Owner's Manual
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...receiver 5 Making cable connections 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 2 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 10 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 11 S-video cables (VSX-D511 only 11 Digital audio... 16 Hints on speaker placement 17 AC outlet 18 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 18 4 Controls and displays Front Panel 19 Display... 27 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 28 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 29 Speaker setting 30 Subwoofer setting...
...receiver 5 Making cable connections 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 2 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 10 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 11 S-video cables (VSX-D511 only 11 Digital audio... 16 Hints on speaker placement 17 AC outlet 18 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 18 4 Controls and displays Front Panel 19 Display... 27 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 28 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 29 Speaker setting 30 Subwoofer setting...
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...TUNER EDIT MULTI JOG CLASS TUNING BAND 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 30 UP R ... CLASS TUNING BAND 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...
...TUNER EDIT MULTI JOG CLASS TUNING BAND 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 30 UP R ... CLASS TUNING BAND 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...
Owner's Manual
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... FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX OPT (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* VIDEO OUT STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player VIDEO IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration shows the VSX-D511, but DVD connections for...
... FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX OPT (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* VIDEO OUT STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player VIDEO IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration shows the VSX-D511, but DVD connections for...
Owner's Manual
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... a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR RL RL INPUT Powered subwoofer 8 En Be sure to complete all six is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting... is recommended, and all connections before connecting this unit to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the AC power source. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of 8 Ω...
... a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR RL RL INPUT Powered subwoofer 8 En Be sure to complete all six is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting... is recommended, and all connections before connecting this unit to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the AC power source. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of 8 Ω...
Owner's Manual
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... dial to select and ENTER to 27 for more on your room size. Depending on this receiver. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on pages 29 to specify your speaker setup and your DVD player or source discs, you... on the front panel to 33 for more setup options. Also make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set the video input on the next page if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En There are several other sound options you don't know...
... dial to select and ENTER to 27 for more on your room size. Depending on this receiver. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on pages 29 to specify your speaker setup and your DVD player or source discs, you... on the front panel to 33 for more setup options. Also make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set the video input on the next page if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En There are several other sound options you don't know...
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.... Front Center Surround S 12 ft. 10 ft. 6 ft. Depending on the distance of your system. 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 get your system up and running with your surround speakers, choose between the following...
.... Front Center Surround S 12 ft. 10 ft. 6 ft. Depending on the distance of your system. 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 get your system up and running with your surround speakers, choose between the following...
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... the power cord is disconnected from the component to the coaxial input on digital connections. This receiver has both ). CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck 12 En ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (REC) ANALOG OUT (PLAY) The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. The quality of these two types of connections is...
... the power cord is disconnected from the component to the coaxial input on digital connections. This receiver has both ). CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck 12 En ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (REC) ANALOG OUT (PLAY) The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. The quality of these two types of connections is...
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... signal. 13 En It is selected (see page 11). When connecting your video components to the jacks as shown below. AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer... use an S-video cable to connect to the Svideo jack on the component you are hooking up using the S-video jacks on this receiver. Make sure you use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only).
... signal. 13 En It is selected (see page 11). When connecting your video components to the jacks as shown below. AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer... use an S-video cable to connect to the Svideo jack on the component you are hooking up using the S-video jacks on this receiver. Make sure you use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only).
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... Satellite tuner) OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO DVD player (or LD player) OUTPUT The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT TV (monitor) The arrows indicate the direction...
... Satellite tuner) OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO DVD player (or LD player) OUTPUT The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT TV (monitor) The arrows indicate the direction...
Owner's Manual
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... all other INPUT connections before connecting this unit to secure. 16 En 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on... on the left terminal. Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of 8 Ω to the left to 16 Ω. The receiver will vary. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the...
... all other INPUT connections before connecting this unit to secure. 16 En 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on... on the left terminal. Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of 8 Ω to the left to 16 Ω. The receiver will vary. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the...
Owner's Manual
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.../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 MULTI JOG LISTENING MODE INPUT ATT FL DIMMER MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 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...
.../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 MULTI JOG LISTENING MODE INPUT ATT FL DIMMER MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME 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...
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... TONE (page 27) Press this lights to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with DTS audio signal is detected. 2 DTS When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this button to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of a source. 16...a Dolby Digital signal. 20 En LOUDNESS MONO SP A dB 10 11 12 13 14 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the most accurate reproduction of the receiver is detected. 04 Controls and displays STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24-25) Switches direct playback on .
... TONE (page 27) Press this lights to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with DTS audio signal is detected. 2 DTS When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this button to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of a source. 16...a Dolby Digital signal. 20 En LOUDNESS MONO SP A dB 10 11 12 13 14 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the most accurate reproduction of the receiver is detected. 04 Controls and displays STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24-25) Switches direct playback on .
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... you make for each channel, the maximum level can only be used to attenuate (reduce) the level of the input signal (can range between -10dB and - 0dB. 21 En TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is being received in use. Controls and displays 04 4 2 PRO LOGIC II When the Standard mode of the... receiver is on, this lights to indicate Prologic II decoding. 5 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used with an analog signal). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in auto stereo mode. SP 3A means speakers are...
... you make for each channel, the maximum level can only be used to attenuate (reduce) the level of the input signal (can range between -10dB and - 0dB. 21 En TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is being received in use. Controls and displays 04 4 2 PRO LOGIC II When the Standard mode of the... receiver is on, this lights to indicate Prologic II decoding. 5 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used with an analog signal). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in auto stereo mode. SP 3A means speakers are...
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...+/- Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source. 8 4 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 9 5 FL DIMMER 10 Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer ...MUTE 5 TUNING STATION BAND CLASS MPX DISPLAY MENU TOP MENU 6 TUNER EDIT SETUP 7 ENTER DVD VER DVD CH SELECT AUDIO EFFECT SUB TITLE 1 3¡ 7 8 4¢ DVD CONTROL AV RECEIVER Î ADVANCED SURROUND (page 24, 26) Use to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. to set ...
...+/- Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source. 8 4 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 9 5 FL DIMMER 10 Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer ...MUTE 5 TUNING STATION BAND CLASS MPX DISPLAY MENU TOP MENU 6 TUNER EDIT SETUP 7 ENTER DVD VER DVD CH SELECT AUDIO EFFECT SUB TITLE 1 3¡ 7 8 4¢ DVD CONTROL AV RECEIVER Î ADVANCED SURROUND (page 24, 26) Use to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. to set ...
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... is AUTO. For more on the back of the receiver to STEREO. 25 En See the previous page for a stereo surround effect. 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 SIGNAL SELECT...
... is AUTO. For more on the back of the receiver to STEREO. 25 En See the previous page for a stereo surround effect. 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 SIGNAL SELECT...
Owner's Manual
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...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 STANDARD. Each press changes the display as follows: Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D511 only. The Standard and ... Using Loudness and Midnight listening The Loudness listening feature can be adjusted in step 1. Use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver. 3 Select the source you want : Pro Logic Pro Logic II Music Pro Logic II Movie...
...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 STANDARD. Each press changes the display as follows: Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D511 only. The Standard and ... Using Loudness and Midnight listening The Loudness listening feature can be adjusted in step 1. Use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver. 3 Select the source you want : Pro Logic Pro Logic II Music Pro Logic II Movie...
Owner's Manual
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... the effects as necessary. Each press switches the effect on the front panel. 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 R 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you may...
... the effects as necessary. Each press switches the effect on the front panel. 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 R 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you may...
Owner's Manual
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...5.1 ch). • When 5.1 channel playback is selected, you can be set. 28 En To cancel 5.1 channel playback, use the SIGNAL SELECT, INPUT ATT, TONE, and MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS buttons, as well as the Standard, Advanced Surround, and Stereo/Direct sound modes. • When 5.1 channel playback ...is not already selected. 05 Playing sources Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to listen to 5.1 channel playback. 1 Select DVD/LD if it is selected, only the volume ...
...5.1 ch). • When 5.1 channel playback is selected, you can be set. 28 En To cancel 5.1 channel playback, use the SIGNAL SELECT, INPUT ATT, TONE, and MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS buttons, as well as the Standard, Advanced Surround, and Stereo/Direct sound modes. • When 5.1 channel playback ...is not already selected. 05 Playing sources Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to listen to 5.1 channel playback. 1 Select DVD/LD if it is selected, only the volume ...
Owner's Manual
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... Specify the number and type of your center speaker. Subwoofer setting (page 30) Specify how the subwoofer is particularly important when using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you have to set up and running after using the 5 minute guide on pages 6 to the following pages). Front... setting (page 32) Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding. 1 Press RECEIVER to the subwoofer (or large speakers). It will be easiest to the optical digital input. 29 En Crossover frequency setting (page 30) Determine which frequencies will be sent to turn , ...
... Specify the number and type of your center speaker. Subwoofer setting (page 30) Specify how the subwoofer is particularly important when using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you have to set up and running after using the 5 minute guide on pages 6 to the following pages). Front... setting (page 32) Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding. 1 Press RECEIVER to the subwoofer (or large speakers). It will be easiest to the optical digital input. 29 En Crossover frequency setting (page 30) Determine which frequencies will be sent to turn , ...
Owner's Manual
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...component to the digital jack, whenever 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 display. 32 En With this setting you can only be used when it is necessary to ... S is selected in the speaker setting, the surround distance cannot be set to MAX for example a DVD player, the receiver automatically changes to the digital input setting and DIGITAL shows in the display. After you assign a component to the digital jack, whenever you have one language on one ...
...component to the digital jack, whenever 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 display. 32 En With this setting you can only be used when it is necessary to ... S is selected in the speaker setting, the surround distance cannot be set to MAX for example a DVD player, the receiver automatically changes to the digital input setting and DIGITAL shows in the display. After you assign a component to the digital jack, whenever you have one language on one ...
