Operating instructions

Connecting your equipment
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• iPod recharging occurs whenever an iPod is connected to
this unit. (Recharging is enabled only when the unit’s
power is turned on.)
• For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod on
page 25.
Use a dedicated cable to enjoy iPod video
If an iPod is connected using a dedicated iPod connection
cable (sold separately), then video from the iPod can also be
enjoyed on a TV that is connected to the receiver.
• The iPod cable is not included with this receiver. The
optional iPod cable from Pioneer is sold separately under
the part number L308102013030-IL. Contact the Pioneer
Customer Support division for more information on
obtaining an optional iPod cable.
• iPhone 5, iPad 4th generation, iPad mini, iPod touch 5th
generation and iPod nano 7th generation cannot be
connected using a separately sold iPod cable.
Note
• Due to linked operation of the HDMI control function, if a
supported TV and receiver are connected using a HDMI
cable and the TV input is changed during iPod input, the
receiver may automatically also change to TV input. If this
happens, please either change the receiver’s input back to
iPod, or turn OFF the HDMI control function (see HDMI
Setup on page 49).
Connecting a USB device
It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB
devices to this receiver.
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Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB
device to the iPod/iPhone/iPad terminals on the front panel
of this receiver.
• This receiver does not support a USB hub.
• For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a
USB device on page 26.
Connecting an MHL-compatible device
An MHL-compatible mobile device can be connected to enjoy
full-HD videos, high quality multi-channel audio, and photos
etc., with charge the battery on the receiver. Use the MHL
cable (sold separately) to connect the device.
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Switch the receiver into standby then use the MHL cable
(sold separately) to connect your MHL enabled device to the
MHL terminal on the front panel of this receiver.
• The MHL-compatible device is recharged whenever it is
connected to this unit. (Recharging is enabled only when
the unit’s power is turned on.)
• For instructions on playing the MHL-compatible device, see
Playing an MHL-compatible device
on page 27.
iPod/iPhone/iPad
iPod cable
USB mass
storage device
MHL-compatible
device
MHL cable (sold
separately)