Pioneer VSX-AX5Ai-G, VSX-AX5Ai-S manual 10Other connections Using the USB interface

10Other connections

Using the USB interface

It is possible to listen to two channels of audio from your computer by connecting to the USB interface on the rear of this receiver. Depending on your model of computer and the software installed, you can listen to the stereo audio source through the speaker setup you’ve connected to this receiver.

5Make any necessary settings required to select the USB interface as your computer audio output.

6Turn up the volume control on your computer and this receiver.

We recommend turning the computer volume to the maximum level and using the volume control on this receiver.

1 Connect your computer’s USB terminal to the	• You may want to start with a fairly low volume on this
USB terminal on the rear panel of this receiver.	receiver and turn it up as necessary after you’ve
	checked your levels.
	7 Start playback of a source on your computer.

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Note

•Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition and Windows® 98 operating systems have been tested for compatibility with this interface, but depending on your computer setup, you may find that your system is not compatible.

•Make sure you use a USB cable that connects from an A-type connector (from your PC) to a 4-pin B-type connector (to the receiver).

B-type USB connector

A-type USB connector

Personal computer

2Switch on your computer and this receiver. If the computer was previously running, quit all applications

3If you’re connecting for the first time, wait for the USB driver installation to finish.

The installation may take a minute or two to complete. Make sure you leave the USB cable connected until the dialog box indicates that the USB setup is finished. Note that some older operating systems may require a disc for installation.

•If your PC doesn’t recognize the receiver, try disconnecting the USB cable and connecting it again. If it is still unrecognized, restart the computer.

4Press INPUT on the remote control repeatedly to select USB.

You can also use the MULTI JOG dial on the front panel to select USB.

•Any computer alert sounds will also be heard through the speakers unless you switch them off from the computer’s control panel.

•You won’t be able to hear the audio from the USB connection through the digital outputs of this receiver.

•Note that using hubs or extensions may cause connection problems.

•The sound may be interrupted, degraded, or played back incorrectly due to your software, PC settings or PC specifications. Consult your PC manual regarding USB devices.

Caution

•Make sure you don’t switch off the computer or unplug the USB cable during playback.

•To prevent noise being output, don’t use other software on your computer during playback.

•Pioneer is not responsible for computer system damage, software crashes or failures, or any other possible computer problems due to this configuration.

Microsoft Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition, Windows® NT and Windows® 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Inc.

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