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GLOSSARY   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   A AAC Also known as m4a files, AAC are Apple format files used in CD ripping. AAC offers excellent sound quality in a smaller file size than MP3 or WMA. ACDrive (Advance Codec Drive) Music manager software included with many Kenwood Excelon model receivers and Kenwood model receivers. The software, called PhatNoise Music Manager, allows users to edit and rip files from a CD and manage a large list of music files. ACDrive lets you audibly, search files by Genre, Playlist, Album Name, or Artist and hear and see song files with text-to- speech capability. A.M.S. Amplifier Management System A.M.S. is an extremely sophisticated system that provides extensive control over an amplifier's bass and treble EQ, bass extension and volume offset. It also allows you to control and monitor key amp performance criteria (source voltage, current consumption, internal temperature, fan speed, protection status). All Channels-Driven Surround Power The ability of a multi-channel receiver to deliver its rated power output in all of its channels simultaneously. All Channels-Driven Power is a realistic indication of how the receiver will be able to deliver power while playing multi-channel music formats like DVD Audio, while conventional power ratings indicate how the receiver will perform with 2-channel music sources Attenuator with Smooth Volume Return Drops the volume by a preset level. Smooth Volume Return gradually increases the volume to the original level when the ATT button is pressed a second time, eliminating a jarring change in volume. Audio DSP Listening Modes DSP (Digital Signal Processing) recreates different sonic 'environments', simulating the acoustics of places like Arenas, Churches, and Clubs. Playing music through a DSP mode can create a more vivid, life-like listening experience. Auto Power On/Off Automatically turns the power on when a signal is received; automatically puts the speaker in standby if no signal is received for several minutes. Automatic Memory Entry Automatically programs 1 memory band (6 stations) in a given area, making it especially easy to find stations during long-distance travel.