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Speaker Placement Information

Placement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and realistic surround sound. Certain pointers concerning speakers stands, direction, angle and distance of speakers will be useful in this regard.

Firstly, it is best not to put your speakers directly on the floor. If you do this some of the sound vibra- tion (especially bass) will go directly into the flooring and be lost. Instead we recommend using ex- tremely hard objects (like cinder blocks) or designated speaker stands to support your speakers. Avoid placing the speakers on soft (like cushions or sofas) as these will also lead to sound loss and unstable surfaces (like flimsy shelving) as they may cause speaker accidents. In order to achieve a surround sound effect, make sure the speakers are a reasonable distance from your main listening position.

Follow the diagrams and instructions below for optimum placement of each set of speakers.

 

C

F L

F R

 

45~60

If you're using a CENTER speaker set the FRONT speakers to a wider angle. If not, set them to a narrower angle.

 

C

F L

F R

Make sure the CENTER speaker does not cross the forward plane of the FRONT speakers.

 

 

C

 

F

L

F

R

It is best to angle the speakers towards the listening position. The angle depends on the size of the room. Use less angle for bigger rooms.

 

90~120

S L

S R

S L

S R

 

90~120

S L

S R

S L

S R

 

S B

S L

 

 

S R

 

0~60

 

SBL

SBL

SBR

SBR

Surround speakers should be positioned 45 cm–90 cm higher than your ears and titledslight downward. Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For DVD Audio the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than

for home theater playback.

Surround back speakers should also be positioned 45 cm–90 cm higher than your ears and titled slight downward. Make sure the speakers don't face each other. For DVD Audio the speakers should be more directly behind the listener than for home theater playback.

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Contents VSX-D2011-SVSX-D2011-G Installing the Receiver TWO Voltage Selector Switches multi-voltage model only Operating EnvironmentFor European model Table of Contents Table of Contents Remote Control of Other Components104 Features Checking the Supplied Accessories Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Battery Indicator Before You StartSwitching video system between PAL and Ntsc if necessary Opening the Front PanelEasy Setup Guide Part1 Home Theater The BasicsEasy Setup Guide Part1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVDigital Connections Speaker impedance setting of the receiver see Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker terminals Setting up the Main Unit Default setting for the DIGITAL-2 jack is CD-RReceiver exits the setup process Assigning the Digital InputsEasy Setup Guide Part2 Setup MIC jack on the Front PanelSwitch on the receiver and your TV Hook up the microphone toCheck the speaker settings on the OSD Easy Setup Guide Part2Play a DVD then adjust the Master Volume Playing a DVD with Surround SoundConnecting Your Equipment Connecting your TVComponent Video Input Default Settings Video Component videoConnecting Video Components Connecting a DVD playerConnecting Your Equipment Not a PCM-only outputConnecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting a Video Component to the Front PanelConnecting Satellite TV SAT Components Satellite tunerConnecting Analog Audio Components Audio cordsTurntable Connect red plugs toComponents equipped with Connecting Digital Audio Components Satellite tunerCD recorder CD playerDigital Input Default Settings Coaxial cords/Optical cablesCoaxial cord Connecting the Radio Antennas Using outdoor antennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna To improve FM receptionConnecting Speakers Speaker impedance STANDBY/ON SpeakersAC Power Cord AC Outlet switched 100 W max European model onlySpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersListening mode buttons see OFF -ON button Displays & ControlsFront Panel Multi JOG dialStandby indicator SB CH Mode button see pagesDisplay See Mcacc indicator see pages 13-15 Master Volume dialRemote Control System Setup button Command button for other components see pagesListening mode buttons see page 46 +/- buttons seeVolume +/- buttons Remote Setup buttonMulti Operation button @ Receiver buttonDisplay Back Panel AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W max Multi-voltage Model onlyEuropean model only Voltage Selector multi-voltage model onlySetting Up for Surround Sound EnterSurrback System Surround Back System Quick setup Normal setup Through the Normal setup menusWhen you have the setting you want NORMAL. Press the Enter buttonSpeaker Setting Front default setting is SmallCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallUse the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system setting If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to selectIt. Press the Enter button Speakers. Press EnterManual manual test tone mode Auto automatic test tone modeChannel Level channel balance Channel Level should be selected. IfChannel Delay Turn on the power of the playback component Choose a Listening Mode one Two waysStandby indicator Basic OperationSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Press the Signal SEL SignalSelect the input signal corresponding Press ReceiverListening Modes Stereo modesMovie modes Surround mode THX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II MovieMusic modes Surround mode 2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II MusicAdjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode Repeatedly and select the settingPress the EFFECT/CH SEL button You want. They appearPress Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote Control Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ buttonListening in Loudness Mode Press Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote controlAdjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control Press the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass orTreble Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING mode Remote control or the Multi CHDVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Press the Multi CH Input button onSB CH Mode button SB CH ModePress the SB CH Mode button on Virtual Surround Back ModeDual Mono setting and playback Using HeadphonesPhones jack Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Dimmer Video SelectUsing the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningChannel Step Setting multi-voltage model only Direct Access TuningTo Change Channel Steps Press the Band button to select Band FM or AMMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Press the Tuner button on the remote control Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enterNaming Memorized Stations To select the classRecalling Memorized Stations Use the number buttons to select Channel you desireTo step through each channel in order Press the Station -/+ buttons repeatedlyUsing the RDS display An introduction to RDS European model onlyNews Leisure interests and hobbiesPress the Search Mode button Searching for RDS programs European model onlyTune into an FM station Use the Band button to select the FM bandUsing EON European model only Press the EON Mode button to select the mode you wantFM band Tune into an EON FM stationPress and hold EON Mode front Panel for about two secondsErase PI will be displayed Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press the Remote Setup button for Three secondsPress ENTER. The preset code has been Entered Select Exit and press EnterComplete will appear in the display Proceed as above. The only practical difference in thisSelect Function blinks on the remote control Use the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press EnterFor example DVD/LD Select KEY flashes in the display When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select Exit You will return to the Remote Setup menuStart again to program other components in this manner Using Remote Control with Other Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operationsCable TV/Satellite TV/TVoperations Buttons Function ComponentsSetting up the Direct Function Use the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press EnterOFF, or Exit and press Enter Use the 5∞ buttons to select onUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio/Video ComponentsFunctions that can be recorded Playback the source to be recordedSecond Zone Speaker System B/FRONT BI-AMP Setup Select Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup seeStereo playback in another room Second Zone Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMPWhen using headphones the speakers are switched off Speaker ButtonSurround Back PRE OUT terminals may change Please use speakers with a nominal impedance rated 8 Ω-16 ΩSetting up and Using the USB Audio Connection Check to see if the drivers are Correctly installedConnect your PC to the USB TerminalChange the PC audio setting if Switch on the receiverRemote control or the Multi NecessaryConnecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Multi Operations When done select Exit and press Select Exit and press Enter againPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation ButtonPress the Remote Setup button for More than three seconds To setup a command select Change and press EnterUp the Remote Control to Control Other Components, pages Use the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press EnterUsing System OFF Press the System OFF buttonEditing Remote Control Display Names Press the Remote Setup for more Than three secondsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press Enter RenameEditing Button Names KEY Label Use the 5∞ buttons to select KEY Label and press EnterPress the buttons whose name you Want to change For example Name-changing screen appears in the displayAdjusting the Light on the Remote Control You will exit the Remote Setup menu and return toNormal operation Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input Resetting the Main Unit Fine Tuning Your System Other System SettingsTHX Cinema Setup Select THX Cinema SETUP. PressYour TV, use the 5∞ buttons to Use the 5∞ buttons to select Exit Press ENTER, againThis exits the DIGITAL-IN Select mode DIGITAL-IN Select should beSelected, if not use the 5∞ buttons You will leave the COMPONENT-IN Select mode Assigning the Component Video InputsUse the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN Select then press Choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR1 and VCR2Numbers and symbols. Use Use the Multi JOG to cycleCursor through the letters Enter button to enter onePHONO/LINE Setup Default is PhonoUse the 5∞ buttons to select Phono or LINE. Press Enter Expert Setup Expert settings. Use the 5∞ buttonsTo navigate through the menus Crossover Network Crossover Network should beSelected, if it isn’t use the 5∞ Buttons to select and press EnterFine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay Fine Channel Delay should beUse the 5∞ buttons to adjust Adjust the distance of each channel Using the 5∞ buttonsAcoustic CAL EQ Steps 4 & 5 to adjust all the frequencies 100Cursor automatically goes to Next frequency. Press Enter and repeatTo use the Data Check feature follow the steps here That channel appears so you can check the setting101 102 Bass Peak Level103 Dynamic Range ControlTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Dolby Digital105 DTSDTS-ES THX 106Schemata of Setup Screens 107Speaker Placement Information 108Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources109 Troubleshooting 110111 112 113 Maintenance of External Surfaces 114Preset Code Brands 115Brand 116 Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano OnwaSpecifications European model 117Specifications multi-voltage model 118Dimensions 119Furnished Parts TNGZF/02F00001 Printed

VSX-D2011-S, VSX-D2011-G specifications

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