Pioneer VSX-D711, VSX-D811S User Manual
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
VSX-D711
VSX-D811S
Operating Instructions
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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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn
The serial number for this equipment is located in the
rear panel. Please write this serial number on your
enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.
This is for your security.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic II” and the double D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratorories.
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"DTS", “ES”, and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Contents
1 Before you start
Checking what’s in the box ...............................6
Installing the receiver ........................................6
Making cable connections................................6
Loading the batteries .........................................6
Operating range of remote control unit ...........6
2 5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater............................7
Listening to Surround Sound............................8
Using the Quick Setup ....................................12
3 Connecting up
Audio/Video cords........................................... 13
S-video cables...................................................13
Component video cords ................................. 13
Digital audio coaxial cords/
Optical cables...................................................13
Connecting digital components .................... 14
Connecting audio components ......................16
Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ...17
Connecting video components.......................18
Connecting to the front panel
video terminal ............................................ 18
Connecting antennas ..................................... 19
FM wire antenna.........................................19
AM loop antenna ....................................... 19
Antenna snap connectors ........................ 19
Using external antennas............................19
To improve FM reception............................19
To improve AM reception ...........................19
Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) ............. 20
Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) ........... 21
A and B speaker systems ......................... 22
Speaker terminals ..................................... 22
Hints on speaker placement .................... 22
Connecting additional amplifiers
(VSX-D811S only) ............................................ 24
AC outlet .......................................................... 25
Operating other Pioneer components .......... 25
4 Controls and displays
Front panel........................................................26
Display ............................................................. 27
Remote control................................................ 29
5 Playing sources
Introduction to Sound Modes ........................ 32
Stereo/Direct...............................................32
Standard mode .......................................... 32
Advanced Surround modes.......................33
Choosing the input signal .............................. 34
Listening to multi-channel playback ..............34
Using Stereo/Direct .........................................35
Using Advanced Surround............................. 35
Using Loudness and Midnight listening........36
Using the tone controls .................................. 36
Playing other sources ..................................... 36
Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ...37
6 Setting up your receiver
Choosing your receiver setup ........................ 38
Speaker setting .......................................... 39
Surround back speaker
setting (VSX-D811S only) ............................ 40
6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) ....... 40
Subwoofer setting ..................................... 40
Crossover frequency setting......................40
LFE attenuator setting................................41
Front speaker distance setting..................41
Center speaker distance setting .............. 41
Surround speaker distance setting.......... 41
Surround back speaker distance
setting (VSX-D811S only) ............................ 42
Dynamic range control setting..................42
Dual mono setting..................................... 42
Component video input settings .............. 42
Surround back channel input
setting (VSX-D811S only) ............................ 43
Coaxial digital input settings .................... 43
Optical digital input settings .................... 43
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Setting the relative volume level
of each channel............................................... 44
7 Using the tuner
Listening to the radio ...................................... 45
Improving FM stereo sound.......................45
Tuning directly to a station........................ 45
Saving station presets .....................................46
Naming station presets .................................. 47
Listening to station presets............................ 47
8 Making a recording
Making an audio or a video recording .......... 48
Monitoring your recording........................ 48
9
Controlling the rest of your system
Setting the remote to control
other components........................................... 49
Selecting preset codes directly.......................49
Searching for preset codes ............................ 50
Programming signals from other
remote controls (VSX-D811S only) .................. 50
Erasing one of the remote control
button settings (VSX-D811S only) ................... 51
Clearing all the remote control settings ........51
Direct function ................................................ 52
Confirming preset codes .................................52
Controls for TVs ............................................... 53
Controls for other components.......................54
Preset Code List ...............................................56
10 Additional information
Troubleshooting............................................... 68
Specifications...................................................70
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Before you start01
Checking what’s in the box
Please check that you've received the following
supplied accessories:
• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Dry cell batteries x 2 (AA size IEC R6P)
• Remote control
• These operating instructions
Installing the receiver
Please note the following points:
• Do not place objects
directly on top of this
unit. This prevents
proper heat dispersal.
• When installing on a
rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than
8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the
receiver.
Making cable connections
Make sure not to
bend the cables
over the top of this
unit (as shown in
the illustration). If
this happens, the
magnetic field
produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming
noise from the speakers.
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 instruction’s rules
that apply in your country or area.
Operating range of remote
control unit
The remote control may not work properly if:
• There are obstacles between the remote
control and the receiver's remote sensor.
• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is
shining onto the remote sensor.
• The receiver is located near a device that is
emitting infrared rays.
• The receiver is operated simultaneously
with another infrared remote control unit.
Loading the batteries
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Dry cell batteries x 2 (AA size IEC R6P)
30
30
23ft (7m)
5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater
You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home
theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to
soundtracks.
Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making
you feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a home
theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on the
source and the sound settings of the receiver.
DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease
of use. Depending on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one
disc, all of them being sent to different speakers in your system. This is what creates a surround
sound effect and gives you the feeling of ‘being there’.
This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs,
according to your speaker setup. In most cases, you won’t have to make changes for realistic
surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multi-channel surround sound)
are explained in Playing sources, starting on page 32.
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5 minute guide02
Listening to Surround Sound
This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quick
setup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In most
cases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings.
1 Hook up your DVD player.
For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the
receiver. You can do this with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don’t need to do both). If
you hook up using an optical cable, you should refer to Optical digital input setting on page 43 to
assign the optical input to DVD.
Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD to the receiver using the jacks shown
below.
2 Hook up your TV.
Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the TV using the jacks as shown below.
Optical cable
Note: If you hook up
using a optical cable,
see Optical input
setting on page 43 to
assign the optical
input to DVD.
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3 Connect your speakers.
A complete setup of speakers is shown here (six speakers (including the subwoofer) for the VSXD711, and eight (also including the subwoofer) for the VSX-D811S), but everyone’s home setup will
vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will work with
just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three speakers is
recommended, and a complete setup is best.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to
the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match
those on the speakers.
• Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page
39) to large
• When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT
jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case the center speaker shown is
unnecessary.
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Front Speakers
Center Speaker
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COAX OPT OPT
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ACOUTLET
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VSX-D711
Be sure to complete all
connections before
connecting this unit to
the AC power source.
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5 minute guide02
Front Speakers
Center Speaker
LRC SRSL
DIGITAL IN
COAX OPT OPT
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 7.1CH INPUT
AUX
IN
CENTER
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IN
AM
LOOP
FM
IN
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VSX-D811S
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DVR
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Be sure to complete all
connections before
connecting this unit to
the AC power source.
VSX-D811S only
• If you are using only one surround back
speaker, connect the positive wire to 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 can hook up a subwoofer instead
of speakers to the surround back speaker
terminals. Connect the wires just as above
(and as shown at right), connecting the
positive wire to the right channel (+)
terminal, and the negative wire to the left
channel (–) terminal.
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Surround back
speaker (or
subwoofer)
VSX-D811S
SURROUND BACK
RL
5 minute guide
4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and
the TV.
Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came with
the TV if you don’t know how to do this.
Also make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver’s display, indicating that the DVD input is
selected. If it isn’t, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input.
5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your room
size.
Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to confirm your selection. See
Using the Quick Setup on the next page if you’re unsure about the settings.
6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.
There are several other sound options you can select. See pages 32–33 for more on this. See also
Choosing your receiver setup on page 38–43 for more setup options.
Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and
analog sound. In this case, the listening mode must be set to Standard (it should already be
set—see page 34 if you need to do this) if you want multi-channel surround sound.
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Using the Quick Setup
You can use the Quick Setup to get your system
up and running with just a few button presses.
The receiver automatically makes the necessary
settings after you have selected your speaker
setup and room size. If you want to make more
specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver
setup on pages 38–43. Use the front panel
controls for the steps below.
ADVANCED
SURROUND
ISTENING MODE
FL DIMMER
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
MULTI JOG
ENTER
STEREO/
SIGNAL
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
DIGITAL IN
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Check the table below to find the speaker
setup that corresponds with your system.
Front
Center
Surround
Surround
3.0 ch
3.1 ch
4.0 ch
4.1 ch
5.0 ch
5.1 ch
6.0 ch
6.1 ch
7.0 ch
7.1 ch
Speakers
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√
√
√
√
√
*
√
*
√
*
√
*
√
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√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
Speakers
√
√
√
√
(1 speaker)
√
(1 speaker)
√
(2 speakers)
√
(2 speakers)
√
Back Sp.
* VSX-D811S only
Sub
Woofer
√
√
√
√
√
1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/
ON to turn the power on.
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
2 Press QUICK SETUP.
The display prompts you to select your speaker
setup.
3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR
dial to choose your speaker setup.
Cycle between the following choices:
3.1ch3.0ch 4.0ch
7.1ch*
7.0ch*
6.1ch* 5.1ch
* VSX-D811S only
6.0ch*
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4.1ch
5.0ch
4 Press ENTER.
The display prompts you to select your room
size.
5 Use the the MULTI JOG/INPUT
SELECTOR dial to choose your room size.
Depending on the distance of your speakers
from the listening position, choose between
Small, Medium, or Large (see table below).
S
Front
Center
Surround
Surround Back*
12 ft.
10 ft.
6 ft.
3 ft.
M
12 ft.
10 ft.
7 ft.
5 ft.
L
12 ft.
10 ft.
9 ft.
7 ft.
* VSX-D811S only
6 Press ENTER to confirm your setup.
The display shows the speaker setup and room
size that you have selected.
Connecting up
Y
P
B
P
R
Green
Blue
Red
Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from
the AC outlet.
03
Audio/Video cords
Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect
the audio/video components and a video cord
to connect the monitor TV.
Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L
(left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.
Be sure to insert completely.
R
L
VIDEO
S-video cables
Use S-video cables (not supplied) to get clearer
picture reproduction than regular video cords.
Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the
receiver to an S-video jack on the video
component you are hooking up.
Be sure to insert completely.
S VIDEO
Component video cords
Use component video cords to get the best
possible color reproduction of your video
source. The color signal of the TV is divided into
the luminance (Y) signal and the color (PB and
PR) signals and then output. In this way,
interference between the signals is avoided.
Connect from the component video jacks on the
rear of the receiver to the component video
jacks on the video component you are hooking
up.
Digital audio 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.
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Digital audio coaxial cord
(or standard video cord)
Optical cable
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Connecting digital components
The easiest way to hook up this receiver for surround sound is to use a digital input. You can do this
by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not 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 output from the
component to coaxial input on the receiver). The VSX-D711 has three digital inputs on the rear panel
(two coaxial inputs and a optical input) and the VSX-D811S has four (two coaxial inputs and two
optical inputs). Connect your digital components to the rear panel as shown below. See page 18 to
connect the front panel optical input on the VSX-D811S.
There is one digital output jack which is marked DIGITAL OUT. 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.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is
disconnected from the AC outlet.
The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.
VSX-D711
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 5.1CH INPUT
AUX
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
FM
UNBAL
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IN
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OUT
DIGITAL OUT
COAX
DIGITAL OUT
COAX
ACOUTLET
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CD recorder
Satellite
tuner
CD player
DVD player
Connecting up
03
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
Satellite
tuner
CD recorder
VSX-D811S
DIGITAL IN
COAX OPT OPT
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 7.1 CH INPUT
AUX
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
FM
UNBAL
75
IN
IN
IN
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IN
IN
IN
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VCR/
DVR
TV/
SAT
DVD
/LD
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INPUT
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OUT
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OUT
OUT
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DVR
IN
TV/
IN
SAT
DVD/
IN
LD
CONTROL
OUT
RL
RL
VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
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(
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)
SAT
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L
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PREOUT
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BACK
BACK
DIGITAL OUT
FRONTSURROUND
FRONTCENTER SURROUND
LR L
LR L
COAX
DIGITAL OUT
COAX
CD player
ACOUTLET
ACOUTLET
B
B
DVD player
If you have an LD player, you need to make special connections to ensure you can play 2 RF
format LDs on your system. If this is the case, hook up your DVD or LD player directly to an RF
demodulator using both the 2 RF output and either a coaxial or optical digital connection. We
also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks as well. Make sure
the RF demodulator digital in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the
connection). See the component's instruction manual if you are unsure about its input and
output jacks.
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Connecting audio components
To begin set up, connect your analog audio components (such as a cassette deck) to the jacks. For
components you want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo
inputs and a set of stereo outputs), but for components that only play, you only need to hook up one
set of stereo plugs. You must also hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want
to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components. See page 14 for
more on digital connections.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is
disconnected from the AC outlet.
The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.
CD player
CD-R/Tape/MD Deck
OUTPUT
REC
L
R
L
R
PLAY
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
FM
UNBAL
IN
IN
IN
75
‰
IN
IN
IN
R
AUDIO
CD
VCR /
DVR
TV /
SAT
DVD
/LD
FRONT
D V D
5.1CH
REC
INPUT
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
PLAY
L
CENTER
SUB W.
RL
SURROUND
VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
MON
OUT
SUB
WOO
IN
PREO
DIGI
ASSI
DVD 5.1CH INPUT
AUX
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Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components
If you prefer to use a seperate component for decoding DVDs, you can connect a decoder or a DVD
player with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs of this receiver.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is
disconnected from the AC outlet.
The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.
DVD/multi-channel decoder with
5.1 channel analog output jacks
VSX-D711
DIGITAL IN
COAX OPT OPT
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 5.1CH INPUT
AUX
ANTENNA
IN
IN
AM
LOOP
FM
IN
UNBAL
‰
75
IN
IN
IN
R
AUDIO
CENTER
SUB W.
CD
VCR/
RL
SURROUND
DVR
VIDEO
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
DVD
/LD
FRONT
D V D
5.1CH
REC
INPUT
IN
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
PLAY
L
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
(
DVD/LD)(CD
S- VIDEO
¥¥ø
MONITOR
OUT
COMPONENT
ASSIGNABLE
(
)
DVD/ LD
IN
(
PREOUT
CENTER
TV / SAT
¥
WOOFER
OUTPUT
R
)
IN
ø
VIDEO
)
DIGITAL
MONITOR OUT
OUT
YPBPRYPBP
FRONT
RL R LRL
A
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
CONTROL
(
)
TV/ SAT
VCR/
DVR
S
P
E
TV/
SAT
A
K
DVD/
LD
E
R
S
SURROUND
SUB
OUTPUT
L
FRONTCENTER SURROUND
R
B
CENTER
OUTPUT
ACOUTLET
FRONT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
L
R
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DIGITAL IN
COAX OPT OPT
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 7.1CH INPUT
AUX
ANTENNA
IN
IN
AM
LOOP
FM
IN
UNBAL
Ω
75
IN
IN
IN
R
AUDIO
SUB W.
CENTER
CD
SURROUND
RL
VCR/
DVR
SURROUND
BACK
RL
VIDEO
IN
TV/
SAT
DVD
/LD
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
PLAY
L
OUT
IN
MONITOR
OUT
FRONT
D V D
5.1CH
SUB
INPUT
REC
WOOFER
IN
PREOUT
PREOUT
COMPONENT
ASSIGNABLE
(
)
(
)
DVD/ LD
IN
DVD/ LD
IN
¥
(
)(CD)
¥¥ø
(
DVD/LD
TV/
)
SAT
S- VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
VCR/
DVR
S
IN
P
E
TV/
IN
SAT
A
K
DVD/
IN
LD
E
R
CONTROL
OUT
S
VIDEO
(
CD-R/
DIGITAL
ø
MONITOR OUT
OUT
/TAPE
)
/MD
YPBPRYPBP
FRONT
RL R
A
¥
YPBP
(
)
(
)
TV / SAT
TV / SAT
IN
ø
ø
IN
SURROUND BACK
SURROUND BACK
RL
RL
LL
LL
R
RR
R
RR
FRONT CENTER
FRONT CENTER
FRONT
OUTPUT
PREOUT
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
BACK
SURROUND
SURROUND
SURROUND
LR L
R
LR L
L
R
OUTPUT
SURROUND
BACK OUTPUT
FRONTCENTER SURROUND
FRONTSURROUND
L
R
SUB
CENTER
WOOFER
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
L
ACOUTLET
ACOUTLET
B
B
R
VSX-D811S
DVD/multi-channel decoder with
7.1 channel analog output jacks
• The multi-channel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 CH (or DVD 7.1 CH) is selected (see
page 37).
• If the component you are connecting (to the VSX-D811S) only has one surround back channel
output, change the Surround back channel input setting (page 43) to SB 1ch IN.
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OUTPUT
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Connecting video components
Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. With digital video components (like a
DVD player), you must use the connections shown on this page for the video signal, but in order to
hear a digital source (like a DVD) you should hook up the audio to a digital input (see page 14). It is
also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connections (see page 16).
For better quality video, you can hook up using the component video jacks or the S-video jacks
(quality descends in this order) on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks. Make
sure they are connected to the video component using the same kind of connection.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is
disconnected from the AC outlet.
The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.
OUTPUT
TV tuner (or
Satellite tuner)
VIDEO
L
R
ANTENNA
IN
IN
AM
LOOP
FM
IN
UNBAL
‰
75
IN
IN
OUTPUT
DVD or LD player
VIDEO
L
R
IN
R
Connecting to the front panel
video terminal
Front video connections are accessed via the
front panel input selector as VIDEO. There are
standard audio/video jacks as well as an
S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical
input jack). Hook them up the same way you
made the rear panel connections.
AUX
CD
VCR/
DVR
TV/
SAT
DVD
/LD
FRONT
D V D
5.1CH
REC
INPUT
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
PLAY
L
AUDIO
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 5.1CH INPUT
CENTER
SUB W.
(
¥ ¥ø
DVD/LD)(CD
S- VIDEO
RL
SURROUND
VIDEO
IN
OUT
IN
MONITOR
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
IN
PREOUT
EO/
SIGNAL
MIDNIGHT/
SELECT
DIGITAL IN
SPEAKERS
LOUDNESS
S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
DIGITAL OUT
CT
Video deck
INPUT
COAX OPT OPT
(
)
)
TV/ SAT
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
VCR/
DVR
S
IN
P
E
TV/
IN
SAT
A
A
K
DVD/
IN
LD
E
R
CONTROL
OUT
S
VIDEO
L
COMPONENT
ASSIGNABLE
(
DVD/ LD
VIDEO
DIGITAL
MONITOR OUT
OUT
R
YPBPRYPBP
FRONT
RL R LR
CENTER SURROUND
INPUT
(
TV / SAT
PREOUT
CENTER
VIDEO
TV (monitor)
MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP
MULTI JOG
VIDEO INPUT
VIDEO INPUT
LV
R
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
)
IN
¥
R
)
IN
ø
R
FRO
Video
camera
(etc.)
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Connecting antennas
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire
antenna as shown below. To improve reception
and sound quality, connect external antennas
(see Using external antennas below). Always
make sure that the receiver is switched off and
unplugged from the wall outlet before making
or changing any connections.
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM WIRE
ANTENNA
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend
vertically along a window frame or other
suitable area, etc.
AM loop antenna
Assemble the antenna and connect to the
receiver. Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and
face in the direction that gives the best
reception.
Antenna snap connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together and
insert into the hole, then snap the connector
shut.
3/8 in. (10mm)
Using external antennas
To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
FM
75 Ω coaxial cable
To improve AM reception
Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire
to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend
horizontally outdoors.
Outdoor antenna
ANTENNA
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antenna
(Vinylcoated
wire)
15-18 ft. (5–6m)
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
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Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711)
A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below, but everyone’s home
setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will
work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three
speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best. If you’re not using a subwoofer, change
the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 39) to large.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to
the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match
those on the speakers.
Front Speakers
Center Speaker
LR C SRSL
DIGITAL IN
COAX OPT OPT
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 5.1CH INPUT
AUX
ANTENNA
IN
IN
AM
LOOP
FM
IN
UNBAL
75
‰
IN
IN
IN
R
AUDIO
CENTER
SUB W.
CD
VCR/
RL
SURROUND
DVR
VIDEO
IN
TV/
SAT
IN
DVD
/LD
FRONT
D V D
5.1CH
REC
INPUT
IN
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
PLAY
L
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
(
DVD/LD)(CD
S- VIDEO
¥¥ø
MONITOR
OUT
(
)
)
TV/SAT
DIGITAL
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
CONTROL
VCR/
DVR
TV/
SAT
DVD/
LD
YPBPRYPBP
FRONT
RL R LRL
S
P
E
A
A
K
E
R
S
COMPONENT
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
ASSIGNABLE
Surround Speakers
(
)
DVD/ LD
IN
¥
R
(
)
TV / SAT
IN
PREOUT
CENTER
ø
FRONTCENTER SURROUND
Use speakers with a
nominal impedance
of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.
ACOUTLET
B
INPUT
Powered subwoofer
When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker
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TV
Be sure to complete all
connections before
connecting this unit to
the AC power source.
(C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the
audio input jack on your TV. In this case the center speaker
shown is unnecessary.
Connecting up
Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S)
A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown below, but everyone’s home
setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver will
work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least three
speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. If you’re not using a
subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 39) to large.
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to
the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match
those on the speakers.
Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.
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Front Speakers
Center Speaker
LR C SRSL
IN
ANTENNA
IN
AM
LOOP
FM
IN
UNBAL
Ω
75
IN
IN
IN
VSX-D811S
CD
VCR/
DVR
TV/
SAT
DVD
/ LD
FRONT
D V D
5.1CH
INPUT
REC
CD-R
/ TAPE
/ MD
PLAY
R
L
AUDIO
CENTER
SUB W.
(
)(CD)
¥¥ø
DVD/ LD
S-VIDEO
MONITOR
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
CONTROL
VCR/
DVR
TV/
SAT
DVD/
LD
RL
RL
VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
Subwoofer
COMPONENT
(
TV/
SAT
VIDEO
(
CD-R/
DIGITAL
ø
)
S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S
MONITOR OUT
OUT
/ TAPE
)
/ MD
YPBPRYPBP
FRONT
RL R
A
DIGITAL IN
COAX OPT OPT
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 7.1CH INPUT
AUX
(passive)
INPUT
Powered subwoofer
Surround Speakers
ASSIGNABLE
(
)
DVD/ LD
IN
¥
LL
R
RR
(
)
TV / SAT
IN
FRONT CENTER
ø
SURROUND BACK
RL
PREOUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND
LR L
TV
Surround Back Speakers
SBRSBL
FRONTCENTER SURROUND
AC OUTLET
B
Be sure to complete
all connections
before connecting
this unit to the AC
power source.
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• When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT
jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case the center speaker shown is
unnecessary.
• If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel
(+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (–) terminal (see illustration on page 11).
• If you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in the Surround back speaker setting (see page 39) you can
hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. Connect the
positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (–)
terminal (see illustration on page 11).
Speaker terminals
1 Twist exposed wire strands together.
2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed wire.
3 Tighten terminal.
Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker
terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as
a safety measure. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.
The speaker terminals also
accept single banana
plugs. (Refer to speaker
manual for details.)
3/8 in. (10mm)
A and B speaker systems
The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. A is the main system supporting the full speaker
setup. If you switch on both A and B speaker systems, only the front speakers and the subwoofer
will be audible. No sound will come from the center, surround, or surround back speakers, but
multi-channel sources will be down-mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Similarly,
if you choose just the B system you‘ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and
multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers.
Hints on speaker placement
Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be
floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed
near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have provided a few tips on getting the
best sound from your speakers (below), but you should also follow the guidelines on placement that
the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them.
• Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV.
• When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to
prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If
you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move
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• Place the center speaker above or below the
TV so that the sound of the center channel is
localized at the TV screen.
If you choose to install the center speaker
on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with
putty, or by other suitable means, to
reduce the risk of damage or injury
resulting from the speaker falling from
the TV in the event of external shocks
such as earthquakes.
• If possible, place the surround speakers
slightly above ear level.
• Try not to place the surround speakers
further away from the listening position than
the front and center speakers. Doing so can
weaken the surround sound effect.
• To achieve the best possible surround
sound, install your speakers as shown
below. Be sure all speakers are installed
securely to prevent accidents and improve
sound quality.
Overhead view of speaker set up (VSX-D711)
Front
Left
Center
Front
Right
3-D view of speaker set up (VSX-D711)
Overhead view of speaker set up
(VSX-D811S)
Front
Surround
Left
Surround Back
Left
Listening Position
Left
Center
Front
Right
Subwoofer
Surround
Right
Surround Back
Right
3-D view of speaker set up (VSX-D811S)
Surround
Left
Listening Position
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Surround
Right
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