotify starts.

0 If "Option Setting" - "Power Off Setting" - "Network

Standby" is set to "Off" in the Setup menu, manually turn the unit on and then press NETWORK on the remote controller.

0 Refer to the following for Spotify settings:

www.spotify.com/connect/

The following remote controller operations are also possible. (a) This button starts repeat play. (b) This button plays the previous track. (c) This button starts shuffle play. (d) Pressed during play this button pauses playback.

Pressed while paused, and it restarts play.

(e) This button plays the next track.

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iPhone

e.g., iOS 10

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AirPlay

Wi-Fi

Basic Operation

You can wirelessly enjoy the music files on an iPhone®, iPod touch as this unit. Update the OS version on your iOS device to the latest version.

1. Connect the iOS device to the same network as this unit.

2. Tap the AirPlay icon in the play screen of the music

3. Play the music files on the iOS device.

0 At the time of purchase, the Network Standby feature is

0 Due to the characteristics of AirPlay wireless technology,

0 SHUFFLE and REPEAT on the remote controller do not

You can also play the music files on a computer with iTunes (Ver. 10.2.2 or later). Make sure this unit and the computer are connected to the same network, click the AirPlay icon

displayed, and start play of a music file.

, or iPad® connected to the same access point

app on the iOS device and select this unit from the list of devices displayed.

0 This unit is displayed as "Pioneer N-70AE XXXXXX" or

"Pioneer N-50AE XXXXXX".

0 If an "AirPlay Password" has been set on this unit,

enter the password you set.

set to On, and when play of AirPlay starts, the power of this unit automatically comes on and play starts.

the sound produced on this unit may slightly be behind the sound played on the AirPlay-enabled device.

work. Operate from the iOS device.

in iTunes, select this unit from the list of devices

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Music Server

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It is possible to stream music files stored on PCs or NAS devices connected to the same network as this unit. The network servers this unit is compatible with are those PCs with players installed that have the server functionality of Windows Media compatible with home network functionality. You may need to make some settings in advance to use Windows Media Player 11 or 12. Note that only music files registered in the library of Windows Media

Player 11 or 12, or NAS that are

Player can be played.

Configuring Windows Media® Player

∫ Windows Media® Player 11

1. Turn on your PC and start Windows Media

2. In the "Library" menu, select "Media Sharing" to display a dialog box.

3. Select the "Share my media" check box, and then click "OK" to display the compatible devices.

4. Select this unit, and then click "Allow".

0 When it is clicked, the corresponding icon is checked.

5. Click "OK" to close the dialog.

0 Depending of the version of Windows Media

there may be differences in the names of items you can select.

∫ Windows Media

1. Turn on your PC and start Windows Media

2. In the "Stream" menu, select "Turn on media streaming" to display a dialog box.

0 If media streaming is already turned on, select "More

streaming options..." in the "Stream" menu to list players in the network, and then go to step 4.

3. Click "Turn on media streaming" to list players in the network.

4. Select this unit in "Media streaming options" and check that it is set to "Allow".

5. Click "OK" to close the dialog.

0 Depending of the version of Windows Media

Player 12

Player 11.

Player,

Player 12.

Player,

there may be differences in the names of items you can select.

Playing

1. Turn the unit on.

2. Start the server (Windows Media

3. Make sure that the PCs and/or NASs are properly

4. Press MUSIC SERVER.

5. Select the server or music file with the cursors (a) of the

Media

Player 12, or NAS device) containing the music

files to play.

connected to the same network as this unit.

Music Server

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remote controller and press ENTER (b) to confirm. To return to the previous display, press RETURN (c).

0 If "No Server" is displayed, check whether the network is

properly connected.

0 Depending on the server being used and the files played,

elapsed play time and remaining play time may not be displayed.

0 For music files on a server, there can be up to 20,000

tracks per folder, and folders may be nested up to 16 levels deep.

Player 11, Windows

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Controlling Remote Playback from a PC

You can use this unit to play music files stored on your PC by operating the PC inside your home network. The unit supports remote playback with Windows Media

1. Turn on your PC and start Windows Media

2. Open the "Stream" menu and check that "Allow remote control of my Player..." is checked. Click "Turn on media streaming" to list players in the network.

3. Select and right-click the music file to play with Windows

4. Select this unit in "Play to" to open the "Play to" window

Supported Audio Formats

This unit supports the following music file formats.

MP3 (.mp3/.MP3):

Media

Player 12. To remotely play a music file on another server, open the target server from "Other Libraries" and select the music file to play.

of Windows Media unit. If your PC is running on Windows to", and then select this unit. If your PC is running on Windows Operations during remote playback are possible from the "Play to" window on the PC.

0 Remote playback is not possible when using a network

service or playing music files on a USB storage device.

0 Depending of the version of Windows, there may be

differences in the names of items you can select.

0 Note that playback via wireless LAN of sampling rates of

88.2 kHz or higher, and DSD are not supported.

0 Remote play of FLAC, and DSD is also not supported. 0 Variable bit-rate (VBR) files are supported. However,

playback times may not be displayed correctly.

0 Remote playback does not support the gapless playback.

0 Supported formats: MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3 0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Player 12 and start playback on the

10, click "Cast to Device", and select this unit.

Player 12.

8.1, click "Play

Player 12.

0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and

VBR.

WMA (.wma/.WMA):

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and

VBR.

0 WMA Pro/Voice/WMA Lossless formats are not

supported.

WAV (.wav/.WAV):

WAV files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AIFF (.aiff/.aif/.AIFF/.AIF):

AIFF files include uncompressed PCM digital audio.

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

AAC (.aac/.m4a/.mp4/.3gp/.3g2/.AAC/.M4A/.MP4/.3GP/ .3G2):

0 Supported formats: MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Audio 0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

96 kHz

0 Supported bitrates: Between 8 kbps and 320 kbps and

VBR.

FLAC (.flac/.FLAC):

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

0 Quantization bit: 8 bit, 16 bit, 24 bit

LPCM (Linear PCM):

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 0 Quantization bit: 16 bit

Apple Lossless (.m4a/.mp4/.M4A/.MP4):

0 Supported sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,

96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

0 Quantization bit: 16 bit, 24 bit

DSD (.dsf/.dff/.DSF/.DFF):

0 Supported formats: DSF/DSDIFF 0 Supported sampling rates: 2.8 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 11.2 MHz

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Network Standby

Off

On (USB Power)

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Using a computer to save and delete the music on a USB HDD connected to this unit

Basic operations

Without having to disconnect the HDD (hard disk drive) connected to the USB port on the rear of the main unit and reconnecting to a computer, you can save and delete music files directly over a network.

1. Plug your HDD into the USB port on the rear

unit. Use an HDD for Windows HDD.

0 To use this feature, plug your HDD into the USB port

on the rear

2. Format the connected HDD. Select "Option Setting" "Storage" - "Format" in this unit's Setup menu, select "Start" and then press ENTER.

0 Formatting by this unit is necessary when using this

feature.

0 Do not switch the power of the main unit to standby

until formatting is complete.

0 When you format the HDD, all data on the HDD will be

deleted, so you should backup data before formatting.

0 If you cannot format on this unit, format firstly on your

computer, then try to format using this unit again.

3. Select "Option Setting" - "Power Off Setting" - "Network Standby" in this unit's Setup menu, select "On (USB Power)" and then press ENTER.

of the main unit.

when connecting an

of the main

unit, display a list of devices connected to the network.

0 This unit is displayed as "Model name XXXXXX".

(XXXXXX are alphanumeric characters identifying each unit) If on Windows computer rather than the one that shows it as a media device.

6. In the "USB Storage" folder in the folder of this unit you will see the content of the HDD connected to the USB port on the rear of the main unit. Use normal computer operations to save or delete the files.

0 We have confirmed the operation of this feature on the

following OS's. (As of March 2017) Windows Windows Windows macOS Sierra 10.12

0 If this unit is not shown in the network list in Windows

perform the "Updating to the latest information" operation.

0 We do not guarantee operation when playing the tracks,

etc., saved on an HDD connected to this unit, on other equipment over a network.

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, click the icon that shows the unit as a

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4. Switch this unit to standby. 0 When this unit is on, you cannot use a computer to

access the HDD connected to the USB port on the rear of the main unit.

5. On a computer connected to the same network as this

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Using this unit as a D/A converter

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You can convert the digital audio from computers and audio devices such as CD players to analog, then output them from the ANALOG OUT jacks. To play the audio from a computer, you need to install the special driver on your computer. Download the driver software from our website. http://www.pioneer-audiovisual.eu/

Connections

Use an A—B type USB cable to connect a computer. Use either a digital optical cable or digital coaxial cable, depending on the jacks on the device to be connected, to connect audio devices such as CD players.

Playing Back

1. Turn the unit on.

2. When playing a computer connected to the USB DAC port, press USB DAC IN to change the input on this unit to "USB DAC In".

USB DAC In

a USB Cable, b Digital Optical Cable, c Digital Coaxial Cable

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Digital In 2

Digital In 1

When playing a device connected to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack, press DIG IN 2 to change the input on this unit to "Digital In 2".

When playing a device connected to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack, press DIG IN 1 to change the input on this unit to "Digital In 1".

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3. Start play on the player. 0 The digital signals you can input with this unit are as

follows. (Operation may not be possible depending on the connected device and environment)

– Signals that can be input through the USB DAC port:

Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency and quantization bit rate of up to 384 kHz/32 bit, and DSD with a sampling frequency up to 11.2 MHz

– Signals that can be input through the DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacks: Linear PCM signals with a sampling frequency and quantization bit rate of up to 192 kHz/24 bit

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