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... 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...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...
... 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...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...
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...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 size IEC... 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 this happens...
...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 size IEC... 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 this happens...
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... listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you get from one disc, all of them being there'. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to soundtracks. 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You are... explained in Playing sources, starting on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. The surround sound you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to your room, but also on page 24. 6 En
... listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you get from one disc, all of them being there'. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to soundtracks. 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You are... explained in Playing sources, starting on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. The surround sound you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to your room, but also on page 24. 6 En
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... IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX OPT (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* VIDEO OUT STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player VIDEO IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration...to assign the optical input to the receiver. In most cases, you hook up for both ). You can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. 1 Hook up your system hooked up using the jacks shown below . If you can do both the VSX-D411 and VSX-D411S will be the same. 7 En
... IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX OPT (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* VIDEO OUT STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player VIDEO IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration...to assign the optical input to the receiver. In most cases, you hook up for both ). You can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. 1 Hook up your system hooked up using the jacks shown below . If you can do both the VSX-D411 and VSX-D411S will be the same. 7 En
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... If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Front Speakers L R... all six is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the left to 16 Ω. The receiver will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup...
... If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Front Speakers L R... all six is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the left to 16 Ω. The receiver will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup...
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... or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your subwoofer and the TV. 5 minute guide 02... 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this) if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En Check the...
... or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your subwoofer and the TV. 5 minute guide 02... 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this) if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En Check the...
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.... 9 ft. 6 Press ENTER to confirm your speaker setup. 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 33. Cycle between Small, Medium, or ...of your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch Check the table below . The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your room size. 5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your room size...
.... 9 ft. 6 Press ENTER to confirm your speaker setup. 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 33. Cycle between Small, Medium, or ...of your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch Check the table below . The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your room size. 5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your room size...
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...the power and disconnect the power cord from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to an S-video jack on the video component you are used to connect digital components to this receiver. Be sure to insert completely. S VIDEO 11 En Be sure to insert completely. Connect... the yellow plugs to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D511 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to VIDEO. Be sure to connect the monitor TV. Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (...
...the power and disconnect the power cord from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to an S-video jack on the video component you are used to connect digital components to this receiver. Be sure to insert completely. S VIDEO 11 En Be sure to insert completely. Connect... the yellow plugs to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D511 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to VIDEO. Be sure to connect the monitor TV. Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (...
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This receiver has both ). When connecting your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs (a set ... from the component to the coaxial input on digital connections. For components you want to record to/from digital components (like (for more on the receiver). CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck 12 En ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (REC) ANALOG OUT (PLAY) The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal...
This receiver has both ). When connecting your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs (a set ... from the component to the coaxial input on digital connections. For components you want to record to/from digital components (like (for more on the receiver). CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck 12 En ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (REC) ANALOG OUT (PLAY) The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal...
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...Svideo jack on the component you can hook up using the S-video jacks on this receiver. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD player), you must use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of this page for decoding DVDs, you should hook up the audio to ...5.1 channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the signal....
...Svideo jack on the component you can hook up using the S-video jacks on this receiver. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD player), you must use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of this page for decoding DVDs, you should hook up the audio to ...5.1 channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the signal....
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Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. 03 Connecting up AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO TV tuner (...
Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. 03 Connecting up AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO TV tuner (...
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... to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. Connecting up 03 AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
... to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. Connecting up 03 AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
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... a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 30) to large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the AC power source. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo speakers... in the manner shown below. RL RL Be sure to complete all other INPUT connections before connecting this unit to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers.
... a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 30) to large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the AC power source. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo speakers... in the manner shown below. RL RL Be sure to complete all other INPUT connections before connecting this unit to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers.
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... with your particular speakers to get the most out of the TV, be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to the receiver. Hints on top of them. • Place the front left and right speakers at the TV screen. • To achieve the best possible surround sound...
... with your particular speakers to get the most out of the TV, be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to the receiver. Hints on top of them. • Place the front left and right speakers at the TV screen. • To achieve the best possible surround sound...
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... the cord and never touch the power cord when your dealer for a replacement. Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you can also cause the receiver to CONTROL IN terminal of other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 18 En CONTROL OUT ...or pinch the cord. when on . The power cords should be routed such that they are received by the remote sensor of other cords. Do not connect appliances with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not place the unit, a piece of connected equipment should not exceed 100...
... the cord and never touch the power cord when your dealer for a replacement. Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you can also cause the receiver to CONTROL IN terminal of other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 18 En CONTROL OUT ...or pinch the cord. when on . The power cords should be routed such that they are received by the remote sensor of other cords. Do not connect appliances with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not place the unit, a piece of connected equipment should not exceed 100...
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...Use to connect headphones. 15 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (pages 24, 26, 33) Press for recall using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. Use it to select options after pressing TONE CONTROL, QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 13 INPUT ATT Use ...) 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 JOG...
...Use to connect headphones. 15 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (pages 24, 26, 33) Press for recall using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. Use it to select options after pressing TONE CONTROL, QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 13 INPUT ATT Use ...) 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 JOG...
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... you can then adjust 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, this lights to indicate decoding of a source. 16 SIGNAL SELECT (page 25, 28) Use...
... you can then adjust 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, this lights to indicate decoding of a source. 16 SIGNAL SELECT (page 25, 28) Use...
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... an analog signal). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in auto stereo mode. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is being received. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. --- SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes of the... receiver is selected. 12 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening. 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected. 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system...
... an analog signal). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in auto stereo mode. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is being received. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. --- SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes of the... receiver is selected. 12 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening. 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected. 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system...
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...(FL) dimmer or brighter. 11 6 MENU (DVD control) Use to access different menus associated with 12 your DVD player. 13 TUNER EDIT (Receiver control) (pages 35- 14 36) Press to memorize and name a station for Standard decoding and to select the input source. 9 Volume buttons... for 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 switch between the various surround modes. 04 Controls and displays Remote...
...(FL) dimmer or brighter. 11 6 MENU (DVD control) Use to access different menus associated with 12 your DVD player. 13 TUNER EDIT (Receiver control) (pages 35- 14 36) Press to memorize and name a station for Standard decoding and to select the input source. 9 Volume buttons... for 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 switch between the various surround modes. 04 Controls and displays Remote...