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Other connections
Using the USB interface
VSX-74TXVi only
It is possible to listen to two channels of audio from your
computer by connecting to the USB interface on the rear
of this receiver. Depending on your model of computer
and the software installed, you can listen to the stereo
audio source through the speaker setup you've
connected to this receiver.
MULTI-ROOM
&SOURCE
/REC SEL
OUT1
ROOM3(ZONE3)
OUT2
S400
USB
AUDIO
IN
(AUDIO)
IN1
(SAT)
S400
IN2
(DVR/
HDMI
VCR 1)
IN1
IN3
(DVR/
VCR 2)
IN4
(CD-R)
1–4
IN2
ASSIGNA-
BLE
1–2
IN1
(DVD/
LD)
OUT
IN2
(CD)
IN
XM
DIGITAL
B-type USB
connector
1
Connect your computer's USB terminal to the USB
terminal on the rear panel of this receiver.
2
Switch on your computer and this receiver.
3
If you're connecting for the first time, wait for the
USB driver installation to finish.
The installation may take a minute or two to complete.
Make sure you leave the USB cable connected until the
dialog box indicates that the USB setup is finished. Note
that some older operating systems may require a disc for
2
installation.
4
Use the INPUT SELECT button to select USB.
You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front
panel.
Note
®
1 • Windows
XP, Windows
with this interface, but depending on your computer setup, you may find that your system is not compatible.
• Make sure you use a USB cable that connects from an A-type connector (from your PC) to a 4-pin B-type connector (to the receiver).
• The USB specification is version 1.1 compatible, and the USB Audio Class specification is 1.0 compatible.
• Any computer alert sounds will also be heard through the speakers unless you switch them off from the computer's control panel.
• You won't be able to hear the audio from the USB connection through the digital outputs of this receiver.
• Note that using hubs or extensions may cause connection problems.
2 If your PC doesn't recognize the receiver, try disconnecting the USB cable and connecting it again. If it is still unrecognized, restart the computer.
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AUDIO
ANTENNA
PHONO
FM UNBAL 75Ω
AM LOOP
IN
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
MONITOR
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ROOM2(ZONE2)
OUT
IN
OUT
ROOM2(ZONE2)
R
L
CD
OUT
IN
IR
12 V TRIGGER
DVD/
1
2
LD
IN1
IN
(DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50mA MAX)
OUT
ROOM2
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
TV
MONITOR
IN2
IN
(ZONE2)
OUT
CD-R/
OUT
TAPE
IN1
IN1(DVD/LD)
SAT
Y
Y
IN2(TV)
IN
IN
1–2
R
ASSIGNABLE
FR
VIDEO1/
P
P
B
B
GAME1
IN
SUB W.
P
P
R
R
OUT
SUR-
DVR/
ROUND
VCR 1
IN2
IN3
IN3
Y
Y
IN
R
OUT
P
P
B
B
DVR/
R
SURROUND
VCR 2
P
P
IN
R
R
OUT
R
L
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
1–3
ASSIGNABLE
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VSX-74TXVi
A-type USB
connector
Personal computer
®
®
2000, Windows
Millennium Edition and Windows
5
Make any necessary settings required to select the
USB interface as your computer audio output.
You will need to make sure the correct speaker setting is
selected with the audio software you're using. Please
refer to the manual that came with the software to make
these settings.
6
Turn up the volume control on your computer and
this receiver.
You may want to start with a fairly low volume on this
receiver and turn it up as necessary after you've checked
your levels.
PRE OUT
R
L
7
Start playback of a source on your computer.
F
SUB W.
C
Caution
• Make sure you don't switch off the computer or
R
L
L
unplug the USB cable during playback.
FL
iPod
IN
CENTER
• To prevent noise being output, don't use other
software on your computer during playback.
L
• Pioneer is not responsible for computer system
L
RS-232C
BACK
damage, software crashes or failures, or any other
MULTI CH
IN
IN
possible computer problems due to this
configuration.
®
Microsoft
Millennium Edition, Windows
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Second Zone speaker B setup
Caution
• Before making or changing the connections, switch off
the power and disconnect the power cord from the
power outlet. Plugging in components should be the
last connection you make with your system.
• Be careful not to allow any contact between speaker
wires from different terminals.
• You can use speakers with a nominal impedance
between 6–16Ω (please see Switching the speaker
impedance on page 66 if you plan to use speakers
with an impedance of less than 8Ω).
®
98 Second Edition operating systems have been tested for compatibility
®
®
, Windows
XP, Windows
®
98, and Windows NT
®
2000, Windows
®
are
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