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 NOTICEH006AEn
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.
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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
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)
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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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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.
1Hook 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.
2Hook 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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5 minute guide
3Connect 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
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nominal impedance
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ACOUTLET
B
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
LRCSRSL
DIGITAL IN
COAXOPTOPT
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 7.1CH INPUT
AUX
IN
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ANTENNA
IN
AM
LOOP
FM
IN
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IN
IN
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DVR
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DVR
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B
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 theSurround 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
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5 minute guide
4Plug 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.
5Press 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.
6Play 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 receiversetup 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
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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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√
√
√
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√
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√
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√
√
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√
√
√
(1 speaker)
√
(1 speaker)
√
(2 speakers)
√
(2 speakers)
√
Back Sp.
* VSX-D811S only
Sub
Woofer
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√
√
√
√
1If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/
ON to turn the power on.
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
2Press QUICK SETUP.
The display prompts you to select your speaker
setup.
3Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR
dial to choose your speaker setup.
Cycle between the following choices:
3.1ch3.0ch4.0ch
7.1ch*
7.0ch*
6.1ch*5.1ch
* VSX-D811S only
6.0ch*
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4.1ch
5.0ch
4Press ENTER.
The display prompts you to select your room
size.
5Use 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
6Press ENTER to confirm your setup.
The display shows the speaker setup and room
size that you have selected.
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Connecting up
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P
B
P
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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
75
IN
IN
IN
‰
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AUDIO
CD
VCR/
DVR
TV/
SAT
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/LD
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/TAPE
/MD
PLAY
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CENTER
SUB W.
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DVD/LD
S- VIDEO
RL
SURROUND
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IN
OUT
IN
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CD recorder
Satellite
tuner
CD player
DVD player
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Connecting up
03
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
Satellite
tuner
CD recorder
VSX-D811S
DIGITAL IN
COAXOPTOPT
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 7.1 CH INPUT
AUX
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
FM
UNBAL
75
IN
IN
IN
Ω
IN
IN
IN
CD
VCR/
DVR
TV/
SAT
DVD
/LD
FRONT
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INPUT
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L
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OUT
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DVR
IN
TV/
IN
SAT
DVD/
IN
LD
CONTROL
OUT
RL
RL
VIDEO
IN
IN
IN
COMPONENT
ASSIGNABLE
IN
(
)
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IN
(
TV/
)
SAT
S
P
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A
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LL
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RR
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FRONTCENTER
SURROUND
R
L
PREOUT
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BACK
BACK
DIGITAL OUT
FRONTSURROUND
FRONTCENTERSURROUND
LRL
LRL
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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I
F
T
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 up
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
COAXOPTOPT
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
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WOOFER
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S- VIDEO
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OUT
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)
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IN
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)
IN
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)
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OUT
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FRONT
RLRLRL
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
FRONTCENTERSURROUND
R
B
CENTER
OUTPUT
ACOUTLET
FRONT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
L
R
03
DIGITAL IN
COAXOPTOPT
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
RLR
A
¥
YPBP
(
)
(
)
TV/SAT
TV/SAT
IN
ø
ø
IN
SURROUNDBACK
SURROUNDBACK
RL
RL
LL
LL
R
RR
R
RR
FRONTCENTER
FRONTCENTER
FRONT
OUTPUT
PREOUT
SURROUND
SURROUND
BACK
BACK
SURROUND
SURROUND
SURROUND
LRL
R
LRL
L
R
OUTPUT
SURROUND
BACK OUTPUT
FRONTCENTERSURROUND
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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VIDEO
OUTPUT
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N
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 VIDEOLAUDIO R
DIGITAL OUT
CT
Video deck
INPUT
COAXOPTOPT
(
)
)
TV/SAT
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
VCR/
DVR
S
IN
PE
TV/
IN
SAT
A
A
K
DVD/
IN
LD
ER
CONTROL
OUT
S
VIDEO
L
COMPONENT
ASSIGNABLE
(
DVD/LD
VIDEO
DIGITAL
MONITOROUT
OUT
R
YPBPRYPBP
FRONT
RLRLR
CENTERSURROUND
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 up
03
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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Indoor
antenna
(Vinylcoated
wire)
15-18 ft. (5–6m)
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
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Connecting up03
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 CSRSL
DIGITAL IN
COAXOPTOPT
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
RLR 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
FRONTCENTERSURROUND
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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VSX-D711
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.
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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.
03
Front Speakers
Center Speaker
LR CSRSL
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
RLR
A
DIGITAL IN
COAXOPTOPT
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 7.1CH INPUT
AUX
(passive)
INPUT
Powered subwoofer
Surround Speakers
ASSIGNABLE
(
)
DVD/ LD
IN
¥
LL
R
RR
(
)
TV / SAT
IN
FRONTCENTER
ø
SURROUND BACK
RL
PREOUT
SURROUND
BACK
SURROUND
LR L
TV
Surround Back Speakers
SBRSBL
FRONTCENTERSURROUND
AC OUTLET
B
Be sure to complete
all connections
before connecting
this unit to the AC
power source.
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Connecting up03
• 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).
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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the speakers farther away from the TV.
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03
• 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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Subwoofer
Surround
Right
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Connecting up03
Connecting additional amplifiers
(VSX-D811S only)
This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, however it is possible to add
additional amplifiers to every channel. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to
power your speakers. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the
wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.
VSX-D811S
IN
ANTENNA
IN
AM
LOOP
FM
IN
UNBAL
75
IN
IN
IN
R
OPTOPT
(
TV/
¥
)
SAT
SPEA
A
KERS
AUDIO
(
CD-R// TAPE/ MD
/ TAPE
L
DIGITAL IN
ASSIGNABLE
DVD 7.1CH INPUT
AUX
SUB W.
CENTER
ASSIGNABLE
(
)
DVD/LD
IN
COMPONENT
(
)
¥
DVD/ LD
12
VIDEO
ø
CD
DIGITAL OUT
)
VCR/
DVR
FRONT
IN
RLR
TV/
SAT
IN
DVD
/ LD
FRONT
D V D
5.1CH
INPUT
REC
IN
CD-R
/ MD
PLAY
S-VIDEO
SURROUND
MONITOR OUT
RL
SURROUND
BACK
YPBPRYPBP
RL
(
TV /SAT
VIDEO
SURROUND BACK
RL
OUT
MONITOR
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
)
IN
¥
R
ø
LL
RR
FRONTCENTER
SURROUND
PREOUT
SURROUND
BACK
FRONTCENTERSURROUND
LR L
ANALOG IN
LR
ANALOG IN
L
ANALOG IN
AC OUTLET
B
ANALOG IN
R
Front channel
amplifier
Surround channel
amplifier
Surround back
channel amplifier
Center channel
amplifier
INPUT
Powered
subwoofer
• To hear sound only from the pre-outs, disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to
the receiver.
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page
39) to large.
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Connecting up
AC outlet
[switched 100 W (0.8 A) max]
Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the
receiver's POWER switch. Total electrical power consumption of
connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).
DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR, TV SET, HEATER, OR SIMILAR
APPLIANCE TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET.
Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the
AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can
also cause the receiver to malfunction.
• Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to
turn off automatically.
• This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in
regular use (ex. when on vacation).
POWER-CORD CAUTION
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the
power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Do not
place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in
the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to
be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the
power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service
center or your dealer for a replacement.
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED
100 W MAX
0.8 A MAX
03
Operating other Pioneer
components
By connecting a control cord (optional),
you can point the remote controls of other
Pioneer components at the receiver’s
remote sensor. The remote control signals
are received by the remote sensor of this
unit, and sent to the other devices via the
CONTROL OUT terminal.
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CONTROL
OUT
Receiver
Remote
control unit
CONTROL
IN
OUT
Other Pioneer products
with Î mark
Connect to CONTROL
IN terminal of other
Pioneer products
with Î mark.
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Controls and Displays04
S
Y
Front panel
TANDB
STANDBY/ON
PHONES
7
TUNER EDIT
MULTI JOG
24 23 22 21 20 191817
1 STANDBY/ON
Switches the receiver between on and standby.
2STANDBY indicator
Lights when the receiver is in standby.
3Remote sensor
Receives the signals from the remote control.
4ENTER
5MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial
The MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial
performs a number of tasks. Use it to select
options after pressing TONE CONTROL, QUICK
SETUP or TUNER EDIT.
6MASTER VOLUME
7PHONES jack
Use to connect headphones. When the
headphones are connected, there is no sound
output from the speakers.
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8
9
1011 12 13 14 15 16
ADVANCED
STEREO/
SIGNAL
STATIONSTANDARDSPEAKERS
TUNING
SURROUND
LISTENING MODE
MPX
INPUT ATT FL DIMMER
BAND
CLASS
MIDNIGHT/
DIRECT
SELECT
LOUDNESS
DIGITAL IN
8STATION (+/–) buttons (pages 46–47)
Selects station presets when using the tuner.
9TUNING buttons (page 45)
Selects the frequency when using the tuner.
10 LISTENING MODE buttons
STANDARD (pages 32, 34)
Press for Standard decoding and to switch
between the various Pro Logic II options.
ADVANCED SURROUND (pages 33, 35)
Use to switch between the various
surround modes.
STEREO/DIRECT (pages 32, 35)
Switches direct playback on or off. Direct
playback bypasses the tone controls and
channel levels for the most accurate
reproduction of a source.
3
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP
MULTI JOG
VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
45
MULTI JOG
ENTER
DOWN
6
MASTER VOLUME
N∫m-Û≥,,
INPUT
SELECTOR
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Controls and Displays
04
11 SIGNAL SELECT (pages 34, 37, 48)
Use to select an input signal.
12 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 36)
Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to boost
the bass and treble at low volume.
13 SPEAKERS
Use to cycle through the speaker
system: A=B=A+B
14 MONITOR
Press to switch tape monitoring on/off.
15 TONE
Press this button to access the bass and treble
controls, which you can then adjust with the
MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial.
16 QUICK SETUP
17 VIDEO INPUT (page 18)
18 DIGITAL IN (VSX-D811S only) (page 18)
19 FL DIMMER
Use this button to make the fluorescent display
(FL) dimmer or brighter.
20 INPUT ATT
Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog
input signal to prevent distortion.
21 MPX (page 45)
Press to receive a radio broadcast in mono.
22 BAND (page 45)
Switches between AM and FM radio bands.
23 CLASS (pages 46–47)
Switches between the three banks (classes) of
station presets.
24 TUNER EDIT (pages 46–47)
Press to memorize and name a station for recall
using the STATION +/– buttons.
Display
123456789
10
1SIGNAL SELECT indicators
Lights to indicate the type of input signal
assigned for the current component:
AUTO
Lights when AUTO signal select is on
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SB (VSX-D811S only)
Depending on the source, this lights when
a signal with surround back channel
encoding is detected.
DIGITAL
Lights when a digital audio signal is
detected.
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Controls and Displays04
2 DIGITAL
Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is
detected.
ANALOG
Lights when an analog signal is detected.
DTS
Lights when a source with DTS audio
signals is detected.
2DTS
When the Standard mode of the receiver is on,
this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal.
32 DIGITAL
When the Standard mode of the receiver is on,
this lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby
Digital signal.
42 PRO LOGIC II
When the Standard mode of the receiver is on,
this lights to indicate Pro Logic II decoding.
5ATT
Lights when INPUT ATT is used to attenuate
(reduce) the level of the analog input signal.
6DIRECT
Lights when source direct playback is in use.
This function bypasses all tone, balance,
Advanced surround, and Dolby Surround
effects.
10 Character display
11 Neo:6 (VSX-D811S)
Lights during NEO:6 processing
12 ADV. SURR (Advanced Surround)
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround
modes has been selected.
13 LOUDNESS
Lights when LOUDNESS has been selected.
14 TUNER indicators
STEREO:
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received in auto stereo mode.
MONO:
Lights when the mono mode is set using the
MPX button.
TUNED:
Lights when a broadcast is being received.
15 Master volume level
Shows the overall volume level. ---dB indicates
the minimum level, and
maximum level.
Depending on your level settings for each
channel, the maximum level can range between
–10 dB and –0 dB.
−−
−0 dB indicates the
−−
7MIDNIGHT
Lights during Midnight listening.
8MONITOR
Lights when MONITOR is selected (page 48).
9Speaker indicator
Shows the speaker system currently in use.
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Controls and Displays
04
Remote control
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
SOURCE
DVDVCR CD-RTV
RCV
1
TEST TONE
4
CH SELECT
7
+10
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
¶
BAND
CLASS
1¡
TOP MENU AUDIO
REMOTE SETUP
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
INPUT SEL.
SIGNAL SEL
RECEIVER CONTROL
ST
TV VOL
TV CONTROL
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
MULTI CONTROL
INPUT ATT
7
TUNE
S
ENTER
TUNE
CHANNEL
MENU
TV INPUT
RECEIVER
TUN
TVCCD
2
3
FL DIMMER
5
6
LEVEL
89
EFFECT DISPLAY
ENTER
0
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
8
3
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
4
¢
ANGLE
SUB TITLE
STEREO
MIDNIGHT/
MUTE
LOUDNESS
T
E
P
U
ST
MASTER VOLUME
TV
4Number buttons/Receiver controls/
ENTER
Use the number buttons to directly select a
10
11
radio frequency (page 45) or the tracks on a CD,
DVD, etc.
DISPLAY/DISC (ENTER)
The button’s use depends on the
component selected. It can be used to
switch the display between the station
DISC
preset name and the frequency for the
tuner, enter commands for TV or DTV, and
can also be used to select a disc in a multiCD player.
Receiver Controls
Press the RCV button first to access the
functions above the number buttons. The
display flashes when it isn’t possible to use
12
13
a function.
TEST TONE (page 44)
Sounds the test tone when setting up the
surround sound of the receiver.
14
15
INPUT ATT
Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog
input signal to prevent distortion (when the
overload indicator lights).
1 SOURCE
Press to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver.
2MULTI CONTROL buttons
Press to select control of other components
(see Controlling the Rest of Your System on
pages 49–52).
3RCV
Switches the remote to controls the receiver
(used to select the features above the number
buttons. (ex. INPUT A TT, FL. DIMMER). Also
use this button to set up surround sound
(pages 38, 44).
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FL DIMMER
Dims or brightens the display.
CH SELECT (page 44)
Selects a speaker when setting up the
surround sound of the receiver.
LEVEL +/– (page 44)
Adjusts the levels of the surround sound of
the receiver.
EFFECT +/– buttons (page 35)
Adds or subtracts the amount of effect
with different advanced listening modes
(except 5 or 6 Ch Stereo and Virtual SB).
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5Component/Tuner controls
The main buttons (3, 7, etc.) are used to
control a component after you have selected it
using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. The tuner/
DTV controls above these buttons can be
accessed after you have selected the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or
DVD (when connected to DTV)).
DTV INFO
Use to bring up information screens on a
digital TV.
MPX/RETURN (page 45)
Switches between stereo and mono
reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is
weak then switching to mono will improve
the sound quality. Also acts as a stop
button for CDs, tapes, or DVDs.
D. ACCESS (page 49)
After pressing, you can access a radio
station directly using the number buttons.
T. EDIT/GUIDE (page 46–47)
Press to memorize and name a station for
recall using the STATION +/– buttons.
Also displays the guides on a digital TV.
BAND (page 45)
Switches between the tuner AM and FM
bands.
CLASS (page 46–47)
Switches between the three banks
(classes) of radio station presets.
DTV ON/OFF
Switches a digital TV on/off.
DTV MENU
Displays menus on a digital TV.
6DVD controls (Press DVD first to access)
These controls will also function as DTV
controls, depending on the component you’ve
selected.
TOP MENU
Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.
AUDIO
Changes the audio language or channel.
SUBTITLE
Displays/changes the subtitles included in
multilingual DVD-Video discs.
ANGLE
Switches camera angles on discs with
multi-angle scenes.
7REMOTE SETUP (pages 49–52)
Press this button to set up the remote control to
control other components.
8RECEIVER CONTROL buttons
STANDARD (pages 32, 34)
Press to switch between the various Dolby/
DTS modes
ADV. SURR. (pages 33, 35)
Use to switch between the various
surround modes.
STEREO (pages 32, 35)
Switches direct playback on or off. Direct
playback bypasses the tone controls and
channel levels for the most accurate
reproduction of a source.
INPUT SELECT
Use to select the input source.
SIGNAL SELECT (pages 34, 37, 48)
Use to select between an input signal.
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Controls and Displays
MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 36)
Switches to Midnight or Loudness
listening.
MUTE
Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if
it has been muted).
9TV control buttons
These buttons can only be used to control your
TV.
TV VOLUME +/–
Use to adjust the volume on your TV.
TV INPUT
Use select the TV function.
TV
Use to turn on/off the power of the TV.
10 LED DISPLAY
This display flashes when a command is sent
from the remote control.
04
11 RECEIVER
This switches between standby and on for this
receiver.
12 }]‘’ (TUNE/ST +/–) /ENTER
Use the arrow buttons when setting up your
surround sound system (see pages 38–43). Also
used to control DVD menus/options and for
deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the
TUNE+/– buttons to find radio frequencies and
use ST +/– to find preset stations (page 45–47).
13 CHANNEL +/–
Select radio station presets. Also skip tracks
backward or forward on CDs, DVDs, etc.
14 MASTER VOLUME +/–
Use to set the listening volume.
15 MENU button
Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video discs. It
also displays TV and DTV menus.
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Playing sources05
Introduction to Sound Modes
There are three basic sound options: Stereo/
Direct, Standard or Advanced Surround.
Stereo/Direct
When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you will
hear the source through just the front left and
right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer
depending on your speaker settings). Dolby
Digital and DTS multichannel sources are
downmixed to stereo.
In STEREO, you’ll hear the audio with your
surround settings and you can still use the
Midnight, Loudness, and Tone control functions.
With DIRECT, you will bypass all effects and
surround settings so that the audio remains as
close to the source audio signal as possible.
If you switch on Midnight listening, Loud-
ness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is
selected, the receiver automatically
switches to STEREO.
Standard mode
The standard mode can be used to decode
Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround sources.
The other surround sound options (next
column) can add multi-channel sound to
regular stereo sources.
You can identify Dolby Digital software by the
1 or marks. Most Dolby
Surround software is marked 3, but
unmarked software may also incorporate Dolby
Surround. Depending on the source, the 6.1channel setting (page 40), and the sound mode
you have selected, you may not get sound from
the surround back speakers in your setup. For
more on this, refer to the table on the next page.
Choose one of the following to add depth to a 2
channel source:
Pro Logic
This mode gives 4.1 channel surround sound. It
is less sensitive to the quality of the source
material, so may be useful when Pro Logic II
Movie/ Music modes don’t give good results.
Pro Logic II Movie
This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound. It
is suitable for movies, especially those recorded
in Dolby Surround. The channel separation and
movement of surround effects is comparable to
Dolby Digital 5.1.
Pro Logic II Music
This mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound
and is suitable for music. The surround effect is
more enveloping than Pro Logic II Movie.
Neo:6 Cinema (VSX-D811S only)
This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound
and is suitable for movies. The Neo:6 Cinema
mode delivers good channel separation for
movie soundtracks.
Neo:6 Music (VSX-D811S only)
This mode gives 6.1 channel surround sound
and is suitable for music. The Neo:6 Music
mode plays the stereo source as is through the
front left/right speakers, and generates a
natural, ambient surround and center sound.
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Advanced Surround modes
These are designed to be used with multichannel surround sound audio/visual sources
(like DVDs and LDs). Most Advanced Surround
modes are designed to be used with film
soundtracks, but some modes are also suited
for music sources. Try different settings with
various soundtracks to see which you like.
Depending on the source, the 6.1 channelsetting (page 40), and the sound mode you have
selected, you may not get sound from the
surround back speakers in your setup. For more
on this, refer to the table below.
Movie
Simulates the relaxed environment of a movie
theater, and is suitable for watching movies.
Music
Simulates the acoustic environment of a large
concert hall and is suitable for music or
musical sources.
Type of source
DTS-ES/Dolby Digital Matrix encoded
multi-channel sources with 6.1 surround
Dolby Digital/DTS encoded multi-channel
sources with stereo surround
Dolby Digital/DTS encoded multi-channel
sources with mono surround, Stereo sources
Analog 2-channel (stereo) source
6.1 ch.
setting
Auto
Fix
Auto
Fix
Auto
Fix
Auto
Fix
Virtual Surround Back (VIRTL SB)
The Virtual Surround Back effect simulates 7.1
surround channel listening, giving the impression that there are two surround back speakers
in your system when listening to a 5.1 channel
source.
Expanded
This mode is especially designed to give sound
depth to stereo sources, and lets you hear twochannel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. Use with Dolby Pro
Logic for a stereo surround effect. You can also
use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider
stereo field than the Standard modes.
5-Channel Stereo (VSX-D711)
This can be selected to give multi-channel
sound to a stereo source, using all of the
speakers in your setup.
6-Channel Stereo (VSX-D811S)
This can be selected to give multi-channel
sound to a stereo source, using all of the
speakers in your setup.
Standard
Advanced
Movie/Music
Virtual SB
Expanded
6 Ch.
Stereo
√√√√
√√√√
√
√√√√
√
√√
√
√√
• The checkmark (√) indicates when sound will be output from the surround back speaker(s).
• See the 6.1 channel setting on page 40 to select between AUTO or FIX.
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CHANNEL
ENTER
ENTER
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
ST
TUNE
T
P
S
E
U
TUNE
ST
CLASS
FL DIMMER
BAND
TOP MENU AUDIO
SUB TITLE
REMOTE SETUP
RECEIVER CONTROL
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
STEREO
ANGLE
1¡
4
¢
7
8
3
¶
LEVEL
DVDVCR CD-RTV
RCV
TUN
TVC
CD
TEST TONE
CH SELECT
INPUT ATT
INPUT SEL.
MUTE
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI CONTROL
EFFECT DISPLAY
DISC
+10
RECEIVER
SOURCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Choosing the input signal
You need to hook up a component to both
analog and digital inputs on the rear of the
receiver to select between input signals.
SOURCE
RECEIVER
DVDVCR CD-RTV
MULTI CONTROL
TUN
CD
2
INPUT ATT
5
8
0
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
7
CLASS
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
SIGNAL SEL
RECEIVER CONTROL
TUNE
T
E
S
ENTER
TUNE
CHANNEL
TVC
3
FL DIMMER
6
LEVEL
9
EFFECT DISPLAY
ENTER
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
3
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
4
ANGLE
SUB TITLE
STEREO
MIDNIGHT/
MUTE
LOUDNESS
P
U
ST
DISC
8
¢
RCV
1
TEST TONE
4
CH SELECT
7
+10
¶
BAND
1¡
TOP MENU AUDIO
REMOTE SETUP
INPUT SEL.
ST
•Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to
select the input signal corresponding to the
source component.
Each press switches between AUTO, DVD 5.1ch/DVD 7.1ch, ANALOG and DIGITAL. The
default is AUTO.
DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D711) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD811S) will only appear when DVD/LD is
selected using the remote or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel.
When set to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when
a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights
when a DTS signal is input.
• You may get digital noise when a LD or CD
player compatible with DTS is playing an
analog signal. To prevent noise, make the
proper digital connections (page 14) and
set the signal input to DIGITAL.
• Some DVD players don’t output DTS
signals. For more details, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your DVD
player.
Listening to multi-channel
playback
1Switch on the playback component.
2Select the source you want to playback.
Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the
remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial
on the front panel).
3Press STANDARD.
• This receiver can only play back Dolby
Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, 48kHz, and 96
kHz) and DTS digital signal formats. With
other digital signal formats, set to
If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby
Surround encoded, the proper decoding format
will automatically be selected and shows in the
display.
ANALOG.
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05
If you are listening to a two channel source,
each press changes the display as follows:
Pro Logic II Movie
Pro Logic
NEO:6
Music*
* VSX-D811S only
Refer to page 32 for more details about each
mode.
4Start playback of the component you
selected in step 1.
Pro Logic
II Music
NEO:6
Cinema*
Using Stereo/Direct
When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you will
hear the source through just the front left and
right speakers (and possibly your subwoofer
depending on your speaker settings). Dolby
Digital and DTS multichannel sources are
downmixed to stereo. See page 32 for more on
these modes.
•Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on the
front panel) repeatedly to switch between
the two options.
Using Advanced Surround
When you select one of the Advanced surround
options, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS
decoding is done automatically corresponding
to the input signal. Use Advanced surround to
add effects to the surround sound.
•Press ADV.SURR. (ADVANCED SURROUND) repeatedly to cycle the sound
options.
Each press changes the display as follows:
Movie
5-Stereo*/
6-Stereo**
* VSX-D711
** VSX-D811S
Refer to page 33 for more details about each
surround effect.
The Advanced surround effects can be
adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (the
default setting is 70) by pressing RCV then
pressing EFFECT +/– . The effect level can
be set for each Advanced surround mode.
The Standard mode cannot be changed.
Music
Virtual SB
Expanded
If you switch on Midnight listening,
Loudness, or the Tone controls when
DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO.
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CHANNEL
ENTER
ENTER
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
ST
TUNE
T
P
S
E
U
TUNE
ST
CLASS
FL DIMMER
BAND
TOP MENU AUDIO
SUB TITLE
REMOTE SETUP
RECEIVER CONTROL
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
STEREO
ANGLE
1¡
4
¢
7
8
3
¶
LEVEL
DVDVCR CD-RTV
RCV
TUN
TVC
CD
TEST TONE
CH SELECT
INPUT ATT
INPUT SEL.
MUTE
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI CONTROL
EFFECT DISPLAY
DISC
+10
RECEIVER
SOURCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Using Loudness and Midnight
listening
The Loudness listening feature can be used to
get good bass and treble from music sources at
low volume levels.
The Midnight listening feature allows you to
hear effective surround sound of movies at low
volume levels. The effect automatically adjusts
according to the volume at which you’re
listening.
•Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS.
Each press cycles through the effects as
follows:
Midnight
Off
Loudness
Using the tone controls
Depending on what you are listening to, you
may want to adjust the bass or treble using the
front panel tone control.
MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP
SPEAKERS
VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
MULTI JOG
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
MULTI JOG
ENTER
DOWN
MASTER VOLUME
N∫m-Û≥,,
INPUT
SELECTOR
UP
R
2Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR
dial to change the amount of bass or treble
as necessary.
Wait about five seconds for your changes to be
input automatically.
Playing other sources
1Turn on the power of the playback
component.
2Turn on the power of the receiver.
3Select the source you want to playback.
Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the
remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial
on the front panel).
4Start playback of the component you
selected in step 1.
1Press TONE to select the frequency you
want to adjust.
Each press switches between BASS and
TREBLE.
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05
Selecting the multi-channel
analog inputs
If you have connected a decoder or a DVD
player with multi-channel analog outputs to this
receiver (page 17), you must select the analog
multi-channel inputs for surround sound
playback.
SOURCE
RECEIVER
DVDVCR CD-RTV
MULTI CONTROL
TUN
CD
2
INPUT ATT
5
8
0
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
7
CLASS
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
SIGNAL SEL
RECEIVER CONTROL
TUNE
T
E
S
ENTER
TUNE
CHANNEL
TVC
3
FL DIMMER
6
LEVEL
9
EFFECT DISPLAY
ENTER
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
3
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
4
¢
ANGLE
SUB TITLE
STEREO
MIDNIGHT/
MUTE
LOUDNESS
P
U
ST
DISC
8
RCV
1
TEST TONE
4
CH SELECT
7
+10
¶
BAND
1¡
TOP MENU AUDIO
REMOTE SETUP
INPUT SEL.
ST
1Press DVD or select it with the MULTI
JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel).
2Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT)
repeatedly to select DVD 5.1ch/DVD 7.1ch.
To cancel playback from the multi-channel
inputs, use the SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT)
button to select a different input signal.
• When playback from the multi-channel
inputs is selected, only the volume and
channel levels can be set.
• When playback from the multi-channel
inputs is selected, you can’t use the INPUTATT, TONE, and MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS
buttons, as well as the Standard,
Advanced Surround, and Stereo/Direct
sound modes.
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Setting up the receiver06
Choosing your receiver setup
To ensure the best possible surround sound, be
sure to complete the following set up
operations. This is particularly important when
using Dolby surround. You only need to make
these settings once (unless you change the
placement of your current speaker system or
add new speakers, etc.). Refer to the following
pages for details on each of the settings.
If you are using the Pioneer S-FCRW220
speaker system, you’ll have to set the
Crossover frequency to 200kHz. You can
leave the Speaker setting and the
Subwoofer setting in the default settings.
SOURCE
RECEIVER
DVDVCR CD-RTV
MULTI CONTROL
TUN
CD
2
INPUT ATT
5
8
0
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
7
CLASS
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
SIGNAL SEL
RECEIVER CONTROL
TUNE
T
E
S
ENTER
TUNE
CHANNEL
TVC
3
FL DIMMER
6
LEVEL
9
EFFECT DISPLAY
ENTER
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
3
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
4
ANGLE
SUB TITLE
STEREO
MIDNIGHT/
MUTE
LOUDNESS
P
U
ST
DISC
8
¢
RCV
1
TEST TONE
4
CH SELECT
7
+10
¶
BAND
1¡
TOP MENU AUDIO
REMOTE SETUP
INPUT SEL.
ST
1Press RECEIVER to turn the power
on.
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
2Press RCV.
3Use } or ] to choose the option you
want to adjust.
It will be easiest to adjust each of the settings in
turn, following the order below (and on the
following pages). The current setting is shown
for each option as you cycle through the
display.
Speaker setting (page 39)
Specify the number and type of speakers
you have connected.
Surround back speaker setting (VSXD811S only) (page 40)
Specify your surround back speaker/
surround back subwoofer setup.
6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only)
(page 40)
Set when 6.1 channel decoding is used.
Subwoofer setting (page 40)
Specify how the subwoofer is used.
Crossover frequency setting (page 40)
Determine which frequencies will be sent
to the subwoofer (or large speakers).
LFE attenuator setting (page 41)
Specify the peak level for the LFE channel.
Front speaker distance setting (page 41)
Specify the distance from your listening
position to your front speakers.
Center speaker distance setting (page
41)
Specifies the distance from your listening
position to your center speaker.
Surround speaker distance setting (page
41)
Specify the distance from your listening
position to your surround speakers.
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Surround back speaker distance setting
(VSX-D811S only) (page 42)
Specifies the distance from your listening
position to your surround back speakers.
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Setting up the receiver
06
Dynamic range control setting (page 42)
Compress the dynamic range of the sound
track.
Dual mono setting (page 42)
Isolate one channel when listening to discs
with dual mono encoding.
Component video input setting (page
42)
Specify the components to be assigned to
the component video inputs (below).
• Component video 1 input setting
• Component video 2 input setting
Surround back channel input setting
(VSX-D811S only) (page 43)
Specify the number of surround back
inputs you have connected.
Digital input settings (page 43)
Specify the components to be assigned to
the video and digital inputs (below).
• Coaxial digital input 1 setting
• Coaxial digital input 2 setting
• Optical digital input 1 setting
• Optical digital input 2 setting (VSX-D811S
only)
Speaker setting
• Default setting: S (all speakers)
You must let the receiver know how many
speakers you have, and how big they are. The
size you choose (large or small) determines
how much bass is sent from the receiver to the
speakers.
In the display, F, C, and S refer to front, center,
and surround speakers respectively. Speaker
size is denoted as L for large speakers, S for
small speakers, and (asterisk) if no speaker is
connected.
• If the cone size (diameter) of the speaker is
larger than 5 inches, set the speaker size
to L.
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, we
recommend setting the front speakers to L.
•Cycle through the available choices
using ’ or ‘ and choose a configuration
that matches your speaker setup.
One of the following configurations should
match your setup:
4Use ’ or ‘ to adjust the setting.
The setting is entered automatically.
5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other
surround modes.
6When you’re done, press ENTER to exit.
The setting display is automatically exited
after 20 seconds of inactivity.
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FL-C -SS
FL-C -SL
FL-CS-S
FL-CS-SS
FL-CS-SL
FS-CS-SS
FS-CS-S
FS-C -SS
FL-CL-SL
FL-CL-SS
FL-CL-S
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Surround back speaker setting
(VSX-D811S only)
• Default setting: S
You must let the receiver know if surround back
speaker(s) have been connected, and how big
they are. The size you choose (large or small)
determines how much bass is sent from the
receiver to the speakers. If you have connected
a surround back subwoofer, you should select
the surround back subwoofer setting (SBSUBWF) from the options. Choose (asterisk) if
no speaker is connected.
•Use ’ or ‘ to select SB L, SB S, SB or
SB SUBWF.
6.1 channel setting
(VSX-D811S only)
• Default setting: 6.1 FIX
You can have the receiver automatically switch
to Dolby Digital or DTS-ES decoding for 6.1
encoded sources (6.1 AUTO), or you can
choose to listen to other kinds of sources (for
example, 5.1 encoded material) with 6.1
encoding (6.1 FIX). With 5.1 encoded sources, a
surround back channel will be generated, but
the material may sound better in the 5.1 format
for which it was originally encoded.
•Use ’ or ‘ to select 6.1 FIX or 6.1
AUTO.
Subwoofer setting
• Default setting: ON
You can choose whether the subwoofer is used
or not. Use the plus (PLS) setting for extra bass.
•Use ’ or ‘ to select subwoofer ON, PLS
or OFF.
• If you chose the small front speaker
setting, SUBWF ON is automatically set
and locked.
• When you select the plus setting, you will
get the bass sounds from the subwoofer
even if the front speakers are set to L.
Crossover frequency setting
• Default setting: 100 Hz
Crossover frequency is the point where the
receiver divides the high and low sounds (the
frequencies) between the speakers. Since most
smaller speakers can’t handle deep bass tones,
you can send these sounds to the subwoofer (or
if you don’t have a subwoofer, the large (L)
speakers in your system) instead of the
speakers set to small (S) in your setup. Choose
the point at which you want the frequency
routed to the subwoofer (or L speakers).
We recommend setting this to 200 Hz if your S
speakers are smaller bookshelf-type speakers.
• If you chose SB in Surround back speaker
setting (above), you can’t set the 6.1
channel setting and shows in the
display.
• Refer to the table on page 33 to see how
the 6.1 channel setting affects sound
output from the surround back speakers.
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•Use ’ or ‘ to specify the crossover
frequency for your small speakers (100 Hz,
150 Hz or 200 Hz).
100Hz150Hz
200Hz
100 Hz
Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to
the subwoofer (or L speakers).
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06
150 Hz
Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to
the subwoofer (or L speakers).
200 Hz
Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to
the subwoofer (or L speakers).
If all speakers (front, center, and surround)
are set to L, the crossover frequency can’t
be set because there are no S speakers
( appears in the display).
LFE attenuator setting
• Default setting: 0 dB
Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include
ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as
necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones
from distorting the sound from the speakers.
•Use ’ or ‘ to set the attenuation level
(0 dB, 10 dB or dB(∞)).
0 dB10 dB
∞
(displays )
When ∞ is selected ( appears in the
display), LFE is not available.
Center speaker distance setting
• Default setting: 10 ft.
The center speaker is normally placed directly
in the front of the listening room and closer to
the listening position than the front speakers.
This means that the sound from the center
speaker will be heard before the front speakers.
To prevent this, set the center speaker distance
setting to delay the sound from the center
speaker so that the sound from the front and
center speakers will be heard at the same time.
•Use ’ or ‘ to set the distance of the
center speaker from the main listening
position (within a 30 foot range).
When C is selected in the speaker setting,
the center speaker distance can’t be set.
Surround speaker distance setting
• Default setting: 10 ft.
Like the center speaker, you should set the
distance of the surround speakers accurately to
hear sounds coming from both front and
surround speakers at the same time.
•Use ’ or ‘ to set the distance of the
surround speakers from the main listening
position (within a 30 foot range).
Front speaker distance setting
• Default setting: 10 ft.
Sets the distance from the front speakers to the
listening position.
•Use ’ or ‘ to set the distance of the
front speakers from the main listening
position (within a 30 foot range).
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When S is selected in the speaker setting,
the surround speaker distance can’t be
set.
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Setting up the receiver06
Surround back speaker distance
setting
(VSX-D811S only)
• Default setting: 10 ft.
Like the center speaker, you should set the
distance of the surround speakers accurately to
hear sounds coming from both front and
surround speakers at the same time.
•Use ’ or ‘ to set the distance of the
surround speakers from the main listening
position (within a 30 foot range).
When SB is selected in the surround
speaker setting, the surround back
speaker distance can’t be set.
Dynamic range control setting
• Default setting: OFF
Dynamic range is the difference between the
loudest and softest sounds in any given signal.
With this setting, you can compress the
dynamic range, so that low level sounds can be
heard more easily (sounding relatively louder)
yet louder sounds won’t be too overbearing.
•Press ’ or ‘ to set the dynamic range
control (OFF, MAX, or MID).
Dual mono setting
• Default setting: ch1
The dual mono setting can only be used when
listening to Dolby Digital discs with dual mono
encoding. These discs are not widely used, but
are sometimes used when it is necessary to
have one language on one channel and a
different language on the other. With this
setting you can choose which channel in the
dual mono setting you want to listen to.
If Dolby Digital mode is switched on, you will
hear the channel you have selected (either ch1
or ch2) through your center speaker. With Dolby
Digital mode off, or if you don’t have a center
speaker, you will hear the channel you have
selected through both front speakers. In the Lch 1. R ch 2 setting, the left front speaker will
play channel 1 and the right front speaker will
play channel 2.
•Use ’ or ‘ to cycle through the
possible dual mono settings.
L ch 1.R ch 2
ch2
ch1
Component video input settings
Here you tell the receiver what components you
have hooked up to the component video jacks
on the back of the receiver.
• When the volume level is increased, set to
OFF.
• When listening at low volumes, set to
MAX for maximum dynamic range
compression.
• Dynamic range control is effective only
when a Dolby Digital signal is being played
back.
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Component video 1:
• Default settings: DVD
1Use ’ or ‘ to assign the component
video 1 input (DVD, TV, VCR or OFF).
Component video 2:
• Default setting: TV
2Use ’ or ‘ to assign the component
video 2 input (DVD, TV, VCR or OFF).
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Surround back channel input
setting
(VSX-D811S only)
• Default setting: SB 2ch IN
You only have to make this setting if you are
using a seperate component for decoding
DVDs, and the component has only one
surround back channel output. If this is the
case, select SB 1ch IN, otherwise leave it set to
SB 2ch IN.
•Use ’ or ‘ to select SB 2ch IN or
SB 1ch IN.
Coaxial digital input settings
Here you tell the receiver what components you
have hooked up to the coaxial DIGITAL IN jacks
1 and 2 on the back of the receiver.
Coaxial digital 1:
• Default settings: DVD/LD
1Use ’ or ‘ to assign the coaxial digital
1 input (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR or OFF).
Coaxial digital 2:
• Default setting: CD
Optical digital input settings
Here you tell the receiver what components you
have hooked up to the optical DIGITAL IN
jack(s) on the back of the receiver.
Optical digital 1:
• Default settings: TV/SAT
1Use ’ or ‘ to assign the optical digital
1 input (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR or OFF).
Optical digital 2
(VSX-D811S only):
• Default setting: CDR/TAPE/MD
2Use ’ or ‘ to assign the optical digital
2 input (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR or OFF).
After you assign a component to a digital jack,
whenever you select that component, (for
example, a DVD player) the receiver
automatically changes to the digital input
setting and DIGITAL shows in the display.
2Use ’ or ‘ to assign the coaxial digital
2 input (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR or OFF).
After you assign a component to a digital jack,
whenever you select that component, (for
example, a DVD player) the receiver
automatically changes to the digital input
setting and DIGITAL shows in the display.
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Setting up the receiver06
Setting the relative volume level
of each channel
• Default setting: 0db
For best surround sound playback, you should
set the relative channel levels from the main
listening position. You can set seperate levels
for each surround mode.
1Press RCV.
2Press TEST TONE to output the test
tone.
The test tone is output in the following order
(depending on the speaker setting):
FLC
SWSB*
*VSX-D811S only
If you don’t hear a test tone from one of your
speakers, please refer to Speaker setting on
page 39 to make sure you have correctly
specified your speaker setup.
SL
FR
SR
SOURCE
DVDVCR CD-RTV
RCV
1
TEST TONE
4
CH SELECT
7
+10
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
¶
BAND
CLASS
1¡
TOP MENU AUDIO
REMOTE SETUP
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
INPUT SEL.
SIGNAL SEL
RECEIVER CONTROL
ST
TV VOL
TV CONTROL
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
MULTI CONTROL
CD
2
INPUT ATT
5
8
0
7
TUNE
T
E
S
ENTER
TUNE
CHANNEL
MENU
TV INPUT
TV
RECEIVER
TUN
TVC
3
FL DIMMER
6
LEVEL
9
EFFECT DISPLAY
ENTER
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
3
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
4
¢
ANGLE
SUB TITLE
STEREO
MIDNIGHT/
MUTE
LOUDNESS
P
U
ST
MASTER VOLUME
DISC
8
3Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to adjust
the volume to an appropriate level.
4Use LEVEL +/- to adjust the speaker
levels in turn.
You should hear the test tone at the same
volume from each speaker when seated in the
main listening position. The channel level range
is ± 10 dB.
5When you’re done, press TEST TONE to
turn off the test tone.
The speaker volume can be adjusted without
outputting the test tone by pressing CH
SELECT and then using LEVEL +/–.
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• Test tone is only output in Standard
modes.
• Since the subwoofer transmits an ultralow frequency its sound may seem
quieter than it actually is.
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Using the tuner
07
Listening to the radio
The following steps show you how to tune in to
FM and AM radio broadcasts using the
automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning
functions. If you already know the frequency of
the station you want, see Tuning directly to astation below. Once you are tuned to a station
you can memorize the frequency for recall
later—see Saving station presets on the next
page for more on how to do this.
SOURCE
RECEIVER
DVDVCR CD-RTV
MULTI CONTROL
TUN
CD
2
INPUT ATT
5
8
0
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
7
CLASS
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
SIGNAL SEL
RECEIVER CONTROL
TUNE
T
E
S
ENTER
TUNE
CHANNEL
TVC
3
FL DIMMER
6
LEVEL
9
EFFECT DISPLAY
ENTER
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
3
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
4
¢
ANGLE
SUB TITLE
STEREO
MIDNIGHT/
MUTE
LOUDNESS
P
U
ST
DISC
8
RCV
1
TEST TONE
4
CH SELECT
7
+10
¶
BAND
1 ¡
TOP MENU AUDIO
REMOTE SETUP
INPUT SEL.
ST
for about a second. The receiver will start
searching for the next station, stopping
when it has found one. Repeat to search
for other stations.
Manual tuning
To change the frequency one step at a
time, press TUNE +/–.
High speed tuning
Press and hold TUNE +/– for high speed
tuning. Release the button at the
frequency you want.
Improving FM stereo sound
If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light
when tuning to an FM station because the
signal is weak, press the MPX(/RETURN)
button to switch the receiver into mono
reception mode. This should improve the sound
quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.
Tuning directly to a station
Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of
the station you want to listen to. In this case,
you can simply enter the frequency directly
using the number buttons on the remote
control.
1Press the TUN button on the remote
control to select the tuner.
You can also use the MULTI JOG/INPUT
SELECTOR dial on the front panel.
2Use the BAND button to change the
band (FM or AM), if necessary.
Each press switches the band between FM and
AM.
3Tune to a station.
There are three ways to do this:
Automatic tuning
To search for stations in the currently
selected band, press and hold TUNE +/–
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1Press the TUN button on the remote
control to select the tuner.
You can also use the MULTI JOG/INPUT
SELECTOR dial on the front panel.
2Use the BAND button to change the
band (FM or AM), if necessary.
Each press switches the band between FM and
AM.
3Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).
4Use the number buttons to enter the
frequency of the radio station.
For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0,
6, 0, 0.
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Using the tuner07
CHANNEL
ENTER
ENTER
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
TUNE
T
P
S
E
U
TUNE
CLASS
FL DIMMER
BAND
TOP MENU AUDIO
SUB TITLE
REMOTE SETUP
RECEIVER CONTROL
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
STEREO
ANGLE
1 ¡
4
¢
7
8
3
¶
LEVEL
DVDVCR CD-RTV
RCV
TUN
TVC
CD
TEST TONE
CH SELECT
INPUT ATT
INPUT SEL.
MUTE
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI CONTROL
EFFECT DISPLAY
DISC
+10
RECEIVER
SOURCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ST
ST
TUNED
STEREO
A
SP
FM 106.00
If you make a mistake halfway through, press
D.ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and
start over.
Saving station presets
If you often listen to a particular radio station,
it's convenient to have the receiver store the
frequency for easy recall whenever you want to
listen to that station. This saves the effort of
manually tuning in each time. This unit can
memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three
banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations
each. When saving an FM frequency, the MPX
setting (see previous page) is also stored. Use
the front panel controls to store station presets.
SIGNAL
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
DIGITAL IN
MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP
SPEAKERS
VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
MULTI JOG
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
MULTI JOG
ENTER
DOWN
MASTER VOLUME
N∫m-Û≥,,
INPUT
SELECTOR
UP
R
1Tune to a station you want to memorize.
See Listening to the radio (previous page) for
more on this.
2Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).
The display shows ST . MEMORY, then a
blinking memory class.
TUNED
STEREO
A
SP
A - 99.50
3Press CLASS to select one of the three
classes then press ST +/– (STATION +/–) to
ADVANCED
STEREO/
SIGNAL
SURROUND
DIRECT
STATIONSTANDARDSPEAKERS
TUNING
MPX
TUNER EDIT
MULTI JOG
INPUT ATT FL DIMMER
BAND
CLASS
LISTENING MODE
SELECT
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
MONITOR TONE QUICK SETUP
MULTI JOG
VIDEO INPUT
select the station preset you want.
You can also use the the MULTI JOG/INPUT
SELECTOR dial (front panel) to select a station
preset.
4Press ENTER.
After pressing ENTER, the preset class and
number stop blinking and the receiver stores
the station.
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Using the tuner
07
Naming station presets
For easier identification, you can name your
station presets.
1Choose the station preset you want to
name.
See Listening to station presets (this page) for
how to do this.
2Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).
The display shows ST. NAME, then a blinking
cursor at the first character position.
3Input the name you want.
Names can be up to four characters long.
• Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial
(front panel) or the ST +/- buttons (remote)
to select characters.
• Press ENTER to confirm a character. If no
character is input, a space is input.
• The name is stored when ENTER is
pressed after choosing the fourth
character.
To erase a station name, simply repeat steps
1-3 and input four spaces instead of a
name.
Listening to station presets
Having stored up to 30 stations (see previous
page), preset stations can be easily recalled.
1Press TUN (remote) or use the MULTI
JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front
panel to select the tuner.
2Press CLASS to select the class in which
the station is stored.
Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, B
and C.
3Press ST +/– (STATION +/–) to select the
station preset you want.
• If the receiver is left disconnected from the
AC power outlet for an extended period,
the station memories will be lost and will
have to be reprogrammed.
Once you have named a station preset, you
can press DISPLAY when listening to a
station to switch the display between the
name and the frequency.
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Making Recordings08
CHANNEL
ENTER
ENTER
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
ST
TUNE
T
P
S
E
U
TUNE
ST
CLASS
FL DIMMER
BAND
TOP MENU AUDIO
SUB TITLE
REMOTE SETUP
RECEIVER CONTROL
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
STEREO
ANGLE
1¡
4
¢
7
8
3
¶
LEVEL
DVDVCR CD-RTV
RCV
TUN
TVC
CD
TEST TONE
CH SELECT
INPUT ATT
INPUT SEL.
MUTE
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
SIGNAL SEL
MULTI CONTROL
EFFECT DISPLAY
DISC
+10
RECEIVER
SOURCE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Making an audio or a video
recording
You can make an audio or a video recording
from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video
source connected to the receiver (such as a CD
player or TV).
Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording
from an analog source or vice-versa, so make
sure the components you are recording to/from
are hooked up in the same way (see pages 13–
19 for more on connections).
If you want to record a video source, you also
need use the same type of connection for the
source as for the recorder. For example, you
can’t record a component hooked up to S-video
jacks with a recorder hooked up to the component video outputs (see page 18 for more on
video connections).
The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass,
treble, loudness), and surround effects
have no effect on the recorded signal.
1Select the source you want to record.
Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the
remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial
on the front panel).
2Select the input signal (if necessary).
Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select
the input signal corresponding to the source
component (see page 34 for more on this).
automatically—check the component’s
instruction manual if you’re unsure.
5Start recording, then start playback of
the source component.
Monitoring your recording
You can listen to (monitor) the recording as it's
being made using the MONITOR button on the
front panel (a cassette deck would have to have
a record monitor function).
•Press the MONITOR button to switch
between the recorded signal and the
original source signal.
3Prepare the source you want to record.
Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video,
DVD etc.
4Prepare the recorder.
Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the
recording device and set the recording levels.
Refer to the instructions that came with the
recorder if you are unsure how to do this. Most
video recorders set the audio recording level
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Controlling the rest of your system
09
Setting the remote to control
other components
There are several ways to set your remote to
control the other components in your system.
The easiest way to do this is to assign the
component’s manufacturer preset code (listed
on pages 56–67) to one of the MULTI CONTROL
buttons on the remote control.
The buttons can be set to control the following
components:
Button
DVD:
TV:
VCR:
CD:
CD-R:
TVC:
TUN:
You can do this directly, or by searching
through different preset codes until you find the
right one. If you can’t find a preset code that
matches the component you want to control,
you can still teach the remote individual
commands from another remote control (page
50).
You can cancel or exit any of the steps by
pressing and holding MUTE for three seconds.
Controllable Components
DVD or LD player
TV or Satellite tuner
VCR or Digital Video Recorder
CD player
CD Recorder, Tape deck
or MD player
TV or Cable TV tuner
FM/AM tuner
Selecting preset codes
directly
SOURCE
RECEIVER
DVDVCR CD-RTV
MULTI CONTROL
TUN
CD
2
INPUT ATT
5
8
0
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
7
CLASS
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
SIGNAL SEL
RECEIVER CONTROL
TUNE
T
E
S
ENTER
TUNE
CHANNEL
TVC
3
FL DIMMER
6
LEVEL
9
EFFECT DISPLAY
ENTER
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
3
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
4
¢
ANGLE
SUB TITLE
STEREO
MIDNIGHT/
MUTE
LOUDNESS
P
U
ST
DISC
8
RCV
1
TEST TONE
4
CH SELECT
7
+10
¶
BAND
1¡
TOP MENU AUDIO
REMOTE SETUP
INPUT SEL.
ST
1Press and hold REMOTE SETUP for three
seconds.
The LED lights steadily for two seconds.
2Press the MULTI CONTROL button for
the component you want to control.
3Use the number buttons to enter the 4
digit preset code (see pages 56–67)
The LED blinks for half a second after you input
each digit and shows a long, two second blink
once you have entered a valid code. If the LED
blinks three times it means an invalid code has
been input or an error has occurred.
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• If you assign a preset code for the TUNER
button, you won’t be able to control the
built-in tuner of this receiver using the
remote. Reset the remote to the built-in
tuner by entering the preset code 7008.
4Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other
components you want to control.
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09
Controlling the rest of your system
Searching for preset codes
Another way of entering preset codes is to use
the search feature. The remote transmits
batches of 10 codes; when you see the
component you want to control respond (by
turning on or off), you just scan through the last
10 codes until you find the right one.
SOURCE
RECEIVER
DVDVCR CD-RTV
MULTI CONTROL
TUN
1
MPX/RETURNDTV INFO
7
CLASS
STANDARD ADV.SURR.
SIGNAL SEL
RECEIVER CONTROL
TUNE
TUNE
CD
2
INPUT ATT
5
8
0
D.ACCESS T.EDIT/GUIDE
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
SUB TITLE
MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
T
E
S
ENTER
CHANNEL
FL DIMMER
LEVEL
EFFECT DISPLAY
ENTER
3
4
P
U
TVC
3
6
9
DISC
8
¢
ANGLE
STEREO
MUTE
ST
RCV
TEST TONE
4
CH SELECT
7
+10
¶
BAND
1¡
TOP MENU AUDIO
REMOTE SETUP
INPUT SEL.
ST
1Switch on the component you want to
control.
If the component is some kind of player (CD
player, VCR, etc.), start it playing.
2Press and hold REMOTE SETUP for three
seconds.
The LED lights steadily for two seconds.
3Press the MULTI CONTROL button for
the component you want to control.
4Press and hold REMOTE SETUP for three
seconds.
A batch of 10 codes is transmitted and the LED
blinks during transmission. If the component
responds, by stopping or switching off, go to the
next step, otherwise repeat this step.
5Switch the component back on or
restart playback.
6Use ’ and ‘ to scan through the last
10 codes transmitted to identify the correct
code.
Stop when you see the component stop or
switch off. The LCD display on the remote
shows the I.D.
You can also verify you have the correct code by
adjusting the volume, pressing 3, 7, etc.
7Press and hold ENTER for three seconds
to save the preset code.
Programming signals from
other remote controls
(VSX-D811S only)
If the preset code for your component is not
available, or the available preset codes do not
operate correctly, you can program signals from
the remote control of another component. This
can also be used to program additional
operations (buttons not covered in the presets)
after assigning a preset code.
1Press REMOTE SETUP and hold for three
seconds.
The LED lights steadily for two seconds.
2Press the MULTI CONTROL button for
the component you want to control.
3Prepare the remote to learn the remote
control signal from the component.
Press and hold the RECEIVER button for two
seconds.
The LED lights steadily to indicate the remote is
ready accept a signal.
To exit or cancel press and hold the REMOTE
SETUP key for three seconds.
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Controlling the rest of your system
09
4Point the two remote controls towards
each other about 1-2 inches apart then
press the button that will be doing the
learning on this receiver’s remote control
(for example 3, 7, etc.).
The LED flashes rapidly.
1 - 2 inches
8
¢
ST
MUTING
3
6
9
TVC
ATT
SIGNAL SELECT
DISC
ENTER
RECEIVER
TUN
2
5.1 / 7.1
CD
MULTI CONTROL
1
DVD VCR CD-RTV
RCV
SOURCE
MIDNIGHT
MASTER VOLUME
3
EFFECT
SETUP
4
D.ACCESS GUIDE
DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
TEST TONE
5
8
0
TV
MENU
ENTER
TVFUNC
CHANNEL
7
TUNE
TUNE
CLASS
FL DIMMER
MPX/RETURN
10
4
7
/DTS DSP
¶
BAND
2
1¡
DTV INFO
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
TV CONTROL
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING
ST
VOLUME
CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION
LOUDNESS
5Press the corresponding button on the
other remote control that is sending
(teaching) the signal to this receiver’s
remote control (for example 3, 7, etc.).
If the operation has been learned successfully,
the LED on this receiver’s remote will go out
and then light steadily.
If for some reason the operation hasn’t been
learned the LED will blink for three seconds and
then light steadily. If this happens, keep
pressing the (teaching) button as you vary the
distance between the two remotes, until you
see the the LED light steadily.
To program additional operations for the current
component repeat steps 4 and 5.
To program operations for another component
exit and repeat steps 1 through 5.
6Press and hold the REMOTE SETUP
button for three seconds to store the
operation(s).
• TV CONTROL buttons (TV , TV VOL +/-,
and TV INPUT) can only be learned after
selecting TV or TVC.
Erasing one of the remote
control button settings
(VSX-D811S only)
This erases one of the buttons you have
programmed and restores the button to the
factory default.
1Press REMOTE SETUP and hold for three
seconds.
The LED lights steadily for two seconds.
2Press the MULTI CONTROL button
relating to the button setting to be erased.
3Prepare the remote to erase the button
setting.
Press the RECEIVER button twice quickly.
The LED blinks to indicate the remote is ready
to erase the button setting.
4Press and hold the button to be erased
for three seconds.
The LED lights steadily for three seconds and
then goes off.
5Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons.
6Press and hold the REMOTE SETUP
button for two seconds to exit.
• Some commands from other remote
controls cannot be learned, but in most
cases the remotes just need to be moved
closer together or farther apart.
• Certain buttons represent operations that
cannot be learned from other remote
controls. These include: RECEIVER ,
REMOTE SETUP and the MULTI
CONTROL, RECEIVER CONTROL and
MASTER VOLUME buttons.
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Clearing all the remote
control settings
You can clear all presets and restore the factory
default settings.
1Press REMOTE SETUP and hold for three
seconds.
The LED lights steadily for two seconds.
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2Press any MULTI CONTROL button then
use the number buttons to enter 0123.
The LED lights for two seconds to indicate that
the settings have been restored to the factory
presets. (If the LED blinks three times, then you
made a mistake with the code—try re-entering
it.)
Direct function
• Default setting: ON
You can use the direct function feature to
control one component using the remote
control while at the same time, using your
receiver to playback a different component. This
could let you, for example, use the remote
control to set up and listen to a CD on the
receiver and then use the remote control to
rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to
listen to your CD player.
When direct function is on, any component you
select (using the MULTI CONTROL buttons )
will be selected by both the receiver and the
remote control. When you turn direct function
off, you can operate the remote control without
affecting the receiver.
1Press REMOTE SETUP and hold for three
seconds.
The LED lights steadily for two seconds.
Confirming preset codes
Use this feature to check which preset code is
assigned to a MULTI CONTROL button.
1Press REMOTE SETUP and hold for three
seconds.
The LED lights steadily for two seconds.
2Press the MULTI CONTROL button of the
component for which you want to check the
preset code.
3Press and hold ENTER for two seconds.
Each preset code consists of four digits, for
example 1329. Each digit will be represented by
a series of blinks on the remote’s LED—3 blinks
to represent the digit “3”, etc. (“0” is
represented by 10 blinks)
2Press the MULTI CONTROL button for
the component you want to control.
3Use the number buttons to enter either
9990 (direct on) or 9995 (direct off).
The LED will light for two seconds to indicate
that it’s been correctly set. (If the LED blinks
three times, then there was a mistake with the
code—repeat steps 1-4.)
You can ’t use direct function for TV INPUT.
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Controls for TVs
This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the
receiver the commands (see pages 56–67). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the
component.
Button (s)
TV
TV INPUT
CHANNEL
+/–
TV VOL
+/–
SOURCE
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TOP MENU
AUDIO
SUB TITLE
ANGLE
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Number
Buttons
+10 button
ENTER/
DISPLAY/
DISC
Switches the DTV on or off.
Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on.
Switches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.)
Selects channels.
Adjust the TV volume.
Press to switch the component assigned to the TVC
button on or off.
Switches DTV on or off.
Press to display the DTV menu.
Use as the GUIDE button for navigating
Press to get information on DTV programs.
Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu.
Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu.
Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu.
Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu.
Selects between screen formats for widescreen TVs.
Use to clear a TV channel selected using the number
buttons.
Use to switch DTV audio tracks
Use to select closed captioning with DTV.
Use to select a specific TV channel.
Use to add a decimal point when selecting a specific TV
channel.
Use to enter a channel.
Function
Components
DTV
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV
TV
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
DTV
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
DTV
DTV
DTV
DTV
DTV
DTV
DTV
DTV
DTV
DTV
TV
Cable TV/TV
DTV
DTV
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
DTV
DTV
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV
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Button (s)
MENU
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ENTER
EFFECT
+/–
The four TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to
Select different menus from the DTV functions.
Select the menu screen.
Select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.
ENTER brings up the DTV menus.
Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu
screen.
For TV and cable TV use this button to immediately enter
a new channel (CHANNEL ENTER function). For satellite
TV use this button to exit the menu screen.
the TVC button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TVC
MULTI CONTROL button. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TVC button.
Function
Components
DTV
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV
DTV
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
DTV
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/
DTV
Controls for other components
This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the
receiver the commands (see pages 56–67). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the
component.
Button (s)
SOURCE
4
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8
3
Press to switch the component between standby and on.
Press to return to the start of the current track.
Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks.
Go back channels (channel –).
Play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck.
Press to advance to the start of the next track.
Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks.
Go forward channels (channel +).
Play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck.
Pause playback or recording.
Start playback.
Function
Components
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD player
VCR/DVR
Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/LD player
VCR
Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/Cassette deck
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+10 button
ENTER
(DISPLAY/
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MENU
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CHANNEL
+/–
TOP MENU
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
Function
Hold down for fast forward playback.
Hold down for fast reverse playback.
Stops playback (on some models, pressing this when the
disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open).
Starts recording. To prevent accidental recording, this
button must be pressed twice to take effect (the second
press must be within 10 seconds of the first).
Directly access tracks on a program source.
Use the number buttons to navigate the on-screen
display.
Selects tracks higher than 10. (For example, press +10
then 3 to select track 13.)
Chooses the disc.
Ejects the disc.
Use as the ENTER button.
Displays the setup screen for DVD/DVR players.
Changes sides of the LD.
Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you
are using.
Pauses the tape.
Stops the tape.
Starts playback.
Fast rewinds/fast forwards the tape.
Navigates DVD menu/options.
Selects channels.
Selects tracks.
Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.
Changes the audio language or channel.
Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs.
Switches camera angles on discs with multi-angle scenes.
Components
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/Cassette deck
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/
DVR player/Cassette deck
VCR/DVR player
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD player
DVD/DVR player
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD player
Multiple CD player
MD player
VCR
DVD/DVR player
LD player
DVD/DVR player
CD-R/Cassette deck
CD-R/Cassette deck
CD-R/Cassette deck
CD-R/Cassette deck
DVD/DVR Player
VCR/DVD/DVR Player
CD/MD/CD-R/Cassette deck
DVD/DVR Player
DVD/DVR Player
DVD/DVR Player
DVD/DVR Player
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Preset Code List
You can only set these codes for the buttons that assigned to the respective components. So, for
example, the TV codes can only be set to the TV or TVC button.
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is
something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in
another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the
trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer
authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Problem
The power does not turn on.
No sound is output when a
function is selected.
No image is output when a
function is selected.
Considerable noise in radio
broadcasts.
Remedy
• Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching
the rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off
automatically.
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to
pages 14–19).
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
• Adjust the MASTER VOLUME.
• Press the MONITOR button to turn monitoring off.
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to
pages pages 14–19).
• Select the correct component (use the MULTI JOG/INPUTSELECTOR dial or the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote).
• Tune in the correct frequency.
• Connect the antenna (refer to page 19).
• Route 2 RF and digital cables away from the antenna
terminals and wires.
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception,
and secure to a wall.
• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (refer to page 19).
• Adjust the direction and position for best reception.
• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer
to page 19).
• Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from
the receiver.
• Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing
the noise.
Broadcast stations cannot be
selected automatically.
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Problem
No sound from surround or
center speakers.
No sound from surround back
speakers.
Noise during playback of a
cassette deck.
Sound is produced from other
components, but not from LD or
DVD player.
No sound is output or a noise is
output when software with DTS
is played back.
When a search is performed by
a DTS compatible CD player
during playback, noise is output.
Remedy
• Refer to Speaker setting on page 39 to check the speaker
settings.
• Refer to Setting the relative volume level of each channel on
page 44 to check the speaker levels.
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 19–21).
• Refer to Surround back speaker setting on page 40 to check
the surround back speaker settings.
• Refer to the table on page 33 to make sure the 6.1 channel
setting and the sound mode are set for surround back sound.
• Move the cassette deck further from your receiver, until the
noise disappears.
• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO, DIGITAL or ANALOG
according to the type of connections made. (refer to page 34).
• Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 43).
• Make digital connections (refer to page 14) and set the
SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (refer to page 34).
• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.
• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the
neutral position.
• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume
down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.
Can’t operate the remote
control.
The display is dark or off.
If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the
power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
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• Replace the batteries (refer to page 6).
• Operate within 23 feet ( 7 m), 30° of the remote sensor on the
front panel (refer to page 6).
• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct
light.
• Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return
to the default.
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Specifications
Amplifier Section
Continuous average power output of 100 watts*
per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to
20,000 Hz with no more than 0.2 %** total
harmonic distortion (front).
Continuous Power Output
Front ......................................100 W per channel
(1kHz, 1.0 %, 8 Ω)
Center.......................... 100 W (1kHz, 1.0 %, 8 Ω)
Surround............................... 100 W per channel
(1kHz, 1.0 %, 8 Ω)
Surround Back* ................... 100 W per channel
Specifications and the design are subject to
possible modifications without notice, due to
improvements.
* Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade
Commission’s Trade Regulation rule on Power
Output Claims for Amplifiers.
** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now
it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing
it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds
“normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level
BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening
for a lifetime.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
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LISTENING
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Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from
loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for
your protection.
Decibel
LevelExample
30Quiet library, soft whispers
40Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant
80Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock
at two feet.
THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE
90Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower
100Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill
120Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap
140Gunshot blast, jet plane
180Rocket launching pad
Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation.
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Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer
Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts,
operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.
8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0 4
Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service Department
at the above listed number for assistance.
PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC.
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1760, LONG BEACH,
CA 90801-1760, U.S.A.
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized
Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.
Alternatively, please contact the Customer Service Department at the following address:
Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
Customer Service Department
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
(905) 479-4411
1-877-283-5901
For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product.
Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisée
Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Société de Service Autorisée Pioneer le plus près de
chez vous. Ou encore, veuillez vous communiquer avec le Service de Clientèle de Pioneer:
Pioneer électroniques du Canada, Inc.
Département de service au consommateurs
300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
(905) 479-4411
1-877-283-5901
Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la Garantie
Limitée gui accompagne le produit.
PIONEER CORPORATION
PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC.
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC.
PIONEER EUROPE NV
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.