Pioneer XRB3089-A manual Other connections Chapter, Connecting an iPod

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Other connections

Chapter 10:

Other connections

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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

 

 

MASTER

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

MCACC

 

iPod DIRECT

PORTABLE

This receiver

USB cable (for

 

iPod

iPod connection)

 

Music >

 

Settings >

 

 

Extras >

 

iPod

Shuffle Songs

 

Backlight

 

 

MENU

Connecting your iPod to the receiver

1Set 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.

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.

3Use 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.

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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.

2The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver (Pioneer shows in the iPod display).

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Contents VSX-918V VSX-818V Wash hands after handling Operating Environment Ventilation CautionContents Other connections Other SettingsTroubleshooting Hdmi Important information regarding Controlling the rest of your systemLoading the batteries Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxListening to Surround Sound Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide Switch on the receiver and your TVMake sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press Minute guideFollow the instructions on-screen Wait for the test tones to finishOther problems when using the Auto Mcacc Setup Better sound using Phase ControlPress Phase Phase Control to switch on phase correction Connecting up Chapter Connecting upMaking cable connections Receiver Connecting up Connecting a DVD player and TVDeutsch Connecting upConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Audio and Video inputs on this receiver.2About the WMA9 Pro decoder Connecting up Connecting other audio componentsConnections for the VSX-818V are the same Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sourcesConnecting using Hdmi Connecting up Using the component video jacksComponent 1 DVD Component 2 TV Component 3 DVR About Hdmi Connecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting up Connecting to the front panel audio mini jackAC outlet To improve AM reception Connecting up Connecting antennasUsing external antennas To improve FM receptionVSX-918V Connecting up Connecting the speakersTighten terminal Hints on speaker placementBare wire connections Twist exposed wire strands togetherSwitching the speaker system Speaker placement diagrams14 15 16 Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Front panelDisplay Controls and displaysVIR. SB AnalogDTS PRO LogicControls and displays Remote control AV Parameter Master Volume +Setup Level +Class AccessSignal SEL Tuner DispOperating range of remote control Listening in surround sound Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Auto playbackListening in stereo Using the Advanced surround effectsPress ADV Surr repeatedly to select a listening mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Listening to your system Using Front Stage Surround AdvanceUsing the Sound Retriever Using Virtual Surround Back VSB Setting Listening to your system Setting the AV optionsWhat it does Options CH1 Setting What it does OptionsSelecting the front audio inputs Choosing the input signalPress Portable SHIFT+iPod on the remote control Listening to your system Playing other sourcesManual Mcacc speaker setup System Setup menuSystem Setup menu Chapter Using the System Setup menuFine Channel Level System Setup menuSelect ‘Manual MCACC’ from the System Setup menu Select ‘Fine Ch Level’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuFine Speaker Distance Select ‘Fine SP Distance’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuCopying your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ automaticallyAcoustic Calibration EQ Might distort. If this happens, bring Setting the Acoustic Calibration EQ manuallySelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Select ‘OK’ to copy and confirmSpeaker Setting Manual speaker setupChecking your Acoustic Calibration EQ settings Crossover Network Select ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Select ‘Crossover Network’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the level of each channel using Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuAdjust the distance of each speaker Using Select ‘Speaker Distance’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSpeaker Distance Listening to the radio Using the tunerUsing the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationNederlands Español Using the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets Naming station presetsMaking recordings Chapter Making recordingsMaking an audio or a video recording Operating other Pioneer components Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system ChapterUse the number buttons to enter the preset code Clearing all the remote control settingsDirect function Buttons Function Components Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsShift + SHIFT+ Function ComponentsControlling the rest of your system On digital STB Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code ListDVD Recorder Other connections Chapter Connecting an iPodConnecting your iPod to the receiver Other connectionsBasic playback controls Other connectionsIPod playback Finding what you want to playPress iPod Ctrl to switch the iPod controls.2 Using XM RadioConnecting your XM Radio receiver Switching the iPod controls1Selecting channels and browsing by genre Using XM HD SurroundSaving channel presets Listening to XM RadioAbout Neural Surround Using the XM MenuAbout XM Connecting your Sirius Connect Tuner Using Sirius RadioEnter to listen to the Sirius radio broadcast Listening to Sirius RadioSelect the channel you want to memorize One at time withParental Lock Use and Enter to Using the Sirius MenuUsing the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Assigning the digital inputs Other SettingsOther Settings Chapter Input Assign menuAssigning the component video inputs Other SettingsAssigning the Hdmi inputs Select the ‘PDP Volume Control’ setting you want Other Settings Other Setup menuSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterAdditional information Chapter TroubleshootingProblem Remedy Additional informationAdditional information Symptom RemedyImportant information regarding the Hdmi connection Configuration1XM radio messages Symptom CauseSymptom Cause Action IPod messagesTuner Sirius radio messagesAmplifier section Additional information Resetting the main unitSwitching the speaker impedance SpecificationsAM Tuner Section Video SectionComponent video section FM Tuner SectionCleaning the unit Power cord cautionWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Limitedwarranty Pioneer Corporation

XRB3089-A specifications

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