Pioneer VSX-D2011-G, VSX-D2011-S manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Features

6

Before You Start

7

Checking the Supplied Accessories

7

Preparing the Remote Control

7

Loading the batteries

7

Remote Control Battery Indicator

7

Operating range of remote control unit

8

Installing the Receiver

8

Opening the Front Panel

8

Switching video system between PAL and NTSC (if

 

necessary)

8

Displays & Controls

28

Front Panel

28

Remote Control

30

Display

33

Back Panel

34

Setting Up for Surround Sound

36

SURRBACK SYSTEM (Surround Back System)

37

QUICK setup

38

NORMAL setup

39

SPEAKER SETTING

40

CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance)

42

CHANNEL DELAY

43

Easy Setup Guide Part 1

9

Home Theater: The Basics

9

1) Your Home System

9

2) The Source Material

9

3) The Listening Modes

9

Conclusion

9

1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV

10

Digital Connections

10

2 Speaker Connections

11

3 Setting up the Main Unit

12

4 Assigning the Digital Inputs

12

Easy Setup Guide Part 2

13

1 Auto Surround Sound Setup

13

2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound

15

Connecting Your Equipment

16

Connecting your TV

16

Component Video Input Default Settings

16

Connecting Video Components

17

Connecting a DVD player

17

Connecting VCRs or DVRs

18

Connecting a Video Component

 

to the Front Panel

18

Connecting Satellite TV(SAT) Components

19

Connecting Analog Audio Components

20

Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs

(DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible

player)

21

Connecting Digital Audio Components

22

Digital Input Default Settings

23

Connecting the Radio Antennas

24

Using outdoor antennas

24

Connecting Speakers

25

Speaker impedance

26

Placing Your Speakers

27

Speaker placement

27

AC Power Cord

27

AC Outlet [switched 100W max]

 

(European model only)

27

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Basic Operation

44

Stereo and Multichannel Playback

44

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input

45

Listening Modes

46

STEREO modes

46

MOVIE modes (SURROUND mode)

47

MUSIC modes (SURROUND mode)

48

Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode

49

Adding/Adjusting the Effect in

 

Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode

49

Listening with ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ

50

Reducing Noise During Playback

 

(DIGITAL NR Function)

50

Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode

51

Listening in LOUDNESS Mode

51

Adjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL)

52

Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING mode

53

DVD-Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback

53

SB CH MODE button

54

SB CH MODE

54

VIRTUAL SURROUND BACK Mode

54

DUAL MONO setting and Playback

55

Using Headphones

55

Video Select

56

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

 

(DIMMER)

56

Using the Tuner

57

Automatic and Manual Tuning

57

MPX Mode

57

RF ATT Mode (European model only)

57

Channel Step Setting (multi-voltage model only) ...

58

To Change Channel Steps

 

(multi-voltage model only)

58

Direct Access Tuning

58

Memorizing Frequently Used Stations

59

Naming Memorized Stations

60

Recalling Memorized Stations

61

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Contents VSX-D2011-SVSX-D2011-G Installing the Receiver Operating Environment TWO Voltage Selector Switches multi-voltage model onlyFor European model Table of Contents Remote Control of Other Components Table of Contents104 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 BasicsHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Easy Setup Guide Part1Digital Connections Speaker Connections Speaker impedance setting of the receiver seeSpeaker 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 playerCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital Input Default SettingsCoaxial 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 controlPress the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass or Adjusting Bass and Treble Tone ControlTreble 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 ModeUsing Headphones Dual Mono setting and playbackPhones 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 stationPanel for about two seconds Press and hold EON Mode frontErase 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 thisUse the 5∞ buttons to select Learning and press Enter Select Function blinks on the remote controlFor example DVD/LD Select KEY flashes in the display You will return to the Remote Setup menu When youre done use the 5∞ Buttons to select ExitStart 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 displayYou will exit the Remote Setup menu and return to Adjusting the Light on the Remote ControlNormal 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, againDIGITAL-IN Select should be This exits the DIGITAL-IN Select modeSelected, 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 oneDefault is Phono PHONO/LINE SetupUse the 5∞ buttons to select Phono or LINE. Press Enter Expert settings. Use the 5∞ buttons Expert SetupTo 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 repeatThat channel appears so you can check the setting To use the Data Check feature follow the steps here101 102 Bass Peak Level103 Dynamic Range ControlTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro LogicDolby Dolby DigitalDTS 105DTS-ES THX 106Schemata of Setup Screens 107Speaker Placement Information 108Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources Speaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System109 Troubleshooting 110111 112 113 Maintenance of External Surfaces 114115 Preset Code BrandsBrand 116 Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano OnwaSpecifications European model 117Specifications multi-voltage model 118119 DimensionsFurnished Parts TNGZF/02F00001 Printed

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

The Pioneer VSX-D2011-G and VSX-D2011-S are impressive home theater receivers that embody Pioneer’s commitment to delivering high-quality audio and video performance. Both models are tailored for home entertainment enthusiasts who seek an immersive audiovisual experience without compromising on functionality or user-friendliness.

One of the most notable features of the VSX-D2011 series is its advanced audio processing capabilities. With Dolby Digital and DTS support, these receivers are built to handle surround sound formats with precision, allowing users to experience cinematic audio from the comfort of their own homes. The inclusion of multi-channel audio decoding ensures that every sound is delivered with clarity, making movie nights and music listening vibrant and engaging.

Equipped with a powerful amplifier, the VSX-D2011 models offer robust power output, which is crucial for driving larger speakers effectively. This ensures that even at high volumes, the audio remains clear without distortion, providing a listening experience that’s rich and full. The receivers also feature various speaker configuration options, making them versatile for any home theater setup.

In terms of connectivity, the VSX-D2011 boasts an array of inputs and outputs, including multiple HDMI ports, optical and coaxial digital inputs, and traditional analog connections. This variety allows users to connect multiple source devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices easily. The inclusion of HDMI support also ensures compatibility with high-definition video formats, which is essential for today’s modern home entertainment systems.

Another significant characteristic of the VSX-D2011 series is its user-friendly interface. Pioneer's intuitive on-screen menus and remote control make it easy to navigate through settings and preferences. This simplicity is beneficial for users who may not be technically inclined but still desire a sophisticated home theater experience.

Additionally, the receivers are designed with comprehensive audio calibration systems, such as MCACC, which automatically adjusts the sound settings based on the room’s acoustics. This feature ensures optimal sound quality, providing a tailored listening experience that can accommodate different environments.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-D2011-G and VSX-D2011-S are robust home theater receivers that combine cutting-edge sound technology with ease of use. Their advanced audio processing, powerful amplification, extensive connectivity options, and user-friendly design make them ideal choices for both audiophiles and casual listeners looking to elevate their home entertainment experience. Whether watching movies, enjoying music, or gaming, these receivers deliver exceptional performance that captures every detail and nuance.
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