Pioneer VSX-D811S, VSX-D711 manual Contents

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Contents

 

1 Before you start

 

Checking what’s in the box

6

Installing the receiver

6

Making cable connections

6

Loading the batteries

6

Operating range of remote control unit

6

2 5 minute guide

 

Introduction to home theater

7

Listening to Surround Sound

8

Using the Quick Setup

12

3 Connecting up

 

Audio/Video cords

13

S-video cables

13

Component video cords

13

Digital audio coaxial cords/

 

Optical cables

13

Connecting digital components

14

Connecting audio components

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Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ...

17

Connecting video components

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Connecting to the front panel

 

video terminal

18

Connecting antennas

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FM wire antenna

19

AM loop antenna

19

Antenna snap connectors

19

Using external antennas

19

To improve FM reception

19

To improve AM reception

19

Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711)

20

Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S)

21

A and B speaker systems

22

Speaker terminals

22

Hints on speaker placement

22

Connecting additional amplifiers

 

(VSX-D811S only)

24

AC outlet

25

Operating other Pioneer components

25

4 Controls and displays

 

Front panel

26

Display

27

Remote control

29

5 Playing sources

 

Introduction to Sound Modes

32

Stereo/Direct

32

Standard mode

32

Advanced Surround modes

33

Choosing the input signal

34

Listening to multi-channel playback

34

Using Stereo/Direct

35

Using Advanced Surround

35

Using Loudness and Midnight listening

36

Using the tone controls

36

Playing other sources

36

Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ...

37

6 Setting up your receiver

 

Choosing your receiver setup

38

Speaker setting

39

Surround back speaker

 

setting (VSX-D811S only)

40

6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only)

40

Subwoofer setting

40

Crossover frequency setting

40

LFE attenuator setting

41

Front speaker distance setting

41

Center speaker distance setting

41

Surround speaker distance setting

41

Surround back speaker distance

 

setting (VSX-D811S only)

42

Dynamic range control setting

42

Dual mono setting

42

Component video input settings

42

Surround back channel input

 

setting (VSX-D811S only)

43

Coaxial digital input settings

43

Optical digital input settings

43

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Contents VSX-D711 VSX-D811S Important Notice XRB3013A.01.06 01.12.12, 441 PM Contents Making a recording Installing the receiver Operating range of remote control unitBefore you start Checking what’s in the box 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 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup Press Quick Setup1ch 0chConnecting up Audio/Video cordsVideo cables 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 onlyConnecting up AC outlet Operating other Pioneer componentsAppliance to this Units AC Outlet Control OUT terminalMaster Volume Controls and Displays Front panelSTANDBY/ON EnterControls and Displays DisplayAnalog DTSPRO Logic ATTControls and Displays Remote control SourceRCV DISPLAY/DISC EnterDTV Info DTV ON/OFFDTV Menu TOP MenuTV Volume + MuteTV Input LED DisplayPlaying sources Introduction to Sound Modes Standard modeStereo/Direct Playing sources Advanced Surround modesSources with stereo surround Analog 2-channel stereo sourcePlaying sources Choosing the input signal Listening to multi-channel playbackUsing Stereo/Direct Using Advanced SurroundNEO6 Start playback of the component you selected in stepPlaying sources Using Loudness and Midnight listening Using the tone controlsPlaying other sources TreblePlaying sources Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs DVDSetting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup Setting up the receiver Speaker settingFL-C FS-CS-S FL-CS-SFL-CL-SL FL-CS-SS FL-CL-SS FL-CS-SL FL-CL-SSurround back speaker setting Channel settingSubwoofer setting Crossover frequency settingCenter speaker distance setting LFE attenuator settingFront speaker distance setting Surround speaker distance set- tingSurround back speaker distance setting Dynamic range control settingDual mono setting Component video input settingsSurround back channel input setting Coaxial digital input settingsOptical digital input settings SB 2ch Use ’ or ‘ to select SB 2ch in or SB 1chSetting the relative volume level of each channel Use Level +/- to adjust the speaker levels in turnWhen you’re done, press Test Tone to turn off the test tone FL C FR SW SL SBTuning directly to a station Using the tuner Listening to the radioImproving FM stereo sound Using the tuner Saving station presetsTune to a station you want to memo Rize Press T.EDIT Tuner EditUsing the tuner Naming station presets Listening to station presetsChoose the station preset you want to name 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 directlySearching for preset codes Programming signals from other remote controlsSwitch on the component you want to control Press Remote Setup and hold for three secondsErasing one of the remote control button settings Clearing all the remote control settingsPrepare the remote to erase the button setting Press and hold the button to be erased for three secondsConfirming preset codes Direct functionControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs ChannelTV VOL SUB TitleControlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsMenu DisplayEnter Channel Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code List Manufacturer Code1055, 1086, 1089 1013, 1019, 1026, 10271032, 1063 1036, 1086 10961114 1013, 10191017, 1032, 1089 10141059 1006, 10791132 1055, 1073LD Player MD PlayerCD Player Tape Deck DVD PlayerMisc Audio AmplifierReceivers VCR 2015, 2027, 2032 2015, 20422017, 2018, 2053 2001, 2017, 2034, 2059 2062, 2085, 2087Satellite Tuner 4015 40084005 4034Cable TV Additional information Troubleshooting Adjust the Master VolumePlace the antenna farther away from the equipment causing ReceiverAdditional information Front panel refer toRemove the obstacle or operate from another position LightAdditional information Specifications Amplifier SectionVideo 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