Owner's Manual
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...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... 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 41 Center...
...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... 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 41 Center...
Owner's Manual
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...INPUT CENTER SUB W. In this case the center speaker shown is shown here (six speakers (including the subwoofer) for the VSXD711, and eight (also including the subwoofer) for the VSX-D811S), but using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on...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 complete all connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on the left to 16 Ω...
...INPUT CENTER SUB W. In this case the center speaker shown is shown here (six speakers (including the subwoofer) for the VSXD711, and eight (also including the subwoofer) for the VSX-D811S), but using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on...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 complete all connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on the left to 16 Ω...
Owner's Manual
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...the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal (shown at right). • If you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in the Surround back speaker setting (see page 40) you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive... 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 can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the AC power source. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D811S R SURROUND BACK L 01.12.12, 4:41 PM 02 5 minute guide Front ...
...the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal (shown at right). • If you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in the Surround back speaker setting (see page 40) you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive... 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 can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the AC power source. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D811S R SURROUND BACK L 01.12.12, 4:41 PM 02 5 minute guide Front ...
Owner's Manual
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... surround sound. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to confirm your DVD player or source discs, you need to your subwoofer and the TV. See Using the Quick Setup on your selection. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV...
... surround sound. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to confirm your DVD player or source discs, you need to your subwoofer and the TV. See Using the Quick Setup on your selection. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV...
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... VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) 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 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the... positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on this case the center speaker shown is shown below . 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to the left to 16 Ω.
... VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) 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 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the... positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on this case the center speaker shown is shown below . 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to the left to 16 Ω.
Owner's Manual
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.../ MD PLAY L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D811S Subwoofer (passive) INPUT Powered subwoofer XRB3013A.13.25 21 TV Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to 16 Ω. Use speakers with just two... have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) A complete setup of 8 Ω to the AC power source. 21 En 01.12.12, 4:42...
.../ MD PLAY L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D811S Subwoofer (passive) INPUT Powered subwoofer XRB3013A.13.25 21 TV Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to 16 Ω. Use speakers with just two... have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) A complete setup of 8 Ω to the AC power source. 21 En 01.12.12, 4:42...
Owner's Manual
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....13.25 22 01.12.12, 4:43 PM A is switched on. If you switch on both A and B speaker systems, only the front speakers and the subwoofer will be down -mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be audible. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to cut... (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left and right speakers at equal distances from the center, surround, or surround back speakers, but you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in . (10mm) 2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 03 Connecting up...
....13.25 22 01.12.12, 4:43 PM A is switched on. If you switch on both A and B speaker systems, only the front speakers and the subwoofer will be down -mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be audible. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to cut... (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left and right speakers at equal distances from the center, surround, or surround back speakers, but you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in . (10mm) 2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 03 Connecting up...
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Front Left Center Surround Left Front Right Subwoofer Surround Right Listening Position Overhead view of speaker set up (VSX-D711) Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Back Left Surround Back Right 3-D view of speaker set up (VSX-D811S) • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above or below ....as earthquakes. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Overhead view of speaker set up (VSX-D711) If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by...
Front Left Center Surround Left Front Right Subwoofer Surround Right Listening Position Overhead view of speaker set up (VSX-D711) Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Back Left Surround Back Right 3-D view of speaker set up (VSX-D811S) • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above or below ....as earthquakes. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Overhead view of speaker set up (VSX-D711) If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by...
Owner's Manual
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... R ANALOG IN L R ANALOG IN ANALOG IN INPUT Front channel amplifier Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier Powered subwoofer • To hear sound only from the pre-outs, disconnect any home use, however it is switched off and unplugged from the... OUT 2 ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD/ LD) ¥ S - 03 Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for any speakers that the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to power your speakers...
... R ANALOG IN L R ANALOG IN ANALOG IN INPUT Front channel amplifier Surround channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier Powered subwoofer • To hear sound only from the pre-outs, disconnect any home use, however it is switched off and unplugged from the... OUT 2 ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD/ LD) ¥ S - 03 Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for any speakers that the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to power your speakers...
Owner's Manual
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... surround sound options (next column) can be useful when Pro Logic II Movie/ Music modes don't give good results. Neo:6 Cinema (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is marked 3, but unmarked software may also incorporate Dolby Surround. With DIRECT, you... will hear the source through the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your surround settings and you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is comparable to a 2 ...
... surround sound options (next column) can be useful when Pro Logic II Movie/ Music modes don't give good results. Neo:6 Cinema (VSX-D811S only) This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound and is marked 3, but unmarked software may also incorporate Dolby Surround. With DIRECT, you... will hear the source through the front left and right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer depending on your surround settings and you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is comparable to a 2 ...
Owner's Manual
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...) by pressing RCV then pressing EFFECT +/- . See page 32 for more on these modes. • Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on your subwoofer depending on the front panel) repeatedly to switch between the two options. Use Advanced surround to add effects to the surround sound. •... are listening to a two channel source, each press changes the display as follows: Movie 5-Stereo*/ 6-Stereo** Music Virtual SB Expanded * VSX-D711 ** VSX-D811S Refer to page 33 for more details about each Advanced surround mode. The Standard mode cannot be adjusted in step 1. Playing sources 05...
...) by pressing RCV then pressing EFFECT +/- . See page 32 for more on these modes. • Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on your subwoofer depending on the front panel) repeatedly to switch between the two options. Use Advanced surround to add effects to the surround sound. •... are listening to a two channel source, each press changes the display as follows: Movie 5-Stereo*/ 6-Stereo** Music Virtual SB Expanded * VSX-D711 ** VSX-D811S Refer to page 33 for more details about each Advanced surround mode. The Standard mode cannot be adjusted in step 1. Playing sources 05...
Owner's Manual
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... frequencies will be sent to your surround back speaker/ surround back subwoofer setup. 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 40) Set when 6.1 channel decoding is particularly important when using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you cycle through the display. Surround back speaker... distance setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 42) Specifies the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer (or large speakers). You only need to...
... frequencies will be sent to your surround back speaker/ surround back subwoofer setup. 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 40) Set when 6.1 channel decoding is particularly important when using the Pioneer S-FCRW220 speaker system, you cycle through the display. Surround back speaker... distance setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 42) Specifies the distance from your listening position to the subwoofer (or large speakers). You only need to...
Owner's Manual
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...inputs (below ). • Coaxial digital input 1 setting • Coaxial digital input 2 setting • Optical digital input 1 setting • Optical digital input 2 setting (VSX-D811S only) 4 Use ' or ' to discs with dual mono encoding. Speaker setting • Default setting: S (all speakers) You must let the receiver know how many.... The setting is sent from the receiver to exit. In the display, F, C, and S refer to L. • Cycle through the available choices using a subwoofer, we recommend setting the front speakers to front, center, and surround speakers respectively.
...inputs (below ). • Coaxial digital input 1 setting • Coaxial digital input 2 setting • Optical digital input 1 setting • Optical digital input 2 setting (VSX-D811S only) 4 Use ' or ' to discs with dual mono encoding. Speaker setting • Default setting: S (all speakers) You must let the receiver know how many.... The setting is sent from the receiver to exit. In the display, F, C, and S refer to L. • Cycle through the available choices using a subwoofer, we recommend setting the front speakers to front, center, and surround speakers respectively.
Owner's Manual
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...sources (6.1 AUTO), or you want the frequency routed to the subwoofer (or L speakers). Choose (asterisk) if no speaker is connected. • Use ' or ' to select SB L, SB S, SB or SB SUBWF. 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) • Default setting: 6.1 FIX You can ...encoded material) with 6.1 encoding (6.1 FIX). 06 Setting up the receiver Surround back speaker setting (VSX-D811S only) • Default setting: S You must let the receiver know if surround back speaker(s) have a subwoofer, the large (L) speakers in your system) instead of sources (for extra bass. • Use...
...sources (6.1 AUTO), or you want the frequency routed to the subwoofer (or L speakers). Choose (asterisk) if no speaker is connected. • Use ' or ' to select SB L, SB S, SB or SB SUBWF. 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) • Default setting: 6.1 FIX You can ...encoded material) with 6.1 encoding (6.1 FIX). 06 Setting up the receiver Surround back speaker setting (VSX-D811S only) • Default setting: S You must let the receiver know if surround back speaker(s) have a subwoofer, the large (L) speakers in your system) instead of sources (for extra bass. • Use...
Owner's Manual
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.... When S is selected in the display). Front speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to the subwoofer (or L speakers). Sets the distance from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). Surround speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10... ft. Setting up the receiver 06 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers). 200 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the...
.... When S is selected in the display). Front speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to the subwoofer (or L speakers). Sets the distance from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). Surround speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10... ft. Setting up the receiver 06 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers). 200 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the...
Owner's Manual
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...seperate levels for each speaker when seated in turn off the test tone. The channel level range is output in Standard modes. • Since the subwoofer transmits an ultralow frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is. SIGNAL SEL MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ... AV PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is only output in the following order (depending on the speaker setting): FL C SW SL *VSX-D811S only FR SR SB* If you don't hear a test tone from one of each channel • Default setting: 0db For best surround sound...
...seperate levels for each speaker when seated in turn off the test tone. The channel level range is output in Standard modes. • Since the subwoofer transmits an ultralow frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is. SIGNAL SEL MIDNIGHT/ LOUDNESS MUTE RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ST U SET P ... AV PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is only output in the following order (depending on the speaker setting): FL C SW SL *VSX-D811S only FR SR SB* If you don't hear a test tone from one of each channel • Default setting: 0db For best surround sound...