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Pioneer VSX-D711-K Operating Instructions Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL
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MEHRKANAL-RECEIVER
VSX-D711-K
VSX-D711-S
VSX-D811S-K
VSX-D811S-S
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER AUDIO-/VIDEO- MEHRKANAL-RECEIVER VSX-D711-K VSX-D711-S VSX-D811S-K VSX-D811S-S Operating Instructions Bedienungsanleitung...

  • Page 2: Installing The Receiver

    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.
  • Page 3 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 BELÜFTUNG:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 5 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 ...
  • Page 6 Anschluss der Lautsprecher (VSX-D811S) ... 33 A- und B-Lautsprechersysteme ... 36 Tipps zur Aufstellung der Lautsprecher ... 36 Anschluss zusätzlicher Verstärker (nur VSX-D811S) ...39 Bedienung anderer Pioneer-Komponenten ... 40 4 Bedienelemente und Displays Frontplatte ... 41 Display ... 44 Fernbedienung ... 47 5 Wiedergabe von Signalquellen Einleitung zu Klangmodi ...53...
  • Page 7 Einstellung des Dynamikumfangreglers ... 73 Dual Mono-Einstellung ... 74 Einstellung der hinteren Surround-Kanal- Eingänge (nur VSX-D811S) ... 75 Einstellungen des koaxialen digitalen Eingangs ... 75 Einstellungen des optischen digitalen Eingangs ... 76 Einstellung des relativen Lautstärkepegels jedes Kanals ... 77 7 Nutzung des Tuners Radio hören ...

  • Page 8: Before You Start

    Before you start Checking what’s in the box Please check that you’ve received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries x 2 (AA size IEC R6P) • Remote control • These operating instructions Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this...

  • Page 9: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    Before you start • 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:...

  • Page 10: 5 Minute Guide

    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...

  • Page 11: Listening To Surround Sound

    5 minute guide 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.
  • Page 12 5 minute guide Optical cable Note: If you hook up using a optical cable, see Optical digital input settings on page 76 to assign the optical input to DVD. DIGITAL OUT ¡ ¢ STANDBY/ON DVD player Optisches Kabel Hinweis: Wenn Sie den Anschluss über ein optisches Kabel herstellen, schlagen Sie unter...
  • Page 13 5 minute guide Connect your speakers. A complete setup of speakers is shown on pages 14–15 (six speakers (including the subwoofer) for the VSX-D711, 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.
  • Page 14 5 minute guide Front Speakers Front- Lautsprecher ANTENNA VCR / LOOP UNBAL Ω TV / / LD FRONT CD-R / TAPE / MD PLAY AUDIO Powered subwoofer Aktiver Subwoofer En/Ge 5-Minuten-Anleitung Surround Speakers Center Speaker Surround- Center- Lautsprecher Lautsprecher DIGITAL IN COAX ASSIGNABLE DVD 5.1CH INPUT...
  • Page 15 5 minute guide Front Speakers Center Speaker Front- Center- Lautsprecher Lautsprecher DIGITAL IN COAX ASSIGNABLE DVD 7.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. ¥ ø ( DVD/ LD ) (CD) ( T V / ANTENNA SAT ) S - VIDEO MONITOR SURROUND VCR / SURROUND LOOP...
  • Page 16 5 minute guide 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 below). • If you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in the Surround back speaker setting (see page 68) you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the surround back speaker...
  • Page 17 5 minute guide Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your room size. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to confirm your selection. See Using the Quick Setup on the next page if you’re unsure about the settings.

  • Page 18: Using The Quick Setup

    5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your speaker setup and room size. If you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on pages 65–76.
  • Page 19 5 minute guide Check the table below to find the speaker setup that corresponds with your system. * VSX-D811S only Press ENTER. The display prompts you to select your room size. Use 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).

  • Page 20: Connecting Up

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

  • Page 21: Digital Audio Coaxial Cords/Optical Cables

    Connecting 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. Optical cable Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord)

  • Page 22: Connecting Digital Components

    Connecting up 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...
  • Page 23 Connecting up Note The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. VSX-D711 DIGITAL IN COAX ASSIGNABLE DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. ¥ ø ( DVD/ LD ) ( CD ) ANTENNA S - VIDEO MONITOR VCR / SURROUND LOOP VIDEO VCR /...
  • Page 24 Connecting up 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.

  • Page 25: Connecting Audio Components

    Connecting up 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.

  • Page 26: Connecting Dvd 5.1/7.1

    Connecting up Connecting DVD 5.1/7.1 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.

  • Page 27: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting up • The multi-channel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch (or DVD 7.1 ch) is selected (see page 64). • 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 75) to SB 1ch IN.

  • Page 28: Connecting To The Front Panel Video Terminal

    Connecting up The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. OUTPUT VIDEO TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) TV-Tuner (oder Satelliten-Tuner) OUTPUT VIDEO DVD or LD player DVD-Player oder LD-Player Connecting to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as VIDEO.

  • Page 29: Connecting Antennas

    Connecting up 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 on the next page). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.

  • Page 30: Antenna Snap Connectors

    Connecting up Antenna snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. 10mm Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. One touch PAL connector 75 Ω coaxial cable To improve AM reception Connect a 5-6 m length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting...

  • Page 31: Connecting The Speakers (Vsx-D711)

    Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) On the following page, a complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown, 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.
  • Page 32 Connecting up Front Speakers Front-Lautsprecher DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. ANTENNA VCR / SURROUND LOOP VIDEO UNBAL Ω TV / / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH INPUT CD-R / TAPE / MD PLAY AUDIO INPUT Powered subwoofer Aktiver Subwoofer When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Speakers (Vsx-D811S)

    Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S) On the following page, a complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown, 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...
  • Page 34 Connecting up Front Speakers Front-Lautsprecher DIGITAL IN ASSIGNABLE DVD 7.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. ANTENNA SURROUND VCR / SURROUND LOOP BACK VIDEO UNBAL Ω TV / MONITOR / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH INPUT WOOFER CD-R / TAPE PREOUT / MD PLAY AUDIO...
  • Page 35 Connecting up • 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. •...

  • Page 36: A And B Speaker Systems

    Connecting up 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.
  • Page 37 Connecting up 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.
  • Page 38 Connecting up 3-D view of speaker set up (VSX-D711) Overhead view of speaker set up (VSX-D811S) Front Left (FL) Center (C) Surround Left (SL) Listening Position Surround Back Left (SBL) 3-D view of speaker set up (VSX-D811S) En/Ge Anschlüsse 3-D-Ansicht der Lautsprecheraufstellung (VSX-D711) Ansicht der Lautsprecheraufstellung von oben (VSX-D811S)

  • Page 39: Connecting Additional Amplifiers (Vsx-D811S Only)

    Connecting up 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.

  • Page 40: Operating Other Pioneer Components

    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.

  • Page 41: Controls And Displays

    Controls and displays Front panel STANDBY STANDBY / ON PHONES STATION TUNER EDIT CLASS MULTI JOG 24 23 22 21 20 19 STANDBY/ON-power — OFF _ ON button STANDBY/ON switches the receiver between on and standby. The power button switches the receiver off.
  • Page 42 Controls and displays MULTI 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, TUNER EDIT or PTY SEARCH. MASTER VOLUME PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the speakers.
  • Page 43 Controls and displays 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.

  • Page 44: Display

    Controls and displays Display SIGNAL AUTO DIGITAL DIGITAL ANALOG DTS SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component: AUTO Lights when AUTO signal select is on SB (VSX-D811S only) Depending on the source, this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is detected.
  • Page 45 Controls and displays When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal. 2 DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital signal.
  • Page 46 Controls and displays 11 Character display 12 Neo:6 (VSX-D811S only) Lights during NEO:6 processing 13 ADV. SURR (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 14 LOUDNESS Lights when LOUDNESS has been selected. 15 TUNER indicators STEREO: Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode.

  • Page 47: Remote Control

    Controls and displays Remote control SOURCE Press to turn on/off other components con- nected to the receiver. MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components (see Controlling the rest of your system on pages 96–103). Bedienelemente und Displays Fernbedienung SOURCE RECEIVER...
  • Page 48 Controls and displays Use to switch to the receiver controls on the remote control (ex. INPUT ATT, FL. DIMMER). Also use this button to set up surround sound (pages 65, 77). Number buttons/Receiver controls Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency (page 81) or the tracks on a CD, DVD, etc.
  • Page 49 Controls and displays EFFECT +/– buttons (page 61) Adds or subtracts the amount of effect with different advanced listening modes (except 5 or 6 Ch Stereo and Virtual SB). Component/Tuner controls The main buttons (3, 7, etc.) are used to control a component after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons.
  • Page 50 Controls and displays RF ATT(page 80) Use to lower the input level of a radio signal that is too powerful or contains interference that causes the sound to distort. DVD controls (Press DVD first to access) These controls will also function as DTV controls, depending on the component you’ve selected.
  • Page 51 Controls and displays INPUT SEL Use to select the input source. SIGNAL SEL (pages 58, 64, 95) Use to select between input signals. MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 62) Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening. MUTE Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if it has been muted).
  • Page 52 Controls and displays 10 LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control. 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 65–76).

  • Page 53: Playing Sources

    Playing sources 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).
  • Page 54 Playing sources 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.

  • Page 55: Advanced Surround Modes

    Playing sources Advanced Surround modes These are designed to be used with multi- channel 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.
  • Page 56 Playing sources Expanded This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources, and lets you hear two- channel (stereo) signals as simulated multi- channel 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.
  • Page 57 Playing sources Art von Signalquelle DTS-ES/Dolby Digital Surround EX codierte Mehrkanal-Signalquellen mit 6.1-Surround Dolby Digital/DTS codierte Mehrkanal- Signalquellen mit Stereo-Surround Dolby Digital/DTS codierte Mehrkanal- Signalquellen mit Mono-Surround, Stereosignalquellen Analoge 2-Kanal-(Stereo)- Signalquellen Hinweis • Die Prüfmarkierung (√) zeigt an, wann der (die) hintere(n) Surround-Lautsprecher Klang ausgibt (ausgeben).

  • Page 58: Choosing The Input Signal

    Playing sources 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 MULTI CONTROL TEST TONE INPUT ATT CH SELECT ¶ BAND CLASS ¡...

  • Page 59: Listening To Multi-Channel Playback

    Playing sources • 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 ANALOG. • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal.

  • Page 60: Using Stereo/Direct

    Playing sources Press STANDARD. If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Surround encoded, the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display. If you are listening to a two channel source, each press changes the display as follows: Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic NEO:6...

  • Page 61: Using Advanced Surround

    Playing sources If you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automati- cally switches to STEREO. 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.

  • Page 62: Using Loudness And Midnight Listening

    Playing sources 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.

  • Page 63: Playing Other Sources

    Playing sources Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust. Each press switches between BASS and TREBLE. Use 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.

  • Page 64: Selecting The Multi-Channel Analog Inputs

    Playing sources 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 26), you must select the analog multi-channel inputs for surround sound playback. SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TEST TONE INPUT ATT CH SELECT...

  • Page 65: Setting Up Your Receiver

    Setting up your receiver 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.).
  • Page 66 Setting up your receiver Speaker setting (page 68) Specify the number and type of speakers you have connected. Surround back speaker setting (VSX- D811S only) (page 69) Specify your surround back speaker/ surround back subwoofer setup. 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 69) Set when 6.1 channel decoding is used.

  • Page 67: Speaker Setting

    Setting up your receiver Dual mono setting (page 74) Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding. Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D811S only) (page 75) Specify the number of surround back inputs you have connected. Digital input settings (page 75) Specify the components to be assigned to the digital inputs (below).

  • Page 68: Surround Back Speaker Setting (Vsx-D811S Only)

    Setting up your receiver 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 15 cm, set the speaker size to •...

  • Page 69: Channel Setting (Vsx-D811S Only)

    Setting up your receiver 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 (SB SUBWF) from the options.

  • Page 70: Subwoofer Setting

    Setting up your receiver 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. •...

  • Page 71: Lfe Attenuator Setting

    Setting up your receiver 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).

  • Page 72: Center Speaker Distance Setting

    Setting up your receiver Center speaker distance setting • Default setting: 3 m 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.

  • Page 73: Surround Back Speaker Distance Setting (Vsx-D811S Only)

    Setting up your receiver Surround back speaker distance setting (VSX-D811S only) • Default setting: 3 m 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 ’...

  • Page 74: Dual Mono Setting

    Setting up your receiver 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.

  • Page 75: Surround Back Channel Input Setting (Vsx-D811S Only)

    Setting up your receiver 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.

  • Page 76: Optical Digital Input Settings

    Setting up your receiver 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 Use ’ or ‘ to assign the optical digital 1 input (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR or OFF).

  • Page 77: Setting The Relative Volume Level Of Each Channel

    Setting up your receiver Setting the relative volume level of each channel • Default setting: 0 db 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. SOURCE RECEIVER CD-R...
  • Page 78 Setting up your receiver If you don’t hear a test tone from one of your speakers, please refer to Speaker setting on page 67 to make sure you have correctly specified your speaker setup. Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

  • Page 79: Using The Tuner

    Using the tuner 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 a station on page 81.

  • Page 80: Improving Fm Stereo Sound

    Using the tuner Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold TUNE +/– 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.

  • Page 81: Tuning Directly To A Station

    Using the tuner 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. Press the TUN button on the remote control to select the tuner.

  • Page 82: Saving Station Presets

    Using the tuner For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0. 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.
  • Page 83 Using the tuner EFFECT DISC D.ACCESS T.EDIT ¶ BAND CLASS DISPLAY RF ATT ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD ADV.SURR. STEREO MIDNIGHT/ INPUT SEL. MUTE SIGNAL SEL LOUDNESS RECEIVER CONTROL TUNE ENTER TUNE CHANNEL Tune to a station you want to memo- rize.

  • Page 84: Naming Station Presets

    Using the tuner Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then use } and ] to select the station preset you want. You can also use the the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial (front panel) to select a station preset.

  • Page 85: Listening To Station Presets

    Using the tuner To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1-3 and input four spaces instead of a name. Listening to station presets See pages 82–83 if you haven’t already stored some station presets. Press TUN (remote) or use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel to select the tuner.

  • Page 86: An Introduction To Rds

    Using the tuner An introduction to RDS Radio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they’re broadcasting, for example. This information shows up as text on the display, and you can switch between the kind of information shown.
  • Page 87 Using the tuner The receiver can search for and display the following program types: NEWS News AFFAIRS Current affairs INFO General information SPORT Sports EDUCATE Educational material DRAMA Radio drama CULTURE Arts and culture SCIENCE Science and technology VARIED Usually talk-based material, such as quiz shows or interviews.

  • Page 88: Using The Rds Display

    Using the tuner In addition, there is a program type, ALARM, used for exceptional emergency announcements. You can’t search for this, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal. Using the RDS display To display the different types of RDS information available (RT, PS and PTY as explained on page 86), press TUN on the remote control and use the DISPLAY button to cycle through the types...

  • Page 89: Searching For Rds Programs

    Using the tuner Searching for RDS programs One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types (listed on page 87). STANDBY STANDBY / ON PHONES...
  • Page 90 Using the tuner If you want to keep listening to the station, press ENTER within the 5 seconds. If you don’t press ENTER, searching resumes. If NO PTY is displayed it means the tuner couldn’t find that program type at the time of the search.

  • Page 91: Basics Of Eon

    Using the tuner Basics of EON (Enhanced Other Network information) When EON is turned on, the receiver jumps to an EON-linked broadcast when it begins, even if a receiver function other than the tuner is being used. It cannot be used in areas that EON information is not transmitted and when FM broadcast stations do not transmit PTY data.

  • Page 92: Using Eon

    Using the tuner Using EON Use the front panel controls to do this. STANDBY STANDBY / ON PHONES Press the BAND button to select the FM band. EON is only broadcast on FM. Tune into an EON FM station. ‡ indicator lights to inform you that the currently tuned station carries the EON data service.

  • Page 93: Clearing All Stations From The Rds Or Eon Search

    Using the tuner • The EON mode is canceled if you switch to AM reception while setting EON. It starts once again when you return to FM reception. • You can’t search for traffic announcements and news at the same time. •...

  • Page 94: Making Recordings

    Making recordings 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...

  • Page 95: Monitoring Your Recording

    Making recordings Select the source you want to record. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). Select the input signal (if necessary). Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (see page 58 for more on this).

  • Page 96: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    Controlling the rest of your system 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 110–122) to one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 97: Selecting Preset Codes Directly

    Controlling the rest of your system Selecting preset codes directly SOURCE RECEIVER CD-R MULTI CONTROL TEST TONE INPUT ATT FL DIMMER CH SELECT LEVEL EFFECT DISC D.ACCESS T.EDIT ¶ BAND CLASS DISPLAY RF ATT ¡ ¢ TOP MENU AUDIO SUB TITLE ANGLE REMOTE SETUP STANDARD...

  • Page 98: Searching For Preset Codes

    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.

  • Page 99: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls (Vsx-D811S Only)

    Controlling the rest of your system Press 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. Switch the component back on or restart playback.
  • Page 100 Controlling the rest of your system Prepare the remote to learn the remote control signal from the component. Press and hold the RECEIVER 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.

  • Page 101: Erasing One Of The Remote Control Button Settings (Vsx-D811S Only)

    Controlling the rest of your system • 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.

  • Page 102: Clearing All The Remote Control Settings

    Controlling the rest of your system Press and hold the button to be erased for three seconds. The LED lights steadily for three seconds and then goes off. Repeat step 4 to erase other buttons. Press and hold the REMOTE SETUP button for two seconds to exit.

  • Page 103: Confirming Preset Codes

    Controlling the rest of your system 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.

  • Page 104: Controls For Tvs

    Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see pages 96–103). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component. Button (s) Switches the DTV on or off.

  • Page 105: Controls For Other Components

    Controlling the rest of your system Button (s) MENU Select different menus from the DTV functions. Select the menu screen. }]’‘ & Select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen. ENTER ENTER brings up the DTV menus. Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen.
  • Page 106 Controlling the rest of your system Button (s) ¡ 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). ¶...

  • Page 107: Steuertasten Für Tv-Geräte

    Ansteuerung Ihres restlichen Systems Steuertasten für TV-Geräte Diese Fernbedienung kann diese Komponenten ansteuern, nachdem die korrekten Codes eingegeben oder die Befehle in den Receiver programmiert wurden (siehe Seite 96–103). Wählen Sie die Komponente mit den MULTI CONTROL-Tasten. Taste(n) Ein/Ausschalten von DTV (Digital-TV). Schaltet das TV- oder Kabel-TV-Gerät auf Standby oder ein.

  • Page 108: Steuertasten Für Andere Komponenten

    Ansteuerung Ihres restlichen Systems Taste(n) MENU Wahl verschiedener Menüs von den DTV-Funktionen. Wahl des Menübildschirms. }]’‘ & Wahl oder Ändern und Navigieren von Optionen im ENTER Menübildschirm. ENTER ruft die DTV-Menüs auf. Wahl oder Ändern und Navigieren von Optionen im Menübildschirm.
  • Page 109 Ansteuerung Ihres restlichen Systems Taste(n) ¡ Zum schnellen Vorlauf gedrückt halten. Zum schnellen Rücklauf gedrückt halten. Stoppen der Wiedergabe (bei einigen Modellen öffnet sich hierbei das Disc-Fach, wenn die Disc bereits vorher gestoppt wurde). ¶ Starten der Aufnahme. Um eine versehentliche Aufnahme zu verhindern, muss diese Taste zweimal gedrückt werden, um wirksam zu sein (Sie müssen den zweiten Tastendruck innerhalb von 10 Sekunden nach dem ersten durchführen).

  • Page 110: Preset Code List

    Controlling the rest of your system Preset Code List You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list, but you can only set these codes for the button that is assigned to that component. So, for example, the TV codes can only be set to the TV or TVC button.
  • Page 111 Controlling the rest of your system BLUE SKY 1080 BLUE STAR 1090 BONDSTEC 1086 BOOTS 1079 1090 1095 BRADFORD 1064 BRANDT 1046, 1069, 1070, 1072 BRITANNIA 1078 BROCKWOOD 1011 BROKSONIC 1083, 1112 1080 BUSH 1006, 1016, 1017, 1080, 1090, 1095, 1103, 1104 CANDLE 1013, 1026 CARNIVALE...
  • Page 112 Controlling the rest of your system HARMAN/KARDON 1025 1006, 1090, 1105 HINARI 1006, 1016, 1017, 1080 HISAWA 1090, 1111 HITACHI 1014, 1016, 1018, 1020, 1021, 1026, 1044, 1046, 1047, 1055, 1069, 1070, 1079, 1081, 1097 HUANYU 1078, 1104 HYPSON 1017, 1089, 1090 1079, 1089, 1103 ICES 1080...
  • Page 113 Controlling the rest of your system PAUSA 1006 PENNEY 1003, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1019, 1022, 1023, 1026, 1027, 1051, 1062, 1131 PERDIO 1098 PHAPSODY 1078 PHASE 1014 PHILCO 1011, 1013, 1025, 1034, 1036, 1038, 1047, 1075, 1086, 1112 PHONOLA 1008, 1017 PILOT 1011, 1013, 1019 PORTLAND...
  • Page 114 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 1017, 1078, 1098, 1112, 1118, 1119 YAMAHA 1011, 1013 YOKO 1017, 1079, 1101, 1109 ZANUSSI 1073 ZENITH 1009, 1010, 1040, 1112 PIONEER 1018, 1046, 1055, 1057, 1060, 1091, 1107, 1123, 1124 MD PLAYER MD-PLAYER Manufacturer Code Hersteller Code SONY...
  • Page 115 THORENS 5021 TOSHIBA 5049 UNIVERSUM 5021 YAMAHA 5007, 5028 YORX 5047 VICTOR 5011 WARDS 5010, 5021 PIONEER 5005, 5030, 5035, 5038, 5048, 5052, 5063 TAPE DECK KASSETTENDECK Manufacturer Code Hersteller Code 6013 AIWA 6002, 6022, 6017, 6018 AKAI 6015, 6016...
  • Page 116 6036 SONY 6012, 6026, 6033 TEAC 6038 TECHNICS 6023 THORENS 6002 VICTOR 6027, 6030 WARDS 6001 YAMAHA 6006, 6007, 6019 PIONEER 6001, 6008, 6009 6021, DVD PLAYER DVD-PLAYER Manufacturer Code Hersteller Code TOSHIBA 5302 SONY 5306 PANASONIC 5301, 5322 KENWOOD...
  • Page 117 7018, 7059 UHER 7027, 7042, 7050 VICTOR 7007 WARDS 7002, 7006, 7008 Ansteuerung Ihres restlichen Systems YAMAHA 7016, 7017 PIONEER 7002, 7008, 7014, 7022, 7042, 7047, 7050, 7052 Manufacturer Code Hersteller Code PHILIPS 2015, 2035, 2074, 2075 PANASONIC 2015, 2042, 2053, 2054,...
  • Page 118 Controlling the rest of your system BAIRD 2001, 2021, 2037, 2039 BASIC LINE 2011, 2034, 2059 BEAUMARK 2057 BELL & HOWELL 2037 BRANDT 2047, 2064, 2065 BRANDT ELECTRONIC 2021 BROKSONIC 2002, 2040, 2046, 2052, 2078 BUSH 2034, 2052, 2059, 2072 CALIX 2017 CANON...
  • Page 119 Controlling the rest of your system MATSUI 2004, 2016, 2036, 2052, 2070, 2072 MATSUSHITA 2015, 2042, 2055 2015 MELECTRONIC 2018 MEMOREX 2001, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2037, 2052, 2057, 2062, 2085, 2087, 2088 MEMPHIS 2034 METZ 2003, 2005, 2017, 2042, 2048, 2055, 2069 2023, 2057 MGN TECHNOLOGY 2057...
  • Page 120 2015 XR-1002 2034 YAMAHA 2018 YAMISHI 2034 YOKAN 2034 YOKO 2011, 2057 ZENITH 2001, 2014, 2019, 2052, 2078 PIONEER 2031, 2033, 2035, 2044, 2056 En/Ge Ansteuerung Ihres restlichen Systems SATELLITE TUNER SATELLITEN-TUNER Manufacturer Code Hersteller Code ABSAT 4006 4027 ALBA...
  • Page 121 4002, 4009, 4014, 4023, 4037, 4055, 4058 PALLADIUM 4048 PALSAT 4039 PANDA 4037 PHILIPS 4007, 4011, 4020, 4037, 4048, 4059 PHONOTREND 4019, 4050 PIONEER 4021, 4059 PLANET 4061 PROMAX 4037 Ansteuerung Ihres restlichen Systems PROSAT 4019 QUADRAL 4029, 4044 RADIOLA 4011...
  • Page 122 MNET 3009, 3028 3041 3009 PACIFIC 3039 PANASONIC 3001, 3013 PARAGON 3001 PULSAR 3001 PVP STEREO VISUAL MATRIX 3002 PIONEER 3010, 3014, 3018, 3036 QUASAR 3001 RADIO SHACK 3007 REMBRANDT 3004 RUNCO 3001 SAMSUNG 3014, 3040 SATBOX 3024 SIGNAL 3007...

  • Page 123: Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 124 Additional information 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.

  • Page 125: Zusätzliche Informationen

    Komponenten und elektrischen Geräte, die benutzt werden. Falls eine Störung auch nach Überprüfen der folgenden Liste nicht behoben werden kann, wenden Sie sich für Reparaturen bitte an Ihre nächste autorisierte Pioneer-Kundendienststelle oder an Ihren Händler. Problem Die Stromversorgung lässt sich nicht einschalten.

  • Page 126: Reinigen Des Geräts

    Zusätzliche Informationen Problem Keine Klangwiedergabe über Surround- oder Center- Lautsprecher. Keine Klangwiedergabe über die hinteren Surround-Lautsprecher. Rauschen während der Wiedergabe eines Kassettendecks. Klangwiedergabe von anderen Komponenten, doch nicht vom LD- oder DVD-Player. Keine Klangwiedergabe oder Rauschen bei Wiedergabe von Software mit DTS. Beim Suchlauf eines mit DTS kompatiblen CD-Players während der Wiedergabe ist...

  • Page 127: Specifications

    Additional information Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous Power Output (STEREO mode) Front ... 100 W per channel (DIN 1kHz, THD 1.0 %, 8 Ω) Continuous Power Output Front ... 100 W per channel (1kHz, THD 1.0 %, 8 Ω) Center ... 100 W (1kHz, THD 1.0 %, 8 Ω) Surround ...

  • Page 128: Cleaning The Unit

    Do not use furniture wax or cleansers. • Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surfaces. Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2002 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 129 Zusätzliche Informationen Technische Daten Verstärker Dauerleistung (STEREO-Modus) Front ... 100 W pro Kanal (DIN 1kHz, THD 1,0 %, 8 Ω) Dauerleistung Front ... 100 W pro Kanal (1kHz, THD 1,0 %, 8 Ω) Center ... 100 W (1kHz, THD 1,0 %, 8 Ω) Surround ...
  • Page 130 –reiniger. • Verwenden Sie keinesfalls Verdünner, Waschbenzin, Insektensprays oder andere Chemikalien für oder in der Nähe dieses Geräts, da es sonst zur Korrosion der Gehäuseoberfläche kommt. Veröffentlicht von Pioneer Corporation. Urheberrechtlich geschützt © 2002 Pioneer Corporation. Alle Rechte vorbehalten.
  • Page 132 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. <TNGEW/02B00001> Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2002 Pioneer Corporation. All rights reserved.

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