User manual PIONEER VSX-74TXVI

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-74TXVi VSX-74TXVi-S VSX-72TXV VSX-72TXV-S Register your product at www. pioneerelectronics. com (US) www. pioneerelectronics. ca (Canada) Operating Instructions CAUTION ­ TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. ATTENTION ­ POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT, OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. D2-4-4-1_EF WARNING ­ TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. D1-4-2-1_En FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [. . . ] · 1­ 4 ft ­ Surround speakers between 1 and 4 feet apart. · 4 ft < ­ Surround speakers more than 4 feet apart. 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. · If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and the X-Curve has no effect. 3 Select `Return' then press ENTER to finish. Note 1 If the YES or PLUS setting on the subwoofer is selected (in Speaker Setting on page 41), the test tone will only play back from the subwoofer. If not, the test tone will play back from the front and surround speakers set to LARGE. 2 Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn't applied when you're using any of the Home THX modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 27). 3 If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display). 44 En Other connections 08 Chapter 8: Other connections Caution · Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections. 2 Use 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. 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. 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 Playing music from your iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiver ROOM CE L ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE IN ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT MONITOR OUT AM LOOP MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE AUDIO PHONO IN PRE OUT R L FRONT To navigate the music on your iPod it's easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. 3 You can, however, use just the receiver's front panel display to do everything if you prefer. 3(ZONE3) R OUT ROOM2(ZONE2) L SUB W. CD IN CENTER S400 (AUDIO) IR 12 V TRIGGER 1 ROOM2 (ZONE2) HDMI IN1 SURROUND 2 IN1 DVD/ LD IN OUT IN2 IN1(DVD/LD) IN2(TV) 1­2 TV IN CD-R/ TAPE SAT IN VIDEO1/ GAME1 IN OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND IN (Single) 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 ] ] ] ] ] ] ] (DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50mA MAX) S400 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT OUT Y SURROUND BACK R L FL L IN1 Y R FR ASSIGNABLE PB 1­4 IN2 PR IN2 Y PR IN3 Y PB iPod IN CENTER SPEAKERS A R FRO SUB W. GNA1­2 OUT R PB PB OUT DVR/ VCR 2 PR PR S - VIDEO VIDEO IN L R SURROUND BACK OUT L RS-232C MULTI CH IN DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE 1­3 COMPONENT VIDEO R AUDIO L IN VIDEO CONTROL VSX-74TXVi iPod Music Extras Settings Shuffle Songs Backlight > > > 1 Use the / buttons to select a category then press ENTER to browse that category. · Use / to move to previous/next levels. MENU iPod 1 Use the supplied iPod audio control cable to connect your iPod to the iPod jack on the rear of the receiver. Make sure to switch off the receiver before making this connection. Note 1 This system is compatible with an iPod, iPod mini 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. 2 · 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 and XM Radio functions simultaneously using the multi-room feature on page 55. 3 Note that non-roman characters in playlists will be displayed as #. 45 En 08 Other connections 3 Continue browsing until you arrive at what you want to play, then press to start playback. 1 Navigation through categories on your iPod looks like this: Playlist Song Artist Album Song Album Song Song Genre Artist Album Song Composer Album Song Shuffle Songs Using XM Radio XM is the leading provider of satellite radio service in the United States. Through two high-power satellites, Rock and Roll, XM Radio service offers over 150 channels of music, news, talk, sports and children's programming on a monthly subscription basis. XM Radio offers consumers clear sound quality from digital signal radios, an extensive variety of programming and nationwide coverage. Visit www. xmradio. com for more details on this service. Tip · You can play all of the songs in a particular category by selecting the All item at the top of each category list. For example, you can play all the songs by a particular artist. Connecting your XM Radio receiver After purchasing a Connect-and PlayTM antenna (sold separately), you will also need to activate the XM Radio digital radio service to receive broadcasts. 2 MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE /REC SEL Basic playback controls The following table shows the basic playback controls for your iPod: Button What it does Press to start playback. If you start playback when something other than a song is selected, all the songs that fall into that category will play. Press to stop playback. XM ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE IN ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT MONITOR OUT AM LOOP MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE AUDIO PHONO IN PRE OUT R L OUT1 ROOM3(ZONE3) OUT2 USB AUDIO IN IN1 (SAT) R OUT ROOM2(ZONE2) L SUB W. CD IN S400 (AUDIO) IR 12 V TRIGGER 1 ROOM2 (ZONE2) HDMI IN1 2 IN1 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MONITOR OUT OUT Y (DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50mA MAX) DVD/ LD IN OUT TV IN CD-R/ TAPE SAT IN VIDEO1/ GAME1 IN OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN SURROUND IN S400 IN2 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN3 (DVR/ VCR 2) IN4 (CD-R) 1­4 IN2 IN1(DVD/LD) IN2(TV) 1­2 R L FL L IN1 Y R FR ASSIGNABLE PB IN2 PR IN2 Y PR IN3 Y PB iPod IN CENTER SUB W. ASSIGNABLE IN1 1­2 (DVD/ LD) IN2 (CD) OUT R PB PB OUT DVR/ VCR 2 PR PR S - VIDEO VIDEO IN L IN R SURROUND BACK OUT L RS-232C MULTI CH IN Pauses playback, or restarts playback when paused. DIGITAL ASSIGNABLE 1­3 COMPONENT VIDEO R AUDIO L IN VIDEO CONTROL VSX-74TXVi / / Press and hold during playback to start scanning. Press repeatedly to switch between Repeat One, Repeat All and Repeat Off . [. . . ] One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. [. . . ]