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... 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... 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 ...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 ...
... 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... 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 ...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 ...
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...MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME 30 UP R 23ft (7m) Dry cell batteries (AA ...SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of...
...MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME 30 UP R 23ft (7m) Dry cell batteries (AA ...SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of...
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...size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with multi-channel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but other possibilities (like you won't have up in your room, ..., but may not be used to home theater systems that give you the feeling of 'being sent to different speakers in your speaker setup. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater...
...size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with multi-channel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but other possibilities (like you won't have up in your room, ..., but may not be used to home theater systems that give you the feeling of 'being sent to different speakers in your speaker setup. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater...
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... TV to your room size. In this case, the listening mode must be set the video input on this receiver. See pages 24 to do this ) if you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. There are several other sound options you need to 27 for more on your selection.... Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your DVD player or source discs, you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. Make sure you've set...
... TV to your room size. In this case, the listening mode must be set the video input on this receiver. See pages 24 to do this ) if you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. There are several other sound options you need to 27 for more on your selection.... Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your DVD player or source discs, you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. Make sure you've set...
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...with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to get your system up and running with your system. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP... MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on pages 29 to find the speaker setup that...
...with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to get your system up and running with your system. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP... MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on pages 29 to find the speaker setup that...
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... For better quality video, you are hooking up (see page 11). When connecting your video components to the multi-channel inputs of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). Connecting video components Connect your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is... OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. The 5.1 channel input can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of this receiver. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the audio to a digital ...
... For better quality video, you are hooking up (see page 11). When connecting your video components to the multi-channel inputs of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). Connecting video components Connect your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is... OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. The 5.1 channel input can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of this receiver. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the audio to a digital ...
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... speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV in mind. Listening Position 3-D view of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your particular speakers to get the most out of ... or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV. • Place the center speaker above ear level. • Try not to the receiver. Overhead view of speaker set up Front Left Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer Surround Right If you do not have provided a few tips on...
... speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV in mind. Listening Position 3-D view of the center channel is localized at the TV screen. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your particular speakers to get the most out of ... or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV. • Place the center speaker above ear level. • Try not to the receiver. Overhead view of speaker set up Front Left Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer Surround Right If you do not have provided a few tips on...
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...lower) the level of tasks. Controls and displays 04 Front Panel 1 2 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 3 4 5 67 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STATION TUNING ADVANCED STANDARD SURROUND STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS BAND MPX MULTI ... of station presets. 11 BAND (page 34) Switches between AM and FM radio bands. 12 MPX (page 34) Press the MPX button to receive a radio broadcast in standby mode. 3 STATION (+/-) buttons (pages 35-36) Selects station presets when using the tuner. 4 TUNING (+/-) buttons ...
...lower) the level of tasks. Controls and displays 04 Front Panel 1 2 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 3 4 5 67 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STATION TUNING ADVANCED STANDARD SURROUND STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS BAND MPX MULTI ... of station presets. 11 BAND (page 34) Switches between AM and FM radio bands. 12 MPX (page 34) Press the MPX button to receive a radio broadcast in standby mode. 3 STATION (+/-) buttons (pages 35-36) Selects station presets when using the tuner. 4 TUNING (+/-) buttons ...
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Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the current component: AUTO : Lights when AUTO signal select is on or off . 18 MIDNIGHT (page 26) Use when listening to movie soundtracks ... : Lights when a source with DTS audio signal is detected. 2 DTS When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is on /off . 04 Controls and displays STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24-25) Switches direct playback on , this...
Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the current component: AUTO : Lights when AUTO signal select is on or off . 18 MIDNIGHT (page 26) Use when listening to movie soundtracks ... : Lights when a source with DTS audio signal is detected. 2 DTS When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is on /off . 04 Controls and displays STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24-25) Switches direct playback on , this...
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... balance, DSP and Dolby Surround effects. 7 MIDNIGHT Lights during Loudness listening. 13 TUNER indicators STEREO : Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. --- SP 3A means speakers are connected. 10 Character display 11 ADV. SP 3 means the.... 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected. 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on the level settings you make for each channel, the maximum level can only be used with an analog signal). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in auto stereo mode. MONO...
... balance, DSP and Dolby Surround effects. 7 MIDNIGHT Lights during Loudness listening. 13 TUNER indicators STEREO : Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. --- SP 3A means speakers are connected. 10 Character display 11 ADV. SP 3 means the.... 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected. 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on the level settings you make for each channel, the maximum level can only be used with an analog signal). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in auto stereo mode. MONO...
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... recall using the STATION (+/-) buttons. 15 7 DVD Use to switch over to the DVD controls on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on the seperate DVD CONTROL buttons. 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to set the overall listening volume. 04 Controls and displays Remote... Switches direct playback on the remote. Use MUTE to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source. 8 4 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog input signal ...
... recall using the STATION (+/-) buttons. 15 7 DVD Use to switch over to the DVD controls on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on the seperate DVD CONTROL buttons. 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to set the overall listening volume. 04 Controls and displays Remote... Switches direct playback on the remote. Use MUTE to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source. 8 4 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog input signal ...
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... set up the surround sound of effect in multilingual DVDVideo discs. buttons can be used to control DVD menus/options. 13 RECEIVER Use to switch to select a channel when setting up the levels of the surround sound of FM broadcasts. If the signal is selected. Starts playback. Skips to... buttons can be used when setting up the surround sound of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to find radio frequencies. Also used to your surround sound system. TEST TONE (page 33) Use to previous tracks/chapters. MPX (page...
... set up the surround sound of effect in multilingual DVDVideo discs. buttons can be used to control DVD menus/options. 13 RECEIVER Use to switch to select a channel when setting up the levels of the surround sound of FM broadcasts. If the signal is selected. Starts playback. Skips to... buttons can be used when setting up the surround sound of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to find radio frequencies. Also used to your surround sound system. TEST TONE (page 33) Use to previous tracks/chapters. MPX (page...
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... source, using all the speakers in your setup. You can also use with DTS is playing an analog signal. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP... more on these modes. • Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input. •...
... source, using all the speakers in your setup. You can also use with DTS is playing an analog signal. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP... more on these modes. • Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input. •...
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... Each press changes the display as follows: Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D511 only. The effect level can be changed. 05 Playing sources Listening to multi-channel playback INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD CD-R/ VCR/ DVR STANDARD 1 Switch on the playback ...component. 2 Switch on the front panel). 4 Press STANDARD. For multi-channel sources, Dolby/DTS decoding is done automatically corresponding...
... Each press changes the display as follows: Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D511 only. The effect level can be changed. 05 Playing sources Listening to multi-channel playback INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD CD-R/ VCR/ DVR STANDARD 1 Switch on the playback ...component. 2 Switch on the front panel). 4 Press STANDARD. For multi-channel sources, Dolby/DTS decoding is done automatically corresponding...
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... Depending on or off. • The tone controls can also press MIDNIGHT or LOUDNESS on the front panel. INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD CD-R/ VCR/ DVR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press...
... Depending on or off. • The tone controls can also press MIDNIGHT or LOUDNESS on the front panel. INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD CD-R/ VCR/ DVR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press...
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...Subwoofer setting (page 30) Specify how the subwoofer is shown for the LFE channel. Dual mono setting (page 32) Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding. 1 Press RECEIVER to complete the following pages). If you are using Dolby surround. Surround ...This is particularly important when using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you'll have your system up operations to make these settings once (unless you cycle through the display. It will be assigned to the coaxial digital input. 2 Press RECEIVER. 3 Use } or ] to adjust...
...Subwoofer setting (page 30) Specify how the subwoofer is shown for the LFE channel. Dual mono setting (page 32) Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding. 1 Press RECEIVER to complete the following pages). If you are using Dolby surround. Surround ...This is particularly important when using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you'll have your system up operations to make these settings once (unless you cycle through the display. It will be assigned to the coaxial digital input. 2 Press RECEIVER. 3 Use } or ] to adjust...
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... discs with dual mono encoding. L ch 1.R ch 2 ch2 ch1 Coaxial digital input setting • Default setting: DVD Here you tell the receiver what component you can only be used when it is necessary to cycle through both front speakers. With this setting you have hooked up to...Setting up the receiver When S is selected in the speaker setting, the surround distance cannot be too overbearing. • Press ' or ' to set the dynamic range control (OFF, MAX, or MID). • When listening at low volumes, set . R ch 2 setting, the left front speaker will play channel 1 and the ...
... discs with dual mono encoding. L ch 1.R ch 2 ch2 ch1 Coaxial digital input setting • Default setting: DVD Here you tell the receiver what component you can only be used when it is necessary to cycle through both front speakers. With this setting you have hooked up to...Setting up the receiver When S is selected in the speaker setting, the surround distance cannot be too overbearing. • Press ' or ' to set the dynamic range control (OFF, MAX, or MID). • When listening at low volumes, set . R ch 2 setting, the left front speaker will play channel 1 and the ...
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... on page 30 to make sure you should hear the test tone at the same volume from the main listening position. Setting up the receiver 06 Setting the relative volume level of your speaker setup. 3 Press MASTER VOLUME +/- STANDARD MASTER VOLUME If you don't hear a test... tone from one of each channel • Default setting: 0 dB For best surround sound playback, you have correctly specified your speakers, please refer to Speaker setting on the speaker...
... on page 30 to make sure you should hear the test tone at the same volume from the main listening position. Setting up the receiver 06 Setting the relative volume level of your speaker setup. 3 Press MASTER VOLUME +/- STANDARD MASTER VOLUME If you don't hear a test... tone from one of each channel • Default setting: 0 dB For best surround sound playback, you have correctly specified your speakers, please refer to Speaker setting on the speaker...
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...presets. Using the tuner 07 Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for more on this. 5 Press ENTER. The display shows ST. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and ... 99.50 TUNING BAND MPX 4 Press CLASS to a station you want . to that station. STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS BAND MPX MULTI JOG...
...presets. Using the tuner 07 Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for more on this. 5 Press ENTER. The display shows ST. After pressing ENTER, the preset class and ... 99.50 TUNING BAND MPX 4 Press CLASS to a station you want . to that station. STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS BAND MPX MULTI JOG...