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VSX-D711-K
VSX-D711-S
VSX-D811S-K
VSX-D811S-S
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
RECEIVER
AUDIO-/VIDEO-
MEHRKANAL-RECEIVER
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly.
After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
Operating Environment
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Operating environment temperature and humidity:
+5°C ­ +35°C (+41°F ­ +95°F); less than 85%RH
(cooling vents not blocked)
Do not install in the following locations
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Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong
artificial light
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Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly
ventilated location
VENTILATION: When installing this unit,
make sure to leave space around the unit for
ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm
at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side).
WARNING: Slot and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, to prevent fire hazard, the openings
should never be blocked and covered with items,
such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Also
do not put the apparatus on the thick carpet, bed,
sofa, or fabric having a thick pile.
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Installing the Receiver
This product is for general household purposes.
Any failure due to use for other than household
purposes (such as long-term use for business
purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and
which requires repair will be charged for even
during the warranty period.
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Betriebsbedingungen
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Betriebstemperatur und -feuchtigkeit:
+5°C ­ +35°C (+41 °F ­ +95 °F); weniger als 85% rel.
Luftfeuchtigkeit (Lüftungsöffnungen nicht blockiert)
Nicht an folgenden Orten aufstellen:
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Orte, die direktem Sonnenlicht oder starkem
künstlichen Licht ausgesetzt sind
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Orte mit hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit oder schlechter
Belüftung
BELÜFTUNG: Wenn Sie dieses Gerät
installieren, achten Sie darauf, daß Sie um das Gerät
herum für die Belüftung Platz lassen, um die
Wärmeabstrahlung zu verbessern (mindestens 60
cm oben, 10 cm hinten und 30 cm an jeder Seite).
WARNUNG: Schlitze und andere Öffnungen
im Gehäuse gewährleisten einen zuverlässigen
Betrieb des Geräts und schützen es vor Überhitzung.
Um Brandgefahr auszuschließen, dürfen die
Öffnungen niemals mit Gegenständen, wie
Zeitungen, Tischtüchern, Gardinen usw. blockiert
bzw. abgedeckt werden. Außerdem dürfen Sie das
Gerät nicht auf dicken Teppichen, Betten, Sofas oder
Stoffen mit dickem Flor aufstellen.
Wir danken lhnen für den Kauf dieses Pioneer-Produkts.
Lesen Sie sich bitte diese Bedienungsanleitung durch. Dann wissen Sie, wie Sie lhr Gerät richtig bedienen.
Bewahren Sie sie an einem sicheren Platz auf, um auch zukünftig nachschlagen zu können.
Aufstellung des Receivers
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Contents
1 Before you start
Checking what's in the box ............................... 8
Making cable connections ................................ 8
Loading the batteries ......................................... 8
Operating range of remote control unit ........... 9
2 5 minute guide
Introduction to home theater ......................... 10
Listening to Surround Sound ......................... 11
Using the Quick Setup ....................................18
3 Connecting up
Audio/Video cords ........................................... 20
S-video cables ...................................................20
Digital audio coaxial cords/
Optical cables ...................................................21
Connecting digital components .................... 22
Connecting audio components ...................... 25
Connecting DVD 5.1/7.1
channel components ...................................... 26
Connecting video components ....................... 27
Connecting to the front panel
video terminal ............................................ 28
Connecting antennas ..................................... 29
FM wire antenna ..............................................29
AM loop antenna ..............................................29
Antenna snap connectors ........................ 30
Using external antennas ................................. 30
To improve FM reception ............................ 30
To improve AM reception ........................... 30
Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) ........... 31
Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) ......... 33
A and B speaker systems ......................... 36
Hints on speaker placement .................... 36
Connecting additional amplifiers
(VSX-D811S only) ............................................ 39
Operating other Pioneer components .......... 40
4 Controls and displays
Front panel ........................................................41
Display ............................................................. 44
Remote control ................................................ 47
5 Playing sources
Introduction to Sound Modes ........................ 53
Stereo/Direct ...............................................53
Standard mode .......................................... 53
Advanced Surround modes ....................... 55
Choosing the input signal .............................. 58
Listening to multi-channel playback .............. 59
Using Stereo/Direct .........................................60
Using Advanced Surround ............................. 61
Using Loudness and Midnight listening ........ 62
Using the tone controls .................................. 62
Playing other sources ..................................... 63
Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 64
6 Setting up your receiver
Choosing your receiver setup ........................ 65
Speaker setting .......................................... 67
Surround back speaker
setting (VSX-D811S only) ............................ 68
6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) ....... 69
Subwoofer setting ..................................... 70
Crossover frequency setting ...................... 70
LFE attenuator setting ................................ 71
Front speaker distance setting .................. 71
Center speaker distance setting .............. 72
Surround speaker distance setting .......... 72
Surround back speaker distance
setting (VSX-D811S only) ............................ 73
Dynamic range control setting .................. 73
Dual mono setting ..................................... 74
Surround back channel input
setting (VSX-D811S only) ............................ 75
Coaxial digital input settings .................... 75
Optical digital input settings .................... 76
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Setting the relative volume
level of each channel ...................................... 77
7 Using the tuner
Listening to the radio ...................................... 79
Improving FM stereo sound ....................... 80
Using the RF attenuator ............................ 80
Tuning directly to a station ........................ 81
Saving station presets ..................................... 82
Naming station presets .................................. 84
Listening to station presets ............................ 85
An introduction to RDS .................................. 86
Using the RDS display .............................. 88
Searching for RDS programs ................... 89
Basics of EON ................................................. 91
Using EON ................................................. 92
Clearing all stations from the
RDS or EON search .................................... 93
8 Making recordings
Making an audio or a video recording .......... 94
Monitoring your recording ........................ 95
9 Controlling the rest of your system
Setting the remote to control
other components ........................................... 96
Selecting preset codes directly ....................... 97
Searching for preset codes ............................ 98
Programming signals from other
remote controls (VSX-D811S only) .................. 99
Erasing one of the remote control
button settings (VSX-D811S only) .................. 101
Clearing all the remote control settings ...... 102
Direct function ...............................................102
Confirming preset codes ...............................103
Controls for TVs ..............................................104
Controls for other components ..................... 105
Preset Code List .............................................110
"DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and "Neo:6" are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratorories.
10 Additional information
Troubleshooting ..............................................123
Specifications .................................................127
Cleaning the unit ............................................128
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