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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D711 VSX-D811S Operating Instructions XRB3013A.01.06 1 01.12.12, 4:40 PM
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D711 VSX-D811S Operating Instructions XRB3013A.01.06 1 01.12.12, 4:40 PM
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...AM reception 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711 20 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S 21 A and B speaker systems 22 Speaker terminals 22 Hints on speaker placement 22 Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only 24 AC outlet 25 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 25 4 Controls and...36 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 37 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 38 Speaker setting 39 Surround back speaker setting (VSX-D811S only 40 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) ....... 40 Subwoofer setting 40 Crossover frequency setting 40 LFE ...
...AM reception 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711 20 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S 21 A and B speaker systems 22 Speaker terminals 22 Hints on speaker placement 22 Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only 24 AC outlet 25 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 25 4 Controls and...36 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 37 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 38 Speaker setting 39 Surround back speaker setting (VSX-D811S only 40 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) ....... 40 Subwoofer setting 40 Crossover frequency setting 40 LFE ...
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... heat dispersal. • When installing on top of this unit. 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries x 2 (AA size IEC R6P) ...• Remote control • These operating instructions Installing the receiver Please note the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly ...
... heat dispersal. • When installing on top of this unit. 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries x 2 (AA size IEC R6P) ...• Remote control • These operating instructions Installing the receiver Please note the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly ...
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... surround sound, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you the feeling of multiple audio tracks to the use . This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your room, but also on the DVD, you feel ...channel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to soundtracks. The surround sound you get from one disc, all of the receiver. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to music, but other possibilities...
... surround sound, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you the feeling of multiple audio tracks to the use . This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your room, but also on the DVD, you feel ...channel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to soundtracks. The surround sound you get from one disc, all of the receiver. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to music, but other possibilities...
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... 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player TV Video cord DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAX OPT VIDEO IN (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* DVD IN / LD FRONT IN D V D ANTENNA5.1CIN H REC INPUT CD-R AM IN / TAPE LOOP / MD FM UNBAL IN 75 Ω IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL... an optical cable, you 'll want to DVD. Use a video cord to connect your DVD to the receiver using the jacks shown below . For surround sound, you should have your system hooked up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 8 01.12.12, 4:41 PM VIDEO MONITOR OUT...
... 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player TV Video cord DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE COAX OPT VIDEO IN (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* DVD IN / LD FRONT IN D V D ANTENNA5.1CIN H REC INPUT CD-R AM IN / TAPE LOOP / MD FM UNBAL IN 75 Ω IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL... an optical cable, you 'll want to DVD. Use a video cord to connect your DVD to the receiver using the jacks shown below . For surround sound, you should have your system hooked up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 8 01.12.12, 4:41 PM VIDEO MONITOR OUT...
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... (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L PREOUT CENTER R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D711 TV INPUT Powered subwoofer XRB3013A.07.12 9 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this case the center speaker shown is shown here (six... the right to the right terminal and the speaker on this unit to 16 Ω. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. • If you have in ...
... (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L PREOUT CENTER R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D711 TV INPUT Powered subwoofer XRB3013A.07.12 9 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this case the center speaker shown is shown here (six... the right to the right terminal and the speaker on this unit to 16 Ω. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. • If you have in ...
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...it on this. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to do this receiver. See pages 32-33 for more on , followed by your DVD player, your DVD player... selected. XRB3013A.07.12 11 11 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to specify your speaker setup and your liking...it should already be set to Standard (it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your subwoofer and the TV. See Using the Quick Setup ...
...it on this. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to do this receiver. See pages 32-33 for more on , followed by your DVD player, your DVD player... selected. XRB3013A.07.12 11 11 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to specify your speaker setup and your liking...it should already be set to Standard (it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your subwoofer and the TV. See Using the Quick Setup ...
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...2 Press QUICK SETUP. S Front 12 ft. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 7 ft. * VSX-D811S only 6 Press ENTER to confirm your receiver setup on pages 38-43. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to...8730; (1 speaker) 6.1 ch* √ √ √ (1 speaker) √ 7.0 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) 7.1 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) √ * VSX-D811S only 4 Press ENTER. Depending on . The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your setup.
...2 Press QUICK SETUP. S Front 12 ft. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 7 ft. * VSX-D811S only 6 Press ENTER to confirm your receiver setup on pages 38-43. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to...8730; (1 speaker) 6.1 ch* √ √ √ (1 speaker) √ 7.0 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) 7.1 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) √ * VSX-D811S only 4 Press ENTER. Depending on . The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your setup.
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... video cords Use component video cords to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to an S-video jack on the video component you are used ) or optical cables (not supplied) are hooking up . In this... Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the component video jacks on the rear of the receiver to the component video jacks on the video component you are hooking up . Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the...
... video cords Use component video cords to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to an S-video jack on the video component you are used ) or optical cables (not supplied) are hooking up . In this... Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the component video jacks on the rear of the receiver to the component video jacks on the video component you are hooking up . Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the...
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...4:42 PM The quality of the audio signal. When connecting your digital components to the rear panel as shown below. The VSX-D711 has three digital inputs on the VSX-D811S. VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX...equipment, always make direct digital recordings with like with this unit. 03 Connecting up Connecting digital components The easiest way to hook up this receiver for example, the coaxial output from the AC outlet. See page 18 to do not need to connect the front panel optical input ...
...4:42 PM The quality of the audio signal. When connecting your digital components to the rear panel as shown below. The VSX-D711 has three digital inputs on the VSX-D811S. VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX...equipment, always make direct digital recordings with like with this unit. 03 Connecting up Connecting digital components The easiest way to hook up this receiver for example, the coaxial output from the AC outlet. See page 18 to do not need to connect the front panel optical input ...
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... begin set up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of the audio signal. CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R IN ANTENNA IN DIGIT ASSI AUX...
... begin set up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of the audio signal. CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R IN ANTENNA IN DIGIT ASSI AUX...
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... or a DVD player with 5.1 channel analog output jacks VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. The arrows indicate the direction of this receiver. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø ...(TV / SAT) ¥ S - Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer to use a seperate component for decoding DVDs, you are connecting (to the VSX-D811S) only has one surround back channel...
... or a DVD player with 5.1 channel analog output jacks VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. The arrows indicate the direction of this receiver. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø ...(TV / SAT) ¥ S - Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer to use a seperate component for decoding DVDs, you are connecting (to the VSX-D811S) only has one surround back channel...
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... TV (monitor) Connecting to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). With digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the audio to a digital input (see ... of the regular video jacks. Hook them up the same way you must use the connections shown on this order) on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. REO/ ECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R...
... TV (monitor) Connecting to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). With digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the audio to a digital input (see ... of the regular video jacks. Hook them up the same way you must use the connections shown on this order) on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. REO/ ECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R...
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...Ω 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Connecting up 03 Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below ). Always make sure that gives the... snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. 3/8 in the direction that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Outdoor antenna XRB3013A.13.25 Indoor antenna (Vinylcoated wire...
...Ω 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Connecting up 03 Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below ). Always make sure that gives the... snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. 3/8 in the direction that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Outdoor antenna XRB3013A.13.25 Indoor antenna (Vinylcoated wire...
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... 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. When using the speaker on the speakers. In this case the center speaker shown is best. The receiver will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. Simply connect the speakers you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will...
... 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. When using the speaker on the speakers. In this case the center speaker shown is best. The receiver will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. Simply connect the speakers you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will...
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..., change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 39) to large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left terminal. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Surround Back Speakers SBL SBR IN...IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - The receiver will vary. Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. If you connect the speaker on the right to the AC power source...
..., change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 39) to large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left terminal. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Surround Back Speakers SBL SBR IN...IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - The receiver will vary. Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. If you connect the speaker on the right to the AC power source...
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... the most out of the TV picture, move 22 the speakers farther away from your particular speakers to these two speakers. A and B speaker systems The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to prevent possible interference, such as a safety measure. If you are...
... the most out of the TV picture, move 22 the speakers farther away from your particular speakers to these two speakers. A and B speaker systems The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to prevent possible interference, such as a safety measure. If you are...
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03 Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, however it is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any speakers that the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to ...every channel. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN OPT AUX (TV/ SAT) ¥ (/CTDA-PREC/ Dø...
03 Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, however it is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any speakers that the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to ...every channel. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN OPT AUX (TV/ SAT) ¥ (/CTDA-PREC/ Dø...
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...En 01.12.12, 4:43 PM XRB3013A.13.25 25 OUT CONTROL CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of this may cause the receiver to turn off by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in order...MONITOR, TV SET, HEATER, OR SIMILAR APPLIANCE TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the remote sensor of other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Never make a knot in a while. Check the power cord once in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest...
...En 01.12.12, 4:43 PM XRB3013A.13.25 25 OUT CONTROL CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of this may cause the receiver to turn off by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in order...MONITOR, TV SET, HEATER, OR SIMILAR APPLIANCE TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the remote sensor of other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Never make a knot in a while. Check the power cord once in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest...
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... Switches direct playback on and standby. 8 STATION (+/-) buttons (pages 46-47) Selects station presets when using the tuner. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 10 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (pages 32, 34) Press for the most accurate reproduction of tasks. 04 Controls ...and Displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 7 89 3 45 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 STATION TUNER EDIT...
... Switches direct playback on and standby. 8 STATION (+/-) buttons (pages 46-47) Selects station presets when using the tuner. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 10 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (pages 32, 34) Press for the most accurate reproduction of tasks. 04 Controls ...and Displays Front panel 1 2 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 7 89 3 45 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 STATION TUNER EDIT...