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...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 displays Front panel 26 Display 27 Remote control 29 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 32 Stereo/Direct... 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...
...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 displays Front panel 26 Display 27 Remote control 29 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 32 Stereo/Direct... 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...
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... control other 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 for TVs 53 Controls for other...
... control other 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 for TVs 53 Controls for other...
Owner's Manual
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...the transformers in this unit. Making cable connections Make sure not to the marks in the battery case. • Batteries with another infrared remote control unit. Observe the following points: • Do not place objects directly on a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave ...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 new and old batteries together. • Insert...
...the transformers in this unit. Making cable connections Make sure not to the marks in the battery case. • Batteries with another infrared remote control unit. Observe the following points: • Do not place objects directly on a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave ...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 new and old batteries together. • Insert...
Owner's Manual
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....12, 4:41 PM Depending on , followed by your DVD player, your selection. If it on your room size. See Using the Quick Setup on the remote control to set -see page 34 if you need to do this ) if you don't know how to do this . Make sure you can select...
....12, 4:41 PM Depending on , followed by your DVD player, your selection. If it on your room size. See Using the Quick Setup on the remote control to set -see page 34 if you need to do this ) if you don't know how to do this . Make sure you can select...
Owner's Manual
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...ex. When you find it with other Pioneer products with Î mark. 25 En 01.12.12, 4:43 PM Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you an electrical shock. Do not connect appliances with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to turn off by removing...unit, a piece of other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. The remote control signals are not likely to avoid overheating and fire risk. XRB3013A.13.25 25 OUT CONTROL CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in a while. ...
...ex. When you find it with other Pioneer products with Î mark. 25 En 01.12.12, 4:43 PM Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you an electrical shock. Do not connect appliances with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to turn off by removing...unit, a piece of other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. The remote control signals are not likely to avoid overheating and fire risk. XRB3013A.13.25 25 OUT CONTROL CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in a while. ...
Owner's Manual
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... STATION (+/-) buttons (pages 46-47) Selects station presets 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.26.31 26.... When the headphones are connected, there is in standby. 9 TUNING buttons (page 45) Selects the frequency 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.
... STATION (+/-) buttons (pages 46-47) Selects station presets 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.26.31 26.... When the headphones are connected, there is in standby. 9 TUNING buttons (page 45) Selects the frequency 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.
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... player. nected to the receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of Your System on pages 49-52). 3 RCV Switches the remote to controls the receiver (used to use a function. EFFECT +/- INPUT ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent.... TEST TONE (page 44) Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. STEREO 7 MIDNIGHT/ 8 INPUT SEL. 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 TONE INPUT ATT FL DIMMER 4 4 CH...
... player. nected to the receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of Your System on pages 49-52). 3 RCV Switches the remote to controls the receiver (used to use a function. EFFECT +/- INPUT ATT Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent.... TEST TONE (page 44) Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. STEREO 7 MIDNIGHT/ 8 INPUT SEL. 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 TONE INPUT ATT FL DIMMER 4 4 CH...
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...CLASS (page 46-47) Switches between the three banks (classes) of a DVD. ANGLE Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes. 7 REMOTE SETUP (pages 49-52) Press this button to set up information screens on the component you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or...TV on a digital TV. 6 DVD controls (Press DVD first to select the input source. SURR. (pages 33, 35) Use to bring up the remote control to control other components. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD (pages 32, 34) Press to control a component after you can be accessed after you 've...
...CLASS (page 46-47) Switches between the three banks (classes) of a DVD. ANGLE Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes. 7 REMOTE SETUP (pages 49-52) Press this button to set up information screens on the component you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or...TV on a digital TV. 6 DVD controls (Press DVD first to select the input source. SURR. (pages 33, 35) Use to bring up the remote control to control other components. 8 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD (pages 32, 34) Press to control a component after you can be accessed after you 've...
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.../LOUDNESS (page 36) Switches to turn on/off the power 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 for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. TV Use to Midnight or Loudness listening. Use the...
.../LOUDNESS (page 36) Switches to turn on/off the power 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 for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. TV Use to Midnight or Loudness listening. Use the...
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...ST SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL 1 Switch on the front panel). 3 Press STANDARD. The default is playing an analog signal. DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D711) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD811S) will only appear when DVD/LD is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will... DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 TEST TONE 4 CH SELECT 7 INPUT ATT 5 FL DIMMER...
...ST SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL 1 Switch on the front panel). 3 Press STANDARD. The default is playing an analog signal. DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D711) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD811S) will only appear when DVD/LD is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will... DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 TEST TONE 4 CH SELECT 7 INPUT ATT 5 FL DIMMER...
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... ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥... press switches between BASS and TREBLE. 36 En XRB3013A.32.37 36 01.12.12, 4:44 PM Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 4 Start playback of the receiver. 3 Select the source you want to adjust.
... ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥... press switches between BASS and TREBLE. 36 En XRB3013A.32.37 36 01.12.12, 4:44 PM Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 4 Start playback of the receiver. 3 Select the source you want to adjust.
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... 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR.
... 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 DTV MENU ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR.
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... to 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'll have connected. Speaker setting (page 39) ... (page 41) Specify the peak level for details on the following pages). Surround back speaker distance setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 42) Specifies the distance from your listening position to your front speakers. 06 Setting up...161; DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR.
... to 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'll have connected. Speaker setting (page 39) ... (page 41) Specify the peak level for details on the following pages). Surround back speaker distance setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 42) Specifies the distance from your listening position to your front speakers. 06 Setting up...161; DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR.
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...Setting up the receiver Setting the relative volume level of 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 speaker when seated in the main listening position. to ...LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL MENU TV VOL TV INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is only output in Standard modes. • Since the subwoofer transmits an ultralow frequency its sound may seem quieter...
...Setting up the receiver Setting the relative volume level of 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 speaker when seated in the main listening position. to ...LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL MENU TV VOL TV INPUT MASTER VOLUME TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is only output in Standard modes. • Since the subwoofer transmits an ultralow frequency its sound may seem quieter...
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...182; BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL Improving FM stereo sound If the TUNED or...to select the tuner. for about a second. STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. Once you can also use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the remote control to a station. Tuning directly to a station Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want , see Saving station presets...
...182; BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL Improving FM stereo sound If the TUNED or...to select the tuner. for about a second. STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. Once you can also use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the remote control to a station. Tuning directly to a station Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want , see Saving station presets...
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... 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU ¡4 ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. See Listening to store station presets. A - After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the...
... 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU ¡4 ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. See Listening to store station presets. A - After pressing ENTER, the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the...
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... stored. To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1-3 and input four spaces instead of a name. Names can be easily recalled. 1 Press TUN (remote) or use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the... station is pressed after choosing the fourth character. The display shows ST. buttons (remote) to select characters. • Press ENTER to 30 stations (see previous page), preset stations can be reprogrammed. See Listening to select the station preset...
... stored. To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1-3 and input four spaces instead of a name. Names can be easily recalled. 1 Press TUN (remote) or use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the... station is pressed after choosing the fourth character. The display shows ST. buttons (remote) to select characters. • Press ENTER to 30 stations (see previous page), preset stations can be reprogrammed. See Listening to select the station preset...
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...DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL Monitoring your recording You can listen to (monitor... the component video outputs (see pages 13- 19 for the source as a CD player or TV). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on video connections). Most video recorders set the recording levels. Tune to the source component (see page 34...
...DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE 7 38 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ST ENTER TUNE CHANNEL Monitoring your recording You can listen to (monitor... the component video outputs (see pages 13- 19 for the source as a CD player or TV). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on video connections). Most video recorders set the recording levels. Tune to the source component (see page 34...
Owner's Manual
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... find a preset code that matches the component you want to one . If you can't find the right one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote control. Selecting preset codes directly SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 TEST TONE 4 CH SELECT 7 INPUT...enter the 4 digit preset code (see pages 56-67) The LED blinks for three seconds. Controlling the rest of your system 09 Setting the remote to control other components There are several ways to set to control the following components: Button Controllable Components DVD: TV: VCR: CD: CD-R:...
... find a preset code that matches the component you want to one . If you can't find the right one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote control. Selecting preset codes directly SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 TEST TONE 4 CH SELECT 7 INPUT...enter the 4 digit preset code (see pages 56-67) The LED blinks for three seconds. Controlling the rest of your system 09 Setting the remote to control other components There are several ways to set to control the following components: Button Controllable Components DVD: TV: VCR: CD: CD-R:...
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... 4¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. The LED lights steadily for two seconds. 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you find the right one. Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D811S only) If the preset code for three... seconds. If the component responds, by turning on the remote shows the I.D. The LED lights steadily to indicate the remote is not available, or the available preset codes...
... 4¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUBTITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. The LED lights steadily for two seconds. 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you find the right one. Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D811S only) If the preset code for three... seconds. If the component responds, by turning on the remote shows the I.D. The LED lights steadily to indicate the remote is not available, or the available preset codes...