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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... inputs ... 28 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 29 Speaker setting 30 Subwoofer setting 30 Crossover frequency setting 30 LFE ...
...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... inputs ... 28 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 29 Speaker setting 30 Subwoofer setting 30 Crossover frequency setting 30 LFE ...
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...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 on the left to large. The receiver will vary. If you're not using at least three ...left terminal. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your...
...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 on the left to large. The receiver will vary. If you're not using at least three ...left terminal. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your...
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..., the listening mode must be set to Standard (it on, followed by your DVD player, your receiver setup on pages 29 to 33 for more setup options. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to... do this ) if you don't know how to do this . 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En Check the manual ...that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set the video input on your liking. See also Choosing your subwoofer and the TV. See pages 24 to 27 for...
..., the listening mode must be set to Standard (it on, followed by your DVD player, your receiver setup on pages 29 to 33 for more setup options. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to... do this ) if you don't know how to do this . 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En Check the manual ...that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set the video input on your liking. See also Choosing your subwoofer and the TV. See pages 24 to 27 for...
Owner's Manual
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...Svideo jack on the component you are hooking up (see page 11). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the audio to a digital input (see page 12). It is disconnected from the wall outlet. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power ...as shown below. The 5.1 channel input can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with 5.1 channel analog output jacks FRONT OUTPUT The arrows ...
...Svideo jack on the component you are hooking up (see page 11). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the audio to a digital input (see page 12). It is disconnected from the wall outlet. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power ...as shown below. The 5.1 channel input can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with 5.1 channel analog output jacks FRONT OUTPUT The arrows ...
Owner's Manual
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... with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to large. If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of...the speaker terminal to the AC power source. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. The receiver will vary. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is...
... with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to large. If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of...the speaker terminal to the AC power source. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. The receiver will vary. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is...
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...in mind. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 17 En Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Listening Position 3-D view of speaker set up Front Left Center Front Right Surround... Left Subwoofer Surround Right If you choose to install the center speaker on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with a particular placement in the event...
...in mind. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 17 En Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Listening Position 3-D view of speaker set up Front Left Center Front Right Surround... Left Subwoofer Surround Right If you choose to install the center speaker on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with a particular placement in the event...
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...When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you can be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . Compared to Pro Logic II Movie, the surround effect is suitable ...you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on sources marked 1 ( R ) or . Standard modes The Standard mode can still... which you select DIRECT, the audio bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for music or musical sources marked 1 ( ) or R . Virtual Surround Back (VIRTL SB) (VSX-D511 only) The Virtual Surround Back ...
...When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you can be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . Compared to Pro Logic II Movie, the surround effect is suitable ...you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on sources marked 1 ( R ) or . Standard modes The Standard mode can still... which you select DIRECT, the audio bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for music or musical sources marked 1 ( ) or R . Virtual Surround Back (VIRTL SB) (VSX-D511 only) The Virtual Surround Back ...
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.... The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to the source component. 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... hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to DIGITAL. • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals....
.... The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to the source component. 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... hear the source through just the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to DIGITAL. • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals....
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... Choosing your receiver setup Even though you may already have your system up operations to ensure the best possible surround sound. This is particularly important when using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you want to adjust. Surround speaker distance setting (page 31) Specify the distance ...pages 6 to 10, you should also be assigned to the coaxial digital input. 2 Press RECEIVER. 3 Use } or ] to your surround speakers. You can leave the Speaker setting and the Subwoofer setting in turn the power on each option as you cycle through the display. Front speaker distance...
... Choosing your receiver setup Even though you may already have your system up operations to ensure the best possible surround sound. This is particularly important when using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you want to adjust. Surround speaker distance setting (page 31) Specify the distance ...pages 6 to 10, you should also be assigned to the coaxial digital input. 2 Press RECEIVER. 3 Use } or ] to your surround speakers. You can leave the Speaker setting and the Subwoofer setting in turn the power on each option as you cycle through the display. Front speaker distance...
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... locked. • When you select the plus setting, you will get the bass sounds from the receiver to specify the crossover frequency for extra bass. • Use ' or ' to select subwoofer ON, PLS or OFF. • If you chose the small front speaker setting, SUBWF ON is...) between the speakers. Speaker setting • Default setting: S (all speakers) You must let the receiver know how many speakers you want the frequency routed to small (S) in your setup. Choose the point at which you have a subwoofer, the large (L) speakers in your system) instead of inactivity.
... locked. • When you select the plus setting, you will get the bass sounds from the receiver to specify the crossover frequency for extra bass. • Use ' or ' to select subwoofer ON, PLS or OFF. • If you chose the small front speaker setting, SUBWF ON is...) between the speakers. Speaker setting • Default setting: S (all speakers) You must let the receiver know how many speakers you want the frequency routed to small (S) in your setup. Choose the point at which you have a subwoofer, the large (L) speakers in your system) instead of inactivity.
Owner's Manual
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... from the center speaker will be heard before the front speakers. LFE attenuator setting • Default setting: 0 dB Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Center speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. This means that the sound from the front...hear sounds coming from both front and surround speakers at the same time. • Use ' or ' to the subwoofer (or L speakers). Surround speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. Setting up the receiver 06 100Hz 150Hz 200Hz 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the...
... from the center speaker will be heard before the front speakers. LFE attenuator setting • Default setting: 0 dB Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Center speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. This means that the sound from the front...hear sounds coming from both front and surround speakers at the same time. • Use ' or ' to the subwoofer (or L speakers). Surround speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. Setting up the receiver 06 100Hz 150Hz 200Hz 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the...
Owner's Manual
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... 're done, press TEST TONE to turn . Î You should set seperate levels for each speaker when seated in Standard modes. • Since the subwoofer transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is. to adjust the volume to Speaker setting on the speaker setting...the test tone. You can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH SELECT and then using LEVEL +/-. 33 En Setting up the receiver 06 Setting the relative volume level of your speaker setup. 3 Press MASTER VOLUME +/- The channel level range is only output in the main ...
... 're done, press TEST TONE to turn . Î You should set seperate levels for each speaker when seated in Standard modes. • Since the subwoofer transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is. to adjust the volume to Speaker setting on the speaker setting...the test tone. You can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH SELECT and then using LEVEL +/-. 33 En Setting up the receiver 06 Setting the relative volume level of your speaker setup. 3 Press MASTER VOLUME +/- The channel level range is only output in the main ...