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If you keep your stereo components in a closed cabinet or 

shelving unit, or you wish to use the sub zone remote control 

in another zone, you can use an optional IR receiver (such as 

a Niles or Xantech unit) to control your system instead of the 

remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver.

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Remote operation may not be possible if direct light from a 

strong fluorescent lamp is shining on the IR receiver 

remote sensor window.

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Note that other manufacturers may not use the IR terminology. 

Refer to the manual that came with your component to check for 

IR compatibility.

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For more information on connecting the IR receiver, see the 

Installation Instructions for the IR Receiver.

This receiver has a dedicated iPod/iPhone terminals that will 

allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod 

using the controls of this receiver.

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An iPod/iPhone can be connected to the receiver. For 

details on supported models and versions of the respective 

products, see 

Playing an iPod on page 30

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For the cable connection, also refer to the operating 

instructions for your iPod.

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When connecting an iPhone to this unit, keep the iPhone 

at least 20 cm away from this unit. If the iPhone is kept 

closer to this unit and a telephone call is received by the 

iPhone, noise may be output from this device.

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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.)

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For instructions on playing the iPod, see 

Playing an iPod on 

page 30

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It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB 

devices to this receiver.

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This receiver does not support a USB hub.

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For instructions on playing the USB device, see 

USB device on page 31

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Other component

Closet or shelving unit

IR receiver

iPod/iPhone

USB cable that 

comes with the iPod

USB mass 

storage device