Other Connections; Connecting An Ipod; Connecting Your Ipod To The Receiver - Pioneer VSX-818V-K Operating Instructions Manual

Other connections

Chapter 10:
Other connections
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.
• Do not allow any contact between speaker
wires from different terminals.

Connecting an iPod

This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal
that will allow you to control playback of audio
content from your iPod using the controls of
1
this receiver.
• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to
access the iPod DIRECT USB terminal.
iPod DIRECT
VIDEO L AUDIO R
USB
iPod DIRECT
VIDEO L AUDIO R USB
USB cable (for
iPod connection)
Note
1 • This system is compatible with the audio of an iPod and iPod nano portable device (fifth generation and above). However,
that some of the functions may be restricted for some models. Note, however, compatibility may vary depending on the
software version of your iPod. Please be sure to use the latest available software version.
• iPod is licensed for reproduction of non-copyrighted materials or materials the user is legally permitted to reproduce.
• Features such as the equalizer cannot be controlled using this receiver, and we recommend switching the equalizer off
before connecting.
• Pioneer cannot under any circumstances accept responsibility for any direct or indirect loss arising from any inconvenience
or loss of recorded material resulting from the iPod failure.
2 The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display).
MCACC
PORTABLE
MASTER
VOLUME
MCACC
PORTABLE
This receiver
iPod
Music >
Extras >
Settings >
Shuffle Songs
Backlight
iPod
MENU

Connecting your iPod to the receiver

1 Set this receiver to the standby mode,
and then use the USB cable (for iPod
connection) to connect your iPod to the iPod
DIRECT USB terminal on the front panel of
this receiver.
For the cable connection, refer to also the
operating instructions for iPod.
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 Press TOP MENU to display iPod Top
menu.
When the display shows Top Menu you're
ready to play 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.
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