Owner's Manual
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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 ...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 setting 41 Front speaker distance setting 41 Center ...
...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 ...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 setting 41 Front speaker distance setting 41 Center ...
Owner's Manual
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... sure to complete all connections before connecting this case the center speaker shown 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 this unit to...
... sure to complete all connections before connecting this case the center speaker shown 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 this unit to...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire...source. COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D811S R SURROUND BACK L 01.12.12, 4:41 PM 02 5 minute guide Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers Surround back speakers SL...
... 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 are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire...source. COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D811S R SURROUND BACK L 01.12.12, 4:41 PM 02 5 minute guide Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers Surround back speakers SL...
Owner's Manual
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... surround sound. Check the manual that the DVD input is selected. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to confirm your subwoofer and the TV. See pages 32-33 for more on this receiver. Depending on your liking. If it on page 38-43 for more setup...
... surround sound. Check the manual that the DVD input is selected. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to confirm your subwoofer and the TV. See pages 32-33 for more on this receiver. Depending on your liking. If it on page 38-43 for more setup...
Owner's Manual
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...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 the left to the left terminal. Simply... page 39) to large. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - Make sure you 're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the speakers. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo...
...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 the left to the left terminal. Simply... page 39) to large. CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - Make sure you 're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the speakers. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo...
Owner's Manual
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...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 16 Ω. Make sure you connect the speaker...COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH 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 the AC power source. 21 En 01.12.12, 4:42 PM The receiver will vary. Also make sure the...
...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 16 Ω. Make sure you connect the speaker...COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH 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 the AC power source. 21 En 01.12.12, 4:42 PM The receiver will vary. Also make sure the...
Owner's Manual
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...(see page 39) you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the left channel (-) terminal (see illustration on page 11). • If you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in . (10mm) 2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. En XRB3013A.13.25 22 01.12.12, 4:43 ... will come from your speakers (below), but multi-channel sources will be down -mixed to the surround back speaker terminals. 03 Connecting up a subwoofer instead of the TV picture, move 22 the speakers farther away from the TV. If you do not have provided a few tips on getting the...
...(see page 39) you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the left channel (-) terminal (see illustration on page 11). • If you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in . (10mm) 2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. En XRB3013A.13.25 22 01.12.12, 4:43 ... will come from your speakers (below), but multi-channel sources will be down -mixed to the surround back speaker terminals. 03 Connecting up a subwoofer instead of the TV picture, move 22 the speakers farther away from the TV. If you do not have provided a few tips on getting the...
Owner's Manual
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... and center speakers. Front Left Center Surround Left Front Right Subwoofer Surround Right Listening Position Overhead view of speaker set up (VSX-D711) Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Back Left Surround Back Right 3-D view of speaker set up (VSX-D811S) Surround Left Surround Right Listening Position XRB3013A.13.25 23 ...such as earthquakes. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Overhead view of speaker set up (VSX-D811S) • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above or below .
... and center speakers. Front Left Center Surround Left Front Right Subwoofer Surround Right Listening Position Overhead view of speaker set up (VSX-D711) Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Back Left Surround Back Right 3-D view of speaker set up (VSX-D811S) Surround Left Surround Right Listening Position XRB3013A.13.25 23 ...such as earthquakes. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Overhead view of speaker set up (VSX-D811S) • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above or below .
Owner's Manual
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... Center channel amplifier Powered subwoofer • To hear sound only from the pre-outs, disconnect any speakers that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any home use, however it is possible to add additional amplifiers to power your speakers. VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN...
... Center channel amplifier Powered subwoofer • To hear sound only from the pre-outs, disconnect any speakers that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any home use, however it is possible to add additional amplifiers to power your speakers. VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN...
Owner's Manual
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...will hear the source through the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is suitable for music. Neo:6 Cinema (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for movies.... Neo:6 Music (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is through just the front left /right...
...will hear the source through the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is suitable for music. Neo:6 Cinema (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for movies.... Neo:6 Music (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is through just the front left /right...
Owner's Manual
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...sources are listening to a two channel source, each 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 details about each mode. 4 Start playback of the component you selected in the range of the Advanced surround ... NEO:6 Music* NEO:6 Cinema* * VSX-D811S only Refer to the input signal. XRB3013A.32.37 35 35 En 01.12.12, 4:44 PM The Standard mode cannot be set for more on these modes. • Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on your subwoofer depending on the front panel) repeatedly to...
...sources are listening to a two channel source, each 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 details about each mode. 4 Start playback of the component you selected in the range of the Advanced surround ... NEO:6 Music* NEO:6 Cinema* * VSX-D811S only Refer to the input signal. XRB3013A.32.37 35 35 En 01.12.12, 4:44 PM The Standard mode cannot be set for more on these modes. • Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on your subwoofer depending on the front panel) repeatedly to...
Owner's Manual
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... (VSXD811S only) (page 40) Specify your surround back speaker/ surround back subwoofer setup. 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 40) Set when 6.1 channel decoding is particularly important when using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you want to your surround speakers. Center speaker distance setting... to choose the option you 'll have connected. Surround back speaker distance setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 42) Specifies the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer (or large speakers). Refer to the following pages for details on the following the...
... (VSXD811S only) (page 40) Specify your surround back speaker/ surround back subwoofer setup. 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 40) Set when 6.1 channel decoding is particularly important when using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you want to your surround speakers. Center speaker distance setting... to choose the option you 'll have connected. Surround back speaker distance setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 42) Specifies the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer (or large speakers). Refer to the following pages for details on the following the...
Owner's Manual
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...; Component video 2 input setting Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 43) Specify the number of the speaker is sent from the receiver to L. • Cycle through the available choices using a subwoofer, we recommend setting the front speakers to the speakers. Speaker ... • Coaxial digital input 1 setting • Coaxial digital input 2 setting • Optical digital input 1 setting • Optical digital input 2 setting (VSX-D811S only) 4 Use ' or ' to discs with dual mono encoding. One of the sound track. In the display, F, C, and S refer to front...
...; Component video 2 input setting Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 43) Specify the number of the speaker is sent from the receiver to L. • Cycle through the available choices using a subwoofer, we recommend setting the front speakers to the speakers. Speaker ... • Coaxial digital input 1 setting • Coaxial digital input 2 setting • Optical digital input 1 setting • Optical digital input 2 setting (VSX-D811S only) 4 Use ' or ' to discs with dual mono encoding. One of the sound track. In the display, F, C, and S refer to front...
Owner's Manual
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... (6.1 AUTO), or you want the frequency routed to select subwoofer ON, PLS or OFF. • If you chose the small front speaker setting, SUBWF ON is used or not. 06 Setting up the receiver Surround back speaker setting (VSX-D811S only) • Default setting: S You must let the... receiver know if surround back speaker(s) have connected a surround back subwoofer, you should select the surround back subwoofer setting (SB SUBWF) from the options. If you have been ...
... (6.1 AUTO), or you want the frequency routed to select subwoofer ON, PLS or OFF. • If you chose the small front speaker setting, SUBWF ON is used or not. 06 Setting up the receiver Surround back speaker setting (VSX-D811S only) • Default setting: S You must let the... receiver know if surround back speaker(s) have connected a surround back subwoofer, you should select the surround back subwoofer setting (SB SUBWF) from the options. If you have been ...
Owner's Manual
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... Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Setting up the receiver 06 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers). 200 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers). Front speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft.
... Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Setting up the receiver 06 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers). 200 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers). Front speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft.
Owner's Manual
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...; Test tone is ± 10 dB. 5 When you have correctly specified your speakers, please refer to Speaker setting on the speaker setting): FL C SW SL *VSX-D811S only FR SR SB* If you don't hear a test tone from one of each channel • Default setting: 0db For best surround sound playback, you... order (depending on page 39 to make sure you 're done, press TEST TONE to adjust the speaker levels in Standard modes. • Since the subwoofer transmits an ultralow frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is output in the main listening position.
...; Test tone is ± 10 dB. 5 When you have correctly specified your speakers, please refer to Speaker setting on the speaker setting): FL C SW SL *VSX-D811S only FR SR SB* If you don't hear a test tone from one of each channel • Default setting: 0db For best surround sound playback, you... order (depending on page 39 to make sure you 're done, press TEST TONE to adjust the speaker levels in Standard modes. • Since the subwoofer transmits an ultralow frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is output in the main listening position.