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Pioneer VSX-D41 Contents, Before you start, 2 5 minute guide, Connecting up, Playing sources

Models: VSX-D511 VSX-D41

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Contents
1 Before you start
Checking what’s in the box	5
Installing the receiver	5
Making cable connections	5
Loading the batteries	5
Operating range of remote control unit	5
2 5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater	6
Listening to Surround Sound	7
Using the Quick Setup	10
3 Connecting up
Audio/Video cords	11
S-video cables (VSX-D511 only)	11
Digital audio cords/Optical cables	11
Connecting digital components	12
Connecting audio components	12
Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ...	13
Connecting video components	13
Connecting antennas	14
FM wire antenna	14
AM loop antenna	15
Antenna snap connectors	15
Using external antennas	15
To improve FM reception	15
To improve AM reception	15
Connecting the speakers	16
Speaker terminals	16
Hints on speaker placement	17
AC outlet	18
Operating other Pioneer components	18
4 Controls and displays
Front Panel	19
Display	20
Remote Control	22

5 Playing sources
Introduction to Sound Modes	24
Stereo/Direct	24
Standard modes	24
Advanced Surround modes	24
Choosing the input signal	25
Using Stereo/Direct	25
Listening to multi-channel playback	26
Using Advanced Surround	26
Using Loudness and Midnight listening	26
Using the tone controls	27
Playing other sources	27
Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ...	28
6 Setting up your receiver
Choosing your receiver setup	29
Speaker setting	30
Subwoofer setting	30
Crossover frequency setting	30
LFE attenuator setting	31
Front speaker distance setting	31
Center speaker distance setting	31
Surround speaker distance setting	31
Dynamic range control setting	32
Dual mono setting	32
Coaxial digital input setting	32
Optical digital input setting	32
Setting the relative volume level
of each channel	33
7 Using the tuner
Listening to the radio	34
Improving FM stereo sound	34
Saving station presets	35
Naming station presets	36
Listening to station presets	36
8 Making a recording
Making an audio or a video recording	37
Monitoring your recording	37
9 Additional information

Troubleshooting	38
Specifications	40

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Pioneer VSX-D41 manual Contents, Before you start, 2 5 minute guide, Connecting up, Controls and displays, Playing sources

Contents

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER VSX-D411 VSX-D511Operating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn“Dolby”, “Pro Logic II” and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby LaboratororiesDTS, “ES” and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, IncContents 3 Connecting up6 Setting up your receiver 7 Using the tunerInstalling the receiver Operating range of remote control unitBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Making cable connections02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 5 minute guide Listening to Surround Sound1 Hook up your DVD player 2 Hook up your TV02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers5 minute guide 6Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your likingsize 025 minute guide Using the Quick Setup 5.1ch5.0ch 3.0chConnecting up Audio/Video cordsVIDEO Digital audio cords/Optical cables03 Connecting up Connecting digital components Connecting audio componentsConnecting video components Connecting DVD 5.1 channel componentsConnecting up 03 Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna the signalConnecting up AM loop antenna Using external antennasAntenna snap connectors To improve FM receptionConnecting the speakers Speaker terminals03 Connecting up 2Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wireHints on speaker placement Overhead view of speaker set up3-Dview of speaker set up Connecting upPOWER-CORDCAUTION AC outletOperating other Pioneer components also cause the receiver to malfunctionControls and displays Front Panel9 10 11 12 13 14 2 STANDBY indicator04Controls and displays DisplayControls and displays 4 2 PRO LOGICRemote Control 04 Controls and displaysButton What it doesControls and displays 10 Tuner controls05Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes Stereo/DirectStandard modes Advanced Surround modesChoosing the input signal Using Stereo/DirectPlaying sources ExpandedUsing Advanced Surround Using Loudness and Midnight listening05Playing sources Listening to multi-channelplaybackUsing the tone controls Playing other sourcesMidnight Off Loudness Playing sources05Playing sources Selecting the multi-channelanalog inputs1Select DVD/LD if it is not already selected Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup06Setting up the receiver Speaker settingSubwoofer setting Crossover frequency settingLFE attenuator setting Front speaker distance settingCenter speaker distance setting Surround speaker distance set- tingDynamic range control setting Dual mono settingCoaxial digital input setting Optical digital input settingSetting the relative volume level of each channel Setting up the receiver07Using the tuner Listening to the radio Improving FM stereo soundUsing the tuner Saving station presets07Using the tuner Naming station presets Listening to station presetsMaking an audio or a video recording Making RecordingsMonitoring your recording Problem 09 Additional information TroubleshootingAdjust the MASTER VOLUME Additional information Problem09Additional information Specifications Amplifier SectionVideo Section FM Tuner SectionAdditional information MiscellaneousFurnished Parts 09Additional information Additional information TNGZF/01L00001 <XRB3011-A>