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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D411 VSX-D511 Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D411 VSX-D511 Operating Instructions
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... the 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 cords/Optical...improve AM reception 15 Connecting the speakers 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 22 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound...
... the 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 cords/Optical...improve AM reception 15 Connecting the speakers 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 22 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound...
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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...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 23ft (7m) Dry cell ...
...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...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 23ft (7m) Dry cell ...
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...material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you the feeling of multiple audio tracks to different speakers in your speaker setup. The surround sound you get from a...not only on the speakers you have to make changes for home theater due to your system. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to its size, ... not be used to home theater systems that give you won't have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to create a surround sound effect, making...
...material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you the feeling of multiple audio tracks to different speakers in your speaker setup. The surround sound you get from a...not only on the speakers you have to make changes for home theater due to your system. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to its size, ... not be used to home theater systems that give you won't have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of them being sent to create a surround sound effect, making...
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...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 surround sound in mind, so with either ...a coaxial, or an optical connection (you 'll want to hook up your receiver to the TV using a digital connection from the DVD player to ...
...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 surround sound in mind, so with either ...a coaxial, or an optical connection (you 'll want to hook up your receiver to the TV using a digital connection from the DVD player to ...
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... to 16 Ω. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. The receiver will vary. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Make sure you have in the diagram) but...'s home setup will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal.
... to 16 Ω. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. The receiver will vary. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Make sure you have in the diagram) but...'s home setup will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal.
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...'ve set the video input on your TV to 27 for more on pages 29 to confirm your receiver setup on this . See Using the Quick Setup on the front panel to your liking. Depending on...select. In this case, the listening mode must be set to Standard (it should already be set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the next page if you're unsure about the ...adjust the volume to specify your speaker setup and your room size. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this . Check the manual ...
...'ve set the video input on your TV to 27 for more on pages 29 to confirm your receiver setup on this . See Using the Quick Setup on the front panel to your liking. Depending on...select. In this case, the listening mode must be set to Standard (it should already be set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the next page if you're unsure about the ...adjust the volume to specify your speaker setup and your room size. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to do this . Check the manual ...
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... STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press QUICK SETUP. M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. Front Center Surround S 12 ft. 10 ft. 6 ft. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected. 10 En Front Center Surround Sub Speakers Speaker Speakers Woofer 3.0 ch √ √ 3.1 ch √ &#... guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with 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...
... STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press QUICK SETUP. M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. Front Center Surround S 12 ft. 10 ft. 6 ft. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected. 10 En Front Center Surround Sub Speakers Speaker Speakers Woofer 3.0 ch √ √ 3.1 ch √ &#... guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with 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...
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...) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D511 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. R L VIDEO Digital audio cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used to connect digital components to an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to this receiver. Be sure to get clearer...
...) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D511 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. R L VIDEO Digital audio cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used to connect digital components to an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to this receiver. Be sure to get clearer...
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This receiver has both ). You should also hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record with like an MD) to ...want to record to/from digital components (like (for example, the coaxial output from the wall outlet. Connecting audio components To begin set of two digital inputs. For components you don't need to do both a coaxial and... an optical input for more on the receiver). When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected...
This receiver has both ). You should also hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record with like an MD) to ...want to record to/from digital components (like (for example, the coaxial output from the wall outlet. Connecting audio components To begin set of two digital inputs. For components you don't need to do both a coaxial and... an optical input for more on the receiver). When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected...
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...regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with analog audio connections (see page 12). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal.... 13 En Make sure you use an S-video cable to connect to the Svideo jack on this receiver. AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of this page for decoding DVDs, you are hooking up...
...regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with analog audio connections (see page 12). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal.... 13 En Make sure you use an S-video cable to connect to the Svideo jack on this receiver. AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of this page for decoding DVDs, you are hooking up...
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...reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, next page). 03 Connecting up AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO DVD player (or LD player) OUTPUT The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. FM wire ...FM WIRE ANTENNA Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown at right. 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...
...reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, next page). 03 Connecting up AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT S-VIDEO TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO DVD player (or LD player) OUTPUT The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. FM wire ...FM WIRE ANTENNA Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown at right. 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...
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...) and face in . (10mm) 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire) 15-18 ft. (5-6m) AM LOOP ANTENNA 15 En
...) and face in . (10mm) 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire) 15-18 ft. (5-6m) AM LOOP ANTENNA 15 En
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... the AC power source. If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. The receiver will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front... 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 speakers.
... the AC power source. If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. The receiver will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front... 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 speakers.
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... Right Surround Left Subwoofer Surround Right If you do not have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your particular speakers to the receiver. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 17 En Be sure all the bare speaker wire is localized at equal distances from the TV...
... Right Surround Left Subwoofer Surround Right If you do not have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your particular speakers to the receiver. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 17 En Be sure all the bare speaker wire is localized at equal distances from the TV...
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... • This unit should be disconnected by the receiver's POWER switch. A damaged power cord can also cause the receiver to control a Pioneer DVD player. The remote control signals are received by the remote sensor of this may cause the receiver to turn off by removing the power plug from ...this unit, and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 18 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Check the power cord once in order to the AC OUTLET in a while. 03 Connecting up AC...
... • This unit should be disconnected by the receiver's POWER switch. A damaged power cord can also cause the receiver to control a Pioneer DVD player. The remote control signals are received by the remote sensor of this may cause the receiver to turn off by removing the power plug from ...this unit, and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 18 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Check the power cord once in order to the AC OUTLET in a while. 03 Connecting up AC...
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... 26, 33) Press for recall using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the 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...name a station for Standard decoding and to switch between AM and FM radio bands. 12 MPX (page 34) Press the MPX button to receive a radio broadcast in standby mode. 3 STATION (+/-) buttons (pages 35-36) Selects station presets when using the tuner. 4 TUNING (+/-)...
... 26, 33) Press for recall using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the 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...name a station for Standard decoding and to switch between AM and FM radio bands. 12 MPX (page 34) Press the MPX button to receive a radio broadcast in standby mode. 3 STATION (+/-) buttons (pages 35-36) Selects station presets when using the tuner. 4 TUNING (+/-)...
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...: AUTO : Lights when AUTO signal select is on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is on /off . LOUDNESS MONO SP A dB 10 11 12 13 14 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of a source. 16 SIGNAL... is detected. 2 DIGITAL : Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. DTS : Lights when a source with DTS audio signal is detected. 2 DTS When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR...
...: AUTO : Lights when AUTO signal select is on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is on /off . LOUDNESS MONO SP A dB 10 11 12 13 14 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of a source. 16 SIGNAL... is detected. 2 DIGITAL : Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. DTS : Lights when a source with DTS audio signal is detected. 2 DTS When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to access the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR...
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... TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is set using the MPX button. 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 is on or ... indicates the maximum level. SP 3 means the headphones are switched on. Controls and displays 04 4 2 PRO LOGIC II When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to attenuate (reduce) the level of the input signal (can range between -10dB and - 0dB. 21 En
... TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is set using the MPX button. 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 is on or ... indicates the maximum level. SP 3 means the headphones are switched on. Controls and displays 04 4 2 PRO LOGIC II When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to attenuate (reduce) the level of the input signal (can range between -10dB and - 0dB. 21 En
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... a station for recall using the STATION (+/-) buttons. 15 7 DVD Use to switch over to the DVD controls on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on the remote. The DVD controls on the remote control (TOP MENU, MENU, } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons) can only...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. See the next...
... a station for recall using the STATION (+/-) buttons. 15 7 DVD Use to switch over to the DVD controls on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on the remote. The DVD controls on the remote control (TOP MENU, MENU, } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons) can only...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. See the next...
