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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 UP R • When installing on top of used batteries, please .../ 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...
... 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 UP R • When installing on top of used batteries, please .../ 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...
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...options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. The surround sound you get from one disc, all of the action or concert. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you have set ...up to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Depending on page 24. 6 En DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you the...
...options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. The surround sound you get from one disc, all of the action or concert. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you have set ...up to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Depending on page 24. 6 En DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you the...
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... input to DVD. 5 minute guide 02 Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to do both the VSX-D411 and VSX-D411S will be the same. 7 En In most cases, you can do... DVD 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...
... input to DVD. 5 minute guide 02 Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to do both the VSX-D411 and VSX-D411S will be the same. 7 En In most cases, you can do... DVD 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...
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...connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is best. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left terminal. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below...SR RL RL INPUT Powered subwoofer 8 En Be sure to complete all six is recommended, and all connections before connecting this unit to large. The receiver will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (...
...connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is best. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left terminal. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below...SR RL RL INPUT Powered subwoofer 8 En Be sure to complete all six is recommended, and all connections before connecting this unit to large. The receiver will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (...
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... next page if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En Also make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set the receiver to this receiver. In this case, the listening mode must be set to Standard (it on your liking. See Using the Quick Setup...sound. Check the manual that came with the TV if you can select. See also Choosing your receiver setup on pages 29 to confirm your subwoofer and the TV. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to...
... next page if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En Also make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set the receiver to this receiver. In this case, the listening mode must be set to Standard (it on your liking. See Using the Quick Setup...sound. Check the manual that came with the TV if you can select. See also Choosing your receiver setup on pages 29 to confirm your subwoofer and the TV. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to...
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... turn the power on pages 29 to 33. Cycle between Small, Medium, or Large (see table below). The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected. 10 En The display prompts you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your ... the steps below to find the speaker setup that you to select your room size. 5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your receiver setup on . 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with your system...
... turn the power on pages 29 to 33. Cycle between Small, Medium, or Large (see table below). The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected. 10 En The display prompts you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your ... the steps below to find the speaker setup that you to select your room size. 5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your receiver setup on . 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with your system...
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... an S-video jack on the video component you are used to connect digital components to this receiver. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D511 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. Be sure to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Connecting...
... an S-video jack on the video component you are used to connect digital components to this receiver. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D511 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. Be sure to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Connecting...
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... Digital/DTS soundtracks, you want to record with like (for example, the coaxial output from the component to the coaxial input on digital connections. This receiver has both ). When connecting your analog audio components (such as shown below. The quality of these two types of connections is the same, but since... a total of stereo outs), but for components that only play, you don't need to do both a coaxial and an optical input for more on the receiver).
... Digital/DTS soundtracks, you want to record with like (for example, the coaxial output from the component to the coaxial input on digital connections. This receiver has both ). When connecting your analog audio components (such as shown below. The quality of these two types of connections is the same, but since... a total of stereo outs), but for components that only play, you don't need to do both a coaxial and an optical input for more on the receiver).
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... VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs... 12). For better quality video, you should hook up using the S-video jacks on this receiver. When connecting your video components to use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. 13 En Make sure you use an S-video cable to connect to...
... VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs... 12). For better quality video, you should hook up using the S-video jacks on this receiver. When connecting your video components to use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. 13 En Make sure you use an S-video cable to connect to...
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... external antennas, next page). Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown at right. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully...
... external antennas, next page). Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown at right. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully...
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...) and face in . (10mm) 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver.
...) and face in . (10mm) 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver.
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Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of 8 Ω to large. The receiver will vary. If you have in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 30) to 16 Ω. ... the right to the left to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in...
Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of 8 Ω to large. The receiver will vary. If you have in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 30) to 16 Ω. ... the right to the left to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in...
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... guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with putty, or by other suitable means, to sound their best. Some are installed securely to the receiver. If you do not have provided a few tips on . others should be placed away from walls. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers...
... guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with putty, or by other suitable means, to sound their best. Some are installed securely to the receiver. If you do not have provided a few tips on . others should be placed away from walls. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers...
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... should be stepped on. when on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Do not place the unit, a piece of other Pioneer products with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Never make a knot in regular use (ex. When you can also use the remote control from the wall socket ... the remote sensor of this unit, and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 18 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of furniture, etc., on vacation). POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power ...
... should be stepped on. when on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Do not place the unit, a piece of other Pioneer products with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Never make a knot in regular use (ex. When you can also use the remote control from the wall socket ... the remote sensor of this unit, and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 18 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of furniture, etc., on vacation). POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power ...
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...modes. ADVANCED SURROUND (pages 24, 26) Use to switch 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 (page ...34) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. When the headphones are connected, there is in mono. 6 ENTER 7 MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial The MULTI JOG/INPUT ...
...modes. ADVANCED SURROUND (pages 24, 26) Use to switch 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 (page ...34) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. When the headphones are connected, there is in mono. 6 ENTER 7 MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial The MULTI JOG/INPUT ...
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... displays STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24-25) Switches direct playback on , this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is on or off . 18 MIDNIGHT (page 26) Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volumes. 19 LOUDNESS (page 26) Use to boost the... to access the bass and treble controls, which 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 Dolby Digital signal. 20 En
... displays STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24-25) Switches direct playback on , this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is on or off . 18 MIDNIGHT (page 26) Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volumes. 19 LOUDNESS (page 26) Use to boost the... to access the bass and treble controls, which 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 Dolby Digital signal. 20 En
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... selected. 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is set using the MPX button. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is being received. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. --- SP 3A means speakers are connected. 10 Character display 11 ADV. Depending on..., DSP and Dolby Surround effects. 7 MIDNIGHT Lights during Loudness listening. 13 TUNER indicators STEREO : Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in use. dB indicates the minimum level, and - 0dB indicates the maximum level. SP 3 means the headphones are switched on. Controls and...
... selected. 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is set using the MPX button. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is being received. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. --- SP 3A means speakers are connected. 10 Character display 11 ADV. Depending on..., DSP and Dolby Surround effects. 7 MIDNIGHT Lights during Loudness listening. 13 TUNER indicators STEREO : Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in use. dB indicates the minimum level, and - 0dB indicates the maximum level. SP 3 means the headphones are switched on. Controls and...
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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 recall using the STATION (+/-) buttons. 15 7 DVD Use to ...switch to Midnight or Loudness listening. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (page 24, 26, 33) Press for more on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the various surround modes. STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24-25) Switches direct playback on the remote. to select the input source. 9 Volume...
... (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 recall using the STATION (+/-) buttons. 15 7 DVD Use to ...switch to Midnight or Loudness listening. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (page 24, 26, 33) Press for more on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the various surround modes. STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24-25) Switches direct playback on the remote. to select the input source. 9 Volume...