Other connections

Chapter 9:

Other connections

Caution

Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections.

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1 Switch the receiver into standby then use the

supplied iPod audio control cable2 to connect your iPod to the iPod jack on the rear of the 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.

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

 

 

OPTICAL

 

 

 

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VSX-2016AV

 

iPod

 

 

iPod cable

Music

 

>

 

(1.5 m / 70 g)

Settings

 

>

 

Extras

 

>

 

 

 

Shuffle Songs

Backlight

MENU

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.3

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.4 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).

Note

1This system is compatible with an iPod, iPod mini and iPod Photo portable device (third generation and above), however, compatibility may vary depend- ing 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 Audio Control Cable for use with an iPod® (third generation and above), iPod Mini or iPod Photo.

This cable is for connection only to the dock connector port of the iPod.

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.

3The 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.

4Note that non-roman characters in playlists will be displayed as #.

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