Pioneer VSX-91TXH manual Other connections Chapter, Connecting an iPod

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Other connections

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 audio content from your iPod

using the controls of this receiver.1

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1Set this receiver to the standby mode, and then use the Control Dock for iPod supplied with an iPod control

cable2 to connect your iPod to the iPod terminal on the rear panel of this 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.

2Switch 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.

Connecting your iPod to the receiver

 

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.3

 

OPTICAL

MULTI-ZONE & SOURCE ZONE 2

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

• If after pressing iPod the display shows No

IN 1

DIGITAL

OUT

IR

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connection, try switching off the receiver and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN 2

(DVR/

IN

 

 

 

 

 

AM LOOP

PRE OUT

reconnecting the iPod to the receiver.

 

IN 1

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

PB

PR

L

CENTER

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Y

PB

PR

 

 

 

 

 

VCR1)

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IN 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TV/SAT)

IN

 

 

 

 

 

IN

 

 

iPod playback

OUT

IN 3

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PB

PR

Y

PB

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SUB

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2

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

(CD)

 

 

ASSIGNABLE 1

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FRONT WOOFER

ROUND

To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage

 

NABLE

RS-232C

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

12V

 

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TRIGG

 

HDMI

 

1 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the OSD of your TV connected to this receiver.

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You can

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

(DC OU

 

 

CONTROL

 

iPod

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OUT

IN

OUT

IN

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50mA

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

MON

also control all operations for music in the front panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

IN

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XM

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO IN

OUT IN IN

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

L

CENTER

display of this receiver.

 

 

 

 

IN 1

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVD/LD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finding what you want to play

 

 

 

 

IN 2

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DVR/VCR2)

CD

CD-R/TAPE/MD DVD/LD TV/SAT

DVR/VCR1

DVR/VCR2

R

WOOFER

When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can

COAXIAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRONT

SUB

 

 

 

 

ASSIGNABLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI CH IN

browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist,

1

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VSX-91TXH

album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to

Music >

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

using your iPod directly.

 

 

 

 

iPod

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extras >

 

 

 

 

 

iPod cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shuffle Songs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settings >

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Backlight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPod Top

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ Playlists

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ Artists

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ Albums

]

 

 

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[ Songs

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ Podcasts

]

 

 

 

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[ Genres

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ Composers

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ Audiobooks

]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ Shuffle Songs

]

 

 

Enter

Control Dock

for iPod

Note

1This system is compatible with an iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano 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• This product is the Pioneer Control Dock for iPod (IDK-90C) for use with an iPod® (third generation and above), iPod mini, iPod nano or iPod Photo.

•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, XM and SIRIUS Radio functions simultaneously when using the MULTI-ZONE feature (page 55).

4• Note that non-roman characters in the playlist are displayed as #.

•This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod.

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Contents VSX-91TXH Keep in a Secure AREA. this is for Your Security Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityModel Number PhoneImportant Safety Instructions Contents Controlling the rest of your system Other SettingsUsing other functions Other connectionsBefore you start Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Ventilation Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the boxIntroduction to home theater Automatically setting up for surround sound Auto McaccMinute guide 02 5 minute guide ChapterEnter Minute guidePlaying a source Better sound using Phase ControlProblems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup 02 5 minute guideRear panel Connecting your equipmentConnecting your equipment Chapter About the video converter Connecting your equipmentWhen making cable connections 342 Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD playerConnecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box Connect using a standard video cable or an S-video cableDVR, VCR, etc Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesUsing the component video jacks Use a three-way component video cable Connecting digital audio sourcesTape deck, etc Connecting analog audio sourcesConnecting a component to the front panel inputs About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting the speakers Connecting your equipment Installing your speaker system10 mm 3/8 Bare wire connectionsPlacing the speakers Banana plug connectionsTHX speaker system setup Connecting antennasAC outlet Connecting external antennasPlug the power cord into a power outlet Plugging in the receiverFront panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Controls and displays Operating range of remote control unitControls and displays Display Select Controls and displays Remote controlRECEIVER Input SelectSOURCE StatusMulti OPE ShiftStandard surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playback Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using the Home THX modesUsing the Advanced surround effects THX Games ModeStereo See Listening in stereo above for more on this Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing Stream Direct Listening in stereoWhile listening to a source, press Mcacc Listening to your system Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Using surround back channel processingUsing the Virtual Surround Back mode Press Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessUsing the Sound Retriever Using the tone controlsListening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Saving station presetsAbcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz Using the tunerNaming station presets Listening to station presetsSelect the setting you want to adjust System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Making receiver settings from the System Setup menuMcacc System Setup menuDefault setting Normal SB Surround back speaker settingFine Channel Level Manual Mcacc setupFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnProfessional Acoustic Calibration EQ Standing WaveAcoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical output How to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Select the setting you want to check Checking Mcacc preset dataCopying Mcacc preset data Select ‘Data Management’ from the System Setup menuClearing Mcacc presets Manual speaker setupSpeaker Setting Renaming Mcacc presets Confirm your selected setup option Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select a setup optionCurve THX Audio SettingSpeaker Distance SBL-SBR Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodOther connections Other connections Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Watching photos and video contentSelecting channels and browsing by genre Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioListening to channel presets Using Sirius RadioUsing the XM Menu Connecting your Sirius Connect TunerListening to Sirius Radio Using the Sirius MenuPress Sirius SHIFT+TV to switch to the Sirius input Sirius Menu provides additional Sirius Radio featuresAbout Hdmi Connecting using HdmiPassword Set Set the parental lock password Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSpeaker B setup Switching the speaker systemConnect your speakers as shown below Bi-wiring your speakersConnecting additional amplifiers Bi-amping your front speakersMaking MULTI-ZONE connections Basic MULTI-ZONE setupSurround Back System MULTI-ZONE setup MULTI-ZONE listeningMULTI-ZONE remote controls Connecting an IR receiverUsing the MULTI-ZONE controls Pioneer plasma display Switching components on and off using the 12 volt triggerUsing this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display Display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayConnecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Pioneer plasmaAdvanced Mcacc output using your PC Input function default and possible settings Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Other SettingsOther Setup menu Multi Zone SetupYou will return to the Other Setup menu OSD AdjustmentSelect ‘OSD Adjustment’ from the Other Setup menu Setting What it does Options Using other functionsUsing other functions Chapter Setting the AV optionsPrepare the recorder Using other functionsMaking an audio or a video recording Select the source you want to recordPress Status to check the system settings Using the sleep timerSwitching the speaker impedance Checking your system settingsSetting Default Using other functions Resetting the systemDefault system settings Press System Setup to confirmControlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Programming signals from other remote controlsControlling the rest of your system Erasing one of the remote control button settingsResetting the remote control presets Confirming preset codesUse / to select Direct F then press Enter Renaming input source namesDirect function Multi Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequencePress Multi OPE Using multi operationsUsing System off Select the button for the command you want to inputButtons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsControls for other components Decide which component you want to use the remote sensor Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingPower Additional informationAdditional information Other audio problemsSymptomRemedy Video SettingsDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputOperating range of remote control unit on Remote controlSirius radio messages Symptom Cause ActionIPod messages XM radio messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows MediaTM Audio 9 Professional About THXRe-Equalization THX Select2 Cinema modeTHX Games Mode THX Cinema processingAuto Surround Stereo 2 channel signal formatsInput signal format Standard PCM Multichannel signal formatsAuto Direct Pure Direct Surround Back speakers Input signal formatCleaning the unit Additional information SpecificationsDecibel Level Example To establish a safe levelOnce you have established a comfortable sound level Pioneer Corporation
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