Pioneer VSX-D2011-S User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER

VSX-D2011-S
VSX-D2011-G

Operating Instructions

NOTE:

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions
so you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for future
reference.

THE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS COMPARTMENT WARNING IS LOCATED ON THE APPLIANCE BONNET

Installing the Receiver

VENTILATION: When installing this unit,

make sure to leave space around the unit for
ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60
cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side).

WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet

are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings
should never be blocked and covered with items,
such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Also do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet,
bed, sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.

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TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Operating Environment
SWITCHES (multi-voltage
model only)

Only multi-voltage model is provided with these
switches. Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127
V and 220 V only. Never use this model with the
110 V setting in Saudi Arabia.

Only multi-voltage model is provided with
this(these) switch(switches).
European models are not pro-vided with these
switches.

The line voltage selector switches are on the rear
panel. Check that they are set properly before
plugging the power cord into the household wall
socket. If the voltage is not properly set or if you
move to an area where the voltage requirements
differ, adjust the selector switches as follows.

1. Use a medium-size screwdriver.

2. First, insert the screwdriver in the groove of the

larger voltage selector, and adjust so that the tip
of the groove points to the voltage value of your
area.

3. Next, insert the screwdriver in the groove of the

amaller voltage selector and adjust until the
voltage is the same as at the larger one.

Operating environment temperature and humidity:

+5°C – +35°C (+41°F – +95°F); less than 85%RH

(cooling vents not blocked)

Do not install in the following locations

• Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong
artificial light

• Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly
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[For European model]

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS

220V

110V

120−127V

110V
120-127V

CAUTION 220 V
Power source voltage is factory adjusted 220 volts. If
your
area is different, change voltage selectors settings.

230
240V

220V
230-240V

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Table of Contents

Features ................................................. 6

Before You Start ....................................7

Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................... 7

Preparing the Remote Control .................................... 7

Loading the batteries ............................................. 7

Remote Control Battery Indicator ......................... 7

Operating range of remote control unit ............... 8

Installing the Receiver ................................................. 8

Opening the Front Panel ............................................. 8

Switching video system between PAL and NTSC (if

necessary) ...........................................................................

Easy Setup Guide Part 1 ....................... 9

Home Theater: The Basics .......................................... 9

1) Your Home System ............................................ 9

2) The Source Material ........................................... 9

3) The Listening Modes .......................................... 9

Conclusion .............................................................. 9

1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV ..................... 10

Digital Connections .............................................. 10

2 Speaker Connections ........................................... 11

3 Setting up the Main Unit ...................................... 12

4 Assigning the Digital Inputs ................................ 12

Easy Setup Guide Part 2 ..................... 13

1 Auto Surround Sound Setup ............................... 13

2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound ................. 15

Connecting Your Equipment .............. 16

Connecting your TV ................................................... 16

Component Video Input Default Settings ........... 16

Connecting Video Components ................................ 17

Connecting a DVD player ..................................... 17

Connecting VCRs or DVRs ................................... 18

Connecting a Video Component

to the Front Panel ................................................. 18

Connecting Satellite TV(SAT) Components........ 19

Connecting Analog Audio Components .................. 20

Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs

(DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible

player) ......................................................................

Connecting Digital Audio Components ................... 22

Digital Input Default Settings .............................. 23

Connecting the Radio Antennas ............................... 24

Using outdoor antennas ...................................... 24

Connecting Speakers ................................................. 25

Speaker impedance .............................................. 26

Placing Your Speakers ............................................... 27

Speaker placement ............................................... 27

AC Power Cord ........................................................... 27

AC Outlet [switched 100W max]

(European model only).............................................. 27

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Displays & Controls ............................ 28

Front Panel ................................................................. 28

Remote Control .......................................................... 30

Display ........................................................................ 33

Back Panel .................................................................. 34

Setting Up for Surround Sound ........ 36

SURRBACK SYSTEM (Surround Back System) ...... 37

QUICK setup ............................................................... 38

NORMAL setup .......................................................... 39

SPEAKER SETTING .............................................. 40

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CHANNEL LEVEL (channel balance) ................... 42

CHANNEL DELAY ................................................. 43

Basic Operation ...................................44

Stereo and Multichannel Playback ........................... 44

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ......... 45

Listening Modes ........................................................ 46

STEREO modes ..................................................... 46

MOVIE modes (SURROUND mode) .................... 47

MUSIC modes (SURROUND mode) .................... 48

Adjusting the Effect of a Listening Mode ........... 49

Adding/Adjusting the Effect in

Dolby Pro Logic II Music Mode ........................... 49

Listening with ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION EQ .......... 50

Reducing Noise During Playback

(DIGITAL NR Function) .............................................. 50

Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode ................................... 51

Listening in LOUDNESS Mode ................................. 51

Adjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL) ........ 52

Listening in HI-BIT/SAMPLING mode ...................... 53

DVD-Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback .............. 53

SB CH MODE button .................................................. 54

SB CH MODE ......................................................... 54

VIRTUAL SURROUND BACK Mode ..................... 54

DUAL MONO setting and Playback .......................... 55

Using Headphones .................................................... 55

Video Select ............................................................... 56

Adjusting the Brightness of the Display

(DIMMER) ................................................................... 56

Using the Tuner ................................... 57

Automatic and Manual Tuning ................................. 57

MPX Mode ............................................................ 57

RF ATT Mode (European model only) ................ 57

Channel Step Setting (multi-voltage model only) ... 58

To Change Channel Steps

(multi-voltage model only) .................................. 58

Direct Access Tuning ................................................. 58

Memorizing Frequently Used Stations .................... 59

Naming Memorized Stations .................................... 60

Recalling Memorized Stations .................................. 61

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An introduction to RDS (European model only) ..... 62

Using the RDS display ......................................... 62

Searching for RDS programs

(European model only) .............................................. 63

Basics of EON (Enhanced Other Network

information) (European model only) ....................... 64

Using EON (European model only) .......................... 64

Clearing all stations from

the RDS or EON search (European model only) ..... 65

Remote Control of Other

Components ........................................ 66

Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other

Components ............................................................... 66

Recalling Settings Stored in the

Remote Control ..................................................... 66

Programming Signals from Other Remote

Controls (LEARNING Mode) ................................ 68

Using Remote Control with Other Components ..... 70

CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/ Cassette

Deck operations .................................................... 70

Cable TV/Satellite TV/ Digital TV/ TV operations

............................................................................... 71

Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION ........................... 72

Using Other Functions........................ 73

Recording from Audio/Video Components ............. 73

SECOND ZONE (Speaker System B)

/FRONT BI-AMP Setup ............................................... 74

Stereo playback in another room

(SECOND ZONE) ................................................... 74

Bi-amping the front speakers

(FRONT BI-AMP) ................................................... 74

A/B Speaker Button .............................................. 75

Setting up and Using the USB Audio Connection .... 76

Connecting Additional Amplifiers ............................ 78

The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER

components ............................................................... 79

Multi Operations ........................................................ 80

Performing multi operations ............................... 81

SYSTEM OFF .............................................................. 82

Using SYSTEM OFF .............................................. 83

Editing Remote Control Display Names .................. 84

Editing Buttons Names (KEY LABEL) ....................... 85

Adjusting the Light on the Remote Control ............. 86

Clearing Remote Control Settings You Have Input .. 87

Resetting the Main Unit ............................................ 88

Fine Tuning Your System ................... 89

Other System Settings .............................................. 89

THX CINEMA Setup ................................................... 90

Assigning the Digital Inputs ...................................... 91

Assigning the Component Video Inputs .................. 92

FUNCTION RENAME ................................................. 93

PHONO/LINE Setup ................................................... 94

Expert Setup ............................................................... 95

CROSSOVER NETWORK ...................................... 96

FINE CHANNEL LEVEL ......................................... 97

FINE CHANNEL DELAY ........................................ 98

ACOUSTIC CAL EQ ............................................... 99

BASS PEAK LEVEL ............................................. 102

DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL ............................ 103

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving... 104

Dolby ......................................................................... 104

Dolby Digital ....................................................... 104

Dolby Pro Logic II ............................................... 104

Dolby Digital Surround EX ................................ 105

DTS ........................................................................... 105

DTS ...................................................................... 105

DTS-ES ................................................................ 105

DTS Neo:6 ........................................................... 105

DTS 96/24 ............................................................ 105

THX ........................................................................... 106

Schemata of Setup Screens .................................... 107

Speaker Placement Information ............................. 108

Troubleshooting ....................................................... 110

Preset Code Brands ................................................. 115

Specifications (European model) ........................... 117

Specifications (multi-voltage model) ...................... 118

EASY SETUP GUIDE

PREPARATION

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Features

High Quality, Balanced Multichannel Design

The VSX-D2011 receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading advanced and well balanced
multichannel Featuresconcept. This means it is designed to reproduce music and movie soundtracks as close as
possible to the intentions of the producer during mastering. The receiver uses a revolutionary 3-D Frame
Construction technique and a Symmetrical Power Train Design, with high-performance Advanced Direct Energy
MOS-FET output devices, generating 100 watts of power for 7 independent channels.

Multichannel Acoustic Calibration EQ System (MCACC)

In order to make setting up as easy as possible for users we have created the MCACC system. This unique and
convenient way of getting good surround sound from the receiver makes trouble-free set up a snap. With the
microphone plugged into the front panel the MCACC system creates a monitoring environment to establish the
parameters of the sound for the specific room you are using. The MCACC system adjusts the parameters to
establish excellent surround sound effects and offer you the best in home theater for the minimum of effort.

Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and the Latest Audio and Video
Formats

The VSX-D2011 is equipped with Dolby Digital EX decoding, the very latest Dolby Digital contribution to home
theater with surround back speakers in addition to surround speakers. These additional speakers make home
theater even more realistic and powerful. Naturally, you can also play all existing audio formats, including the
recently developed Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS-ES Extended Surround formats on the VSX-D2011 as well. On
the video side, the component video output is fully compatible with high definition, progressive-scan digital
video (720p).

Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd. & TM. Surround EX
is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby
Laboratories, and is a trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. All rights reserved. Used under
authorization.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX” and double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS", "DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Universal Player Compatibility (DVD Audio/Super

This receiver incorporates the latest technology and is able to handle cutting edge audio formats, like DVD Audio
and Super Audio CD (SACD) which are just hitting the market. Its high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to
decode all types of sources at the highest possible quality. The receiver’s multichannel input connections lets you
hook up eight discrete channels of audio.

Audio CD [SACD]

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USB Audio Hooks ups

The USB Audio port is a future-oriented connector that allows you to hook a USB-compatible PC to the receiver.

Audio Scaler (HI BIT/HI SAMPLING)

This new technology enables the user to hear CD and DVD, as well as other soundtracks at a wider dynamic
range, allowing for finer audio reproduction. This Audio Scaler approximates the audio of high end formats just
becoming available now.

LCD Illuminated Remote Control

This self-illuminating remote control simplifies operation even in a darkened home theater room. Preset codes
for other equipment and a learning function make it possible to use the remote control to operate products from
other manufacturers. The full range of receiver functions can be controlled using the remote.

The Energy-saving Design

The European model is designed to use 0.7 W of energy when the receiver is in standby mode, while the multi­voltage model is designed to use 0.9 W.

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Checking the Supplied Accessories

Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.

PREPARATIONPREPARATION

FM Wire AntennaAM Loop Antenna

“AA” IEC LR6
batteries x 4

AC Power Cord x 2

(multi-voltage model only)

PREPARATION

Microphone Stand for Auto

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Operating

Instructions

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Multi-voltage model has two power cords. These accessories will be different depending on the
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Microphone for Auto

Surround Sound Setup

Preparing the Remote Control

Loading the batteries

Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. Please use alkaline batteries. When you notice a
decrease in the operating range, replace all batteries with new ones.

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“AA” IEC LR6

batteries x 4

CAUTION!

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions.

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s

rules that apply in your country or area.

Remote Control Battery Indicator

When the batteries get too weak to operate the remote control
properly an indicator warning screen will appear on the remote.
Change the batteries as shown above. This must be done within
five minutes or all your remote control settings will be cleared.

Shows when the batteries are getting weak

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Operating range of remote control unit

The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-D2011 is fairly large. To use, point the
remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown below.

Remote control may not function properly if:

• There are obstacles between the remote control and
the remote sensor.

• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the
remote sensor.

• The receiver located near a device emitting infrared
rays.

• Operated simultaneously with another remote control
which uses infrared rays.

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Installing the Receiver

CAUTION!

• Do not cover this unit in any way, for exam­ple with a sheet or piece of cloth. This would
prevent proper heat dispersal.

• Do not any place object directly on top of this
unit. This also would prevent proper heat
dispersal.

Opening the Front Panel

To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel
with your finger.

Switching video system between PAL and NTSC (if necessary)

This receiver is able to use two types of video systems for its OSD (on screen display) either PAL or NTSC. If
you don't match the system on the amplifier with your home system no OSD will appear on your TV. The default
setting is PAL. If you use this system you don't need to make any settings here. People with multi-system TVs
don’t need to worry about changing the setting either. If necessary, follow the instructions below to switch the
type of video system.

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1 Put the receiver in the STANDBY mode.

2 While holding down the TONE + button

press the STANDBY/ON button.

The video system type will change depending on the state
the receiver was previously in. The new type, either PAL or
NTSC, will appear in the display. It will be shown for about
seven seconds and then the receiver returns to normal
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To change the video system type again repeat steps 1 and 2.

Easy Setup Guide Part1

Home Theater: The Basics

Most consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many people are not used to home theater
systems that give you many more options when listening to soundtracks. In fact, home theater is not really
complicated and this little guide should give you an understanding of the basics. Home theater refers to the use of
multiple audio tracks combined with multiple speakers to create a surround sound effect.
There are three different factors involved in getting surround sound. Each contribute to what kind of sound you get.
These factors are:

1) The equipment you are using for your home theater setup. Particularly important is the number of speakers you are
using. We call this your speaker configuration.

2) The source material you are using. This is the actual product (like a DVD) or broadcast (like cable TV) you are listening
to/watching. We call this the source.

3) The last factor is the listening mode you choose on the VSX-D2011 receiver. These are explained below and in
subsequent chapters but most likely the PRO LOGIC II MOVIE for moves and the PRO LOGIC II MUSIC for music will
be fine.
Let's start with the home theater setup you have in your home.

1) Your Home System

The heart of your system is the VSX-D2011 receiver and it is very flexible in getting you theater-like surround sound.
You can use this receiver with anywhere from two to seven speakers (front left, front right, center, surround left and
right, and surround back left and right) and a subwoofer to get home theater surround sound. We recommend you use
seven speakers and a subwoofer. If this is not possible follow the instructions in "Auto Surround Setup" in the "Easy
Setup Guide Part 2" and you will still be able to get good surround sound. Also, a DVD player is essential for home
theater and you can also hook up satellite or cable TV tuner to this receiver and get a more home theater-like sound
from these sources.

2) The Source Material

DVDs have become the basic source material for home theater because they are convenient to use and offer excellent
sound and picture quality as well as allow users to enjoy home theater soundtracks with more than two channels of
audio. For example, Dolby Pro Logic plays back four channels (front left, front right, center and a single channel for both
surround speakers), Dolby Digital and DTS sources usually have six discrete channels (front left, front right, center,
surround left and right and a channel that powers the subwoofer) of sound. Since the subwoofer channel is only for
bass sounds it is expressed as .1 of a channel and this multichannel setup has been named 5.1 channel sound.
It is important you consult the manual that came with your DVD player as well to make sure the player is outputting a
surround soundtrack and all the other settings are appropriate for your home theater.

EASY SETUP GUIDE

PREPARATION

3) The Listening Modes

This receiver has many different listening modes and they are designed to cover all the speaker configurations and
types of sources you might be using. In general, the PRO LOGIC II MOVIE listening mode is the easiest way to get
realistic surround sound for movies. For music the basic listening mode for music is PRO LOGIC II MUSIC.

To listen to music in stereo simply choose the STEREO listening mode. Other possibilities (like listening to a stereo CD
with all seven speakers or taking a stereo source and getting multichannel home theater-like sound) are explained in
listening modes (pages 46–48).

Conclusion

These are the three basic factors that contribute to your home theater sound. The easiest thing is to hook up seven
speakers and a subwoofer and simply play your DVDs with PRO LOGIC II MOVIE listening mode. This will give you
realistic and enjoyable home theater sound. First hook up your equipment, like your DVD player, TV and speakers. Then
follow the Easy Setup Guide instructions to set up your system for surround sound. It is very important you do one of
the surround sound setups to get optimal sound from your receiver.
For more details on any of the information presented here check the main section of the manual.

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Easy Setup Guide Part1

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

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1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV

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In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks, which are at the heart of home theater, you need to hook up your
DVD player with digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection, you don’t
need to do both. The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some DVD players only
have one type of digital terminal you need to figure out which yours has and hook it up to the appropriate
terminal on the receiver. In order to do this you will need the proper cable. For coaxial connections you can use a
regular RCA video cord or the specially-made coaxial cords, they have the same type of plugs. For optical
connections you will need a special optical cable which you can buy at your local stereo store. For more
information on cords and cables see page 23. You should also hook up your DVD player with analog audio
connections. Use regular RCA stereo cords for these connections. Also hook up the video connection on your
DVD player, and your TV to this receiver. For your TV it's easiest to use a regular composite (RCA) video cord, as
shown below. It is important that you hook up your TV (or monitor) in order to see a video image as well as the
on screen displays (OSDs) shown by this receiver (for more on this see page16).

Digital Connections

Some DVD players have both coaxial and optical terminals, but there is no need to connect both. If your DVD
player has a coaxial terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out hook it up using this terminal. Follow the
diagram below. This is the best scenario, as you will be able to follow the default settings of this receiver and
won't need to assign the digital inputs (you should use DIGITAL IN 3).

If your DVD player only has an optical terminal for the audio output you can hook it up using one of the DIGITAL
IN terminals between 1-2 (for example, DIGITAL IN 2). In this case, you will need to assign the digital input
(which means tell the receiver which input you used for your DVD digital audio). See page 12 for this.

SUB
WOOFER

L

L

(Single)

L

L

L

CEN­ TER

L

RL

R

MONITOR OUT

Y

B

P

P

R

Y

(DVD/LD)
ASSIGNABLE

B

P

P

R

Y

B

P

P

R

(TV/SAT)
ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

RCA stereo cord

DVD/
LD
IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

L

RCA video cord

1

IN

FRONT

RL RRLL

ª

·

2

IN

coaxial cord

optical cord

AC OUTLET

CENTERSURROUND

SURROUND

BACK

ANALOG

AUDIO

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

L

R

L

R

ª

You only need to make
one DIGITAL connection.

·

VIDEO INPUT

DVD player

(not a PCM-only
output)

RCA video cord

1

IN

(TV/

SAT)

2

IN

(CD-R/

TAPE1)

3

IN
(DVD/
LD)

4

IN
(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

MONITOR OUT 1

FM UNBAL

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

ASSIGNABLE

75Ω

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

IN

OUT1

CONTROL

MONITOR OUT 2

OUT

OUT2

(TV/

SAT)

(CD-R/
TAPE1)

(DVD/
LD)

(CD)

USB
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

MONITOR OUT 1

R

L

1

IN

PLAY

IN

2

CD-R/

IN

TAPE1

OUT

REC

PLAY

3

IN

IN

MD/

TAPE2

4

IN

OUT

REC

CD

IN

PHONO/
LINE

IN

RLR

IN

VCR1/
DVR

OUT

IN

VCR2

OUT

TV/
SAT
IN

DVD/
LD
IN

L

VIDEO S VIDEO

PRE OUT

CENTER

FRONT

R

SUR­ROUND

R

SUR­ROUND
BACK

R

FRONT

R

SUR­ROUND

R

SUB
WOOF­ER

SUR­ROUND
BACK

R

MULTI CH IN

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2 Speaker Connections

22

Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left &
right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer, but you can use this receiver with fewer
speakers. Hook up the speakers you have to the A speaker terminals on the back of the receiver. If you only
have two speakers hook them up as FRONT. If you have three hook up the single speaker as CENTER. Follow
the diagram below in order to hook up all your speakers. A center speaker is very important for watching films
because in digital soundtracks the dialog comes from the center speaker. If you do not have a center speaker
you must tell the receiver the center channel is off or when you listen to digital soundtracks you won't hear any
dialog. This can be done automatically by following the AUTO SURROUND SOUND SETUP instructions from
page 13 in this Easy Setup Guide.
If possible, use surround back speakers. These speakers are important to take full advantage of all the sound
channels on new, eight channel home theater DVDs. The diagram below also explains how to hook up a
subwoofer which provides realistic bass sounds. For the subwoofer use a mono (single plug) RCA cord and for
the other speakers use regular speaker cords. See pages 108–109 for advice on speaker placement.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the R terminal and the speaker on the left to the L terminal.
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

Powered

Surround

speaker

(Left)

Front

speaker

(Left)

FM UNBAL

1

2

3

4

CD-R/

TAPE1

MD/

TAPE2

CD

PHONO/
LINE

75Ω

ANTENNA

IN

CONTROL

OUT

R

L

PLAY

IN

OUT

REC

PLAY

IN

OUT

REC

IN

IN

R

L

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

OUT1

OUT2

IN

(TV/

SAT)

IN

(CD-R/

TAPE1)

IN
(DVD/
LD)

IN
(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

USB
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

AM LOOP

MONITOR OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

R

subwoofer

INPUT

IN

VCR1/
DVR

OUT

IN

VCR2

OUT

TV/
SAT
IN

DVD/
LD
IN

L

VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUR­ROUND
BACK

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUB
WOOF­ER

SUR­ROUND
BACK

R

R

R

R

R

R

PRE OUT

MULTI CH IN

TV/monitor

SUB
WOOFER

L

L

(Single)

L

L

L

CEN­ TER

L

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

(DVD/LD)
ASSIGNABLE

B

P

P

R

Y

P

B

P

R

(TV/SAT)
ASSIGNABLE

Center

speaker

1

IN

SPEAKERS

FRONT

Å

RL R RLL

ª

·

2

IN

CENTER

Front

speaker

(Right)

SURROUND

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX

SURROUND BACK /

Surround

speaker

(Right)

ı

ª

·

EASY SETUP GUIDE

Surround back

speaker (Left)

memo

• We recommend speakers with a nominal impedance rated 8 Ω-16 Ω, but you can change the
speaker impedance setting of the receiver (see page 26).

• If you only have one surround back speaker hook it up to the left surround back terminal.

• If you use a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your subwoofer
has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer.

• When you attached your speaker wire to the speaker terminal make sure that not even one strand
of wire touches the back of the receiver. If this happens it could short out the receiver.

7 Speaker terminals

1 Twist exposed wire

strands together
tightly.

10mm

2 Loosen speaker terminal

and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten

terminal.

Surround back

speaker (Right)

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3 Setting up the Main Unit

33

1 Plug the AC power cord into a wall outlet.

2 Press the

3 Press the

44

4 Assigning the Digital Inputs

44

–OFF-ON button to put the receiver in ON mode.

STANDBY/ON button to switch the receiver ON.

This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD player to DIGITAL IN 3 using a coaxial cable but
rather connected it to one of the optical digital inputs. The following example shows how to assign the
DIGITAL IN 2 jack to DVD. Use the arrow buttons (5∞) and the ENTER button on the remote control to
navigate the on-screen display (OSD) on your TV. Conversely, you can use the MULIT JOG dial and ENTER
button, and look at the display, on the Front Panel.

1

SETUP

Turn on the receiver and your TV,
press the RECEIVER button on the
remote control.

2

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

The SYSTEM SETUP menu appears on your TV (if
it doesn't, refer to page 10 to make sure you have
properly connected the receiver to your TV).

3

Looking at the on-screen display on
your TV, use the 5∞ buttons to

2,7

MULTI CONTROL

MD/

TAPE2

LOUDNESS TONE

2

DNR

BASS/TREBLE

6

0

DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE

ENTER

TEXT ON RF ATT DISP MODE

8

BAND

–

3

SYSTEM

TUNER

OFF

VCR1/
DVR

3

7

RECEIVER

EFFECT/CH SEL

+

+

10

SUB TITLE

TUNING

S0URCE TV

DVD/LD TV/SAT TV CONT

VCR2 VIDEO CD

CD-R/

TAPE1

DIMMER

1

SIGNAL SEL

5

VIDEO SEL HI-BIT

9

SYSTEM SETUP

MENU

TUNER EDIT TRACK

AUDIO

MPX

¶

TUNING

1

MULTI

OPERATION

RECEIVER

4

8

–

ENTER

GUIDE

TOP MENU

EXIT

RETURN

¡

1

DISC

3-6

+

select INPUT ASSIGN. Press the

3

System Setup

[ 1. Surround Setup
[ 2. THX CINEMA Setup
[ 3. Input Assign
[ 4. Function Rename
[ 5. PHONO/LINE Setup
[ Exit

]
]
]
]
]
]

ENTER button.

4

DIGITAL IN-SELECT should be
selected, if not use the 5∞ buttons
to select it. Press the ENTER
button.

4

3.Input Assign

[ Digital-In Select ]
[ Component-In Select ]

[Exit]

5

Use the 5∞ buttons to select
DIGITAL-2 and press ENTER.

The default setting for the DIGITAL-2 jack is CD-R.

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5

6

Digital-In Select

Digital-1 [ TV/SAT]
Digital-2 [ CD-R ]
Digital-3 [ DVD/LD]
Digital-4 [ CD ]

[Exit]

Digital-In Select

Digital-1 [TV/SAT ]
Digital-2 [DVD/LD]
Digital-3 [ OFF ]
Digital-4 [ CD ]

[Exit]

6

Use the 5∞ buttons to select DVD/
LD and press ENTER.

7

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.

The receiver exits the setup process.

Easy Setup Guide Part2

11

1 AUTO SURROUND SOUND SETUP

11

If setting up your surround sound speakers seems like it's going to be an involved task you only need to
use this quick, automatic method, known as the MCACC system, to achieve good surround sound. You'll
need to hook up the microphone so that the receiver can hear and judge the distance, size, sound
character and sound pressure level of the speakers and thus know what settings to make.
First turn the volume down, then plug the

microphone into the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel of the

receiver and put the microphone into its stand. If you have a tripod you can affix the mic stand to it.
Follow the step-by-step guide to setting up your surround sound below. This will customize the surround
sound for your listening environment. If you want to personalize your surround sound setups by making
the settings manually go to "Setting up for Surround Sound" (starting on page 36) and "Expert setup"
(starting on page 95). Make sure all the components you need, especially speakers, have been properly
connected before you do the steps described here. Use the arrow buttons (5∞) and the ENTER button on
the remote control to navigate the on-screen display (OSD) on your TV. Conversely, you can use the
MULTI JOG dial and ENTER button, and look at the display, on the Front Panel.

1

MULTI JOG CONTROL

PHONES

microphone

SET UP RETURN

SIGNAL

SB CH

HI-BIT

SELECT

MODE

HI-SAMPLING

TONE CONTROL

TONE

BASS/TREBLE

SPEAKERS

STATION TUNING

CLASSBAND

SELECT

SETUP

MIC

DIGITAL IN

TUNER

EON

CHARACTER/

EDIT

MODE

SEARCH

MULTI JOG/ENTER

S-VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIOLR

VIDEO INPUT

microphone

stand

1

Hook up the microphone to the
SETUP MIC jack on the Front Panel.

2

Place the microphone at your
normal listening position.

Use a table, chair or something else to put the
microphone at the same height as you usually
listen to your system from.

Center Speaker

Front Speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround Speaker (R)

3

Switch on the receiver and your TV.

Make sure your TV is set to this receiver as you
will use the on-screen displays (OSDs) on your TV

Front Speaker (L)

to follow these instructions.

EASY SETUP GUIDE

Listening Position

Surround Speaker (L)

6

7

Surround Back Speaker (L)

SETUP

S0URCE TV

SYSTEM

RECEIVER

OFF

VCR1/

DVD/LD TV/SAT TV CONT

DVR

MULTI CONTROL

VCR2 VIDEO CD

MD/

CD-R/

TUNER

TAPE2

TAPE1

DIMMER

LOUDNESS TONE

EFFECT/CH SEL

2

1

3

SIGNAL SEL

DNR

BASS/TREBLE

5

6

7

VIDEO SEL HI-BIT

+

10

0

9

DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE

SYSTEM SETUP

MENU

TUNER EDIT TRACK

ENTER

AUDIO

MPX

TEXT ON RF ATT DISP MODE

¶

8

System Setup

[1. Surround Setup
[2. THX CINEMA Setup
[3. Input Assign
[4. Function Rename
[5. PHONO/LINE Setup
[Exit

MULTI

OPERATION

RECEIVER

4

+

8

–

ENTER

GUIDE

TOP MENU

EXIT

RETURN

SUB TITLE

DISC

]
]
]
]
]
]

Surround Back
Speaker (R)

3

5

7-13

4

If you have a subwoofer turn it on.

5

Press the RECEIVER button on the
remote control.

6

Press the SYSTEM SETUP button
and use the on-screen display
(OSD) that appears on your TV.

7

The arrow should be pointing at
SURROUND SETUP, press ENTER.

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Easy Setup Guide Part2

8

10

11

1.Surround Setup

[ SurrBack System
[ Auto Setting
[ Quick
[ Normal
[ Expert
[ Exit

Auto Surround Setup

Set microphone
Turn on subwoofer

[ Start ]
[ Cancel ]

\

Auto Surround Setup

Please Wait

Caution!!

Test tone is

output loudly.

[Cancel]

\

Auto Surround Setup

Now Analyzing

Environment Check

Ambient Noise [OK]
Microphone [OK]
Speaker YES/NO [OK]

[Cancel]

\

Check!!

Front [ YES ]
Center [ YES ]
Surround [ YES ]
SurrBack [ YES
Subwoofer [ YES ]

[OK]
[Retry]
[ERR Fix SP.]
[Return to Menu]

Auto Surround Setup

Now Analyzing

Surround Analysis

Speaker Systems [OK]
Channel Delay [OK]
Channel Level [OK]
Acoustic Cal EQ [OK]

[Cancel]

Speaker Systems Check

Front [SMALL]
Center [SMALL]
Surround [SMALL]
SurrBack [SMALL
Subwoofer [ YES ]

[Next ]
[Exit ]

8

]
]
]
]
]
]

Select AUTO SETTING with the 5∞
buttons and press ENTER.

9

Some auto setup instructions will be
listed, make sure to follow them.

Make sure you have: hooked up the microphone and moved
obstacles to the speakers out of the way. If you have a
subwoofer make sure it is turned on and has the volume
turned up.

WARNING: The test tones are very loud!! Make sure there
are no infants or small children in the room and that no one
who will be scared, upset or injured by loud noise is present.
You yourself may want to wear earplugs. It is possible to
lower the volume of test tones, but this could result in
incorrect speaker settings.

10

If you have followed all setup instructions
and warnings above make sure that the
arrow is pointed to START and press
ENTER. Be prepared for loud test tones.

Try to be as quiet as possible after hitting ENTER. The test
tones may take up to 30 seconds.

The volume automatically increases to 0 dB, then the system

•••

2 ]

•••

X

2]

will output some test tones and establish ambient noise
levels, the microphone status, and what speakers you hooked
up.

11

Check the speaker settings on the OSD

If they match your speaker configuration make sure OK is
selected and press ENTER. The test tones will be output
loudly again. The test tones may take up to 5 minutes this
time.

After it has finished, you see the SPEAKER SYSTEMS CHECK
screen. If you want to view the settings select NEXT and
press ENTER repeatedly. If not, simply go to step 13.

If they do not match the speaker configuration you hooked up
and you want to try again select RETRY with 5∞ buttons and
press ENTER. Follow the instructions above from step 10.

If you get an error message instructing you to do something,
follow the instructions and RETRY with 5∞ buttons and
press ENTER.

If the speaker settings do not match the speaker configura­tion you connected and you want to input the settings
manually select ERR=FIX SP with the 5∞ buttons, press
ENTER. Go to step 12.

If you see an ERR message in the right side column, there
may be a problem with the speaker connection. If selecting
RETRY doesn't fix the problem, turn off the power and check
the speaker connections.

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memo

• Make sure the room environment follows the
guidelines displayed on the OSD during auto
setup. If the room environment is not optimal
for auto setup (too much ambient noise,
obstacles blocking the speakers from the
microphone, etc.) the final settings may be
incorrect. Check for household appliances (air
conditioner, fridge, fan, etc.) that may be
affecting the environment and switch them off
if necessary.

• Screens will turn off after three minutes and
the receiver will automatically exit from the
setup process.

• If you leave CHECK!! or other error message
on the screen for three minutes, or you
choose CANCEL at anytime during the setup,
the settings made up to that point will be
cleared.

• After completing the AUTO SURROUND
SOUND SETUP, ACOUSTIC CAL EQ ON (ALL
CH ADJUST) is set automatically.

• Some older TVs may interfere with the
operation of the mic. If this is the case turn
the TV off when doing AUTO SURROUND
SOUND SETUP.

12

Use the ∞5 buttons to select a
speaker press ENTER. Then use the
∞5 buttons to select the size of
each speaker individually. Press
ENTER. Use the ∞5 buttons to
select OK and press ENTER.

The system will output another series of test tones to
establish the proper channel level, channel delay and
acoustic calibration EQ. Again, be prepared for loud
test tones.

After it has finished, you see the SPEAKER
SYSTEMS CHECK screen. If you want to view the
settings select NEXT and press ENTER repeatedly.
If not, simply go to the next step.

13

Select RETURN and press ENTER to
go back to the SYSTEM SETUP
menu. Then choose EXIT to
complete the auto surround sound
setup and return to normal use.

You should now have settings that will give you
good surround sound. The MCACC indicator will
light and the surround sound settings are
complete.

EASY SETUP GUIDE

22

2 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound

22

1

Make sure the receiver, your TV, your subwoofer and your DVD player

are switched ON.

2

Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control.

You should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiver.

3

Play a DVD then adjust the MASTER VOLUME.

memo

If you're having trouble getting surround sound playback look at this Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ) guide:

Q1: Even though I'm playing a DVD I'm not getting 5.1 channel playback.
A1: Either the DVD is not set for digital output, or the Dolby Digital/DTS output settings are not

Q2: There is no sound from the subwoofer or it is very low.
A2: There is a good possibility you haven't reached a part of the DVD that has an LFE channel

To get a more refined sound, make the sound settings in "Expert setup" (see page 95).

correct.

Set the DVD player to output a digital signal and set the Dolby Digital and DTS output properly. If you are
unsure how to do this check the DVD initial setup in the manual that came with your DVD player.

(which feeds the subwoofer) yet. The LFE channel only appears in selected parts of the
soundtrack. Continue playing and listen for the subwoofer.

If you want to hear more sound from the subwoofer set it to PLUS (see page 40 for more information and
consult the memo on page 41).

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting your TV

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up with either component video, S video, or compos­ite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but you must use the same type of video cords to
hook up your DVD player (and all other video components) as you use to hook up your TV. If you
plan to hook up your DVD player with component video cords hook up your TV with them as well but in
this case you must also hook up your TV with composite video or S video cords because you won't be
able to see the receiver's on-screen displays with a component video hook up. Composite video cords,
which look just like regular RCA audio cords (see page 20) but have only one cable are the most common.

In order to set up
the receiver use
MONITOR OUT
1 so that you can
see the on­screen displays.

*The arrows
indicate the
direction of the
signal.

FM UNBAL

OUT

OUT

REC

OUT

REC

IN

IN

IN

IN

IN

ANTENNA

R

R

CONTROL

L

L

75Ω

AM LOOP

MONITOR OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

R

L

VCR1/
DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

TV/
SAT
IN

DVD/
LD
IN

IN

IN

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

OUT1

OUT2

1

IN

PLAY

(TV/

SAT)

2

CD-R/

IN

TAPE1

(CD-R/

TAPE1)

PLAY

3

IN
(DVD/
LD)

MD/

TAPE2

4

IN
(CD)

CD

ASSIGNABLE

PHONO/

LINE
USB
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUR­ROUND
BACK

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUB
WOOF­ER

SUR­ROUND
BACK

PRE OUT

R

R

R

R

R

R

MULTI CH IN

SUB
WOOFER

(Single)

CEN­ TER

L

L

L

L

L

L

MONITOR OUT

Y

B

P

P

R

Y

(DVD/LD)
ASSIGNABLE

B

P

P

R

Y

B

P

P

R

2

IN

(TV/SAT)
ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

TV/monitor

1

IN

VIDEO IN

COMPO-

VIDEO

NENT

Y

S-VIDEO

B

P

P

R

S Video Component video

S VIDEO

S video cables produce
clearer picture
reproduction by sending
separate signals for the
luminance and the color.

Green

Blue

Red

The video signal is

Y

divided into the
luminance (Y) signal and

P

B

the color (PB and PR)
signals. In this way,

P

R

interference between
the signals is avoided.

Composite Video

Composite video cords are the most common or standard video cord but also
the lowest quality. The color on the connector is yellow to distinguish it from
regular RCA audio cords which have white and red connectors (see page 20).
It is important to use a true composite video cord and not an audio cord
(though they look exactly the same) because the impedance is different and
this will affect the picture quality.

Component Video Input Default Settings

If you use component video cords to hook up your video equipment it is easiest to do so following the
default settings, which are listed below. Remember you must use component video cords from your
video source (for example, a DVD player) to the receiver and from the receiver to your TV (or monitor). If
you don't follow the default settings below you must assign the inputs you used with the "Assigning the
Component Video Inputs" procedure. See page 92 to do this.

The default settings are:

COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1: DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2: TV/SAT

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Video Components

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

Connect your video components as shown on this and the following page. For video components (for
example, a DVD player) there are two types of connections to make, video and audio.

Hook up your video signal with either component video, S video or composite video cords (the
quality descends in this order) but you must use the same type of cord as you used to hook up
your TV.

For the audio signal, in order to use digital soundtracks like Dolby Digital or DTS you must hook up a digital
input, with either a coaxial or optical cord (see pages 22 & 23). It is also a good idea to hook up your
components with analog audio connections as well.

If you want to record from your DVD player composite (or S video) cord connections and analog audio
connections are necessary.

Connecting a DVD player

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

Hook up your audio signal with either a coaxial or optical digital cords (you don't need to do both). If you
hook up your DVD/LD player using component video cable connections you might need to setup your
DVD player for component video output as well. See your DVD manual for details. If you have a DVD­Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible player, see "Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs"
on page 21.

You need to hook up your audio with analog connections as well.
*The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

FM UNBAL

PLAY

OUT

PLAY

OUT

CD

IN

OUT

IN

REC

IN

REC

IN

IN

ANTENNA

R

R

CONTROL

L

L

75Ω

AM LOOP

MONITOR OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

R

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

OUT1

OUT2

1

IN

(TV/

SAT)

2

CD-R/

IN

TAPE1

(CD-R/

TAPE1)

3

IN
(DVD/
LD)

MD/

TAPE2

4

IN
(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

PHONO/

LINE
USB
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

memo

• Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as DIGITAL
jack 3 or DIGITAL jack 2 in this diagram) but you don't need to make both.

• If your digital connections are different than the default settings you will need to assign
the digital jacks to the proper component(s) with the "Assigning the Digital Inputs"
procedure. See page 91 to do this.

• If your component video connections are different from the default settings, you will
need to assign them with "Assigning the Component Video Inputs". See page 92 to do
this.

PRE OUT

SUB
WOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

R

SUR-

VIDEO S VIDEO

ROUND

SUR­ROUND
BACK

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUB
WOOF­ER

SUR­ROUND
BACK

R

R

R

R

R

MULTI CH IN

IN

VCR1/
DVR

OUT

IN

VCR2

OUT

TV/
SAT
IN

DVD/
LD
IN

L

(Single)

CEN­ TER

L

L

L

L

L

L

MONITOR OUT

Y

B

P

P

R

Y

(DVD/LD)
ASSIGNABLE

B

P

P

R

Y

B

P

P

R

2

IN

(TV/SAT)
ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

1

IN

1

23

VIDEO

COMPO-

NENT

Y

P

B

R

P

ANALOG

AUDIO

L

R

DIGITAL OUT

(not a PCM-only output)

VIDEO

OUT

DVD player

S-VIDEO

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting VCRs or DVRs

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

Connect the video out of your VCR/DVR using either S video or composite video cords, depending on how
you connected the receiver to your TV (see page 16). Use analog audio cords for the audio signal. To
record, you also need to connect a set of audio/video outputs from the receiver to the audio/video inputs
on your VCR/DVR. Note that to record video from a source component, the video connection from the
source to the receiver and from the receiver to the recorder must be the same type.

*The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.

OUT IN

FM UNBAL

IN

OUT

PLAY

IN

CD-R/

OUT

REC

PLAY

IN

MD/

OUT

REC

CD

PHONO/
LINE

IN

IN

ANTENNA

R

R

CONTROL

L

L

75Ω

AM LOOP

MONITOR OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

R

IN

VCR1/
DVR

OUT

IN

VCR2

OUT

TV/
SAT
IN

DVD/
LD
IN

L

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

OUT1

OUT2

1

IN

(TV/

SAT)

2

IN

TAPE1

(CD-R/

TAPE1)

3

IN
(DVD/
LD)

TAPE2

4

IN
(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

USB
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUR­ROUND
BACK

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUB
WOOF­ER

SUR­ROUND
BACK

R

R

R

R

R

R

PRE OUT

MULTI CH IN

SUB
WOOFER

(Single)

CEN­ TER

L

L

L

L

L

L

MONITOR OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

Y

(DVD/LD)
ASSIGNABLE

B

P

P

R

Y

B

P

P

R

2

IN

(TV/SAT)
ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

1

IN

LRL

S-VIDEO

OUT IN

LRL

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

R

VCR 1/DVR

R

VCR 2

Connecting a Video Component to the Front Panel

Connect a portable DVD player, video game console or any video component to the front panel as show
here. Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as VIDEO.

*The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.

memo

STATION TUNING

SELECT

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)

COLOR BRIGHT MONITOR

PHONES

HOLDON/OFF

AUDIO-IN/OUTVIDEO-IN/OUT

Be careful! For portable DVD players you will need a
specialized optical cord (for the audio) that has a mini
optical plug on one end and a regular optical plug on
the other.

You cannot assign the digital input on the front panel. If you want to learn more about
this process see "Assigning the Digital Inputs" on page 91.

S-VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO INPUT

CHARACTER/

SEARCH

EON

MODE

AUDIOLR

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Satellite TV (SAT) Components

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

Hook up the video signal with either component video, S video, or composite video cords, depending on
how you connected the receiver to your TV (see page 16).

For the audio signal, in order to use digital soundtracks broadcast you must hook up a digital input. Use
either a coaxial or optical cable, it doesn't matter which (see pages 22-23). We recommend hooking up
your audio with analog cables as well (see below).

*The arrows indicate the direction of the TV signal.

VIDEO

COMPO-

VIDEO

NENT

OUT

Y

S-VIDEO

B

P

CENTER

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUR­ROUND
BACK

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUB
WOOF­ER

SUR­ROUND
BACK

R

R

R

R

R

R

PRE OUT

MULTI CH IN

SUB
WOOFER

(Single)

CEN­ TER

L

L

L

L

L

L

MONITOR OUT

Y

P

B

PR

Y

(DVD/LD)
ASSIGNABLE

P

B

PR

Y

P

B

PR

2

IN

(TV/SAT)

ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

P

R

Satellite tuner

DIGITAL

ANALOG

DIGITAL

AUDIO

1

IN

L

R

FM UNBAL

IN

OUT

PLAY

IN

CD-R/

OUT

REC

PLAY

IN

MD/

OUT

REC

CD

IN

PHONO/
LINE

IN

ANTENNA

R

R

CONTROL

75Ω

AM LOOP

MONITOR OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

L

IN

VCR1/
DVR

OUT

IN

VCR2

OUT

TV/
SAT
IN

DVD/
LD
IN

R

L

L

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

OUT1

OUT2

1

IN

(TV/

SAT)

2

IN

TAPE1

(CD-R/

TAPE1)

3

IN
(DVD/
LD)

TAPE2

4

IN
(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

USB
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO S VIDEO

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

memo

• If your component video connections are different from the default settings, you will
need to assign them with "Assigning the Component Video Inputs". See page 92 to do
this.

• If your digital connections are different than the default settings you will need to assign
the digital jacks to the proper component(s) with the "Assigning the Digital Inputs"
procedure. See page 91 to do this.

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Connecting Analog Audio Components

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

Connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your
analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you
want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for
components that only play (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs).
If you want to record to/from digital components (like a CD-R) to/from analog components you must hook
up your digital equipment with these analog connections.

*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

ANALOG

OUTPUT

(PLAY)

OUTPUT

(PLAY)

ANALOG

L

R

ANALOG

L

R

OUTPUT

L

R

CD player

INPUT

(REC)

L

R

Recorder 1 (CD-R/TAPE)

INPUT
(REC)

L

R

Recorder 2 (MD/TAPE)

FM UNBAL

PLAY

OUT

PLAY

OUT

CD

IN

OUT

IN

REC

IN

REC

IN

IN

ANTENNA

R

R

CONTROL

L

L

75Ω

AM LOOP

MONITOR OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

R

IN

VCR1/
DVR

OUT

IN

VCR2

OUT

TV/
SAT
IN

DVD/
LD
IN

L

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

OUT1

OUT2

1

IN

(TV/

SAT)

2

CD-R/

IN

TAPE1

(CD-R/

TAPE1)

3

IN
(DVD/
LD)

MD/

TAPE2

4

IN
(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

PHONO/

LINE

USB
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUR­ROUND
BACK

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUB
WOOF­ER

SUR­ROUND
BACK

PRE OUT

R

R

R

R

R

R

MULTI CH IN

SUB
WOOFER

(Single)

CEN­ TER

L

L

L

L

L

L

7 Audio cords

Use (RCA) audio cords (not supplied) to con­nect the audio components.

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Turntable

If your turntable has a ground
wire, connect it to the signal

Connect red plugs to

L

R (right) and white

ground terminal (H).

plugs to L (left).

Be sure to insert

R

completely.

• If you want to hook up any equipment other than a turntable to the PHONO/LINE jack
please go to the PHONO/LINE Setup (see page 94) and choose the LINE setting. If your
turntable has a phono pre-amplifier (most do not) please choose the LINE setting as
well.

• Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of
your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the
receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the
receiver.

Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-Audio or Super
Audio CD (SACD) compatible player)

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

If you have a DVD-Audio or Super Audio CD (SACD) compatible player, or are using an external Dolby
Digital/DTS decoder, connect it to the multichannel analog inputs as shown below.

PREPARATION

FM UNBAL

IN

IN

ANTENNA

R

R

CONTROL

L

L

75Ω

AM LOOP

MONITOR OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

R

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

IN

OUT1

OUT

OUT2

1

IN

PLAY

(TV/

SAT)

IN

2

CD-R/

IN

TAPE1

(CD-R/

TAPE1)

OUT

REC

PLAY

3

IN

(DVD/

IN

LD)

MD/

TAPE2

4

IN

OUT

(CD)

REC

CD

ASSIGNABLE

PHONO/

LINE
USB
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

memo

If you use only one surround back input, be sure to hook up to the SURROUND BACK Ò
jack.

L

VCR1/
DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

TV/
SAT
IN

DVD/
LD
IN

IN

IN

VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUR­ROUND
BACK

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUB
WOOF­ER

SUR­ROUND
BACK

R

R

R

R

R

R

PRE OUT

SUB
WOOFER

MULTI CH IN

(Single)

CEN­ TER

L

L

L

L

L

L

MONITOR OUT

Y

B

P

PR

Y

(DVD/LD)
ASSIGNABLE

B

P

PR

Y

B

P

PR

2

IN

(TV/SAT)
ASSIGNABLE

COMPONENT VIDEO

Components equipped with

5.1 (7.1) channel analog output jack

SURR­OUND

ANALOG

SUB

CENTER

L

R

WOOFER

SURR-

OUND BACK

L

R

PREPARATION

FRONT

L

1

IN

R

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Connecting Digital Audio Components

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

Connect your digital components as shown below. The VSX-D2011 has two coaxial and two optical inputs
for a total of four digital inputs on the rear panel plus one digital input on the front panel. In order to use
digital soundtracks like Dolby Digital or DTS (among others) you need to make digital audio connections.
You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (you don’t need to do both). The quality of
these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of
digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component
to coaxial in on the receiver).

Hook up your digital equipment in accordance with this receiver's default settings (see next page) unless
you want to, or need to, change them. To do this see "Assigning the Digital Inputs" on page 91.

There are two optical digital out jacks (the CD recorder is connected to one in the diagram below). If you
connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you can
make direct digital recordings with this unit.

We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks (see page 20) in order to
make recordings (some digital sources may be protected against making digital copies).

*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

B type

FM UNBAL

IN

IN

IN

ANTENNA

R

R

CONTROL

L

L

75Ω

AM LOOP

MONITOR OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

R

L

VCR1/
DVR

OUT

VCR2

OUT

TV/
SAT
IN

DVD/
LD
IN

IN

IN

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

OUT1

OUT

OUT2

1

IN

PLAY

(TV/

SAT)

IN

2

CD-R/

IN

TAPE1

(CD-R/

TAPE1)

OUT

REC

PLAY

3

IN

(DVD/

IN

LD)

MD/

TAPE2

4

IN

OUT

(CD)

REC

CD

ASSIGNABLE

PHONO/

LINE

USB
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

USB cable

VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUR­ROUND
BACK

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUB
WOOF­ER

SUR­ROUND
BACK

PRE OUT

R

R

R

R

R

R

MULTI CH IN

SUB
WOOFER

(Single)

CEN­ TER

L

L

L

L

L

L

(not a PCM-only output)

A type

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL DIGITAL

OUTPUT

INPUT

(PLAY)

(REC)

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

DIGITAL

OUTPUT

Satellite tuner

CD recorder

DVD player

CD player

PC

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Connecting Your Equipment

7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables

Commercially available digital audio coaxial
cords (standard video cords can also be used) or
optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect
digital components to this receiver.

Be sure to insert completely and in the case of
the optical cable, right-side up. If it is inserted
improperly it can break the shutter on the
optical terminal (this won't, however, affect the
connection or insertion of an optical cable).

Coaxial cord
(or standard [composite]

video cord)

Optical cable

Digital Input Default Settings

Unlike analog connections, the jacks for digital connections are not dedicated to one type of component,
they can be used freely. Thus you must tell the receiver what digital component is connected to which
jack so your components will be in sync with the names on the remote control buttons and the like. To
avoid having to assign the digital inputs you can hook up your equipment in accordance with the receiver's
default settings.

The default settings are:

DIGITAL IN 1 (optical): TV/SAT
DIGITAL IN 2 (optical): CD-R/TAPE1
DIGITAL IN 3 (coaxial): DVD/LD
DIGITAL IN 4 (coaxial): CD

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

See "Assigning the Digital Inputs" on page 91 if the way you hook up your equipment is different from the
default settings listed here.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting the Radio Antennas

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the ANTENNA terminals as shown
below. These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor
antennas should noticeably improve sound quality.

FM wire
antenna

FM UNBAL

CD-R/

PLAY

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

ANTENNA

R

CONTROL

L

75Ω

AM LOOP

MONITOR OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

OUT1

OUT2

IN

(TV/
SAT)

IN

(CD-R/
TAPE1)

1

2

TAPE1

7 AM loop antenna

1 Assemble the antenna.

AM loop
antenna

PRE OUT

SUB
WOOFER

CENTER

FRONT

R

SUR-

VCR1/
DVR

IN

ROUND

SUR­ROUND

R

2 Twist exposed wire strands

together and insert.

10 mm

(Single)

MONITOR OUT

Y

B

P

P

R

L

Y

(DVD/LD)

L

ASSIGNABLE

AC OUTLET

1

IN

3 Attach to a wall, etc. (if

desired) and face toward
the direction providing
the best reception.

Using outdoor antennas

7 To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

PAL connector

75 Ω coaxial
cable

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FM UNBAL75

ANTENNA

7 To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 – 6 meter length of vinyl-coated wire to the
AM LOOP ANTENNA terminal in addition to the supplied
AM loop antenna.

For best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

AM loop antenna

Ω

AM

LOOP

Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)

5–6 m

FM UNBAL75

ANTENNA

Ω

LOOP

AM

Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Speakers

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.

We recommend a full complement of seven speakers and a subwoofer as shown here but, naturally,
everyone's home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below.

One of the latest features of home theater is the use of surround back speakers. These speakers add
even greater realism in movie sound effects and some new discs with soundtracks in Dolby Digital or DTS
incorporate these channels. See page 27 for speaker placement.

In general, make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the R terminal and the speaker on the left
to the L terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on
the speakers.

PREPARATION

memo

Surround

speaker

(Left)

• We recommend speakers with a nominal impedance rated 8 Ω-16 Ω, but you can change the
speaker impedance setting of the receiver (see page 26).

• If you only have one surround back speaker hook it up to the left surround back
terminal.

• If you use a THX certified subwoofer use the THX INPUT jack on the subwoofer (if your
subwoofer has one) or switch the filter position to THX on your subwoofer.

Powered

Front

speaker

(Left)

FM UNBAL

1

2

3

4

CD-R/

TAPE1

MD/

TAPE2

CD

PHONO/
LINE

75Ω

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

IN

CONTROL

OUT

R

L

PLAY

IN

OUT

REC

PLAY

IN

OUT

REC

IN

IN

R

L

PCM/
2DIGITAL /
DTS/MPEG

OUT1

OUT2

IN

(TV/

SAT)

IN

(CD-R/

TAPE1)

IN
(DVD/
LD)

IN
(CD)

ASSIGNABLE

USB
AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO

MONITOR OUT 2

MONITOR OUT 1

R

subwoofer

INPUT

IN

VCR1/
DVR

OUT

IN

VCR2

OUT

TV/
SAT
IN

DVD/
LD
IN

L

VIDEO S VIDEO

CENTER

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUR­ROUND
BACK

FRONT

SUR­ROUND

SUB
WOOF­ER

SUR­ROUND
BACK

R

R

R

R

R

R

PRE OUT

MULTI CH IN

TV/monitor

SUB
WOOFER

L

L

(Single)

L

L

L

CEN­ TER

L

COMPONENT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

Y

B

P

P

R

Y

(DVD/LD)
ASSIGNABLE

B

P

P

R

Y

B

P

P

R

(TV/SAT)
ASSIGNABLE

Center

speaker

1

IN

SPEAKERS

FRONT

Å

RL R RLL

ª

·

2

IN

CENTER

Front

speaker

(Right)

SURROUND

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX

SURROUND BACK /

Surround

speaker

(Right)

ı

ª

·

PREPARATION

Surround back

speaker (Left)

7 Speaker terminals

1 Twist exposed wire

strands tightly
together.

10mm

2 Loosen speaker terminal

and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten

terminal.

Surround back

speaker (Right)

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D

Speaker impedance

You can change the speaker impedance for VSX-D2011 but we recommend using speakers with an
impedance of 8 Ω-16 Ω (the default setting). If you are using 6 Ω- less than 8 Ω impedance speakers, you
need to change the impedance setting. Use any speaker rated between 6 Ω-16 Ω.

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS

First put the receiver in STANDBY mode, then
press the power button while holding down the
SPEAKERS button.

The receiver will re-set to the new impedance
setting. With this method you can choose the 8 Ω-
16 Ω setting or the 6 Ω-8 Ω setting.

STANDBY/ON

MOVIE MUSIC

AUDIO/VI

STANDBY

ENTER

MULTI JOG

MULTI JOG CONTROL
SET UP RETURN

PHONES

SIGNAL

SB CH

HI-BIT

CLASSBAND

SELECT

MODE

HI-SAMPLING

TONE CONTROL

SETUP
MIC

TONE

BASS/TREBLE

SPEAKERS

MULTI CHANNNEL

ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION

STATION TUNING

TUNER

EON

CHARACTER/

EDIT

MODE

SEARCH

SELECT

MULTI JOG/ENTER

DIGITAL IN

S-VIDEO VIDEO

R

AUDIOL

VIDEO INPUT

To check which impedance setting
to hold down the SPEAKERS
button for 2-3 seconds. You'll get
a display like these telling you the
speaker impedance setting.

SIGNAL

AUTO

RF
DIGITAL

ANALOG

SB CH

AUTO

L

C

LSS RS

SIGNAL

AUTO

RF
DIGITAL

ANALOG

SB CH

AUTO

L

C

LSS RS

PRO LOGIC

DTS ES EX
MPEG AAC
STEREO

ON MOVIE
OFF

R

PRO LOGIC

DTS ES EX
MPEG AAC
STEREO

ON MOVIE
OFF

R

DIGITAL

SP A B

DIGITAL

SP A B

DSP

MUSIC

LFE

DSP

MUSIC

LFE

LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATT

Neo :6

LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATT

Neo :6

STEREO
TUNED
RDS

Hi-BIT/

SAMPLING

MULTI-ROOM

STEREO
TUNED
RDS

Hi-BIT/

SAMPLING

MULTI-ROOM

MONO

dB

RF ATT

EON

(This display indicates an
8Ω-16Ω impedance setting.)

MONO

dB

RF ATT

EON

(This display indicates a 6Ω-
less than 8Ω impedance
setting.)

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Placing Your Speakers

Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tips
given here are just a rough guide, for more information see pages 108 & 109. Also, it is very important for
speaker placement to read the instructions that come with your speakers so please be sure to do so.

Speaker placement

If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To
achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Make sure all speakers
are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Some speakers are designed to be
floor-standing but others benefit greatly from speaker stands which raise them off the floor. Be sure to
read your speaker manuals for the best placement of the speakers.

PREPARATION

Center Speaker

Front Speaker

(L)

Surround

Speaker (L)

Surround Back

Speaker (L)

CAUTION:

When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with suitable means.

Front Speaker

(R)

Subwoofer

Surround

Speaker (R)

Surround Back

Speaker (R)

memo

• When installing speakers near the
TV, we recommend using
magnetically shielded speakers to
prevent distortion in the color of
the TV screen. If you do not have
magnetically shielded speakers
and notice discoloration of the TV
screen, place the speakers farther
away from the TV.

• Install the center speaker above or
below the TV so that the sound of
the center channel is localized at
the TV screen.

• THX recommends that if you have
two surround back speakers place
them close together.

AC Power Cord

PREPARATION

Plug in the power cord to a wall outlet after you have finished hooking up the rest of your equipment.

CAUTION!

• Do not use any other power cord than the one supplied with this unit. (multi-voltage model only)

• The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in

regular use, e.g. when on vacation.

AC Outlet [switched 100 W max] (European model only)

Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by this unit’s STANDBY/ON button. Total electrical
power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W.

CAUTION!

• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as heaters, irons, or television sets to the
AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating or fire risk. This can cause the unit to malfunction.

•

DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT’S AC OUTLET.

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Displays & Controls

Front Panel

All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push
gently on the lower third of the panel.

1

STANDBY/ON

MOVIE MUSIC

MULTI JOG

12

MULTI JOG CONTROL

SET UP RETURN

PHONES

SPEAKERS

19 20 22

56

324

STANDBY

ENTER STEREO/DIRECT MULTI CH IN

MULTI JOG CONTROL

SET UP RETURN

PHONES

13 14 15

SIGNAL
SELECT

TONE

HI-BIT

HI-SAMPLING

TONE CONTROL

BASS/TREBLE

SB CH
MODE

21

SPEAKERS

78

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

MULTI CHANNNEL

ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION

SIGNAL

SB CH

HI-BIT

SELECT

MODE

HI-SAMPLING

TONE CONTROL

TONE

BASS/TREBLE

STATION TUNING

CLASSBAND

SELECT

SETUP

MIC

DIGITAL IN

MULTI JOG/ENTER

S-VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO INPUT

TUNER

EON

CHARACTER/

EDIT

MODE

SEARCH

R

AUDIOL

91011

VSX-D2011

ACOUSTIC EQ

MASTER VOLUME

17 1816

CLASSBAND

SETUP

STATION TUNING

SELECT

MIC

DIGITAL IN

TUNER

MULTI JOG/ENTER

S-VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO INPUT

CHARACTER/

SEARCH

EON

MODE

R

AUDIOL

European model

EDIT

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12

MULTI JOG CONTROL

SET UP RETURN

PHONES

SPEAKERS

13 14 15

SIGNAL

HI-BIT

SELECT

HI-SAMPLING

TONE CONTROL

TONE

BASS/TREBLE

SB CH
MODE

19 20 22

1 MULTI JOG dial

You can use this dial for many purposes. When
you press the SET UP button (12), you can use
it to perform SYSTEM SETUP operations;
select a function (like a DVD) or a listening
mode (like Dolby Pro logic ll) or do TUNER EDIT
functions (in TUNER mode).

2 Listening mode buttons (see page 46-

48)

There are two types of SURROUND modes:

MOVIE: Press to put the receiver into MOVIE

listening mode (see page 47).

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MUSIC: Press to put the receiver into MUSIC
listening mode (see page 48).

24 25 16

LOUDNESS BAND CLASSMIDNIGHT

SETUP

MIC

DIGITAL IN

STATION TUNING

SELECT

S-VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO INPUT

TUNER

EDIT

MULTI JOG/ENTER

R

AUDIOL

multi-voltage
model

2321

STEREO/DIRECT (see page 46): Switches the

receiver into STEREO mode if it was in a
different sound mode or toggles between
DIRECT and STEREO mode.

DIRECT playback bypasses the tone controls
and channel level for the most accurate
reproduction of a program source.

3 –OFF -ON button

Press to switch the receiver between OFF and
STANDBY mode or ON.

STANDBY/ON button

Press to switch the receiver between ON and
STANDBY mode.

Displays & Controls

4 ENTER button

Use this button to enter information concerning
the SYSTEM SETUP, listening mode or the
tuner.

5 STANDBY indicator

Lights when the receiver is in STANDBY mode.
(Please note that this receiver consumes a
small amount of power [0.7 W for the European
model and 0.9 W for the multi-voltage model] in
the standby mode.)

6 Remote sensor

Receives the signals from the remote control.

7 Display (See page 33)
8 MCACC indicator (see pages 13-15, 50)

Lights when the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is on.
(After the AUTO SURROUND SOUND SETUP
has been completed the ACOUSTIC CAL EQ is
set on and this display will light.)

9 MULTI CH IN button

Use this button to select the component you
have hooked up to the MULTI CH IN terminals
(for example, a DVD-Audio player).

10 ACOUSTIC EQ button (see page 50, 99-

101)

Press to switch on/off and select the type of
acoustic calibration EQ.

11 MASTER VOLUME dial

Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.

12 MULTI JOG CONTROL buttons

SET UP

Press to switch the SYSTEM SETUP mode.

RETURN

Press to move back one step in the SYSTEM
SETUP process.

13 SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 45)

Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one
of the following:

AUTO – If there are analog and digital signals
input, the receiver automatically selects the
digital signal.

DIGITAL – To select an optical or coaxial
digital signal.

ANALOG – To select an analog signal.

14 HI-BIT HI-SAMPLING button (see page

53)

Use this button to switch the HI-BIT
HI-SAMPLING mode on or off. Use to hear CD
and DVD, as well as other digital soundtracks at
a wider dynamic range, allowing for finer audio
reproduction.

15 SB CH MODE button (see pages 54)

Use this button to turn the surround back
channels ON/OFF/AUTO or switch the VIRTU­AL SURROUND BACK mode between ON/
OFF/AUTO.

16 TUNER CONTROL buttons (See pages

57-65)
BAND

Press to select the AM or FM band.

CLASS

Press repeatedly to switch the preset station
classes.

SELECT

Switches the –/+ buttons between station
memory and frequency select modes.

–/+

Selects station memories or frequencies when
using the tuner.

TUNER EDIT

Press to memorize and name a station for recall
using the MULTI JOG and ENTER buttons.

17 CHARACTER/SEARCH button (See

pages 62-65)

Use to search for different program types in
RDS mode.

18 EON MODE button (see pages 64-65)

Use to search for different programs that are
transmitting traffic or news information (this
search method is called EON).

19 PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening (no
sound will be heard through the speakers).

20 SPEAKERS (A/B) button

The use of this button depends on how the
SURRBACK SYSTEM (see page 37) is set. If
NORMAL SYSTEM is chosen this button
toggles between A and OFF. If FRON Bi-AMP is
chosen this button toggles between A+B and
OFF. If SECOND ZONE is chosen this button
toggles between A, B, A+B and OFF.

21 TONE control buttons (see page 52)

TONE button

This button switches between TONE ON and
TONE BYPASS, which bypasses the tone
circuitry.

BASS/TREBLE button

Use to select whether the bass or treble will be
adjusted.

–/+ buttons

Use to adjust the frequency levels.

22 SET UP MIC jack (see page 13)

Plug in the set up mic here. This is very
important in order to set up your system and
get proper surround sound.

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PREPARATION

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Displays & Controls

23 VIDEO INPUT jacks (see page 18)

DIGITAL IN

Digital input for connecting a game console,
DVD player, video camera (etc.), that has an
optical digital connection.

S-VIDEO

Video input for connecting a portable DVD player,
video camera (etc.), that has an S video out.

24 MIDNIGHT button (see page 51)

Switches the MIDNIGHT listening mode on or
off (for all modes except THX CINEMA and
MULTI CH IN).

25 LOUDNESS button (see page 51)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off (for
all modes except THX CINEMA and MULTI CH
IN).

RCA VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R)

Video input for connecting a portable DVD
player, video camera, etc. That has standard
RCA video/audio outputs.

Remote Control

This page describes the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver.

1 Remote Control Display Screen
2 SOURCE button

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1

2

3

4

5
6
7

8

9

0

-

SETUP

TV

S0URCE

DVD/LD TV/SAT TV CONT

VCR2 VIDEO CD

CD-R/

TAPE1

DIMMER

1

SIGNAL SEL

5

VIDEO SEL HI-BIT

9

SYSTEM SETUP

MENU

TUNER EDIT TRACK

AUDIO

MPX

¶

TUNING

1

STATION

4

CHANNEL

TV VOL VOLUME

MOVIE

STEREO/

DIRECT

SYSTEM RECEIVER

OFF

MULTI CONTROL

–

–

–

MODE

VCR1/

MD/

TUNER

TAPE2

LOUDNESS TONE

2

DNR

BASS/TREBLE

6

0

DIRECT ACCESS SEARCH MODE

ENTER

TEXT ON RF ATT DISP MODE

8

BAND

3

TEXT OFF CLASS

7

TV INPUT

INPUT

TV CONTROL

MIDNIGHT

TV CH

MULTI CH

INPUT

ACOUSTIC

MUSIC

SURROUND

SB CH

ENTER

MODE

DVR

3

7

+

10

EQ

MULTI

OPERATION

RECEIVER

EFFECT/CH SEL

+

–

ENTER

GUIDE

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUB TITLE

TUNING

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CHANNEL

MUTE

REMOTE

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Use this button to turn on/off other compo­nents. You must input the preset code in order
to use this function (see page 66-67).

TV button

This is a dedicated TV button. Use it to turn on/
off your TV.

3 MULTI CONTROL buttons

These buttons are the basic controls that
switch the mode of the receiver and the
remote control, which allows you to control
your other components.

TV CONT: Press so that the remote control can
operate the TV control commands.

4 Number buttons

These can be used for many purposes depend­ing on the mode of the remote control.

When in receiver mode the buttons operate as
below:

DIMMER button (see page 56)

Use to adjust the brightness of the receiver's
display.

LOUDNESS button (see page 51)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off (for
all modes except THX CINEMA and MULTI CH
IN).

TONE button (see page 52)

This button switches between TONE ON and
TONE BYPASS, which bypasses the tone
circuitry.

BASS/TREBLE buttons (see page 52)

Use to select whether the bass or treble will be
adjusted.