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08
Using the USB interface
VSX-AX4ASi 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
S400
ROOM3
(ZONE3)
(AUDIO)
OUT2
S400
USB
AUDIO
IN
IN
1
(SAT)
IN
2
(DVR/
VCR 1)
IN
3
(DVR/
VCR 2)
IN
4
(CD-R)
1
4
ASSIGNA-
BLE
IN
1
1
2
(DVD/
LD)
IN
2
(CD)
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
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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
MULTI-ROOM
ANTENNA
& SOURCE
PHONO
MAIN ROOM(ZONE1)
FM UNBAL 75 Ω
AM LOOP
IN1
IN
MONITOR
MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE
OUT
OUT
ROOM2(ZONE2)
ROOM2(ZONE2)
R
L
CD
IN2
OUT
IN
12 V TRIGGER
HDMI
IN1
DVD/
1
2
LD
1
IN
IN
(DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX)
OUT
ROOM2
MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE
TV
MONITOR
2
IN
IN
OUT
IN2
(ZONE2)
CD-R/
TAPE
IN
1
OUT
1
(DVD/LD)
IN
SAT
Y
Y
(TV)
IN
IN
2
IN
R
1
2
ASSIGNABLE
FR
VIDEO /
IN3
P
P
B
B
GAME1
IN
SUB W.
P
P
OUT
R
R
SUR-
DVR/
VCR 1
ROUND
IN4
IN
3
IN
2
Y
Y
IN
R
P
P
OUT
B
B
OUT
DVR/
R
SURROUND
VCR 2
P
P
IN
R
R
OUT
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
R
L
ASSIGNABLE
1
3
CONTROL
COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
A-type USB
connector
Personal computer
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®
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.
7
Start playback of a source on your computer.
Caution
• Make sure you don't switch off the computer or
unplug the USB cable during playback.
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• To prevent noise being output, don't use other
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software on your computer during playback.
• Pioneer is not responsible for computer system
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damage, software crashes or failures, or any other
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possible computer problems due to this
configuration.
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Microsoft
, Windows
Millennium Edition, Windows
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
®
98 Second Edition operating systems have been tested for compatibility
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®
XP, Windows
2000, Windows
®
98, and Windows NT
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