Owner's Manual
Page 1
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D711 VSX-D811S Operating Instructions XRB3013A.01.06 1 01.12.12, 4:40 PM
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D711 VSX-D811S Operating Instructions XRB3013A.01.06 1 01.12.12, 4:40 PM
Owner's Manual
Page 2
XRB3013A.01.06 2 01.12.12, 4:40 PM Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a safe place for your model properly. Thank you for this equipment is for future reference. IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a secure area. This is located in the rear panel. After you will know how to operate your security.
XRB3013A.01.06 2 01.12.12, 4:40 PM Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a safe place for your model properly. Thank you for this equipment is for future reference. IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a secure area. This is located in the rear panel. After you will know how to operate your security.
Owner's Manual
Page 3
"DTS", "ES", and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. XRB3013A.01.06 3 01.12.12, 4:41 PM "Dolby", "Pro Logic II" and the double D symbol 2 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratorories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"DTS", "ES", and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. XRB3013A.01.06 3 01.12.12, 4:41 PM "Dolby", "Pro Logic II" and the double D symbol 2 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratorories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Owner's Manual
Page 4
...AM reception 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711 20 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S 21 A and B speaker systems 22 Speaker terminals 22 Hints on speaker placement 22 Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only 24 AC outlet 25 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 25 4 Controls and ... 37 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 38 Speaker setting 39 Surround back speaker setting (VSX-D811S only 40 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) ....... 40 Subwoofer setting 40 Crossover frequency setting 40 LFE attenuator setting 41 Front speaker distance setting...
...AM reception 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711 20 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D811S 21 A and B speaker systems 22 Speaker terminals 22 Hints on speaker placement 22 Connecting additional amplifiers (VSX-D811S only 24 AC outlet 25 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 25 4 Controls and ... 37 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 38 Speaker setting 39 Surround back speaker setting (VSX-D811S only 40 6.1 channel setting (VSX-D811S only) ....... 40 Subwoofer setting 40 Crossover frequency setting 40 LFE attenuator setting 41 Front speaker distance setting...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... control other components 49 Selecting preset codes directly 49 Searching for preset codes 50 Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D811S only 50 Erasing one of the remote control button settings (VSX-D811S only 51 Clearing all the remote control settings ........ 51 Direct function 52 Confirming preset codes 52 Controls for...
... control other components 49 Selecting preset codes directly 49 Searching for preset codes 50 Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D811S only 50 Erasing one of the remote control button settings (VSX-D811S only 51 Clearing all the remote control settings ........ 51 Direct function 52 Confirming preset codes 52 Controls for...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as leakage and bursting. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit. Incorrect use of batteries 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 operated simultaneously with the same shape may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Do not use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus ...
Making cable connections Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as leakage and bursting. If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit. Incorrect use of batteries 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 operated simultaneously with the same shape may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Do not use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus ...
Owner's Manual
Page 7
Depending on page 32. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . XRB3013A.07.12 7 7 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like 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 probably used to home theater systems that give you can have set up to...
Depending on page 32. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . XRB3013A.07.12 7 7 En 01.12.12, 4:41 PM DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, making you feel like 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 probably used to home theater systems that give you can have set up to...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver using an optical cable, you should have your system hooked up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 8 01.12.12, 4:41 PM If you hook up your DVD to the receiver. Optical cable Note...
... hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver using an optical cable, you should have your system hooked up for the VSX-D811S are the same. 8 En XRB3013A.07.12 8 01.12.12, 4:41 PM If you hook up your DVD to the receiver. Optical cable Note...
Owner's Manual
Page 9
... 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 using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on the left terminal. The receiver ...(DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L PREOUT CENTER R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D711 TV INPUT Powered subwoofer XRB3013A.07.12 9 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to 16 Ω. Also make sure the positive...
... 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 using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on the left terminal. The receiver ...(DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L PREOUT CENTER R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D711 TV INPUT Powered subwoofer XRB3013A.07.12 9 Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to 16 Ω. Also make sure the positive...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... Surround back speaker setting (see page 40) you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the AC power source. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D811S R SURROUND BACK L 01.12.12, 4:41 PM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ...PLAY L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD CONTROL OUT E A K A E R S R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D811S Subwoofer (passive) INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-D811S only • If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and...
... Surround back speaker setting (see page 40) you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the AC power source. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D811S R SURROUND BACK L 01.12.12, 4:41 PM COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ CD (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ...PLAY L MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN TV/ SAT DVD / IN LD CONTROL OUT E A K A E R S R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D811S Subwoofer (passive) INPUT Powered subwoofer VSX-D811S only • If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
Make sure you need to do this ) if you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking. Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. See pages 32-33 for more on this receiver. Depending on the front panel to this . If it should already be set-see page 34 if...
Make sure you need to do this ) if you 're unsure about the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking. Also make sure that DVD/LD is selected. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. See pages 32-33 for more on this receiver. Depending on the front panel to this . If it should already be set-see page 34 if...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
...the listening position, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 7.1ch* 3.1ch 4.0ch 4.1ch 7.0ch* 6.1ch* 6.0ch* * VSX-D811S only 5.0ch 5.1ch Check the table below to find the speaker setup that you want to make more specific settings, refer ...8730; √ (1 speaker) 6.1 ch* √ √ √ (1 speaker) √ 7.0 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) 7.1 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) √ * VSX-D811S only 4 Press ENTER. The display prompts you have selected. 12 En XRB3013A.07.12 12 01.12.12, 4:41 PM Surround 6 ft. Front Center...
...the listening position, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 7.1ch* 3.1ch 4.0ch 4.1ch 7.0ch* 6.1ch* 6.0ch* * VSX-D811S only 5.0ch 5.1ch Check the table below to find the speaker setup that you want to make more specific settings, refer ...8730; √ (1 speaker) 6.1 ch* √ √ √ (1 speaker) √ 7.0 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) 7.1 ch* √ √ √ (2 speakers) √ * VSX-D811S only 4 Press ENTER. The display prompts you have selected. 12 En XRB3013A.07.12 12 01.12.12, 4:41 PM Surround 6 ft. Front Center...
Owner's Manual
Page 13
R L VIDEO Component video cords Use component video cords to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. In this receiver. 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 . Connect from the AC outlet. Connecting up 03 Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord 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 get the best possible color ...
R L VIDEO Component video cords Use component video cords to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. In this receiver. 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 . Connect from the AC outlet. Connecting up 03 Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord 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 get the best possible color ...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... use a digital input. See page 18 to connect the front panel optical input on the rear panel (two coaxial inputs and a optical input) and the VSX-D811S has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). The arrows indicate the direction of matching like with this unit. CD (DVD/ LD)¥... The easiest way to hook up this receiver for example, the coaxial output from the AC outlet. The VSX-D711 has three digital inputs on the VSX-D811S. If you do not need to do both). VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX...
... use a digital input. See page 18 to connect the front panel optical input on the rear panel (two coaxial inputs and a optical input) and the VSX-D811S has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). The arrows indicate the direction of matching like with this unit. CD (DVD/ LD)¥... The easiest way to hook up this receiver for example, the coaxial output from the AC outlet. The VSX-D711 has three digital inputs on the VSX-D811S. If you do not need to do both). VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
... PM Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is the case, hook up 03 DIGITAL OUT Satellite tuner DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN CD recorder VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - See the component...
... PM Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is the case, hook up 03 DIGITAL OUT Satellite tuner DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN CD recorder VSX-D811S IN ANTENNA IN DIGITAL IN COAX OPT OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 7.1CH INPUT CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - See the component...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R IN ANTENNA IN DIGIT ASSI AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. See page 14 for components that only play, you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to hook up one set of the audio signal. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from analog components. CD AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN VCR / DVR R SURROUND L IN TV / SA T DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD VIDEO OUT MONI OUT SUB WOOF PREOU IN PLAY...
CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R IN ANTENNA IN DIGIT ASSI AUX DVD 5.1CH INPUT CENTER SUB W. See page 14 for components that only play, you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to hook up one set of the audio signal. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from analog components. CD AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN VCR / DVR R SURROUND L IN TV / SA T DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD VIDEO OUT MONI OUT SUB WOOF PREOU IN PLAY...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... CENTER SURROUND SURROUND R SURROUND BACK L OUTRPSUURTROUND L OUTRPUFRTONT BACK OUTPUT L L L L SUB WOOFER OUTPUT AC OUTLET R R BR CENTER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VSX-D811S DVD/multi-channel decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks • The multi-channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel ... CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - DVD/multi-channel decoder with 5.1 channel analog output jacks VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH ...
... CENTER SURROUND SURROUND R SURROUND BACK L OUTRPSUURTROUND L OUTRPUFRTONT BACK OUTPUT L L L L SUB WOOFER OUTPUT AC OUTLET R R BR CENTER OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT VSX-D811S DVD/multi-channel decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks • The multi-channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel ... CD CENTER SUB W. (DVD/ LD)¥ (CD) ø S - DVD/multi-channel decoder with 5.1 channel analog output jacks VSX-D711 IN ANTENNA IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL IN 75 ‰ IN IN IN R AUDIO DIGITAL IN COAX OPT ASSIGNABLE AUX DVD 5.1CH ...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
...). It is disconnected from the AC outlet. For better quality video, you can hook up the audio to the jacks as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks. Video deck TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT...
...). It is disconnected from the AC outlet. For better quality video, you can hook up the audio to the jacks as an S-video jack (the VSX-D811S also has an optical input jack). The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks. Video deck TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT...
Owner's Manual
Page 19
FM WIRE ANTENNA FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. FM UNBAL 75Ω 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Outdoor antenna XRB3013A.13.25 Indoor antenna (Vinylcoated wire) 15-...
FM WIRE ANTENNA FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below . AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. FM UNBAL 75Ω 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Outdoor antenna XRB3013A.13.25 Indoor antenna (Vinylcoated wire) 15-...
Owner's Manual
Page 20
... OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L PREOUT CENTER R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D711 TV INPUT Powered subwoofer Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this case the center speaker shown is shown below . Make sure you have... of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is unnecessary. 20 En XRB3013A.13.25 20 01.12.12, 4:42 PM 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.
... OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L PREOUT CENTER R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D711 TV INPUT Powered subwoofer Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this case the center speaker shown is shown below . Make sure you have... of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is unnecessary. 20 En XRB3013A.13.25 20 01.12.12, 4:42 PM 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D711) A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.