Pioneer VSX-D2011-S, VSX-D2011-G manual Easy Setup Guide Part1, Home Theater The Basics

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Easy Setup Guide Part1

Home Theater: The Basics

Most consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many people are not used to home theater systems that give you many more options when listening to soundtracks. In fact, home theater is not really complicated and this little guide should give you an understanding of the basics. Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks combined with multiple speakers to create a surround sound effect.

There are three different factors involved in getting surround sound. Each contribute to what kind of sound you get. These factors are:

1)The equipment you are using for your home theater setup. Particularly important is the number of speakers you are using. We call this your speaker configuration.

2)The source material you are using. This is the actual product (like a DVD) or broadcast (like cable TV) you are listening to/watching. We call this the source.

3)The last factor is the listening mode you choose on the VSX-D2011 receiver. These are explained below and in subsequent chapters but most likely the PRO LOGIC II MOVIE for moves and the PRO LOGIC II MUSIC for music will be fine.

Let's start with the home theater setup you have in your home.

1)Your Home System

The heart of your system is the VSX-D2011 receiver and it is very flexible in getting you theater-like surround sound. You can use this receiver with anywhere from two to seven speakers (front left, front right, center, surround left and right, and surround back left and right) and a subwoofer to get home theater surround sound. We recommend you use seven speakers and a subwoofer. If this is not possible follow the instructions in "Auto Surround Setup" in the "Easy Setup Guide Part 2" and you will still be able to get good surround sound. Also, a DVD player is essential for home theater and you can also hook up satellite or cable TV tuner to this receiver and get a more home theater-like sound from these sources.

2) The Source Material

DVDs have become the basic source material for home theater because they are convenient to use and offer excellent sound and picture quality as well as allow users to enjoy home theater soundtracks with more than two channels of audio. For example, Dolby Pro Logic plays back four channels (front left, front right, center and a single channel for both surround speakers), Dolby Digital and DTS sources usually have six discrete channels (front left, front right, center, surround left and right and a channel that powers the subwoofer) of sound. Since the subwoofer channel is only for bass sounds it is expressed as .1 of a channel and this multichannel setup has been named 5.1 channel sound.

It is important you consult the manual that came with your DVD player as well to make sure the player is outputting a surround soundtrack and all the other settings are appropriate for your home theater.

3) The Listening Modes

This receiver has many different listening modes and they are designed to cover all the speaker configurations and types of sources you might be using. In general, the PRO LOGIC II MOVIE listening mode is the easiest way to get realistic surround sound for movies. For music the basic listening mode for music is PRO LOGIC II MUSIC.

To listen to music in stereo simply choose the STEREO listening mode. Other possibilities (like listening to a stereo CD with all seven speakers or taking a stereo source and getting multichannel home theater-like sound) are explained in listening modes (pages 46–48).

Conclusion

These are the three basic factors that contribute to your home theater sound. The easiest thing is to hook up seven speakers and a subwoofer and simply play your DVDs with PRO LOGIC II MOVIE listening mode. This will give you realistic and enjoyable home theater sound. First hook up your equipment, like your DVD player, TV and speakers. Then follow the Easy Setup Guide instructions to set up your system for surround sound. It is very important you do one of the surround sound setups to get optimal sound from your receiver.

For more details on any of the information presented here check the main section of the manual.

EASY SETUP GUIDE

PREPARATION

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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 Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesRemote Control Battery Indicator Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Switching video system between PAL and Ntsc if necessaryHome Theater The Basics Easy Setup Guide Part1Easy Setup Guide Part1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TVDigital Connections Speaker impedance setting of the receiver see Speaker ConnectionsSpeaker terminals Default setting for the DIGITAL-2 jack is CD-R Setting up the Main UnitReceiver exits the setup process Assigning the Digital InputsSetup MIC jack on the Front Panel Easy Setup Guide Part2Switch on the receiver and your TV Hook up the microphone toEasy Setup Guide Part2 Check the speaker settings on the OSDPlaying a DVD with Surround Sound Play a DVD then adjust the Master VolumeConnecting your TV Connecting Your EquipmentComponent Video Input Default Settings Video Component videoConnecting a DVD player Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting Your Equipment Not a PCM-only outputConnecting a Video Component to the Front Panel Connecting VCRs or DVRsSatellite tuner Connecting Satellite TV SAT ComponentsAudio cords Connecting Analog Audio ComponentsTurntable Connect red plugs toComponents equipped with Satellite tuner Connecting Digital Audio ComponentsCD recorder CD playerDigital Input Default Settings Coaxial cords/Optical cablesCoaxial cord Using outdoor antennas Connecting the Radio AntennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna To improve FM receptionConnecting Speakers STANDBY/ON Speakers Speaker impedanceAC Outlet switched 100 W max European model only AC Power CordSpeaker placement Placing Your SpeakersDisplays & Controls Listening mode buttons see OFF -ON buttonFront Panel Multi JOG dialSB CH Mode button see pages Standby indicatorDisplay See Mcacc indicator see pages 13-15 Master Volume dialRemote Control Command button for other components see pages System Setup buttonListening mode buttons see page 46 +/- buttons seeRemote Setup button Volume +/- buttonsMulti Operation button @ Receiver buttonDisplay Back Panel Multi-voltage Model only AC Outlet European model only switched, 100 W maxEuropean model only Voltage Selector multi-voltage model onlyEnter Setting Up for Surround SoundSurrback System Surround Back System Quick setup Through the Normal setup menus Normal setupWhen you have the setting you want NORMAL. Press the Enter buttonFront default setting is Small Speaker SettingCenter default setting is Small Surround default setting is SmallIf it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons to select Use the 5∞ buttons to select Speaker system settingIt. Press the Enter button Speakers. Press EnterAuto automatic test tone mode Manual manual test tone modeChannel Level channel balance Channel Level should be selected. IfChannel Delay Choose a Listening Mode one Two ways Turn on the power of the playback componentStandby indicator Basic OperationPress the Signal SEL Signal Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSelect the input signal corresponding Press ReceiverStereo modes Listening ModesTHX Cinema 2PL II Movie 2PRO Logic II Movie Movie modes Surround mode2PL II Music 2PRO Logic II Music Music modes Surround modeRepeatedly and select the setting Adjusting the Effect of a Listening ModePress the EFFECT/CH SEL button You want. They appearListening with Acoustic Calibration EQ Press Receiver Press the DNR button on the remote ControlReducing Noise During Playback Digital NR Function Press the Acoustic EQ buttonPress Receiver Press the Loudness button on Remote control Listening in Loudness ModeAdjusting Bass and Treble Tone Control Press the BASS/TREBLE button repeatedly to select Bass orTreble Remote control or the Multi CH Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING modeDVD-Audio/MULTI Channel in Playback Press the Multi CH Input button onSB CH Mode SB CH Mode buttonPress the SB CH Mode button on Virtual Surround Back ModeDual Mono setting and playback Using HeadphonesPhones jack Video Select Adjusting the Brightness of the Display DimmerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerDirect Access Tuning Channel Step Setting multi-voltage model onlyTo Change Channel Steps Press the Band button to select Band FM or AMMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Press Enter when you have got Characters you want to enter Press the Tuner button on the remote controlNaming Memorized Stations To select the classUse the number buttons to select Channel you desire Recalling Memorized StationsTo step through each channel in order Press the Station -/+ buttons repeatedlyAn introduction to RDS European model only Using the RDS displayNews Leisure interests and hobbiesSearching for RDS programs European model only Press the Search Mode buttonTune into an FM station Use the Band button to select the FM bandPress the EON Mode button to select the mode you want Using EON European model onlyFM band Tune into an EON FM stationPress and hold EON Mode front Panel for about two secondsErase PI will be displayed Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsRecalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control Press the Remote Setup button for Three secondsSelect Exit and press Enter Press ENTER. The preset code has been EnteredComplete 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 CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations Using Remote Control with Other ComponentsButtons Function Components Cable TV/Satellite TV/TVoperationsUse the 5∞ buttons to select Dirctfnc and press Enter Setting up the Direct FunctionOFF, or Exit and press Enter Use the 5∞ buttons to select onRecording from Audio/Video Components Using Other FunctionsFunctions that can be recorded Playback the source to be recordedSelect Front BI-AMP in the Surrback System setup see Second Zone Speaker System B/FRONT BI-AMP SetupStereo playback in another room Second Zone Bi-amping the front speakers Front BI-AMPSpeaker Button When using headphones the speakers are switched offSurround Back PRE OUT terminals may change Please use speakers with a nominal impedance rated 8 Ω-16 ΩCheck to see if the drivers are Correctly installed Setting up and Using the USB Audio ConnectionConnect your PC to the USB TerminalSwitch on the receiver Change the PC audio setting ifRemote control or the Multi NecessaryConnecting Additional Amplifiers Pioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Multi Operations Select Exit and press Enter again When done select Exit and pressPerforming Multi Operations Press the Multi Operation ButtonTo setup a command select Change and press Enter Press the Remote Setup button for More than three secondsUp the Remote Control to Control Other Components, pages Use the 5∞ buttons to select SYS OFF and press EnterPress the System OFF button Using System OFFPress the Remote Setup for more Than three seconds Editing Remote Control Display NamesUse the 5∞ buttons to select Funcname and press Enter RenameUse the 5∞ buttons to select KEY Label and press Enter Editing Button Names KEY LabelPress 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 Other System Settings Fine Tuning Your SystemSelect THX Cinema SETUP. Press THX Cinema SetupYour 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 Assigning the Component Video Inputs You will leave the COMPONENT-IN Select modeUse the 5∞ buttons to select COMPONENT-IN Select then press Choose between DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR1 and VCR2Use the Multi JOG to cycle Numbers and symbols. UseCursor 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 should be Crossover NetworkSelected, if it isn’t use the 5∞ Buttons to select and press EnterFine Channel Level Fine Channel Delay should be Fine Channel DelayUse the 5∞ buttons to adjust Adjust the distance of each channel Using the 5∞ buttonsAcoustic CAL EQ 100 Steps 4 & 5 to adjust all the frequenciesCursor 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 Bass Peak Level 102Dynamic Range Control 103Chart Comparing Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Dolby Digital105 DTSDTS-ES 106 THX107 Schemata of Setup Screens108 Speaker Placement InformationSpeaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System Speaker Placement for DVD-Audio etc. Sources109 110 Troubleshooting111 112 113 114 Maintenance of External SurfacesPreset Code Brands 115Brand Nokia Oceanic Nordmende Okano Onwa 116117 Specifications European model118 Specifications multi-voltage modelDimensions 119Furnished 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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