Other Connections; Connecting An Ipod; Connecting Your Ipod To The Receiver; Ipod Playback - Pioneer VSX-82TXS Operating Instructions Manual

Other connections

Chapter 8:
Other connections
Caution
• Make sure the power is switched off before making or
changing the connections.

Connecting an iPod

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow
you to control playback of audio and video from your iPod
using the controls of this receiver.

Connecting your iPod to the receiver

AUDIO PRE OUT
ANTENNA
PHONO R L
FRONT
AM LOOP
IN
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ROOM2(ZONE2) CENTER
R L SUB W.
CD
OUT IN
DVD/
LD
IN
OUT
TV
IN
CD-R/
R L
TAPE
SAT
IN
IN
R L
FR FL iPod
VIDEO /
GAME1 IN
IN
SUB W. CENTER
OUT
DVR/ SUR-
ROUND
VCR 1
IN
R L
OUT
DVR/
R L
SURROUND RS-232C
VCR 2
BACK
IN
MULTI CH
IN
OUT IN
R L
CONTROL
AUDIO
iPod
Music >
Extras >
Settings >
Shuffle Songs
Backlight
MENU
iPod
Note
1 This system is compatible with an iPod, iPod mini and iPod Photo portable device (third generation and above), however, compatibility may vary depend-
ing on the software version of your iPod. This receiver does not support software versions prior to iPod update 2004-10-20. For supported versions, consult
your local Pioneer dealer.
2 • This product is the Pioneer Control Cable for use with an iPod
• This cable is for connection only to the dock connector port of the iPod.
• For detailed instructions on using the iPod, please refer to the manual supplied with the iPod.
• The connected iPod should be updated with iPod updater software higher than version 2004-10-20.
3 • The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display). Features such as the equalizer cannot
be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off before connecting.
• You can't use the iPod and XM Radio functions simultaneously using the multi-room feature on page 57.
4 • Note that non-roman characters in playlists will be displayed as #.
• When watching video content from your iPod, you can only use the iPod controls, and the receiver OSD doesn't appear (iPod video takes priority).
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SUR-
ROUND
SUR-
ROUND
BACK
(Single)
SPEAKERS
A
CENTER
FRONT SURROUND
R L R L
iPod cable
(5 ft. / 4 oz)
®
(third generation and above), iPod Mini or iPod Photo.
1 Switch the receiver into standby then use the
supplied iPod control cable
iPod jack on the rear of the receiver.
Push the connector in until you hear it click home. To
disconnect, squeeze the connector (as shown) to release
the catch, then pull out.
2 Switch the receiver on and press the iPod input
source button to switch the receiver to the iPod.
The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver
verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod.
3 Use the TOP MENU button to display iPod Top
menu.
When the display shows Top Menu you're ready to play
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music from the iPod.
• If after pressing iPod the display shows No
Connection, try switching off the receiver and
reconnecting the iPod to the receiver.

iPod playback

To navigate music, photos or video on your iPod it's
easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage
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of the OSDs. If you are only listening to music you can,
however, use just the receiver's front panel display to do
everything if you prefer.
Finding what you want to play
When connected to this receiver, you can browse music,
photos or video stored on your iPod. When browsing
music, you can browse by playlist, artist, album name,
song name, genres or composers, similar to using the
iPod directly.
iPod Top
[ Playlists
[ Artists
[ Albums
[ Songs
[ Genres
[ Composers
[ Shuffle Songs
1 Use the buttons to select a category then press
ENTER to browse that category.
• To return to the previous level, press RETURN.
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to connect your iPod to the
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]
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