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Other connections
08
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
DIGITAL
IN 1
OUT
IN
1
IN 2
(DVR/
VCR1)
IN 2
(TV/SAT)
OUT
IN 3
(CD)
ASSIG-
NABLE
1
3
HDMI
CONTROL
OUT
XM
IN
IN
AUDIO
L
IN 1
(DVD/LD)
R
IN 2
(DVR/VCR2)
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
1
2
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 Audio 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 53.
4 Note that non-roman characters in playlists will be displayed as #.
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MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
ANTENNA
OPTICAL
ROOM 2(ZONE 2)
OUT
IN
IR
AM LOOP
COMPONENT VIDEO
L
Y
P
P
Y
P
P
B
R
B
R
IN
OUT
1
IN
IN
2
3
Y
P
P
Y
P
P
B
R
B
R
R
ASSIGNABLE
1
3
FRONT
RS-232C
S-VIDEO
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
iPod
VIDEO
IN
IN
OUT
IN
IN
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
IN
CD
CD-R/TAPE/MD
DVD/LD
TV/SAT
DVR/VCR1
DVR/VCR2
VSX-81TXV
iPod cable
(5 ft. / 1 lb 9 oz)
1
Switch the receiver into standby then use the
supplied iPod audio control cable
to the 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
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.
PRE OUT
CENTER
L
Playing music from your iPod
To navigate the music on your iPod it's easiest if you have
SUB
R
SUR-
WOOFER
ROUND
12V TR
your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs.
(DC
can, however, use just the receiver's front panel display
MONITOR
MULT
OUT
MON
to do everything if you prefer.
OUT
L
CENTER
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,
R
SUB
FRONT
WOOFER
song name, genres or composers, similar to using the
MULTI CH IN
iPod directly.
1
Use the
ENTER to browse that category.
• To return to the previous level any time, press
RETURN.
2
Use the
category (e.g., albums).
®
(third generation and above), iPod Mini or iPod Photo.
2
to connect your iPod
3
iPod Top
[
Playlists
]
[ Artists
]
[ Albums
]
[ Songs
]
[ Genres
]
[ Composers
]
[ Shuffle Songs
]
buttons to select a category then press
buttons to browse the selected
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