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Compressed audio compatibility
Note that although most standard bit/sampling rate
combinations for compressed audio are compatible,
some irregularly encoded files may not play back. The list
below shows compatible formats for compressed audio
files:
• MP3 (MPEG-1/2/2.5 Audio Layer 3) – Sampling rates:
8 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 8 kbps to 320 kbps (128
kbps or higher recommended); File extension:
.mp3
• WMA (Windows Media Audio) – Sampling rates: 32
kHz / 44.1 kHz; Bit rates: 32 kbps to 192 kbps (128
kbps or higher recommended); File extension:
.wma;
WMA9 Pro and WMA lossless encoding: No
• AAC (MPEG-4 Advanced Audio Coding) – Sampling
rates: 11.025 kHz to 48 kHz; Bit rates: 16 kbps to 320
kbps (128 kbps or higher recommended); File
extension:
.m4a; Apple lossless encoding: No
Other compatibility information
• VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/WMA/MPEG-4 AAC
playback: Yes 1
• DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection
compatible: Yes (DRM-protected audio files will not
play in this receiver).
About MPEG-4 AAC
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) is at the core of the
MPEG-4 AAC standard, which incorporates MPEG-2
AAC, forming the basis of the MPEG-4 audio
compression technology. The file format and extension
used depend on the application used to encode the AAC
file. This receiver plays back AAC files encoded by
iTunes ® bearing the extension ‘ .m4a’. DRM-protected
files will not play, and files encoded with some versions
of iTunes ® may not play.
Apple and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
About WMA
The Windows Media logo printed on the box indicates
that this receiver can playback Windows Media Audio
content.
WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers
to an audio compression technology developed by
Microsoft Corporation. This receiver plays back WMA
files encoded using Windows Media ® Player bearing the
extension ‘ .wma’. Note that DRM-protected files will not
play, and files encoded with some versions of Windows
Media
®
Player may not play.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Using XM Radio
XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of
commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news,
talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior
digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae,
from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every
music fan. XM’s dedication to playing the richest
selection of music is matched by its passion for live
sporting events, talk radio, up-to-the-minute news,
standup comedy, children’s programming, and much
more. For U.S. customers, information about XM Satellite
Radio is available online at www.xmradio.com. For
Canadian customers, information about XM Canada is
online at www.xmradio.ca.
For more details see About XM on page 96.
Connecting your XM Radio receiver
After purchasing an XM Mini-Tuner (sold separately), you
will also need to activate the XM Radio digital radio
service to receive broadcasts.
1 Connect an XM Mini-Tuner to the XM IN jack on the
rear of this receiver.
You will also need to activate the XM Radio service.
Note
1 Note that in some cases playback time will not be displayed correctly.
DIGITAL
ASSIGNABLE
ASSIGN-
ABLE
OPTICAL
RS-232C
MULTI CH IN
SPEAKERS
A
DVD TV SAT DVR1
CON-
TROL
IR
ZONE2
COAXIAL
HDMI
OUT
OUT
BD IN
3
3 1 -
ASSIGNABLE 2 1 -
2 1 -
IN (DVR2)
2 IN
(DVR1)
1 IN 1 IN
2 IN
(TV SAT)
1 IN
S-
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
IN IN
IN IN
IN
IN OUT
OUT
DVR2
IN
IN OUT MONITO OUT
OUT
FRONT
FRONT R
CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK
SUBWOOFER
VIDEO
(DVD)
2 IN (CD)
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
SIRIU
XM IN
1
2
12 V TRIGGER
(OUTPUT
12 V TOTAL 50 mA MAX)
XM IN
SATELLiTE RADiO
SATELLiTE RADiO
VSX-03TXH
XM Mini-Tuner
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