Pioneer VSX-821-K Owner's Manual - Page 19

Connecting your equipment 02 English Français Español 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.  Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod cable to connect your iPod to the iPod terminal on the front panel of this receiver. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the iPod terminal. • For the cable connection, refer to also the operating instructions for iPod. • For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod on page 23. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad This receiver iPod cable Music Genius > Playlists Artists Albums Songs Radio Genres Composers Audiobooks MENU    iPod • When the Control with HDMI function is ON and the receiver is connected to a compatible TV with an HDMI cable, and you switch the input of the TV when the receiver's selection is iPod USB input, the receiver may automatically switch to TV/SAT. If this happens, switch the receiver's input back to the original input, or turn OFF the Control with HDMI function (see HDMI Setup on page 38). Connecting a USB device It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB interface on the front of this receiver.  Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this receiver. • Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the USB terminal. • This receiver does not support a USB hub. • For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a USB device on page 24. CONTROL ON / OFF PHONES This receiver MCACC SETUP MIC VIDEO 2 INPUT 5V 2.1 A L AUDIO R iPod iPhone USB VIDEO iPad USB mass storage device Plugging in the receiver Only plug in after you have connected all your components to this receiver, including the speakers.  Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power outlet. CAUTION • Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement. • The receiver should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., when on vacation. Note • After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2 second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins. You cannot carry out any operations during this process. The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks during this process, and you can turn on this receiver once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details about the Control with HDMI feature, see Control with HDMI function on page 38. 19 En