Owner's Manual
Page 4
...Installing 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... 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 ...
...Installing 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... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
...action or concert. The surround sound you get 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 probably used to the use . This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital..., DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to music...
...action or concert. The surround sound you get 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 probably used to the use . This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital..., DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to music...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
... hook up for both ). In most cases, you 'll want to DVD. Use a video cord to connect your DVD player. For surround sound, you can do both the VSX-D411 and VSX-D411S will be the same. 7 En DIGITAL OUT Coaxial cable Video cord VIDEO OUT S DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D ... 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 surround sound in no time at all.
... hook up for both ). In most cases, you 'll want to DVD. Use a video cord to connect your DVD player. For surround sound, you can do both the VSX-D411 and VSX-D411S will be the same. 7 En DIGITAL OUT Coaxial cable Video cord VIDEO OUT S DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D ... 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 surround sound in no time at all.
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... below. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of 8 Ω to the left terminal. 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 everyone's home setup will vary. Simply... connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and all connections before connecting this unit to large. The receiver will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. If you have in the diagram) but using a ...
... below. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of 8 Ω to the left terminal. 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 everyone's home setup will vary. Simply... connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and all connections before connecting this unit to large. The receiver will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best. If you have in the diagram) but using a ...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
Make sure you've set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup ...that came with the TV if you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your receiver setup on pages 29 to Standard (it on your TV to this ) if you need to confirm your room size. There ... this . 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set -see page 26 if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En See Using the Quick Setup on the...
Make sure you've set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup ...that came with the TV if you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your receiver setup on pages 29 to Standard (it on your TV to this ) if you need to confirm your room size. There ... this . 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set -see page 26 if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En See Using the Quick Setup on the...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... have selected. 10 En Use the front panel controls for the steps below to confirm your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch Check the table below . AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME...
... have selected. 10 En Use the front panel controls for the steps below to confirm your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch Check the table below . AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
...disconnected from the wall outlet. It is selected (see page 12). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). Connecting video components Connect your equipment, always make sure the ...signal. CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog outputs to the jacks as shown below. For better quality video, you can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. 13...
...disconnected from the wall outlet. It is selected (see page 12). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). Connecting video components Connect your equipment, always make sure the ...signal. CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog outputs to the jacks as shown below. For better quality video, you can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. 13...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... above ear level. • Try not to place the surround speakers further away from the TV in mind. Some should...into the speaker terminal. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 17 En Use good quality speaker ...speaker set up • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above or below the TV so that ...of speaker set up Front Left Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer Surround Right If you choose to install the center speaker... at the TV screen. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (below), but you should be placed ...
... above ear level. • Try not to place the surround speakers further away from the TV in mind. Some should...into the speaker terminal. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 17 En Use good quality speaker ...speaker set up • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above or below the TV so that ...of speaker set up Front Left Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer Surround Right If you choose to install the center speaker... at the TV screen. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (below), but you should be placed ...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
...after pressing TONE CONTROL, QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 13 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of tasks. ADVANCED SURROUND (pages 24, 26) Use to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. En When the headphones are connected, there is ...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 MULTI JOG LISTENING ...
...after pressing TONE CONTROL, QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 13 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of tasks. ADVANCED SURROUND (pages 24, 26) Use to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. En When the headphones are connected, there is ...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 MULTI JOG LISTENING ...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
.... 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected. 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is being received in use. This function bypasses all tone, balance, DSP and Dolby Surround effects. 7 MIDNIGHT Lights during Loudness listening. 13 TUNER indicators STEREO : Lights when a stereo FM ...broadcast is being received. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. --- SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes of the input signal (can range between -10dB and - 0dB. 21...
.... 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected. 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is being received in use. This function bypasses all tone, balance, DSP and Dolby Surround effects. 7 MIDNIGHT Lights during Loudness listening. 13 TUNER indicators STEREO : Lights when a stereo FM ...broadcast is being received. 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level. --- SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes of the input signal (can range between -10dB and - 0dB. 21...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
...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 seperate DVD CONTROL buttons. 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to select the input source. 9 Volume buttons Use MASTER VOLUME... 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. STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24...
...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 seperate DVD CONTROL buttons. 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to select the input source. 9 Volume buttons Use MASTER VOLUME... 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. STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
... CHANNEL SELECT (page 33) Use to select a channel when setting up the surround sound of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the start of the receiver. Controls and displays 04 10 Tuner controls The TUNING +/- The STATION +/- buttons...station preset name and the frequency. 11 TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of the receiver. MPX (page 34) Use to select preset radio stations (pages 35-36). If the signal is selected. Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on...
... CHANNEL SELECT (page 33) Use to select a channel when setting up the surround sound of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the start of the receiver. Controls and displays 04 10 Tuner controls The TUNING +/- The STATION +/- buttons...station preset name and the frequency. 11 TOP MENU Displays the disc 'top' menu of the receiver. MPX (page 34) Use to select preset radio stations (pages 35-36). If the signal is selected. Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
... need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the back of the receiver to select between AUTO, DVD 5.1 ch, ANALOG and DIGITAL. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG..., refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. • You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a stereo surround effect. Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to the source component. You can only select DIGITAL if the source you selected...
... need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the back of the receiver to select between AUTO, DVD 5.1 ch, ANALOG and DIGITAL. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, STEREO/ DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG..., refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. • You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a stereo surround effect. Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to the source component. You can only select DIGITAL if the source you selected...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
... is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/- . The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of these Advanced Surround mode. 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 STANDARD. For a two channel source, you can be changed. Each press changes the display as follows: Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D511 only...
... is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/- . The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of these Advanced Surround mode. 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 STANDARD. For a two channel source, you can be changed. Each press changes the display as follows: Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D511 only...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
Setting up the receiver 06 Choosing your receiver setup Even though you may already have your system up operations to choose the option you cycle through the display. If you are using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you should also be sure to complete the following set the Crossover ...to be sent to the optical digital input. 29 En It will be assigned to the coaxial digital input. 2 Press RECEIVER. 3 Use } or ] to ensure the best possible surround sound. Speaker setting (page 30) Specify the number and type of your listening position to turn , following the order ...
Setting up the receiver 06 Choosing your receiver setup Even though you may already have your system up operations to choose the option you cycle through the display. If you are using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you should also be sure to complete the following set the Crossover ...to be sent to the optical digital input. 29 En It will be assigned to the coaxial digital input. 2 Press RECEIVER. 3 Use } or ] to ensure the best possible surround sound. Speaker setting (page 30) Specify the number and type of your listening position to turn , following the order ...
Owner's Manual
Page 30
...setting • Default setting: ON You can send these sounds to the subwoofer (or if you will get the bass sounds from the receiver to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. In the display, F, C, and S refer to the speakers. We recommend setting this to the subwoofer (or L speakers...SUBWF ON is entered automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround modes. 6 When you want the frequency routed to 200 Hz if your system) instead of the speaker is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Choose the...
...setting • Default setting: ON You can send these sounds to the subwoofer (or if you will get the bass sounds from the receiver to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. In the display, F, C, and S refer to the speakers. We recommend setting this to the subwoofer (or L speakers...SUBWF ON is entered automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround modes. 6 When you want the frequency routed to 200 Hz if your system) instead of the speaker is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Choose the...
Owner's Manual
Page 31
...), LFE is not available. Center speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. Surround speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. Front speaker distance setting • ... the sound from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). Setting up the receiver 06 100Hz 150Hz 200Hz 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer (or...than the front speakers. LFE attenuator setting • Default setting: 0 dB Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. This means that the sound from the main listening position (within...
...), LFE is not available. Center speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. Surround speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. Front speaker distance setting • ... the sound from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). Setting up the receiver 06 100Hz 150Hz 200Hz 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer (or...than the front speakers. LFE attenuator setting • Default setting: 0 dB Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. This means that the sound from the main listening position (within...
Owner's Manual
Page 32
...CD-R, VCR or OFF). In the L ch 1. L ch 1.R ch 2 ch2 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 Dolby Digital discs with dual mono encoding. R ch 2 ...be used when it is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds 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 dual mono setting you can choose...
...CD-R, VCR or OFF). In the L ch 1. L ch 1.R ch 2 ch2 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 Dolby Digital discs with dual mono encoding. R ch 2 ...be used when it is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds 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 dual mono setting you can choose...
Owner's Manual
Page 33
... at the same volume from one of each channel • Default setting: 0 dB For best surround sound playback, you 're done, press TEST TONE to turn . Î You should set seperate levels for each surround mode. 1 Press STANDARD. 2 Press TEST TONE to an appropriate level. 4 Use LEVEL +/- ...You can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH SELECT and then using LEVEL +/-. 33 En The channel level range is . Setting up the receiver 06 Setting the ...
... at the same volume from one of each channel • Default setting: 0 dB For best surround sound playback, you 're done, press TEST TONE to turn . Î You should set seperate levels for each surround mode. 1 Press STANDARD. 2 Press TEST TONE to an appropriate level. 4 Use LEVEL +/- ...You can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH SELECT and then using LEVEL +/-. 33 En The channel level range is . Setting up the receiver 06 Setting the ...