Manuals / Pioneer / Home Audio / Stereo Receiver

Pioneer VSX-D712 manual 03Connecting up Connecting antennas, FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna

Models: VSX-D712

1 73

Download 73 pages 524 b

Page 20

03Connecting up

03Connecting up

Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.

	AM loop
	antenna
									FM wire
						AM	75		antenna
						AM	FM UNBAL
					AUX	LOOP		Ω
		IN			AUX
DIGITAL
OUT	OPT	IN			CD	ANTENNA
	OPT	IN			CD	ANTENNA		MONITOR	OUT
								MONITOR	OUT
	OPT	OUT			VCR /	OUT	IN
	2				DVR
(CD-R/TAPE/MD)		IN					CONTROL		OUT
(CD-R/TAPE/MD)		IN				VIDEO			OUT
	OPT					VIDEO			VCR /
	1				TV /	IN	OUT		DVR
	(TV /				TV /		OUT		IN
	(TV /	IN			SAT				IN
	SAT)	IN				IN
ASSIGNABLE	COAX				DVD	IN
ASSIGNABLE	COAX				DVD		MONITOR		T V /
DIGITAL	2				/ LD		MONITOR		T V /
DIGITAL	2				FRONT		OUT		SAT
IN	(CD)	IN			FRONT		OUT		IN
						D V D
	COAX				REC	7.1CH	SUB W.
	COAX				REC	INPUT			DVD /
	1	OUT			CD-R	IN	PREOUT		LD
	(DVD	OUT		/	TAPE		PREOUT		IN
	/LD)				/ MD				IN
		IN			PLAY			S-VIDEO
		R	AUDIO	L				S-VIDEO
		R	AUDIO	L

FM wire antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that gives good reception.

AM loop antenna

Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. Attach (if necessary) and face in the direction that gives the best reception.

20

Antenna snap connectors

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

3/8 in. (10mm)

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Connect an external fm antenna.

75Ω coaxial cable

AM	FM UNBAL
LOOP	75 Ω
ANTENNA

To improve AM reception

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

For the best possible reception, suspend hori- zontally outdoors.

Outdoor
antenna
	15–18 ft. (5–6m)
	Indoor antenna
AM	(vinyl-coated wire)
AM	FM UNBAL
LOOP	75 Ω
ANTENNA

En

Image 20

Pioneer VSX-D712 manual 03Connecting up Connecting antennas, FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna, Using external antennas

Contents

Operating Instructions VSX-D712 VSX-D812AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER IMPORTANT NOTICE Wash hands after handlingPage Contents 03 Connecting up06 Setting up the receiver 01 Before you start07 Using the tuner 08 Making recordings09 Controlling the rest of your system 10 Additional informationInstalling the receiver Before you start01Before you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxOperating range of the remote control unit Before you startIntroduction to home theater 5 minute guide025 minute guide Chapter 5 minute guide Listening to Surround Sound1 Hook up your DVD player 2 Hook up your TV025 minute guide PoweredFront speakers VSX-D7125 minute guide Front speakers6Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking 025 minute guideVSX-D812 Surround back speaker or subwoofer5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup 2.0ch3.0ch 7.0chFWD MID BACK 025 minute guideConnecting up Connecting up ChapterAudio/Video cords S-videocables03Connecting up Connecting digital components This receiverCD recorder Satellite tuner CD player DVD playerConnecting up Connecting audio componentsThis receiver CD player CD-R/Tape/MDdeck03Connecting up Connecting DVD multi-channelcomponentsConnecting video components Connecting to the front panel videoterminal Connecting up03Connecting up Connecting antennas FM wire antennaUsing external antennas Antenna snap connectorsConnecting the speakers VSX-D712 Connecting upASSIGNABLE FRONTSurround speakers 03Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D812Powered subwoofer Hints on speaker placement Speaker terminalsA and B speaker systems Connecting upOverhead view of 5.1 channel speaker setup 3-Dview of 5.1 channel speaker setupOverhead view of 6.1 channel speaker setup 03Connecting up3-Dview of 6.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of 7.1 channel speaker setup3-Dview of 7.1 channel speaker setup Connecting up03Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers VSX-D812VSX-D712 Surround backConnecting up Power cord cautionAC outlet Receiver Operating other Pioneer components03Connecting up Controls and displays Controls and displaysChapter Front panelSee Using the Quick Setup on page 04Controls and displaysDisplay Controls and displays15TUNER indicators STEREO 16Master volume level04Controls and displays 13ADV.SURR. Advanced SurroundControls and displays Remote control 13 1404Controls and displays FL DIMMERD.ACCESS Controls and displaysPlaying sources 05Playing sources ChapterIntroduction to Sound Modes Stereo/DirectChoosing the input signal Playing sourcesAdvanced Surround modes Neo 6 Music MUSIC05Playing sources Listening to multi-channelplaybackAUTO DVD 5.1 chUsing Stereo/Direct Using Advanced Surround6-STEREO EXPANDED GAMESB ON SB OFF SB AUTO 05Playing sources Using the Surround BackChannel SB CH Playing sources Using the Virtual Surround Back mode VSBVSB ON VSB OFF VSB AUTO Using Midnight and Loudness listening Using the tone controlsPlaying other sources MIDNIGHT Off LOUDNESSUsing the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver intocontrol to set the sleep timer Selecting the multi-channelanalog inputsChoosing your receiver setup Setting up the receiver06Setting up the receiver Chapter Setting up the receiver Speaker setting06Setting up the receiver Subwoofer settingSurround back speaker setting Crossover frequency settingFront left speaker distance setting LFE attenuator settingCenter speaker distance setting 100Hz 150Hz 200HzSurround back speaker distance setting Front right speaker distance settingSurround right speaker distance setting Surround left speaker distance settingSubwoofer distance setting Dynamic range control settingComponent video input settings Dual mono settingSurround back channel input setting Digital input settingsCoaxial digital Optical digitalSetting up the receiver Manually calibrating your listening area MCACCR C LS SW SB RS R C LS SW SB RS L C R RS SW LS SB06Setting up the receiver Setting up the receiver The receiver returns to the Standard modeUsing the tuner 07Using the tuner ChapterTuning directly to a station Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Saving station presetsListening to station presets 07Using the tunerNaming station presets The receivers volume, balance, tone signalMaking recordings Making recordingsSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyControlling the rest of your system 09Controlling the rest of your system ChapterDirect function Clearing all the remote control settingsControlling the rest of your system 09Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVsButtons FunctionControls for other components Button sControlling the rest of your system Function09Controlling the rest of your system Button sFunction ComponentsPreset Code List STB SATELLITEOn digital STB TUNER09Controlling the rest of your system SONYYAMAHA 315 , 314 , 328, MD TEACTroubleshooting ProblemAdditional information Additional informationRemedy 10Additional informationProblem Resetting the main unit Additional information10Additional information Specifications Continuous power output stereoContinuous power output surround Signal-to-NoiseRatioCleaning the unit AM tuner sectionMiscellaneous Furnished parts10Additional information Additional information PIONEER CORPORATION PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INCPIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER EUROPE NV