Operating instructions

Connecting your equipment
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Connecting 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.
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Switch the receiver into standby, and then use the iPod
cable to connect your iPod to the iPod terminal on the front
panel of this receiver.
•Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the iPod
terminal.
• For the cable connection, refer to also the operating
instructions for iPod.
• For instructions on playing the iPod, see Playing an iPod
on page 23.
• When the Control with HDMI function is ON and the
receiver is connected to a compatible TV with an HDMI
cable, and you switch the input of the TV when the
receiver's selection is iPod USB input, the receiver may
automatically switch to TV/SAT. If this happens, switch
the receiver's input back to the original input, or turn OFF
the Control with HDMI function (see HDMI Setup on
page 38).
Connecting a USB device
It is possible to listen to two-channel audio using the USB
interface on the front of this receiver.
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Switch the receiver into standby then connect your USB
device to the USB terminal on the front panel of this
receiver.
• Push down on the PUSH OPEN tab to access the USB
terminal.
• This receiver does not support a USB hub.
• For instructions on playing the USB device, see Playing a
USB device on page 24.
Plugging in the receiver
Only plug in after you have connected all your components to
this receiver, including the speakers.
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Plug the AC power cord into a convenient AC power
outlet.
CAUTION
• Handle the power cord by the plug part. Do not pull out
the plug by tugging the cord, and never touch the power
cord when your hands are wet, as this could cause a short
circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of
furniture, or other object on the power cord or pinch the
cord in any other way. Never make a knot in the cord or tie
it with other cables. The power cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged
power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock.
Check the power cord once in a while. If you find it
damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized
independent service company for a replacement.
• The receiver should be disconnected by removing the
mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use,
e.g., when on vacation.
Note
• After this receiver is connected to an AC outlet, a 2
second to 10 second HDMI initialization process begins.
You cannot carry out any operations during this process.
The HDMI indicator in the front panel display blinks
during this process, and you can turn on this receiver
once it has stopped blinking. When you set the Control
with HDMI to OFF, you can skip this process. For details
about the Control with HDMI feature, see Control with
HDMI function on page 38.
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