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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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... 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...controls 36 Playing other sources 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 ...
... 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...controls 36 Playing other sources 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 ...
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... the feeling 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 home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to music,... but other possibilities (like you can have set up to your system. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system...
... the feeling 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 home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to music,... but other possibilities (like you can have set up to your system. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system...
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...set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on this ) if you need to specify your speaker setup and your DVD player or source discs, you can select. Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo ...and analog sound. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it on page 38-43 for more setup options. See Using the Quick...
...set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on this ) if you need to specify your speaker setup and your DVD player or source discs, you can select. Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo ...and analog sound. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it on page 38-43 for more setup options. See Using the Quick...
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... turn the power on. Depending on pages 38-43. M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. 5 ft. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, ADVANCED STEREO/ SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING MODE FL DIMMER MULTI JOG ... few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your receiver setup on the distance of your speakers from the listening position, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 7.1ch* 3.1ch 4.0ch 4.1ch 7.0ch* 6.1ch* 6.0ch* * VSX-D811S only 5.0ch 5.1ch Check...
... turn the power on. Depending on pages 38-43. M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. 5 ft. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, ADVANCED STEREO/ SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING MODE FL DIMMER MULTI JOG ... few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your receiver setup on the distance of your speakers from the listening position, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 7.1ch* 3.1ch 4.0ch 4.1ch 7.0ch* 6.1ch* 6.0ch* * VSX-D811S only 5.0ch 5.1ch Check...
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DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog outputs to SB 1ch IN. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - XRB3013A.13.25 17 01.12.12, 4:42 PM 17 En The arrows indicate the direction of this receiver. VIDEO MONITOR OUT VCR / DVR ... L SUB WOOFER OUTPUT AC OUTLET R R BR CENTER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VSX-D811S DVD/multi-channel decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks • 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 ...
DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog outputs to SB 1ch IN. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - XRB3013A.13.25 17 01.12.12, 4:42 PM 17 En The arrows indicate the direction of this receiver. VIDEO MONITOR OUT VCR / DVR ... L SUB WOOFER OUTPUT AC OUTLET R R BR CENTER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VSX-D811S DVD/multi-channel decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks • 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 ...
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... in the Surround back speaker setting (see page 39) you can hook up • When using the speaker on your speakers (below), but multi-channel sources will come from walls. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.) Make sure that the speaker manufacturer...touches the back panel it may cause the power to the left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV. A and B speaker systems The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B ...
... in the Surround back speaker setting (see page 39) you can hook up • When using the speaker on your speakers (below), but multi-channel sources will come from walls. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.) Make sure that the speaker manufacturer...touches the back panel it may cause the power to the left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV. A and B speaker systems The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B ...
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Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to every channel. Always make sure that the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to power your speakers. 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...
Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to every channel. Always make sure that the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to power your speakers. 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...
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...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 CLASS... are connected, there is in standby. 9 TUNING buttons (page 45) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is no sound output from the remote control. 4 ENTER 5 MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial The MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial performs a number of ...
...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 CLASS... are connected, there is in standby. 9 TUNING buttons (page 45) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is no sound output from the remote control. 4 ENTER 5 MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial The MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial performs a number of ...
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...(lower) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 21 MPX (page 45) Press to receive a radio broadcast in mono. 22 BAND (page 45) Switches between AM and FM radio bands. 23 CLASS... and name a station for the current component: AUTO Lights when AUTO signal select is on SB (VSX-D811S only) Depending on /off. 15 TONE Press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which...QUICK SETUP 17 VIDEO INPUT (page 18) 18 DIGITAL IN (VSX-D811S only) (page 18) 19 FL DIMMER Use this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is detected. 27 En XRB3013A.26.31 27 01....
...(lower) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 21 MPX (page 45) Press to receive a radio broadcast in mono. 22 BAND (page 45) Switches between AM and FM radio bands. 23 CLASS... and name a station for the current component: AUTO Lights when AUTO signal select is on SB (VSX-D811S only) Depending on /off. 15 TONE Press this button to access the bass and treble controls, which...QUICK SETUP 17 VIDEO INPUT (page 18) 18 DIGITAL IN (VSX-D811S only) (page 18) 19 FL DIMMER Use this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is detected. 27 En XRB3013A.26.31 27 01....
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...Lights when LOUDNESS has been selected. 14 TUNER indicators STEREO: Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is being received. 15 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. ---dB indicates the minimum level, and −...reduce) the level of the receiver is selected (page 48). 9 Speaker indicator Shows the speaker system currently in use . 10 Character display 11 Neo:6 (VSX-D811S) Lights during Midnight listening. 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is on your level settings for each channel, the maximum level can range...
...Lights when LOUDNESS has been selected. 14 TUNER indicators STEREO: Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is being received. 15 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. ---dB indicates the minimum level, and −...reduce) the level of the receiver is selected (page 48). 9 Speaker indicator Shows the speaker system currently in use . 10 Character display 11 Neo:6 (VSX-D811S) Lights during Midnight listening. 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is on your level settings for each channel, the maximum level can range...
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...Ch Stereo and Virtual SB). 29 En XRB3013A.26.31 29 01.12.12, 4:43 PM SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER 12 TUNE CHANNEL MENU 13 9 TV VOL TV INPUT MASTER VOLUME 14 TV TV CONTROL 15 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 ...Number buttons/Receiver controls/ ENTER Use the number buttons to use a function. INPUT ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of the receiver. CH SELECT (page 44) ...
...Ch Stereo and Virtual SB). 29 En XRB3013A.26.31 29 01.12.12, 4:43 PM SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER 12 TUNE CHANNEL MENU 13 9 TV VOL TV INPUT MASTER VOLUME 14 TV TV CONTROL 15 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 ...Number buttons/Receiver controls/ ENTER Use the number buttons to use a function. INPUT ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of the receiver. CH SELECT (page 44) ...
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...'ve selected. buttons. BAND (page 45) Switches between the three banks (classes) of a source. AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. ANGLE Switches camera angles on the component you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or DVD (when connected to mono will ...a component after you have selected it using the STATION +/- DTV INFO Use to bring up the remote control to control other components. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD (pages 32, 34) Press to memorize and name a station for recall using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 04 Controls and Displays...
...'ve selected. buttons. BAND (page 45) Switches between the three banks (classes) of a source. AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel. ANGLE Switches camera angles on the component you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or DVD (when connected to mono will ...a component after you have selected it using the STATION +/- DTV INFO Use to bring up the remote control to control other components. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD (pages 32, 34) Press to memorize and name a station for recall using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. 04 Controls and Displays...
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...the disc menu of the TV. 10 LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control. 11 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on your TV. to adjust the volume on for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player.... Use to control your surround sound system (see pages 38-43). TV Use to control DVD menus/options and for this receiver. 12 }]'' (TUNE/ST +/-) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your TV. It also displays TV and DTV... and Displays MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 36) Switches to find preset stations (page 45-47). 13 CHANNEL +/- TV VOLUME +/-
...the disc menu of the TV. 10 LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control. 11 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on your TV. to adjust the volume on for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player.... Use to control your surround sound system (see pages 38-43). TV Use to control DVD menus/options and for this receiver. 12 }]'' (TUNE/ST +/-) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your TV. It also displays TV and DTV... and Displays MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 36) Switches to find preset stations (page 45-47). 13 CHANNEL +/- TV VOLUME +/-
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... sound. Pro Logic II Movie This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound. Standard mode The standard mode can identify Dolby Digital software by the 1 or marks. Most Dolby Surround software is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. For more enveloping than Pro ...Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes There are downmixed to stereo. It is comparable to Dolby Digital 5.1. Neo:6 Music (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is through just the front left /right speakers, and generates a natural, ambient surround and center sound...
... sound. Pro Logic II Movie This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound. Standard mode The standard mode can identify Dolby Digital software by the 1 or marks. Most Dolby Surround software is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. For more enveloping than Pro ...Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes There are downmixed to stereo. It is comparable to Dolby Digital 5.1. Neo:6 Music (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is through just the front left /right speakers, and generates a natural, ambient surround and center sound...
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... the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the playback component. 2 Select the source you want 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 ...SELECTOR dial on the front panel. STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL 1 Switch on the front panel). 3 Press STANDARD. DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D711) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD811S) will automatically be selected and shows in the ...
... the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the playback component. 2 Select the source you want 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 ...SELECTOR dial on the front panel. STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL 1 Switch on the front panel). 3 Press STANDARD. DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D711) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD811S) will automatically be selected and shows in the ...
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... press changes the display as follows: Movie 5-Stereo*/ 6-Stereo** Music Virtual SB Expanded * VSX-D711 ** VSX-D811S Refer to page 33 for more on these modes. • Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on... RCV then pressing EFFECT +/- . Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are listening to a two channel source, each mode. 4 Start playback of the component you selected in the range of the ...Advanced surround options, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS decoding is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. Playing sources 05 If you are downmixed to cycle the sound...
... press changes the display as follows: Movie 5-Stereo*/ 6-Stereo** Music Virtual SB Expanded * VSX-D711 ** VSX-D811S Refer to page 33 for more on these modes. • Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on... RCV then pressing EFFECT +/- . Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are listening to a two channel source, each mode. 4 Start playback of the component you selected in the range of the ...Advanced surround options, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS decoding is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. Playing sources 05 If you are downmixed to cycle the sound...
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... input automatically. The effect automatically adjusts according to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels. Playing other sources 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 ...SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L ...
... input automatically. The effect automatically adjusts according to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels. Playing other sources 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 ...SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L ...
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... ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. Playing sources 05 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel). 2 Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT... set. STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. XRB3013A.32.37 37 37 En 01.12.12, 4:44 PM SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL 1 Press DVD or select it with multi-channel analog outputs to select DVD 5.1ch/DVD 7.1ch. To cancel playback from the multi...
... ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. Playing sources 05 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs If you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel). 2 Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT... set. STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. XRB3013A.32.37 37 37 En 01.12.12, 4:44 PM SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL 1 Press DVD or select it with multi-channel analog outputs to select DVD 5.1ch/DVD 7.1ch. To cancel playback from the multi...
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... . STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. A - After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. 46 En XRB3013A.45.48 46 01.12.12, 4:48 PM AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL...
... . STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. A - After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station. 46 En XRB3013A.45.48 46 01.12.12, 4:48 PM AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL...