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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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...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 ...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...
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... more options (such as surround sound) when listening to different speakers in your speaker setup. Depending on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up to seven different... audio tracks coming from one disc, all of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with multi-channel surround sound) are ...
... more options (such as surround sound) when listening to different speakers in your speaker setup. Depending on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up to seven different... audio tracks coming from one disc, all of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to a CD with multi-channel surround sound) are ...
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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 no time at all. If... you hook up using an optical cable, you hook up for both ). Use a video cord to connect the video output on your receiver to the TV using a digital connection from...
... 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 no time at all. If... you hook up using an optical cable, you hook up for both ). Use a video cord to connect the video output on your receiver to the TV using a digital connection from...
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Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. The receiver will vary. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. 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. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 30) to the left to large. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal...
Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. The receiver will vary. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. 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. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 30) to the left to large. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal...
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... that came with the TV if you 've set the video input on your TV to your liking. See Using the Quick Setup on this receiver. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to 33 for more setup options. See pages 24 to specify your speaker setup... or source discs, 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 receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your subwoofer and the TV. Make sure you don't know how to do...
... that came with the TV if you 've set the video input on your TV to your liking. See Using the Quick Setup on this receiver. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to 33 for more setup options. See pages 24 to specify your speaker setup... or source discs, 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 receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your subwoofer and the TV. Make sure you don't know how to do...
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...ENTER. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with your system. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your room size. 5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your speaker setup. ... The display prompts you have selected. 10 En M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 6 Press ENTER to turn the power on. 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...
...ENTER. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with your system. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your room size. 5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your speaker setup. ... The display prompts you have selected. 10 En M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 6 Press ENTER to turn the power on. 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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...receiver. Connecting up . Be sure to VIDEO. S VIDEO 11 En Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Be sure to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D511... only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the audio/video components...
...receiver. Connecting up . Be sure to VIDEO. S VIDEO 11 En Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Be sure to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D511... only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the audio/video components...
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...these two types of connections is disconnected from the wall outlet. Connecting audio components To begin set of stereo ins (two plugs). See above for example, the coaxial output from analog components. This receiver has both ). DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) CD player... DVD player The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. When connecting your analog audio components (such as shown below. For components you want...
...these two types of connections is disconnected from the wall outlet. Connecting audio components To begin set of stereo ins (two plugs). See above for example, the coaxial output from analog components. This receiver has both ). DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) CD player... DVD player The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. When connecting your analog audio components (such as shown below. For components you want...
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...see page 11). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the audio to a digital input (see page 28). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. 13 En Connecting video ... power cord is selected (see page 12). Make sure you use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). When connecting your video components to the jacks as shown below. Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel ...
...see page 11). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up the audio to a digital input (see page 28). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the signal. 13 En Connecting video ... power cord is selected (see page 12). Make sure you use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). When connecting your video components to the jacks as shown below. Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel ...
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...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. 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...
...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. 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...
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.... (if desired) and face in the direction that gives the best reception. Connecting up 03 AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
.... (if desired) and face in the direction that gives the best reception. Connecting up 03 AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
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...En If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to the left terminal. 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 manner shown... below. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to 16 Ω. RL RL Be sure to complete all other INPUT connections before connecting this unit to large...
...En If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to the left terminal. 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 manner shown... below. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to 16 Ω. RL RL Be sure to complete all other INPUT connections before connecting this unit to large...
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... prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of external shocks such as earthquakes. Connecting up 03 Make sure that all speakers are installed securely to the receiver. Some should also follow the guidelines on placement that the sound of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. • When...
... prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of external shocks such as earthquakes. Connecting up 03 Make sure that all speakers are installed securely to the receiver. Some should also follow the guidelines on placement that the sound of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. • When...
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... up AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this outlet is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to CONTROL IN terminal of other Pioneer products with Î mark. Total electrical power consumption of this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Never make a knot...sure no exposed speaker wire is turned on . The remote control signals are wet as this unit, and sent to the other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not place the unit, a piece of other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 18 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL...
... up AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this outlet is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to CONTROL IN terminal of other Pioneer products with Î mark. Total electrical power consumption of this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Never make a knot...sure no exposed speaker wire is turned on . The remote control signals are wet as this unit, and sent to the other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not place the unit, a piece of other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 18 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL...
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...Use to connect headphones. 15 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (pages 24, 26, 33) Press for recall using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. When the headphones are connected, there is in standby mode. 3 STATION (+/-) buttons (pages 35-36)...dial performs a number of tasks. 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 ...
...Use to connect headphones. 15 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (pages 24, 26, 33) Press for recall using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. When the headphones are connected, there is in standby mode. 3 STATION (+/-) buttons (pages 35-36)...dial performs a number of tasks. 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 ...
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.... 20 TONE (page 27) Press this button 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 lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the... receiver is on /off . DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL : Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. LOUDNESS MONO SP A dB 10 11 12 13 14 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators ...
.... 20 TONE (page 27) Press this button 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 lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the... receiver is on /off . DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL : Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is detected. LOUDNESS MONO SP A dB 10 11 12 13 14 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators ...
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... dB indicates the minimum level, and - 0dB indicates the maximum level. 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 to attenuate (reduce) the level of the... 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. --- SP 3A means speakers are connected. 10 Character display 11 ADV. SURR (Advanced Surround) ...
... dB indicates the minimum level, and - 0dB indicates the maximum level. 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 to attenuate (reduce) the level of the... 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. --- SP 3A means speakers are connected. 10 Character display 11 ADV. SURR (Advanced Surround) ...
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...page 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 the various Pro Logic II options. 04 Controls and displays Remote Control DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 2 MASTER VOLUME 3 4 ...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 select the input source. 9 Volume buttons Use MASTER VOLUME +/-...
...page 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 the various Pro Logic II options. 04 Controls and displays Remote Control DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 2 MASTER VOLUME 3 4 ...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 select the input source. 9 Volume buttons Use MASTER VOLUME +/-...