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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D711 VSX-D811S Operating Instructions XRB3013A.01.06 1 01.12.12, 4:40 PM
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D711 VSX-D811S Operating Instructions XRB3013A.01.06 1 01.12.12, 4:40 PM
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After you will know how to operate your model properly. Please write this serial number on your security. This is located in the rear panel. IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for this Pioneer product. XRB3013A.01.06 2 01.12.12, 4:40 PM Thank you for buying this equipment is for your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
After you will know how to operate your model properly. Please write this serial number on your security. This is located in the rear panel. IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for this Pioneer product. XRB3013A.01.06 2 01.12.12, 4:40 PM Thank you for buying this equipment is for your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
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"DTS", "ES", and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. XRB3013A.01.06 3 01.12.12, 4:41 PM "Dolby", "Pro Logic II" and the double D symbol 2 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratorories.
"DTS", "ES", and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. XRB3013A.01.06 3 01.12.12, 4:41 PM "Dolby", "Pro Logic II" and the double D symbol 2 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratorories.
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...AM reception 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711 20 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S 21 A and B speaker systems 22 Speaker terminals 22 Hints on speaker placement 22 Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only 24 AC outlet 25 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 25 4 Controls and ... 37 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 38 Speaker setting 39 Surround back speaker setting (VSX-D811S only 40 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) ....... 40 Subwoofer setting 40 Crossover frequency setting 40 LFE attenuator setting 41 Front speaker distance setting...
...AM reception 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711 20 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S 21 A and B speaker systems 22 Speaker terminals 22 Hints on speaker placement 22 Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only 24 AC outlet 25 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 25 4 Controls and ... 37 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 38 Speaker setting 39 Surround back speaker setting (VSX-D811S only 40 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) ....... 40 Subwoofer setting 40 Crossover frequency setting 40 LFE attenuator setting 41 Front speaker distance setting...
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... control other components 49 Selecting preset codes directly 49 Searching for preset codes 50 Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D811S only 50 Erasing one of the remote control button settings (VSX-D811S only 51 Clearing all the remote control settings ........ 51 Direct function 52 Confirming preset codes 52 Controls for...
... control other components 49 Selecting preset codes directly 49 Searching for preset codes 50 Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D811S only 50 Erasing one of the remote control button settings (VSX-D811S only 51 Clearing all the remote control settings ........ 51 Direct function 52 Confirming preset codes 52 Controls for...
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Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape may result in such hazards as shown in the illustration). 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries x 2 (AA size IEC R6P) • Remote control • These operating ...
Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with the same shape may result in such hazards as shown in the illustration). 01 Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries x 2 (AA size IEC R6P) • Remote control • These operating ...
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Home theater refers to the use . Depending on the DVD, you have up in your room, but other possibilities (like you the feeling of them being there'. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you can have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of 'being sent to different speakers in your speaker setup. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to...
Home theater refers to the use . Depending on the DVD, you have up in your room, but other possibilities (like you the feeling of them being there'. The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you can have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc, all of 'being sent to different speakers in your speaker setup. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like listening to...
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... hook up your DVD to the receiver using a optical cable, see Optical input setting on your TV. In most cases, you hook up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 8 01.12.12, 4:41 PM If you can do both). CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV...
... hook up your DVD to the receiver using a optical cable, see Optical input setting on your TV. In most cases, you hook up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 8 01.12.12, 4:41 PM If you can do both). CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø (TV...
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... impedance of speakers is shown here (six speakers (including the subwoofer) for the VSXD711, and eight (also including the subwoofer) for the VSX-D811S), but everyone's home setup will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. CD (DVD/ ...) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L PREOUT CENTER R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D711 TV INPUT Powered subwoofer XRB3013A.07.12 9 Be sure to 16 Ω. A complete setup of 8 Ω to complete all connections before connecting this case the...
... impedance of speakers is shown here (six speakers (including the subwoofer) for the VSXD711, and eight (also including the subwoofer) for the VSX-D811S), but everyone's home setup will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. CD (DVD/ ...) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L PREOUT CENTER R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D711 TV INPUT Powered subwoofer XRB3013A.07.12 9 Be sure to 16 Ω. A complete setup of 8 Ω to complete all connections before connecting this case the...
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...75 Ω IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D811S R SURROUND BACK L 01.12.12, 4:41 PM Connect the wires just as above (and as shown at right). • If you select... / MD PLAY L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD CONTROL OUT E A K A E R S R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D811S Subwoofer (passive) INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-D811S only • If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and...
...75 Ω IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D811S R SURROUND BACK L 01.12.12, 4:41 PM Connect the wires just as above (and as shown at right). • If you select... / MD PLAY L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD CONTROL OUT E A K A E R S R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D811S Subwoofer (passive) INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-D811S only • If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and...
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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 ) if you need to do this . See pages 32-33 for more on your subwoofer and the TV. Depending on this receiver. XRB3013A.07.12 11 11 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM There are several other sound options you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to confirm your liking. If it should already be set-see page 34 if you want multi-channel surround sound. See also Choosing your receiver setup on the front panel to specify your ...
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 ) if you need to do this . See pages 32-33 for more on your subwoofer and the TV. Depending on this receiver. XRB3013A.07.12 11 11 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM There are several other sound options you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to confirm your liking. If it should already be set-see page 34 if you want multi-channel surround sound. See also Choosing your receiver setup on the front panel to specify your ...
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... 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. 5 ft. Depending on . L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 7 ft. * VSX-D811S only 6 Press ENTER to turn the power on the distance of your speakers from the listening position, choose between the following choices: ... speaker) 6.1 ch* √ √ √ (1 speaker) √ 7.0 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) 7.1 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) √ * VSX-D811S only 4 Press ENTER. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, ADVANCED STEREO/ SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP...
... 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. 5 ft. Depending on . L 12 ft. 10 ft. 9 ft. 7 ft. * VSX-D811S only 6 Press ENTER to turn the power on the distance of your speakers from the listening position, choose between the following choices: ... speaker) 6.1 ch* √ √ √ (1 speaker) √ 7.0 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) 7.1 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) √ * VSX-D811S only 4 Press ENTER. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER N∫m-Û≥,, ADVANCED STEREO/ SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP...
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Be sure to insert completely. Be sure to insert completely. Connecting up . R L VIDEO Component video cords Use component video cords to an S-video jack on the video component you are hooking up 03 Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. In this receiver. Be sure to VIDEO. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to this way, interference between the signals is divided ...
Be sure to insert completely. Be sure to insert completely. Connecting up . R L VIDEO Component video cords Use component video cords to an S-video jack on the video component you are hooking up 03 Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. In this receiver. Be sure to VIDEO. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to this way, interference between the signals is divided ...
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... three digital inputs on the receiver). You can make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is to use a digital input. VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. ...matching like (for surround sound is disconnected from the component to coaxial input on the rear panel (two coaxial inputs and a optical input) and the VSX-D811S has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). There is one type of digital terminal, it is marked DIGITAL OUT. 03 Connecting up...
... three digital inputs on the receiver). You can make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is to use a digital input. VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. ...matching like (for surround sound is disconnected from the component to coaxial input on the rear panel (two coaxial inputs and a optical input) and the VSX-D811S has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). There is one type of digital terminal, it is marked DIGITAL OUT. 03 Connecting up...
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... connection). Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is the case, hook up 03 DIGITAL OUT Satellite tuner DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN CD recorder VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø...
... connection). Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is the case, hook up 03 DIGITAL OUT Satellite tuner DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN CD recorder VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø...
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When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from analog components. The arrows indicate the direction of stereo plugs. For components you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from the AC outlet. CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R IN ANTENNA IN DIGIT ASSI AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. CD AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN VCR / DVR R SURROUND L IN TV / SA T DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD VIDEO OUT MONI OUT SUB WOOF PREOU IN PLAY...
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from analog components. The arrows indicate the direction of stereo plugs. For components you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from the AC outlet. CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R IN ANTENNA IN DIGIT ASSI AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. CD AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN VCR / DVR R SURROUND L IN TV / SA T DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD VIDEO OUT MONI OUT SUB WOOF PREOU IN PLAY...
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...decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks • The multi-channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with 5.1 channel analog output jacks VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER ... W. Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer to use a seperate component for decoding DVDs, you are connecting (to the VSX-D811S) only has one surround back channel output, change the Surround back channel input setting (page 43) to the multi-channel inputs of the...
...decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks • The multi-channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with 5.1 channel analog output jacks VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER ... W. Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer to use a seperate component for decoding DVDs, you are connecting (to the VSX-D811S) only has one surround back channel output, change the Surround back channel input setting (page 43) to the multi-channel inputs of the...
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... hook up the audio to a digital input (see page 16). Make sure they are standard audio/video jacks as well as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). There are connected to the video component using the component video jacks or the S-video jacks (quality descends...
... hook up the audio to a digital input (see page 16). Make sure they are standard audio/video jacks as well as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). There are connected to the video component using the component video jacks or the S-video jacks (quality descends...
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Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in . (10mm) AM LOOP ANTENNA Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. FM WIRE ANTENNA FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas ...
Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in . (10mm) AM LOOP ANTENNA Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. FM WIRE ANTENNA FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas ...
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...change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the left to the AC power source. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to complete all connections before connecting this case the center speaker shown is best. Make sure...165; MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L PREOUT CENTER R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D711 TV INPUT Powered subwoofer Be sure to 16 Ω. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the...
...change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the left to the AC power source. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to complete all connections before connecting this case the center speaker shown is best. Make sure...165; MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L PREOUT CENTER R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D711 TV INPUT Powered subwoofer Be sure to 16 Ω. Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the...