Pioneer VSX-D811S, VSX-D711 manual Speaker terminals, B speaker systems, Hints on speaker placement

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When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case the center speaker shown is unnecessary.

If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel () terminal (see illustration on page 11).

If you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in the Surround back speaker setting (see page 39) you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. Connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel () terminal (see illustration on page 11).

Speaker terminals

3/8 in. (10mm)

1 Twist exposed wire strands together.

2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.)

Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.

A and B speaker systems

The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. A is the main system supporting the full speaker setup. If you switch on both A and B speaker systems, only the front speakers and the subwoofer will be audible. No sound will come from the center, surround, or surround back speakers, but multi-channel sources will be down-mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you‘ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers.

Hints on speaker placement

Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers (below), but you should also follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them.

Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV.

When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV.

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Contents VSX-D711 VSX-D811S Important Notice XRB3013A.01.06 01.12.12, 441 PM Contents Making a recording Before you start Checking what’s in the box Installing the receiverOperating range of remote control unit Making cable connectionsMinute guide Introduction to home theater Hook up your DVD player 02 5 minute guide Listening to Surround SoundHook up your TV Minute guide Connect your speakers02 5 minute guide SBL SBRPlay a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking 1ch 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick SetupPress Quick Setup 0chVideo cables Connecting upAudio/Video cords Component video cordsConnecting up Connecting digital components VSX-D711VSX-D811S Connecting up Connecting audio components CD playerConnecting up Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components VideoConnecting up Connecting video components Connecting to the front panel video terminalFM wire antenna Connecting up Connecting antennasAM loop antenna Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D711 To 16 Ω Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D811SBe sure to complete Speaker terminals Hints on speaker placementB speaker systems View of speaker set up VSX-D811S Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers VSX-D811S onlyAppliance to this Units AC Outlet Connecting up AC outletOperating other Pioneer components Control OUT terminalSTANDBY/ON Master VolumeControls and Displays Front panel EnterControls and Displays DisplayPRO Logic AnalogDTS ATTRCV Controls and Displays Remote controlSource DISPLAY/DISC EnterDTV Menu DTV InfoDTV ON/OFF TOP MenuTV Input TV Volume +Mute LED DisplayPlaying sources Introduction to Sound Modes Standard modeStereo/Direct Sources with stereo surround Playing sourcesAdvanced Surround modes Analog 2-channel stereo sourcePlaying sources Choosing the input signal Listening to multi-channel playbackNEO6 Using Stereo/DirectUsing Advanced Surround Start playback of the component you selected in stepPlaying other sources Playing sources Using Loudness and Midnight listeningUsing the tone controls TreblePlaying sources Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs DVDSetting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup FL-C FS-CS-S Setting up the receiverSpeaker setting FL-CS-SFL-CL-SL FL-CS-SS FL-CL-SS FL-CS-SL FL-CL-SSubwoofer setting Surround back speaker settingChannel setting Crossover frequency settingFront speaker distance setting Center speaker distance settingLFE attenuator setting Surround speaker distance set- tingDual mono setting Surround back speaker distance settingDynamic range control setting Component video input settingsOptical digital input settings Surround back channel input settingCoaxial digital input settings SB 2ch Use ’ or ‘ to select SB 2ch in or SB 1chWhen you’re done, press Test Tone to turn off the test tone Setting the relative volume level of each channelUse Level +/- to adjust the speaker levels in turn FL C FR SW SL SBTuning directly to a station Using the tuner Listening to the radioImproving FM stereo sound Tune to a station you want to memo Rize Using the tunerSaving station presets Press T.EDIT Tuner EditChoose the station preset you want to name Using the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets Input the name you wantMaking Recordings Making an audio or a video recording Monitoring your recordingSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlySwitch on the component you want to control Searching for preset codesProgramming signals from other remote controls Press Remote Setup and hold for three secondsPrepare the remote to erase the button setting Erasing one of the remote control button settingsClearing all the remote control settings Press and hold the button to be erased for three secondsConfirming preset codes Direct functionTV VOL Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsChannel SUB TitleControlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsMenu DisplayEnter Channel Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code List Manufacturer Code1032, 1063 1055, 1086, 10891013, 1019, 1026, 1027 1036, 1086 10961017, 1032, 1089 11141013, 1019 10141132 10591006, 1079 1055, 1073LD Player MD PlayerCD Player Tape Deck DVD PlayerMisc Audio AmplifierReceivers VCR 2017, 2018, 2053 2015, 2027, 20322015, 2042 2001, 2017, 2034, 2059 2062, 2085, 2087Satellite Tuner 4005 40154008 4034Cable TV Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing Additional information TroubleshootingAdjust the Master Volume ReceiverRemove the obstacle or operate from another position Additional informationFront panel refer to LightVideo Section Additional information SpecificationsAmplifier Section FM Tuner SectionMiscellaneous Furnished PartsWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime Additional information Additional information Additional information 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 TNGZF/01L00001 Printed XRB3013-A