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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 your iPod using the controls of
1
this receiver.
Connecting your iPod to the receiver
ROOM
CE
L
FM UNBAL 75Ω
3(ZONE3)
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ROOM2(ZONE2)
OUT
IN
OUT
S400
OUT
IR
12 V TRIGGER
(AUDIO)
DVD/
1
2
LD
IN1
(DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50mA MAX)
ROOM2
MULTI-ROOM
S400
& SOURCE
MONITOR
IN2
(ZONE2)
OUT
OUT
HDMI
IN1
IN1(DVD/LD)
IN1
Y
Y
IN2(TV)
1–2
ASSIGNABLE
VIDEO1/
P
P
B
B
GAME1
1–4
IN2
GNA-
P
P
OUT
R
R
1–2
IN2
IN3
IN3
Y
Y
OUT
P
P
OUT
B
B
P
P
R
R
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
1–3
ASSIGNABLE
DIGITAL
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO
iPod
Music
>
Extras
>
Settings
>
Shuffle Songs
Backlight
MENU
iPod
1
Use the supplied iPod audio control cable to connect
your iPod to the iPod jack on the rear of the receiver.
Make sure to switch off the receiver before making this
connection.
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 • 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 55.
3 Note that non-roman characters in playlists will be displayed as #.
AUDIO
PRE OUT
ANTENNA
R
L
PHONO
FRONT
AM LOOP
IN
ROOM2(ZONE2)
R
L
SUB W.
CENTER
CD
IN
SUR-
ROUND
IN
SUR-
ROUND
OUT
BACK
TV
IN
(Single)
CD-R/
TAPE
R
L
SAT
IN
IN
R
L
FR
FL
iPod
SPEAKERS
IN
IN
A
FRO
R
SUB W.
CENTER
SUR-
DVR/
ROUND
VCR 1
IN
R
L
DVR/
R
L
RS-232C
SURROUND
VCR 2
BACK
IN
MULTI CH
IN
OUT
IN
R
L
CONTROL
AUDIO
VSX-74TXVi
2
Use 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.
When the display shows Top Menu you're ready to play
2
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.
Playing music from your iPod
To navigate the music on your iPod it's easiest if you have
your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs.
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 the
music stored on your iPod 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 any time, press
RETURN.
2
Use the
buttons to browse the selected
category (e.g., albums).
• Use
to move to previous/next levels.
3
You
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
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