Pioneer VSX-D411 Connecting up AM loop antenna, Using external antennas, To improve FM reception

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Connecting up

AM loop antenna

Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the direction that gives the best reception.

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

Antenna snap connectors

Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut.

3/8 in. (10mm)

	FM
	UNBAL
	75Ω
	FM
75 Ω	ANTENNA
75 Ω	coaxial cable

To improve AM reception

Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnect- ing the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire)

Outdoor antenna

15-18 ft. (5–6m)

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

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Contents VSX-D411VSX-D511 Important Notice Page Contents Making cable connections Installing the receiverOperating range of remote control unit Before you start Checking what’s in the box02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Minute guide Listening to Surround Sound Hook up your DVD playerHook up your TV Connect your speakers 02 5 minute guideMinute guide Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your likingPress Enter 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup1ch 0ch 1chVideo cables VSX-D511 only Connecting upAudio/Video cords Digital audio cords/Optical cables Connecting audio components Connecting up Connecting digital componentsArrows indicate Connecting up Connecting DVD 5.1 channel componentsConnecting video components SignalFM wire antenna Connecting antennasTo improve FM reception Connecting up AM loop antennaUsing external antennas Antenna snap connectorsConnecting the speakers Speaker terminalsSnap shut the speaker terminal to secure Hints on speaker placement Connected equipment should not exceed 100 W 0.8 a Connecting up AC outletBy connecting a control cord optional Operating other Pioneer components10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Controls and displays Front PanelDTS Master VolumeControls and displays DisplayMidnight PRO LogicATT DirectControls and displays Remote Control DVDReceiver TOP Menu AudioSubtitle Advanced Surround modes Playing sources Introduction to Sound ModesStereo/Direct Standard modesExpanded Choosing the input signalUsing Stereo/Direct Playing sourcesPro Logic Music Pro Logic II Movie Using Advanced SurroundUsing Loudness and Midnight listening Playing sources Listening to multi-channel playbackTreble Using the tone controlsPlaying other sources Midnight Off LoudnessPress Signal Select front panel repeatedly to select 5.1 ch Playing sources Selecting the multi-channel analog inputsSelect DVD/LD if it is not already selected Subwoofer setting Setting up the receiverChoosing your receiver setup Speaker settingFL-C -SS Speaker settingSubwoofer setting Crossover frequency settingSurround speaker distance set- ting LFE attenuator settingFront speaker distance setting Center speaker distance settingOptical digital input setting Dynamic range control settingDual mono setting Coaxial digital input settingPress Standard Press Test Tone to output the test tone Setting the relative volume level of each channelUse Level +/- to adjust the speaker levels in turn When you’re done, press Test Tone to turn off the test toneImproving FM stereo sound Using the tuner Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presets Tune to a station you want to memo RizeDisplay shows ST. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class Press Station +/- to select the station preset you want Using the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets Choose the station preset you want to nameMonitoring your recording Making Recordings Making an audio or a video recordingReceiver Additional information TroubleshootingAdjust the Master Volume Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causingLight Additional informationFront panel refer to Remove the obstacle or operate from another positionFM Tuner Section Additional information SpecificationsAmplifier Section Video Section19.8 lb Power Consumption 260 WDimensions 16-9/16 W x 6-4/16 H x 15-8/16 DAdditional information Additional information TNGZF/01L00001 Printed XRB3011-A 0 4 2 1 1 4 0