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... on speaker placement 22 Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only 24 AC outlet 25 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 25 4 Controls and displays Front panel 26 Display 27 Remote control 29 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 32 Stereo/Direct 32 Standard mode 32... ... 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 setting 41 Front speaker distance setting 41...
... on speaker placement 22 Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only 24 AC outlet 25 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 25 4 Controls and displays Front panel 26 Display 27 Remote control 29 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 32 Stereo/Direct 32 Standard mode 32... ... 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 setting 41 Front speaker distance setting 41...
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Setting the relative volume level of each channel 44 7 Using the tuner Listening to the radio 45 Improving FM stereo sound 45 Tuning directly to a station 45 Saving station presets 46 Naming station presets 47 Listening to station presets 47 8 Making a recording ...components 49 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 codes 52 Controls ...
Setting the relative volume level of each channel 44 7 Using the tuner Listening to the radio 45 Improving FM stereo sound 45 Tuning directly to a station 45 Saving station presets 46 Naming station presets 47 Listening to station presets 47 8 Making a recording ...components 49 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 codes 52 Controls ...
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... theater refers to the use . XRB3013A.07.12 7 7 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but may not be used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but other possibilities (like you're in the middle of the action... home theater You are explained in Playing sources, starting on the speakers you have up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup.
... theater refers to the use . XRB3013A.07.12 7 7 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but may not be used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but other possibilities (like you're in the middle of the action... home theater You are explained in Playing sources, starting on the speakers you have up in your room, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup.
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...CENTER R CONTROL OUT S SUB WOOFER R FRONT L B Video cord PREOUT * The illustration shows the VSXD711, but DVD connections for surround sound in no time at all. For surround sound, you hook up Coaxial cable using a digital connection from the DVD player to DVD. 02 5 minute guide Listening to Surround... Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you should have your system hooked up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 ...
...CENTER R CONTROL OUT S SUB WOOFER R FRONT L B Video cord PREOUT * The illustration shows the VSXD711, but DVD connections for surround sound in no time at all. For surround sound, you hook up Coaxial cable using a digital connection from the DVD player to DVD. 02 5 minute guide Listening to Surround... Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you should have your system hooked up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 ...
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... to specify your speaker setup and your liking. See Using the Quick Setup on the front panel to your room size. There are several other sound options you need to do this . See also Choosing your selection. Also make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver and switch it... , followed by your DVD player, your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Depending on this ) if you want multi-channel surround sound. See pages 32-33 for more on your subwoofer and the TV. XRB3013A.07.12 11 11 En 01.12.12...
... to specify your speaker setup and your liking. See Using the Quick Setup on the front panel to your room size. There are several other sound options you need to do this . See also Choosing your selection. Also make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver and switch it... , followed by your DVD player, your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Depending on this ) if you want multi-channel surround sound. See pages 32-33 for more on your subwoofer and the TV. XRB3013A.07.12 11 11 En 01.12.12...
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... which is marked DIGITAL OUT. If you connect this to the optical input on the rear panel (two coaxial inputs and a optical input) and the VSX-D811S has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - 03 Connecting up Connecting digital... connections (you can do this unit. Connect your equipment, always make direct digital recordings with like (for surround sound is disconnected from the component to coaxial input on the receiver). VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX ...
... which is marked DIGITAL OUT. If you connect this to the optical input on the rear panel (two coaxial inputs and a optical input) and the VSX-D811S has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV / SAT) ¥ S - 03 Connecting up Connecting digital... connections (you can do this unit. Connect your equipment, always make direct digital recordings with like (for surround sound is disconnected from the component to coaxial input on the receiver). VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX ...
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... ANTENNA FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . Always make sure that gives the best reception. AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect...
... ANTENNA FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . Always make sure that gives the best reception. AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect...
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... REC INPUT CD-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 terminal. Connecting...to large. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the AC power source. 21 En ...
... REC INPUT CD-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 terminal. Connecting...to large. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the AC power source. 21 En ...
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... terminal (see illustration on page 11). • If you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in the Surround back speaker setting (see illustration on stands to sound their best. Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 3/8 in mind. Hints on . Similarly, if you choose just the B system you'll... only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be audible. No sound will come from the center, surround, or surround back speakers, but you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the ...
... terminal (see illustration on page 11). • If you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in the Surround back speaker setting (see illustration on stands to sound their best. Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 3/8 in mind. Hints on . Similarly, if you choose just the B system you'll... only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be audible. No sound will come from the center, surround, or surround back speakers, but you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the ...
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... 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) • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at... the TV screen. 3-D view of speaker set up (VSX-D711) If you choose to install the center ...
... 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) • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at... the TV screen. 3-D view of speaker set up (VSX-D711) If you choose to install the center ...
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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 7.1CH INPUT ...ANALOG IN ANALOG IN INPUT Front channel amplifier Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier Powered subwoofer • To hear sound only from the wall outlet before making or changing any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver. • If you're ...
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 7.1CH INPUT ...ANALOG IN ANALOG IN INPUT Front channel amplifier Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier Powered subwoofer • To hear sound only from the wall outlet before making or changing any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver. • If you're ...
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... 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 a source. 26 En XRB3013A.26...
... 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 a source. 26 En XRB3013A.26...
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...to turn on/off other components (see Controlling the Rest of other components con- CH SELECT (page 44) Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound of effect with different advanced listening modes (except 5 or 6 Ch Stereo and Virtual SB). 29 En XRB3013A.26.31 29 01.12.12, 4:43... station preset name and the frequency for the tuner, enter commands for TV or DTV, and can also be used to set up the surround sound of the receiver. Controls and Displays 04 Remote control SOURCE RECEIVER 10 1 11 2 DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL 3 RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 TEST...
...to turn on/off other components (see Controlling the Rest of other components con- CH SELECT (page 44) Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound of effect with different advanced listening modes (except 5 or 6 Ch Stereo and Virtual SB). 29 En XRB3013A.26.31 29 01.12.12, 4:43... station preset name and the frequency for the tuner, enter commands for TV or DTV, and can also be used to set up the surround sound of the receiver. Controls and Displays 04 Remote control SOURCE RECEIVER 10 1 11 2 DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL 3 RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 TEST...
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... 30 01.12.12, 4:43 PM DTV MENU Displays menus on a digital TV. 6 DVD controls (Press DVD first to access) These controls will improve the sound quality. Also acts as DTV controls, depending on a digital TV. DTV ON/OFF Switches a digital TV on discs with multi-angle scenes. 7 REMOTE SETUP (pages...
... 30 01.12.12, 4:43 PM DTV MENU Displays menus on a digital TV. 6 DVD controls (Press DVD first to access) These controls will improve the sound quality. Also acts as DTV controls, depending on a digital TV. DTV ON/OFF Switches a digital TV on discs with multi-angle scenes. 7 REMOTE SETUP (pages...
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TV Use to control DVD menus/options and for this receiver. 12 }]'' (TUNE/ST +/-) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see pages 38-43). Use to Midnight or Loudness listening. XRB3013A.26.31 31 04 31 En 01.12.12, 4:43 PM TV INPUT .... Also used to find preset stations (page 45-47). 13 CHANNEL +/- buttons to control your TV. Select radio station presets. MUTE Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if it has been muted). 9 TV control buttons These buttons can only be used to turn on/off the power of the TV. 10...
TV Use to control DVD menus/options and for this receiver. 12 }]'' (TUNE/ST +/-) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system (see pages 38-43). Use to Midnight or Loudness listening. XRB3013A.26.31 31 04 31 En 01.12.12, 4:43 PM TV INPUT .... Also used to find preset stations (page 45-47). 13 CHANNEL +/- buttons to control your TV. Select radio station presets. MUTE Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if it has been muted). 9 TV control buttons These buttons can only be used to turn on/off the power of the TV. 10...
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... the quality of surround effects is less sensitive to decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources. Neo:6 Music (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is more on this, refer to the table on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is...the front left /right speakers, and generates a natural, ambient surround and center sound. 32 En XRB3013A.32.37 32 01.12.12, 4:44 PM Neo:6 Cinema (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for movies, especially those recorded in your subwoofer depending on the ...
... the quality of surround effects is less sensitive to decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources. Neo:6 Music (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is more on this, refer to the table on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is...the front left /right speakers, and generates a natural, ambient surround and center sound. 32 En XRB3013A.32.37 32 01.12.12, 4:44 PM Neo:6 Cinema (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is suitable for movies, especially those recorded in your subwoofer depending on the ...
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...have selected, you hear twochannel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. Music Simulates the acoustic environment of the speakers in your setup. Type of the speakers in your setup. 6-Channel Stereo (VSX-D811S) This can also use with Dolby Digital sources for watching movies. ...You can be selected to give multi-channel sound to a stereo source, using all of a large concert hall and is suitable...
...have selected, you hear twochannel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. Music Simulates the acoustic environment of the speakers in your setup. Type of the speakers in your setup. 6-Channel Stereo (VSX-D811S) This can also use with Dolby Digital sources for watching movies. ...You can be selected to give multi-channel sound to a stereo source, using all of a large concert hall and is suitable...
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... When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you selected in the range of 10 to stereo. Use Advanced surround to add effects to the surround sound. • Press ADV.SURR. (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to switch between the two options. Playing sources 05 If you are downmixed to 90... 1. See page 32 for more details about 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 on these modes. • Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on your subwoofer depending on the front panel) repeatedly ...
... When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you selected in the range of 10 to stereo. Use Advanced surround to add effects to the surround sound. • Press ADV.SURR. (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to switch between the two options. Playing sources 05 If you are downmixed to 90... 1. See page 32 for more details about 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 on these modes. • Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on your subwoofer depending on the front panel) repeatedly ...
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... sources Using Loudness and Midnight listening The Loudness listening feature can be input automatically. The Midnight listening feature allows you want to hear effective surround sound of the component you selected in step 1. 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you to playback. Playing other sources SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD...
... sources Using Loudness and Midnight listening The Loudness listening feature can be input automatically. The Midnight listening feature allows you want to hear effective surround sound of the component you selected in step 1. 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you to playback. Playing other sources SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD...
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... 1 Press DVD or select it with multi-channel analog outputs to this receiver (page 17), you must select the analog multi-channel inputs for surround sound playback. • When playback from the multi-channel inputs is selected, you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with the MULTI JOG/INPUT ...volume and channel levels can 't use the INPUT ATT, TONE, and MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS buttons, as well as the Standard, Advanced Surround, and Stereo/Direct sound modes. XRB3013A.32.37 37 37 En 01.12.12, 4:44 PM Playing sources 05 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs If you can be...
... 1 Press DVD or select it with multi-channel analog outputs to this receiver (page 17), you must select the analog multi-channel inputs for surround sound playback. • When playback from the multi-channel inputs is selected, you have connected a decoder or a DVD player with the MULTI JOG/INPUT ...volume and channel levels can 't use the INPUT ATT, TONE, and MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS buttons, as well as the Standard, Advanced Surround, and Stereo/Direct sound modes. XRB3013A.32.37 37 37 En 01.12.12, 4:44 PM Playing sources 05 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs If you can be...
