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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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...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 ...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 attenuator...
...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 ...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 attenuator...
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... the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the receiver. 01 Before 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 different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations ...
... the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the receiver. 01 Before 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 different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations ...
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...basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you the feeling of 'being sent to different speakers in your system. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . This is what creates a surround sound ...the action or concert. Depending on the DVD, you can have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of the receiver. XRB3013A.07.12 7 7 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM 5 minute guide 02 Introduction to home theater You are explained in Playing sources...
...basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you the feeling of 'being sent to different speakers in your system. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . This is what creates a surround sound ...the action or concert. Depending on the DVD, you can have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of the receiver. XRB3013A.07.12 7 7 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM 5 minute guide 02 Introduction to home theater You are explained in Playing sources...
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... the video output on page 43 to assign the optical input to the receiver using the jacks shown below. 2 Hook up Coaxial cable using the jacks as shown below. 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 For...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...
... the video output on page 43 to assign the optical input to the receiver using the jacks shown below. 2 Hook up Coaxial cable using the jacks as shown below. 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 For...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...
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...is unnecessary. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. A complete setup of 8 Ω to the audio input jack on the speakers. • Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the...and a complete setup is shown here (six speakers (including the subwoofer) for the VSXD711, and eight (also including the subwoofer) for the VSX-D811S), but using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on the left to 16 Ω. Make ...
...is unnecessary. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. A complete setup of 8 Ω to the audio input jack on the speakers. • Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the...and a complete setup is shown here (six speakers (including the subwoofer) for the VSXD711, and eight (also including the subwoofer) for the VSX-D811S), but using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on the left to 16 Ω. Make ...
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...the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to do this . See also Choosing your receiver setup on the front panel to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on page 38-43 for more setup options.... In this receiver. XRB3013A.07.12 11 11 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM Also make sure that came with...it should already be set to Standard (it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the receiver to specify your speaker setup and your room size. Make sure you don't know how to your selection. ...
...the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to do this . See also Choosing your receiver setup on the front panel to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on page 38-43 for more setup options.... In this receiver. XRB3013A.07.12 11 11 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM Also make sure that came with...it should already be set to Standard (it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the receiver to specify your speaker setup and your room size. Make sure you don't know how to your selection. ...
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... 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 the table below . AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, ADVANCED STEREO/ SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING MODE FL... you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your receiver setup on pages 38-43. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 7 ft. * VSX-D811S only 6 Press ENTER to confirm your system up and running with your speaker setup and room size...
... 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 the table below . AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, ADVANCED STEREO/ SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING MODE FL... you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your receiver setup on pages 38-43. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 7 ft. * VSX-D811S only 6 Press ENTER to confirm your system up and running with your speaker setup and room size...
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... on the rear of your video source. S-video cables Use S-video cables (not supplied) to get the best possible color reproduction of the receiver to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. R L VIDEO Component video cords Use component video cords to the component video jacks on... the rear of the TV is avoided. In this receiver. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Be sure to VIDEO. Audio/Video...
... on the rear of your video source. S-video cables Use S-video cables (not supplied) to get the best possible color reproduction of the receiver to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. R L VIDEO Component video cords Use component video cords to the component video jacks on... the rear of the TV is avoided. In this receiver. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Be sure to VIDEO. Audio/Video...
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... the rear panel (two coaxial inputs and a optical input) and the VSX-D811S has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). 03 Connecting up Connecting digital components The easiest way to hook up this receiver for surround sound is a matter of matching like (for example, the ...input on the receiver). The VSX-D711 has three digital inputs on a digital recorder (currently these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one digital output jack which is disconnected from the component to coaxial input on the VSX-D811S. VIDEO MONITOR OUT...
... the rear panel (two coaxial inputs and a optical input) and the VSX-D811S has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). 03 Connecting up Connecting digital components The easiest way to hook up this receiver for surround sound is a matter of matching like (for example, the ...input on the receiver). The VSX-D711 has three digital inputs on a digital recorder (currently these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one digital output jack which is disconnected from the component to coaxial input on the VSX-D811S. VIDEO MONITOR OUT...
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.... When connecting your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record with, you only need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of the audio signal. For components you want to record to/from the AC outlet.
.... When connecting your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record with, you only need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of the audio signal. For components you want to record to/from the AC outlet.
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... (TV / SAT) ¥ S - XRB3013A.13.25 17 01.12.12, 4:42 PM 17 En The arrows indicate the direction of this receiver. DVD/multi-channel decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks • The multi-channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel ...L OUTRPSUURTROUND L OUTRPUFRTONT BACK OUTPUT L L L L SUB WOOFER OUTPUT AC OUTLET R R BR CENTER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VSX-D811S DVD/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 ...
... (TV / SAT) ¥ S - XRB3013A.13.25 17 01.12.12, 4:42 PM 17 En The arrows indicate the direction of this receiver. DVD/multi-channel decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks • The multi-channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel ...L OUTRPSUURTROUND L OUTRPUFRTONT BACK OUTPUT L L L L SUB WOOFER OUTPUT AC OUTLET R R BR CENTER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VSX-D811S DVD/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 ...
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... video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the same way you must use the connections shown on this order) on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - It is disconnected from the AC outlet. 03 Connecting up...digital source (like a DVD player), you made the rear panel connections. There are accessed via the front panel input selector as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). Hook them up the audio to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are standard audio/video jacks...
... video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the same way you must use the connections shown on this order) on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - It is disconnected from the AC outlet. 03 Connecting up...digital source (like a DVD player), you made the rear panel connections. There are accessed via the front panel input selector as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). Hook them up the audio to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are standard audio/video jacks...
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...FM UNBAL 75Ω 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. AM loop ...). Antenna 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.
...FM UNBAL 75Ω 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. AM loop ...). Antenna 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.
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... the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on your TV. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on this unit to large. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - Make sure you 're not using at ... 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 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on your TV as the...
... the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on your TV. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on this unit to large. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - Make sure you 're not using at ... 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 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on your TV as the...
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...-R IN / TAPE / 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 left to the...1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) A complete setup of 8 Ω to large. The receiver will vary. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown...
...-R IN / TAPE / 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 left to the...1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) A complete setup of 8 Ω to large. The receiver will vary. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown...
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The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to the receiver. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to speaker manual for details.) Make sure that the speaker manufacturer provided with a particular placement in ....strands together. 3/8 in mind. Connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to these two speakers. A and B speaker systems The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you switch on both A and B speaker systems, only the front speakers and the...
The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to the receiver. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to speaker manual for details.) Make sure that the speaker manufacturer provided with a particular placement in ....strands together. 3/8 in mind. Connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to these two speakers. A and B speaker systems The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you switch on both A and B speaker systems, only the front speakers and the...
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...'re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 39) 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, disconnect any connections.
...'re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 39) 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, disconnect any connections.
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...it with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are received by the receiver's POWER switch. The remote control signals are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric... the wall socket when not in a while. XRB3013A.13.25 25 OUT CONTROL CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to the other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you an electrical shock. This can point the remote ...
...it with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are received by the receiver's POWER switch. The remote control signals are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric... the wall socket when not in a while. XRB3013A.13.25 25 OUT CONTROL CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to the other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you an electrical shock. This can point the remote ...
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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. ADVANCED SURROUND...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...
...) 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. ADVANCED SURROUND...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...