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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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...Surround Sound 8 Using the Quick Setup 12 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 13 S-video cables 13 Component video cords 13 Digital audio coaxial cords/ Optical cables 13 Connecting digital components 14 Connecting audio components 16 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 17 Connecting ...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...
...Surround Sound 8 Using the Quick Setup 12 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 13 S-video cables 13 Component video cords 13 Digital audio coaxial cords/ Optical cables 13 Connecting digital components 14 Connecting audio components 16 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 17 Connecting ...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...
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... directly to a station 45 Saving station presets 46 Naming station presets 47 Listening to station presets 47 8 Making a recording Making an audio or a video recording .......... 48 Monitoring your recording 48 9 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components ...Selecting preset codes directly 49 Searching for preset codes 50 Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D811S only 50 Erasing one of the remote control button settings (VSX-D811S only 51 Clearing all the remote control settings ........ 51 Direct function 52 Confirming preset ...
... directly to a station 45 Saving station presets 46 Naming station presets 47 Listening to station presets 47 8 Making a recording Making an audio or a video recording .......... 48 Monitoring your recording 48 9 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components ...Selecting preset codes directly 49 Searching for preset codes 50 Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D811S only 50 Erasing one of the remote control button settings (VSX-D811S only 51 Clearing all the remote control settings ........ 51 Direct function 52 Confirming preset ...
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Home theater refers to the use . Depending on the DVD, you have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you can have to make changes for home theater due to its size, ... material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you the feeling of 'being sent to different speakers in the middle 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...
Home theater refers to the use . Depending on the DVD, you have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you can have to make changes for home theater due to its size, ... material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you the feeling of 'being sent to different speakers in the middle 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...
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..., but DVD connections for surround sound in no time at all. You can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. 1 Hook up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 8 01.12.12, 4:41 PM Optical cable Note: If you hook up using a optical cable, see Optical...; 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 IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. Use a video cord to connect the video output on page 43 to assign the...
..., but DVD connections for surround sound in no time at all. You can simply leave the receiver in the default settings. 1 Hook up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 8 01.12.12, 4:41 PM Optical cable Note: If you hook up using a optical cable, see Optical...; 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 IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. Use a video cord to connect the video output on page 43 to assign the...
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.... • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of speakers is unnecessary. 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. VIDEO MONITOR OUT VCR / DVR R SURROUND L IN TV / SA T DVD IN... 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 unit to the audio input jack on page 39) to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative...
.... • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of speakers is unnecessary. 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. VIDEO MONITOR OUT VCR / DVR R SURROUND L IN TV / SA T DVD IN... 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 unit to the audio input jack on page 39) to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative...
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... L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD CONTROL OUT E A K A E R S R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D811S Subwoofer (passive) INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-D811S only • If you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the AC power source. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer... Center Speaker C Surround Speakers Surround back speakers SL SR SBL SBR IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 Ω IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ CD (DVD/ LD...
... L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD CONTROL OUT E A K A E R S R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D811S Subwoofer (passive) INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-D811S only • If you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the AC power source. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer... Center Speaker C Surround Speakers Surround back speakers SL SR SBL SBR IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 Ω IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ CD (DVD/ LD...
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...display prompts you want to make more specific settings, refer to choose your receiver setup on pages 38-43. Center 10 ft. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, ADVANCED STEREO/ SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING ... room size that corresponds with your system up and running with just a few button presses. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 7 ft. * VSX-D811S only 6 Press ENTER to choose your speakers from the listening position, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 7.1ch* 3.1ch 4.0ch 4.1ch 7.0ch...
...display prompts you want to make more specific settings, refer to choose your receiver setup on pages 38-43. Center 10 ft. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, ADVANCED STEREO/ SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING ... room size that corresponds with your system up and running with just a few button presses. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 7 ft. * VSX-D811S only 6 Press ENTER to choose your speakers from the listening position, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 7.1ch* 3.1ch 4.0ch 4.1ch 7.0ch...
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... and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the TV is avoided. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable XRB3013A.13.25 13 13 En 01.12.12, 4:42 PM Connect from the component video jacks... on the rear of your video source. Be sure to insert completely. Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the audio/video components and a video cord to get the best possible color reproduction of the receiver to VIDEO. S-video cables...
... and the color (PB and PR) signals and then output. Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the TV is avoided. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable XRB3013A.13.25 13 13 En 01.12.12, 4:42 PM Connect from the component video jacks... on the rear of your video source. Be sure to insert completely. Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the audio/video components and a video cord to get the best possible color reproduction of the receiver to VIDEO. S-video cables...
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... sound is disconnected from the component to coaxial input on the receiver). 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 DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. There ...is one type of the audio signal. When connecting your digital components to connect ...
... sound is disconnected from the component to coaxial input on the receiver). 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 DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. There ...is one type of the audio signal. When connecting your digital components to connect ...
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... CCEENNTTEERR CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L COAX R FRONT L DVD IN / LD IN FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD IN PLAY R AUDIO L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S B DIGITAL OUT COAX AC OUTLET CD player DVD player If you...set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on your system. We also recommend hooking up 03 DIGITAL OUT Satellite tuner DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN CD recorder VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ...
... CCEENNTTEERR CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L COAX R FRONT L DVD IN / LD IN FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD IN PLAY R AUDIO L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S B DIGITAL OUT COAX AC OUTLET CD player DVD player If you...set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on your system. We also recommend hooking up 03 DIGITAL OUT Satellite tuner DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN CD recorder VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ...
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... want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to hook up one set of stereo plugs. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. 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. For ...components you only need to hook up four plugs to the jacks. 03 Connecting up Connecting audio components To begin set of stereo outputs), but for more on digital connections. When connecting your analog audio components (such as a cassette deck) to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set ...
... want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to hook up one set of stereo plugs. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. 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. For ...components you only need to hook up four plugs to the jacks. 03 Connecting up Connecting audio components To begin set of stereo outputs), but for more on digital connections. When connecting your analog audio components (such as a cassette deck) to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set ...
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...• The multi-channel input can connect a decoder 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. VIDEO MONITOR OUT VCR / DVR R ... OUTPUT L R FRONT L CENTER OUTPUT FRONT OUTPUT L R R AC OUTLET B VIDEO OUTPUT IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 Ω IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD...
...• The multi-channel input can connect a decoder 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. VIDEO MONITOR OUT VCR / DVR R ... OUTPUT L R FRONT L CENTER OUTPUT FRONT OUTPUT L R R AC OUTLET B VIDEO OUTPUT IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 Ω IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD...
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... COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. Make sure they are accessed via the front panel input selector as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - REO/ ECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ ...SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 18 En XRB3013A.13.25 18 VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL OUT V L R 01.12.12, 4:42 PM Video camera (etc.) 03 Connecting up Connecting video components Connect...
... COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. Make sure they are accessed via the front panel input selector as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - REO/ ECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ ...SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL IN S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R 18 En XRB3013A.13.25 18 VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL OUT V L R 01.12.12, 4:42 PM Video camera (etc.) 03 Connecting up Connecting video components Connect...
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... 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 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on the speakers. When using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on...speakers (including the subwoofer) is unnecessary. 20 En XRB3013A.13.25 20 01.12.12, 4:42 PM 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with ...
... 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 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on the speakers. When using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on...speakers (including the subwoofer) is unnecessary. 20 En XRB3013A.13.25 20 01.12.12, 4:42 PM 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with ...
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... everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) A complete setup of 8 Ω to large. VIDEO SURROUND MONITOR (TV/ SAT) ¥ (CD-R/ ø / TAPE / MD) DIGITAL OUT... Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Surround Back Speakers SBL SBR IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 Ω IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - If you connect...
... everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) A complete setup of 8 Ω to large. VIDEO SURROUND MONITOR (TV/ SAT) ¥ (CD-R/ ø / TAPE / MD) DIGITAL OUT... Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Surround Back Speakers SBL SBR IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 Ω IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - If you connect...
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... be placed on stands to the active speakers so no sound will be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to the audio input jack on both A and B speaker systems, only the front speakers and the subwoofer will be placed away from the TV. • When placing speakers...
... be placed on stands to the active speakers so no sound will be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to the audio input jack on both A and B speaker systems, only the front speakers and the subwoofer will be placed away from the TV. • When placing speakers...
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...L E DVD IN / LD IN A FRONT KA D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT E CD-R IN / TAPE R / MD MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN S PLAY R AUDIO L R FRONT L B AC OUTLET ANALOG IN L R ANALOG IN L R ANALOG IN ANALOG IN INPUT Front channel amplifier Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier...to add additional amplifiers to large. 24 En XRB3013A.13.25 24 01.12.12, 4:43 PM The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN OPT AUX (TV/ SAT) ¥ (/CTDA-PREC/ Dø / MD) OPT DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE DVD 7....
...L E DVD IN / LD IN A FRONT KA D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT E CD-R IN / TAPE R / MD MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN S PLAY R AUDIO L R FRONT L B AC OUTLET ANALOG IN L R ANALOG IN L R ANALOG IN ANALOG IN INPUT Front channel amplifier Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier...to add additional amplifiers to large. 24 En XRB3013A.13.25 24 01.12.12, 4:43 PM The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN OPT AUX (TV/ SAT) ¥ (/CTDA-PREC/ Dø / MD) OPT DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE DVD 7....
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...decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. 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 ... LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE 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. When the headphones are connected, there...
...decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. 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 ... LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE 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. When the headphones are connected, there...
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...23 CLASS (pages 46-47) Switches between the three banks (classes) of input signal assigned for recall using the STATION +/- DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. Display 1 2 3 45 678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of station presets...low volume. buttons. Use Loudness to memorize and name a station for the current component: AUTO Lights when AUTO signal select is on SB (VSX-D811S only) Depending on the source, this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is detected. 27 En XRB3013A.26.31 27...
...23 CLASS (pages 46-47) Switches between the three banks (classes) of input signal assigned for recall using the STATION +/- DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. Display 1 2 3 45 678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of station presets...low volume. buttons. Use Loudness to memorize and name a station for the current component: AUTO Lights when AUTO signal select is on SB (VSX-D811S only) Depending on the source, this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is detected. 27 En XRB3013A.26.31 27...