Basic playback

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Selecting the multichannel analog inputs

Main Zone:

If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player as

 

above, you must select the analog multichannel inputs

 

for surround sound playback.1

 

1Make sure you have set the playback source to the proper output setting.

iPod

A/V RECEIVER

Playlists

Artists

Albums

Songs

Podcasts

Genres

Composers

Audiobooks

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For example, you might need to set your DVD player to output multichannel analog audio.

2 Use INPUT SELECT to select MULTI CH IN.

You can also use the INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel.

Depending on the DVD player you’re using, the analog output level of the subwoofer channel may be too low. In this case, the output level of the subwoofer can be increased by 10 dB in the Multi Ch In Setup in Other Setup. For details, see Multi Channel Input Setup on page 89.

Playing 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.2

1Switch on the receiver and your TV. See Connecting an iPod on page 36.

It is also possible to operate the iPod on the iPod itself, without using the TV screen. For details, see Switching the iPod controls on page 44.

2Press iPod USB on the remote control to switch the receiver to the iPod/USB.

Loading appears in the GUI screen while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod.

When the display shows iPod top menu you’re ready to play music from the iPod.3

iPod CTRL

Sub Zone:

 

 

iPod

[

 

 

]

Playlists

 

[

Artists

 

]

[ Albums

]

[ Songs

]

[ Podcasts

]

[ Genres

]

[ Composers

]

[ Audiobooks

]

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Playing back audio files stored on an iPod To navigate songs on your iPod, you can take advantage of the GUI screen of your TV connected to this receiver.4 You can also control all operations for music in the front panel display of this receiver.

Finding what you want to play

When your iPod is connected to this receiver, you can browse songs stored on your iPod by playlist, artist name, album name, song name, genre or composer, similar to using your iPod directly.

1Use / to select a category, then press ENTER to browse that category.

To return to the previous level any time, press

RETURN.

2Use / to browse the selected category (e.g., albums).

Use / to move to previous/next levels.

Note

1• When playback from the multichannel inputs is selected, only the volume and channel levels can be set.

You can’t listen to your speaker B system during playback from the multichannel inputs.

With MULTI CH IN inputs, it is possible to play pictures simultaneously. For details, see Multi Channel Input Setup on page 89.

2• This system is compatible with the audio and video of the iPod nano, iPod fifth generation (audio only), iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone. However, some of the functions may be restricted for some models. The system is not compatible with the iPod shuffle.

Compatibility may vary depending on the software version of your iPod and iPhone. Please be sure to use the latest available software

version.

iPod and iPhone are 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.

When listening to a track on the iPod in the main zone, it is possible to control the sub zone, but not to listen to a different track in the sub zone from the one playing in the main zone.

3The controls of your iPod will be inoperable when connected to this receiver.

4• Note that characters that cannot be displayed on this receiver are displayed as #.

• This feature is not available for photos or video clips on your iPod. To display video clips, switch iPod operation to the iPod (see Switching the iPod controls on page 44).

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Pioneer VSX-LX52 Basic playback, Playing an iPod, Selecting the multichannel analog inputs, Finding what you want to play

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