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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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...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 ...
...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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... theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to your speaker setup. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you get from one disc, all of them being there'.... This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to...
... theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to your speaker setup. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you get from one disc, all of them being there'.... This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to...
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... 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. In... most cases, you can do both the VSX-D411 and VSX-D411S will be the same. 7 En Use a video cord to connect the video ...
... 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. In... most cases, you can do both the VSX-D411 and VSX-D411S will be the same. 7 En Use a video cord to connect the video ...
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The receiver will vary. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and all connections ... using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 30) to large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to 16 Ω. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Front Speakers...
The receiver will vary. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and all connections ... using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 30) to large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to 16 Ω. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Front Speakers...
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... several other sound options you 've set the video input on , followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. See also Choosing your receiver setup on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your TV to confirm your liking. Check the manual that the DVD input is... don't know how to your selection. Depending on the next page if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Also make sure that DVD/LD is...
... several other sound options you 've set the video input on , followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. See also Choosing your receiver setup on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your TV to confirm your liking. Check the manual that the DVD input is... don't know how to your selection. Depending on the next page if you want multi-channel surround sound. 9 En 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. Also make sure that DVD/LD is...
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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 choose your speaker setup. The display prompts you to select your setup. M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. Cycle between Small, ... with just a few button presses. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to 33. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your room size. Use the front panel controls for the steps below to confirm your...
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 choose your speaker setup. The display prompts you to select your setup. M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. Cycle between Small, ... with just a few button presses. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to 33. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your room size. Use the front panel controls for the steps below to confirm your...
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... to an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to this receiver. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Be sure to VIDEO. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D511 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to connect...
... to an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to this receiver. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Be sure to VIDEO. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D511 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to connect...
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... both ). When connecting your analog audio components (such as shown below. You can do both a coaxial and an optical input for more on the receiver). Connecting audio components To begin set of stereo ins (two plugs). See above for a total of two digital inputs. You should also hook ...up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you don't need to do this by ...
... both ). When connecting your analog audio components (such as shown below. You can do both a coaxial and an optical input for more on the receiver). Connecting audio components To begin set of stereo ins (two plugs). See above for a total of two digital inputs. You should also hook ...up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you don't need to do this by ...
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...with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs of the signal. 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). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up... video components to the jacks as shown below. Make sure you use the connections pictured on this receiver. Connecting up using the S-video jacks on the component you are hooking up the audio to a digital input (see page 12). For better quality video, you can hook up 03...
...with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs of the signal. 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). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up... video components to the jacks as shown below. Make sure you use the connections pictured on this receiver. Connecting up using the S-video jacks on the component you are hooking up the audio to a digital input (see page 12). For better quality video, you can hook up 03...
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... the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown at right. 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. Always ...make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections...
... the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown at right. 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. Always ...make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections...
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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.
...) 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.
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...diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 30) to 16 Ω. If you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the... left 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 ...
...diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to large. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 30) to 16 Ω. If you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the... left 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 ...
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... discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with putty, or by other suitable means, to the receiver. Some are installed securely to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. • Place...
... discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with putty, or by other suitable means, to the receiver. Some are installed securely to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV. • Place...
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... to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 18 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the remote sensor of connected equipment...
... to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 18 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the remote sensor of connected equipment...
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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 ...output from the remote control. 9 TUNER EDIT (pages 35-36) Press to memorize and name a station 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) Selects station presets ...
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 ...output from the remote control. 9 TUNER EDIT (pages 35-36) Press to memorize and name a station 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) Selects station presets ...
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DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL : Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is detected. DTS : Lights when a source with the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial. 21 QUICK SETUP (page 10) 22...at low volumes. 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 Dolby Digital signal. 20 En
DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is detected. 2 DIGITAL : Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 3 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is detected. DTS : Lights when a source with the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial. 21 QUICK SETUP (page 10) 22...at low volumes. 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 Dolby Digital signal. 20 En
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...switched on the level settings you make for each channel, the maximum level can only be used to attenuate (reduce) the level 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... indicate Prologic II decoding. 5 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used with an analog signal). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is being received in use. dB indicates the minimum level, and - 0dB indicates the maximum level. SP 3A means speakers are connected. 10 Character display 11 ...
...switched on the level settings you make for each channel, the maximum level can only be used to attenuate (reduce) the level 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... indicate Prologic II decoding. 5 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used with an analog signal). 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is being received in use. dB indicates the minimum level, and - 0dB indicates the maximum level. SP 3A means speakers are connected. 10 Character display 11 ...
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...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 set the overall listening volume. The DVD controls on the remote ... 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 surround modes. to switch between on or off. See the next page for Standard decoding and to mute the ...
...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 set the overall listening volume. The DVD controls on the remote ... 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 surround modes. to switch between on or off. See the next page for Standard decoding and to mute the ...