Pioneer VSX-74TXVi Owner's Manual - Page 45

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 this receiver.1 Connecting your iPod to the receiver ROOM CE L 3(ZONE3) MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE IN ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT FM UNBAL 75Ω MONITOR OUT S400 IR 12 V TRIGGER (AUDIO) 1 2 IN1 (DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50mA MAX) S400 ROOM2 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE (ZONE2) MONITOR OUT IN2 HDMI IN1 IN1 Y OUT IN1(DVD/LD) Y IN2(TV) 1-2 ASSIGNABLE PB PB 1-4 IN2 GNA- PR PR 1-2 IN2 IN3 Y Y OUT ANTENNA AUDIO PHONO AM LOOP PRE OUT R L FRONT IN MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L CD SUB W. CENTER OUT IN DVD/ LD IN TV IN SAT IN OUT CD-R/ TAPE IN R R L SURROUND SURROUND BACK (Single) L VIDEO1/ GAME1 IN FR FL iPod SUB W. CENTER SPEAKERS IN A R FRO OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND R L DIGITAL PB PB PR PR OUT DVR/ VCR 2 IN ASSIGNABLE 1-3 S -VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO R L AUDIO R SURROUND L BACK RS-232C MULTI CH OUT IN IN CONTROL VSX-74TXVi iPod Music > Extras > Settings > Shuffle Songs Backlight MENU 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 music from the iPod.2 • 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.3 You 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. 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 depending 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 #. 45 En