Pioneer VSX 818V Owner's Manual - Page 55

Other connections 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español 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. • You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6 Ω to 16 Ω (please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with an impedance of less than 8 Ω). 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 this receiver.1 AM SIRIUS AUX iPod DIRECT MCACC PORTABLE MASTER VOLUME 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 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 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.2 • If after pressing iPod the display shows No Connection, try switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to the receiver. USB cable (for iPod connection) This receiver iPod iPod Music > Extras > Settings > Shuffle Songs Backlight MENU 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). 55 En