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... cords 11 S-video cables (VSX-D511 only 11 Digital audio cords/Optical cables 11 Connecting digital components 12 Connecting audio components 12 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 13 Connecting video... 16 Speaker terminals 16 Hints on speaker placement 17 AC outlet 18 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 18 4 Controls and displays Front Panel 19 Display 20 Remote Control ...controls 27 Playing other sources 27 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 28 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 29 Speaker setting 30 Subwoofer setting 30 Crossover ...
... cords 11 S-video cables (VSX-D511 only 11 Digital audio cords/Optical cables 11 Connecting digital components 12 Connecting audio components 12 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 13 Connecting video... 16 Speaker terminals 16 Hints on speaker placement 17 AC outlet 18 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 18 4 Controls and displays Front Panel 19 Display 20 Remote Control ...controls 27 Playing other sources 27 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 28 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 29 Speaker setting 30 Subwoofer setting 30 Crossover ...
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...MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of this...SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME 30 UP R 23ft (7m) Dry cell batteries (AA size...
...MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of this...SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME 30 UP R 23ft (7m) Dry cell batteries (AA size...
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..., and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you can have set up to a CD with multi-channel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you... setup. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, 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 soundtracks. The surround sound you get from a home ...
..., and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you can have set up to a CD with multi-channel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you... setup. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, 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 soundtracks. The surround sound you get from a home ...
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...receiver setup on pages 29 to 27 for more on the next page if you're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to confirm your selection. Depending on the front panel to do this . See Using the Quick Setup on this ) if you want multi-channel...this . Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set ...receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver...
...receiver setup on pages 29 to 27 for more on the next page if you're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to confirm your selection. Depending on the front panel to do this . See Using the Quick Setup on this ) if you want multi-channel...this . Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set ...receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver...
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... and room size that corresponds with just a few button presses. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press RECEIVER to choose your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch... below . Front Center Surround S 12 ft. 10 ft. 6 ft. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 6 Press ENTER to confirm your receiver setup on pages 29 to find the speaker setup that you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to turn...
... and room size that corresponds with just a few button presses. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press RECEIVER to choose your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch... below . Front Center Surround S 12 ft. 10 ft. 6 ft. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 6 Press ENTER to confirm your receiver setup on pages 29 to find the speaker setup that you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to turn...
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...you can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). The 5.1 channel input can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of this page for decoding DVDs, you can only... arrows indicate the direction of the signal. When connecting your video components to the jacks as shown below. Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer to use a seperate component for the video signal, but in order to hear a digital source (like a DVD player...
...you can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). The 5.1 channel input can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of this page for decoding DVDs, you can only... arrows indicate the direction of the signal. When connecting your video components to the jacks as shown below. Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer to use a seperate component for the video signal, but in order to hear a digital source (like a DVD player...
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... by other suitable means, to cut off as earthquakes. If you choose to install the center speaker on speaker placement Speakers are designed to the receiver. Hints on top of the TV, be placed away from the TV. • Place the center speaker above ear level. • Try not ... of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the listening position than the front and center speakers. If any of the center channel is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Overhead view of speaker set up Front Left Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer ...
... by other suitable means, to cut off as earthquakes. If you choose to install the center speaker on speaker placement Speakers are designed to the receiver. Hints on top of the TV, be placed away from the TV. • Place the center speaker above ear level. • Try not ... of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the listening position than the front and center speakers. If any of the center channel is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Overhead view of speaker set up Front Left Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer ...
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... signals from the speakers. Controls and displays 04 Front Panel 1 2 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 3 4 5 67 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STATION TUNING ADVANCED STANDARD SURROUND STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS BAND MPX ...DOWN UP R 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is no sound output from the remote control. 9 TUNER EDIT (pages 35-36) Press to memorize and name a station ...
... signals from the speakers. Controls and displays 04 Front Panel 1 2 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 3 4 5 67 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STATION TUNING ADVANCED STANDARD SURROUND STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS BAND MPX ...DOWN UP R 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is no sound output from the remote control. 9 TUNER EDIT (pages 35-36) Press to memorize and name a station ...
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...adjust with DTS audio signal is detected. 2 DTS When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate the type of a Dolby Digital signal. 20 ... AUTO DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG DTS 2 3 45 678 9 DIGITAL ATT DIRECT MONITOR PROLOGIC MIDNIGHT STEREO TUNED ADV.SURR. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the current component: AUTO : Lights when AUTO signal select is on. DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL...
...adjust with DTS audio signal is detected. 2 DTS When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate the type of a Dolby Digital signal. 20 ... AUTO DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG DTS 2 3 45 678 9 DIGITAL ATT DIRECT MONITOR PROLOGIC MIDNIGHT STEREO TUNED ADV.SURR. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the current component: AUTO : Lights when AUTO signal select is on. DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL...
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...speakers are connected. 10 Character display 11 ADV. SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes of the receiver is selected. 12 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening. 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected. 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system... 3 means the headphones are switched on the level settings you make for each channel, the maximum level can only be used with an analog signal). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is being received. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. --- Depending on . ...
...speakers are connected. 10 Character display 11 ADV. SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes of the receiver is selected. 12 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening. 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected. 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system... 3 means the headphones are switched on the level settings you make for each channel, the maximum level can only be used with an analog signal). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is being received. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. --- Depending on . ...
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...and ENTER/SETUP buttons) can only be used for more on the remote. Use MUTE to the DVD controls on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the various Pro Logic II options. See the next page for DVD control after pressing DVD on the seperate DVD CONTROL buttons. 8 ...INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to switch between on or off. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate ...
...and ENTER/SETUP buttons) can only be used for more on the remote. Use MUTE to the DVD controls on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between the various Pro Logic II options. See the next page for DVD control after pressing DVD on the seperate DVD CONTROL buttons. 8 ...INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to switch between on or off. Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate ...
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...and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to switch between the three banks (classes) of the current track or chapter, then to sound the test tones when setting up the surround sound for the receiver. MPX (page 34) Use to your surround sound ... LEVEL +/- (page 33) Use to find radio frequencies. CLASS (pages 35-36) Use to select a channel when setting up the levels of the surround sound of the receiver. Changes the audio language or channel. Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power ...
...and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to switch between the three banks (classes) of the current track or chapter, then to sound the test tones when setting up the surround sound for the receiver. MPX (page 34) Use to your surround sound ... LEVEL +/- (page 33) Use to find radio frequencies. CLASS (pages 35-36) Use to select a channel when setting up the levels of the surround sound of the receiver. Changes the audio language or channel. Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power ...
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.... If you switch on your subwoofer depending on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is playing an analog signal. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R • Press...
.... If you switch on your subwoofer depending on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is playing an analog signal. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R • Press...
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... Logic II Movie Refer to page 24 for more details about each of movies at low volume levels. 05 Playing sources Listening to multi-channel playback INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD CD-R/ VCR/ DVR STANDARD 1 Switch on the playback component. 2 Switch on the front panel). 4 Press...mode. Each press changes the display as follows: Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D511 only. Use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver. 3 Select the source you 're listening. 26 En The Midnight listening feature allows ...
... Logic II Movie Refer to page 24 for more details about each of movies at low volume levels. 05 Playing sources Listening to multi-channel playback INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD CD-R/ VCR/ DVR STANDARD 1 Switch on the playback component. 2 Switch on the front panel). 4 Press...mode. Each press changes the display as follows: Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D511 only. Use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver. 3 Select the source you 're listening. 26 En The Midnight listening feature allows ...
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...of the component you may want to Stereo mode. Each press cycles through the effects as necessary. INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD CD-R/ VCR/ DVR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ...selected in step 1. 27 En Wait about five seconds for your changes to be used with the Stereo sound mode. • When the receiver is switched to change the amount of bass or treble as follows: Midnight Off Loudness You can only be input automatically. 1 Turn on ...
...of the component you may want to Stereo mode. Each press cycles through the effects as necessary. INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD CD-R/ VCR/ DVR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ...selected in step 1. 27 En Wait about five seconds for your changes to be used with the Stereo sound mode. • When the receiver is switched to change the amount of bass or treble as follows: Midnight Off Loudness You can only be input automatically. 1 Turn on ...
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... set the Crossover frequency to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your front speakers. If you are using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you'll have to set up operations to your center speaker. Subwoofer setting (page 30) Specify how the subwoofer...power on each of the settings in the default settings. The current setting is shown for the LFE channel. The STANDBY indicator goes out. Setting up the receiver 06 Choosing your receiver setup Even though you may already have your surround speakers. Center speaker distance setting (page 31) ...
... set the Crossover frequency to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your front speakers. If you are using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you'll have to set up operations to your center speaker. Subwoofer setting (page 30) Specify how the subwoofer...power on each of the settings in the default settings. The current setting is shown for the LFE channel. The STANDBY indicator goes out. Setting up the receiver 06 Choosing your receiver setup Even though you may already have your surround speakers. Center speaker distance setting (page 31) ...
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... ch1 Coaxial digital input setting • Default setting: DVD Here you tell the receiver what component you have hooked up to the coaxial digital input jack. • Use ' or ' to have one language on one channel and a different language on , you can compress the dynamic range, so that ...component, for example a DVD player, the receiver automatically changes to the digital input setting and DIGITAL shows in the speaker setting, the...
... ch1 Coaxial digital input setting • Default setting: DVD Here you tell the receiver what component you have hooked up to the coaxial digital input jack. • Use ' or ' to have one language on one channel and a different language on , you can compress the dynamic range, so that ...component, for example a DVD player, the receiver automatically changes to the digital input setting and DIGITAL shows in the speaker setting, the...
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... in the following order (depending on page 30 to make sure you should hear the test tone at the same volume from one of each channel • Default setting: 0 dB For best surround sound playback, you have correctly specified your speakers, please refer to Speaker setting on the ...1 Press STANDARD. 2 Press TEST TONE to an appropriate level. 4 Use LEVEL +/- to adjust the volume to output the test tone. Setting up the receiver 06 Setting the relative volume level of your speaker setup. 3 Press MASTER VOLUME +/- You can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH...
... in the following order (depending on page 30 to make sure you should hear the test tone at the same volume from one of each channel • Default setting: 0 dB For best surround sound playback, you have correctly specified your speakers, please refer to Speaker setting on the ...1 Press STANDARD. 2 Press TEST TONE to an appropriate level. 4 Use LEVEL +/- to adjust the volume to output the test tone. Setting up the receiver 06 Setting the relative volume level of your speaker setup. 3 Press MASTER VOLUME +/- You can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH...
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...the radio (previous page) for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS BAND MPX... INPUT ATT FL DIMMER MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER. 3 Press TUNER EDIT. TUNER STEREO TUNED SP A A - 99.50 TUNING BAND MPX 4 Press CLASS to select one of 10 stations...
...the radio (previous page) for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS BAND MPX... INPUT ATT FL DIMMER MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER. 3 Press TUNER EDIT. TUNER STEREO TUNED SP A A - 99.50 TUNING BAND MPX 4 Press CLASS to select one of 10 stations...