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...receiver 6 Making cable connections 6 Loading the batteries 6 Operating range of remote control unit 6 2 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Using the Quick Setup 12 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 13 S-video cables 13 Component video cords 13 Digital... 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...
...receiver 6 Making cable connections 6 Loading the batteries 6 Operating range of remote control unit 6 2 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Using the Quick Setup 12 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 13 S-video cables 13 Component video cords 13 Digital... 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...
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This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your room, but also on page 32. The surround sound you get from one disc, all ... setup. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you 're in Playing sources, starting on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Home theater refers to the use . In most cases, you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. 5 minute guide 02 Introduction...
This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your room, but also on page 32. The surround sound you get from one disc, all ... setup. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you 're in Playing sources, starting on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Home theater refers to the use . In most cases, you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to soundtracks. 5 minute guide 02 Introduction...
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... to connect your DVD player. Optical cable Note: If you hook up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 8 01.12.12, 4:41 PM 02 5 minute guide Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, ... VIDEO OUT S STANDBY/ON 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...
... to connect your DVD player. Optical cable Note: If you hook up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 8 01.12.12, 4:41 PM 02 5 minute guide Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, ... VIDEO OUT S STANDBY/ON 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...
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...P IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD E A K A E R CONTROL OUT S OPT DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (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... to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the audio input jack on page 39) to 16 Ω. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Make sure you have in the diagram) but...
...P IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD E A K A E R CONTROL OUT S OPT DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (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... to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the audio input jack on page 39) to 16 Ω. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Make sure you have in the diagram) but...
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...Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to your liking. See also Choosing your receiver setup on page 38-43 for more setup options. XRB3013A.07.12 11 11 En 01.12.12...by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the listening mode must be set to Standard (it ... Quick Setup on the next page if you want multi-channel surround sound. Make sure you've set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your ...
...Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to your liking. See also Choosing your receiver setup on page 38-43 for more setup options. XRB3013A.07.12 11 11 En 01.12.12...by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this case, the listening mode must be set to Standard (it ... Quick Setup on the next page if you want multi-channel surround sound. Make sure you've set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your ...
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.../ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING MODE FL DIMMER MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ ON to turn the power on pages 38-43. Depending ...8730; 6.0 ch* √ √ √ (1 speaker) 6.1 ch* √ √ √ (1 speaker) √ 7.0 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) 7.1 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) √ * VSX-D811S only 4 Press ENTER. M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. 5 ft. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 7 ft...
.../ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING MODE FL DIMMER MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ ON to turn the power on pages 38-43. Depending ...8730; 6.0 ch* √ √ √ (1 speaker) 6.1 ch* √ √ √ (1 speaker) √ 7.0 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) 7.1 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) √ * VSX-D811S only 4 Press ENTER. M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. 5 ft. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 7 ft...
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... the signals is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. Be sure to insert completely. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable XRB3013A.13.25 13 13 En 01.12.12, 4:42 PM S-video cables Use S-...video cables (not supplied) to get the best possible color reproduction of the receiver to insert completely. Be sure to insert completely. Connecting up . In this receiver. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to connect the ...
... the signals is divided into the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. Be sure to insert completely. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable XRB3013A.13.25 13 13 En 01.12.12, 4:42 PM S-video cables Use S-...video cables (not supplied) to get the best possible color reproduction of the receiver to insert completely. Be sure to insert completely. Connecting up . In this receiver. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to connect the ...
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... which is to use a digital input. The VSX-D711 has three digital inputs on the VSX-D811S. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - If you connect this to the optical input on the receiver). Connect your equipment, always make direct digital recordings with like (for surround sound is marked DIGITAL OUT. VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM...
... which is to use a digital input. The VSX-D711 has three digital inputs on the VSX-D811S. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - If you connect this to the optical input on the receiver). Connect your equipment, always make direct digital recordings with like (for surround sound is marked DIGITAL OUT. VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM...
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...off and the power cord is disconnected from analog components. CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R IN ANTENNA IN DIGIT ASSI AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. 03 Connecting up Connecting audio components To begin ...set up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of stereo plugs. For components you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from the AC outlet.
...off and the power cord is disconnected from analog components. CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R IN ANTENNA IN DIGIT ASSI AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. 03 Connecting up Connecting audio components To begin ...set up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of stereo plugs. For components you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from the AC outlet.
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.../multi-channel decoder 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...PLAY L VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT OUT S VCR / DVR IN P IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD E A K A E R CONTROL OUT S OPT DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø SUB WOOFER OUTPUT R ...
.../multi-channel decoder 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...PLAY L VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT OUT S VCR / DVR IN P IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD E A K A E R CONTROL OUT S OPT DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø SUB WOOFER OUTPUT R ...
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... selector as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). Video deck TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD or LD player OUTPUT VIDEO L R IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH... (see page 16). With digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the same way you must use the connections shown on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks. Make sure they are standard audio/video jacks as ...
... selector as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). Video deck TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD or LD player OUTPUT VIDEO L R IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH... (see page 16). With digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the same way you must use the connections shown on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks. Make sure they are standard audio/video jacks as ...
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...42 PM In this unit to the AC power source. 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. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with ...diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. The receiver will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to the left to 16 Ω. Simply connect the speakers you 're not ...
...42 PM In this unit to the AC power source. 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. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with ...diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. The receiver will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to the left to 16 Ω. Simply connect the speakers you 're not ...
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Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. VIDEO SURROUND MONITOR (TV/ SAT) ¥ (CD-R/ ø / TAPE / MD) DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT R L OUT PREOUT .../ MD PLAY L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D811S Subwoofer (passive) INPUT Powered subwoofer XRB3013A.13.25 21 TV Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power...
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. VIDEO SURROUND MONITOR (TV/ SAT) ¥ (CD-R/ ø / TAPE / MD) DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT R L OUT PREOUT .../ MD PLAY L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D811S Subwoofer (passive) INPUT Powered subwoofer XRB3013A.13.25 21 TV Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power...
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VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN OPT AUX (TV/ SAT) ¥ (/CTDA-PREC/ Dø / MD) OPT DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE DVD 7.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. 1 DIGITAL OUT 2 ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD/ LD) ¥ S - Always make sure that are connected directly to the receiver. • If you... channel. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. 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 pre-outs,...
VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN OPT AUX (TV/ SAT) ¥ (/CTDA-PREC/ Dø / MD) OPT DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE DVD 7.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. 1 DIGITAL OUT 2 ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD/ LD) ¥ S - Always make sure that are connected directly to the receiver. • If you... channel. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. 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 pre-outs,...
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... the headphones are connected, there is in standby. 9 TUNING buttons (page 45) Selects the frequency 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. Direct playback bypasses... QUICK SETUP BAND LISTENING MODE MPX INPUT ATT FL DIMMER MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT MULTI JOG DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on or off. STEREO/DIRECT (pages 32, 35) Switches direct playback on and standby...
... the headphones are connected, there is in standby. 9 TUNING buttons (page 45) Selects the frequency 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. Direct playback bypasses... QUICK SETUP BAND LISTENING MODE MPX INPUT ATT FL DIMMER MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT MULTI JOG DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on or off. STEREO/DIRECT (pages 32, 35) Switches direct playback on and standby...
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... Displays 04 11 SIGNAL SELECT (pages 34, 37, 48) Use to select an input signal. 12 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 36) Use Midnight when listening to receive a radio broadcast in mono. 22 BAND (page 45) Switches between AM and FM radio bands. 23 CLASS (pages 46-47) Switches between the three banks... bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial. 16 QUICK SETUP 17 VIDEO INPUT (page 18) 18 DIGITAL IN (VSX-D811S only) (page 18) 19 FL DIMMER Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 20 INPUT ATT Use to...
... Displays 04 11 SIGNAL SELECT (pages 34, 37, 48) Use to select an input signal. 12 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 36) Use Midnight when listening to receive a radio broadcast in mono. 22 BAND (page 45) Switches between AM and FM radio bands. 23 CLASS (pages 46-47) Switches between the three banks... bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial. 16 QUICK SETUP 17 VIDEO INPUT (page 18) 18 DIGITAL IN (VSX-D811S only) (page 18) 19 FL DIMMER Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 20 INPUT ATT Use to...
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...to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. 5 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC II When the Standard mode of the receiver is detected. SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the analog input signal. 6 DIRECT Lights when source ...is in use. 10 Character display 11 Neo:6 (VSX-D811S) Lights during Midnight listening. 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected (page 48). 9 Speaker indicator Shows the speaker system currently in use. TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is being received. 15 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level...
...to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. 5 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital signal. 4 2 PRO LOGIC II When the Standard mode of the receiver is detected. SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the analog input signal. 6 DIRECT Lights when source ...is in use. 10 Character display 11 Neo:6 (VSX-D811S) Lights during Midnight listening. 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected (page 48). 9 Speaker indicator Shows the speaker system currently in use. TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is being received. 15 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level...
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buttons. AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. DTV INFO Use to bring up the remote control to control other components. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD (pages 32, 34) Press to switch between the various Dolby/ DTS modes ADV. EDIT/GUIDE (page 46-47) Press to memorize ... DVD-Video discs. SIGNAL SELECT (pages 34, 37, 48) Use to select between the tuner AM and FM bands. T. DTV MENU Displays menus on a digital TV. 6 DVD controls (Press DVD first to access) These controls will improve the sound quality. ANGLE Switches camera angles on or off . If the signal...
buttons. AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. DTV INFO Use to bring up the remote control to control other components. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD (pages 32, 34) Press to switch between the various Dolby/ DTS modes ADV. EDIT/GUIDE (page 46-47) Press to memorize ... DVD-Video discs. SIGNAL SELECT (pages 34, 37, 48) Use to select between the tuner AM and FM bands. T. DTV MENU Displays menus on a digital TV. 6 DVD controls (Press DVD first to access) These controls will improve the sound quality. ANGLE Switches camera angles on or off . If the signal...
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... You can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone control functions. Neo:6 Cinema (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is selected, the receiver automatically switches to Dolby Digital 5.1. Stereo/Direct When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you switch on the next page.... Neo:6 Music (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is more ...
... You can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone control functions. Neo:6 Cinema (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is selected, the receiver automatically switches to Dolby Digital 5.1. Stereo/Direct When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you switch on the next page.... Neo:6 Music (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is more ...
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... source you want to the source component. DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D711) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD811S) will automatically be selected and shows in the display. 01.12.12, 4:44 PM To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 14) and set to the instruction manual supplied...SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL • Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to playback. Listening to multi-channel playback SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 TEST TONE 4 INPUT ATT 5 FL DIMMER 6 CH SELECT 7 LEVEL 8 ...
... source you want to the source component. DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D711) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD811S) will automatically be selected and shows in the display. 01.12.12, 4:44 PM To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 14) and set to the instruction manual supplied...SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL • Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to playback. Listening to multi-channel playback SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 TEST TONE 4 INPUT ATT 5 FL DIMMER 6 CH SELECT 7 LEVEL 8 ...