AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX … MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D411 VSX-D511 Operating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn The serial number for this equipment is located

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-D411VSX-D511

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTICE H006AEn

The serial number for this equipment is located in therear panel. Please write this serial number on yourenclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.This is for your security.

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructionsso you will know how to operate your modelproperly. After you have finished reading theinstructions, put them away in a safe place for futurereference.

"DTS", “ES” and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarksof Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”, “Pro Logic II” and the double D symbol 2

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratorories.

Contents

1 Before you startChecking what’s in the box ...............................5Installing the receiver ........................................5Making cable connections ................................5Loading the batteries .........................................5Operating range of remote control unit ........... 5

2 5 minute guideIntroduction to home theater ............................6Listening to Surround Sound ............................7Using the Quick Setup ....................................10

3 Connecting upAudio/Video cords ........................................... 11S-video cables (VSX-D511 only) ......................11Digital audio cords/Optical cables .................11Connecting digital components .................... 12Connecting audio components ......................12Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 13Connecting video components .......................13Connecting antennas ..................................... 14FM wire antenna ..............................................14AM loop antenna ..............................................15

Antenna snap connectors ........................ 15Using external antennas .................................15

To improve FM reception ............................15To improve AM reception ...........................15

Connecting the speakers ................................16Speaker terminals ..................................... 16

Hints on speaker placement ...........................17AC outlet .......................................................... 18Operating other Pioneer components .......... 18

4 Controls and displaysFront Panel ........................................................19Display ............................................................. 20Remote Control ............................................... 22

5 Playing sourcesIntroduction to Sound Modes ........................ 24

Stereo/Direct ...............................................24Standard modes .........................................24Advanced Surround modes .......................24

Choosing the input signal .............................. 25Using Stereo/Direct .........................................25Listening to multi-channel playback ..............26Using Advanced Surround ............................. 26Using Loudness and Midnight listening ........26Using the tone controls .................................. 27Playing other sources ..................................... 27Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 28

6 Setting up your receiverChoosing your receiver setup ........................ 29

Speaker setting .......................................... 30Subwoofer setting ..................................... 30Crossover frequency setting ......................30LFE attenuator setting ................................31Front speaker distance setting ..................31Center speaker distance setting .............. 31Surround speaker distance setting .......... 31Dynamic range control setting ..................32Dual mono setting ..................................... 32Coaxial digital input setting .......................32Optical digital input setting .......................32

Setting the relative volume levelof each channel ............................................... 33

7 Using the tunerListening to the radio ...................................... 34

Improving FM stereo sound .......................34Saving station presets .....................................35Naming station presets .................................. 36Listening to station presets ............................ 36

8 Making a recordingMaking an audio or a video recording .......... 37

Monitoring your recording ........................ 37

9 Additional informationTroubleshooting ............................................... 38Specifications ...................................................40

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Checking what’s in the boxPlease check that you've received the followingsupplied accessories:

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6P) x 2

• Remote control

• These operating instructions

Installing the receiverPlease note the following points:

• Do not placeobjects directlyon top of this unit.This wouldprevent properheat dispersal.

• When installing on a rack, shelf, etc., besure to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.)of space above the receiver.

Making cable connectionsMake sure not to bend the cables over the topof this unit (as shown in the illustration). If thishappens, themagnetic fieldproduced by thetransformers inthis unit maycause a hummingnoise from thespeakers.

Loading the batteries

Incorrect use of batteries may result in suchhazards as leakage and bursting. Observe thefollowing precautions:

• Never use new and old batteries together.

• Insert the plus and minus sides of thebatteries properly according to the marksin the battery case.

• Batteries with the same shape may havedifferent voltages. Do not use differentbatteries together.

• When disposing of used batteries, pleasecomply with governmental regulations orenvironmental public instruction’s rulesthat apply in your country or area.

Operating range of remotecontrol unitThe remote control may not work properly if:

• There are obstacles between the remotecontrol and the receiver's remote sensor.

• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light isshining onto the remote sensor.

• The receiver is located near a device that isemitting infrared rays.

• The receiver is operated simultaneouslywith another infrared remote control unit.

Dry cell batteries(AA size IEC R6P) × 2

DOWN

STATION

TUNER EDIT

INPUT ATTFL DIMMER

CLASS

BAND

MPX

STANDARD ADVANCEDSURROUND STEREO/DIRECT SIGNALSELECT

UP

ENTER

INPUTSELECTOR

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STANDARD ADVANCEDSURROUND STEREO/DIRECT SIGNALSELECT

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MULTI JOG

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Introduction to home theaterYou are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to hometheater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening tosoundtracks.

Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect, makingyou feel like you're in the middle of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from a hometheater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your room, but also on thesource and the sound settings of the receiver.

DVD-Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size, quality, and easeof use. Depending on the DVD, you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from onedisc, all of them being sent to different speakers in your system. This is what creates a surroundsound 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 realisticsurround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with multi-channel surround sound)are explained in Playing sources, starting on page 24.

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Listening to Surround SoundThis receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with the following quicksetup guide, you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all. In mostcases, you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings.

1 Hook up your DVD player.For surround sound, you’ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to thereceiver. You can do this with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don’t need to do both). Ifyou hook up using an optical cable, you should refer to Optical digital input setting on page 32 toassign the optical input to DVD.

Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD to the receiver using the jacks shownbelow.

2 Hook up your TV.Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the TV using the jacks as shown below.

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connections for both the

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Optical cable

DVD player

TV

DIGITAL OUT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

Coaxial cable

Video cord

This receiver*

Video cord

Note: If you hook up

using a optical cable,

see Optical input

setting on page 32 to

assign the optical

input to DVD.

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CD-RREC

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3 Connect your speakers.A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here, but everyone’s homesetup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver willwork with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least threespeakers is recommended, and all six is best. If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the frontspeaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 30) to large.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left tothe left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver matchthose on the speakers.

INPUT

R L R L

Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers

Powered subwoofer

L R C SRSL

Be sure to complete allconnections beforeconnecting this unit tothe AC power source.

Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.

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4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer andthe TV.Make sure you’ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver. Check the manual that came withthe 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 isselected. If it isn’t, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input.

5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your roomsize.Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to confirm your selection. SeeUsing the Quick Setup on the next page if you’re unsure about the settings.

6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.There are several other sound options you can select. See pages 24 to 27 for more on this. See alsoChoosing your receiver setup on pages 29 to 33 for more setup options.

Depending on your DVD player or source discs, you may only get digital 2 channel stereo andanalog sound. In this case, the listening mode must be set to Standard (it should already beset—see page 26 if you need to do this) if you want multi-channel surround sound.

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Using the Quick SetupYou can use the Quick Setup to get your systemup and running with just a few button presses.The receiver automatically makes the necessarysettings after you have selected your speakersetup and room size. If you want to make morespecific settings, refer to Choosing your receiversetup on pages 29 to 33. Use the front panelcontrols for the steps below.

DOWN UP

ENTER

INPUTSELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI JOG


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MULTI JOG

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1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.The STANDBY indicator goes out.

2 Press QUICK SETUP.The display prompts you to select your speakersetup.

3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTORdial to choose your speaker setup.Cycle between the following choices:

5.1ch

3.0ch 4.1ch

5.0ch

3.1ch 4.0ch

Check the table below to find the speakersetup that corresponds with your system.

Front Speakers

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3.0 ch

3.1 ch

4.0 ch

4.1 ch

5.0 ch

5.1 ch

Center Speaker

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Surround Speakers

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Sub Woofer

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4 Press ENTER.The display prompts you to select your roomsize.

5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTORdial to choose your room size.Depending on the distance of your surroundspeakers, choose between Small, Medium, orLarge (see table below).

S12 ft.10 ft.6 ft.

Front

Center

Surround

M12 ft.10 ft. 7 ft.

L12 ft. 10 ft.9 ft.

6 Press ENTER to confirm your setup.The display shows the speaker setup and roomsize that you have selected.

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Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC outlet.

Audio/Video cordsUse audio/video cords (not supplied) to connectthe audio/video components and a video cord toconnect 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.

S-video cables(VSX-D511 only)Use S-video cables (not supplied) to get clearerpicture reproduction than regular video cords.

Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of thereceiver to an S-video jack on the videocomponent you are hooking up.


LR

VIDEO

S VIDEO

Digital audio cords/Optical cablesCommercially available digital audio coaxialcords (standard video cords can also be used)or optical cables (not supplied) are used toconnect digital components to this receiver.


Digital audio coaxial cord(or standard video cord)

Optical cable

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Connecting digital componentsFor proper decoding of Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks, you need to make digital audio connections.You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you don’t need to do both). The quality ofthese two types of connections is the same, but since some digital components only have one typeof digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial output from thecomponent to the coaxial input on the receiver). This receiver has both a coaxial and an opticalinput for a total of two digital inputs. Connect your digital components as shown below.

When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord isdisconnected from the wall outlet.

DIGITALOUT

(OPTICAL)

DIGITALOUT

(COAXIAL)

CD player

DVD player

Connecting audio componentsTo begin set up, connect your analog audio components (such as a cassette deck) to the jacks. Forcomponents you want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set ofstereo outs), but for components that only play, you only need to hook up one set of stereo ins (twoplugs). You should also hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to recordto/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components. See above for more on digitalconnections.

When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord isdisconnected from the wall outlet.

ANALOGOUT (PLAY)

ANALOGIN (REC)

ANALOGOUT

CD player

CD-R/Tape/MD Deck

The arrowsindicate thedirection of theaudio signal.

The arrowsindicate thedirection of theaudio signal.

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Connecting video componentsConnect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components(like a DVD player), you must use the connections pictured on this page for the video signal, but inorder to hear a digital source (like a DVD) you should hook up the audio to a digital input (see page12). It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connections (seepage 12).

For better quality video, you can hook up using the S-video jacks on the rear of the receiver insteadof the regular video jacks (VSX-D511 only). Make sure you use an S-video cable to connect to the S-video jack on the component you are hooking up (see page 11).

When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord isdisconnected from the wall outlet.

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEOOUTPUT

AUDIOOUTPUT

Video deck

Connecting DVD 5.1 channel componentsIf you prefer to use a seperate component for decoding DVDs, you can connect a decoder or a DVDplayer 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 isdisconnected from the wall outlet.

The 5.1 channel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 CH is selected (see page 28).

SURROUND OUTPUT

SUBWOOFER OUTPUT

CENTER OUTPUT

VIDEOOUTPUT

FRONTOUTPUT

DVD/multi-channel decoder with 5.1 channel analog output jacks

The arrowsindicate thedirection ofthe signal.


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FM wire antennaConnect the FM wire antenna and fully extendvertically along a window frame or othersuitable area, etc.

Connecting antennasConnect the AM loop antenna and the FM wireantenna as shown at right. To improve receptionand sound quality, connect external antennas(see Using external antennas, next page).Always make sure that the receiver is switchedoff and unplugged from the wall outlet beforemaking or changing any connections.

AM LOOPANTENNA

FM WIREANTENNA

AUDIO OUTPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

VIDEOOUTPUT

AUDIOOUTPUT

DVD player (or LD player)

TV tuner (or Satellite tuner)

S-VIDEO INPUT

VIDEOINPUT

TV (monitor)



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To improve FM receptionConnect an external FM antenna.

FM UNBAL75Ω

FM ANTENNA

AM LOOPANTENNA

To improve AM receptionConnect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wireto the AM antenna terminal without disconnect-ing the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspendhorizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

AM loop antennaAssemble the antenna and connect to thereceiver. Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) andface in the direction that gives the bestreception.

Antenna snap connectorsTwist the exposed wire strands together andinsert into the hole, then snap the connectorshut.

75 Ω coaxial cable

3/8 in. (10mm)

Using external antennas

15-18 ft. (5–6m)

Indoor antenna(Vinyl-coated wire)

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1/2 inches

1 Twist around 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together.

2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire.

3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure.

Speaker terminals

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Connecting the speakersA complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is shown here, but everyone’s homesetup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below. The receiver willwork with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but using at least threespeakers is recommended, and a complete setup is best for surround sound. If you’re not using asubwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 30) to large.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left tothe left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver matchthose on the speakers.

Be sure to complete all otherconnections before connecting thisunit to the AC power source.

Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers

Powered subwoofer

L R C SRSL

INPUT

R L R L

Use speakers witha nominalimpedance of 8 Ωto 16 Ω.

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Hints on speaker placementSpeakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to befloorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placednear a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have provided a few tips on getting thebest sound from your speakers (below), but you should also follow the guidelines on placement thatthe speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them.

• To achieve the best possible surroundsound, install your speakers as shownbelow. Be sure all speakers are installedsecurely to prevent accidents and improvesound quality.

• Place the front left and right speakers atequal distances from the TV.

• When placing speakers near the TV, werecommend using magnetically shieldedspeakers to prevent possible interference,such as discoloration of the picture whenthe TV is switched on. If you do not havemagnetically shielded speakers and noticediscoloration of the TV picture, move thespeakers farther away from the TV.

• Place the center speaker above or below theTV so that the sound of the center channel islocalized at the TV screen.

If you choose to install the center speakeron top of the TV, be sure to secure it withputty, or by other suitable means, toreduce the risk of damage or injuryresulting from the speaker falling fromthe TV in the event of external shockssuch as earthquakes.

• If possible, place the surround speakersslightly above ear level.

• Try not to place the surround speakersfurther away from the listening position thanthe front and center speakers. Doing so canweaken the surround sound effect.

Overhead view of speaker set up

3-D view of speaker set up

Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speakerterminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the rear panel it may cause the power to cut off asa safety measure. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.

SurroundLeft

SurroundRight

Listening Position

FrontLeft

FrontRightCenter

Subwoofer

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ReceiverOther Pioneer productswith Î mark

Operating other PioneercomponentsBy connecting a control cord (optional),you can point the remote controls of otherPioneer components at the receiver’sremote sensor. You can also use theremote control from this unit to control aPioneer DVD player. The remote controlsignals are received by the remote sensorof this unit, and sent to the other devicesvia the CONTROL OUT terminal.

POWER-CORD CAUTIONHandle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch thepower cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. Do notplace the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot inthe cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely tobe stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check thepower cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized servicecenter or your dealer for a replacement.

Connect to CONTROLIN terminal of otherPioneer productswith Î mark.

Remotecontrol unit

CONTROL

OUT

OUT

IN

CONTROL

AC outlet[switched 100 W (0.8 A) max]Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by thereceiver's POWER switch. Total electrical power consumption ofconnected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).

DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR, TV SET, HEATER, OR SIMILARAPPLIANCE TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET.Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to theAC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This canalso cause the receiver to malfunction.

• Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver toturn off automatically.

• This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not inregular use (ex. when on vacation).

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0.8 A MAX

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1 STANDBY/ONSwitches the receiver between on and standby.

2 STANDBY indicatorLights when the receiver is in standby mode.

3 STATION (+/–) buttons (pages 35–36)Selects station presets when using the tuner.

4 TUNING (+/–) buttons (page 34)Selects the frequency when using the tuner.

5 Remote sensorReceives the signals from the remote control.

6 ENTER

7 MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dialThe MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dialperforms a number of tasks. Use it to selectoptions after pressing TONE CONTROL, QUICKSETUP or TUNER EDIT.

8 PHONES jackUse to connect headphones.

When the headphones are connected, thereis no sound output from the speakers.

9 TUNER EDIT (pages 35–36)Press to memorize and name a station for recallusing the station (+/–) buttons.

10 CLASS (pages 35–36)Switches between the three banks (classes) ofstation presets.

11 BAND (page 34)Switches between AM and FM radio bands.

12 MPX (page 34)Press the MPX button to receive a radiobroadcast in mono.

13 INPUT ATTUse to attenuate (lower) the level of an analoginput signal to prevent distortion.

14 FL DIMMERUse this button to make the fluorescent display(FL) dimmer or brighter.

15 LISTENING MODE buttons

STANDARD (pages 24, 26, 33)Press for Standard decoding and to switchbetween the various Pro Logic II options.

ADVANCED SURROUND (pages 24, 26)Use to switch between the varioussurround modes.

DOWN

STATION

TUNER EDIT INPUT ATT FL DIMMERCLASS BAND MPX

STANDARDADVANCEDSURROUND

STEREO/DIRECT

SIGNALSELECT

UP

ENTER

INPUTSELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI JOG


R

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

TUNING MONITOR

MULTI JOG

MULTI JOG

MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP

LISTENING MODE

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1 SIGNAL SELECT indicatorsLights to indicate the type of input signalassigned for the current component:

AUTO : Lights when AUTO signal select is on.

DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal isdetected.

2 DIGITAL : Lights when a Dolby Digital signalis detected.

ANALOG : Lights when an analog signal isdetected.

DTS : Lights when a source with DTS audiosignal is detected.

2 DTSWhen the Standard mode of the receiver is on,this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal.

3 2 DIGITALWhen the Standard mode of the receiver is on,this lights to indicate decoding of a DolbyDigital signal.

dB

SIGNALDIGITAL DIGITALANALOG DTS

DIGITAL ATT DIRECTMIDNIGHTLOUDNESS MONO SP A

STEREO TUNEDMONITOR

PROLOGICADV.SURR.

AUTO

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 141211 13

Display

STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24–25)Switches direct playback on or off. Directplayback bypasses the tone controls andchannel levels for the most accuratereproduction of a source.

16 SIGNAL SELECT (page 25, 28)Use to select between an analog or digitalsignal.

17 MONITOR (page 37)Press to switch tape monitoring on/off.

18 MIDNIGHT (page 26)Use when listening to movie soundtracks at lowvolumes.

19 LOUDNESS (page 26)Use to boost the bass and treble at lowvolumes.

20 TONE (page 27)Press this button to access the bass and treblecontrols, which you can then adjust with theMULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial.

21 QUICK SETUP (page 10)

22 MASTER VOLUME


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4 2 PRO LOGIC IIWhen the Standard mode of the receiver is on,this lights to indicate Prologic II decoding.

5 ATTLights when INPUT ATT is used to attenuate(reduce) the level of the input signal (can onlybe used with an analog signal).

6 DIRECTLights when source direct playback is in use.This function bypasses all tone, balance, DSPand Dolby Surround effects.

7 MIDNIGHTLights during Midnight listening.

8 MONITORLights when MONITOR is selected.

9 Speaker indicatorShows if the speaker system is on or not.SP 3A means speakers are switched on. SP 3means the headphones are connected.

10 Character display

11 ADV. SURR (Advanced Surround)Lights when one of the Advanced Surroundlistening modes of the receiver is selected.

12 LOUDNESSLights during Loudness listening.

13 TUNER indicatorsSTEREO : Lights when a stereo FM broadcast isbeing received in auto stereo mode.

MONO : Lights when the mono mode is setusing the MPX button.

TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is beingreceived.

14 Master volume levelShows the overall volume level. --- dB indicatesthe minimum level, and – 0dB indicates themaximum level.

Depending on the level settings you make foreach channel, the maximum level canrange between –10dB and – 0dB.

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1 RECEIVERSwitches the receiver between on and standby.

2 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 26)Use to switch to Midnight or Loudnesslistening.

3 LISTENING MODE buttons

STANDARD (page 24, 26, 33)Press for Standard decoding and to switchbetween the various Pro Logic II options.

Remote Control

CDTV/SATDVD/LD

DVD

DVD CONTROL

SUB TITLE

AUDIO EFFECT

MENU

DVD

TUNEREDIT

VER

TOP MENU

ATT MUTE

MASTERVOLUME

ENTER

SETUP

AV RECEIVER

TUNING

BAND CLASS MPX DISPLAY

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ADVANCED SURROUND (page 24, 26)Use to switch between the varioussurround modes.

STEREO/DIRECT (pages 24–25)Switches direct playback on or off. Directplayback bypasses the tone controls andchannel levels for the most accuratereproduction of a source.

4 INPUT ATTUse to attenuate (lower) the level of an analoginput signal to prevent distortion.

5 FL DIMMERUse this button to make the fluorescent display(FL) dimmer or brighter.

6 MENU (DVD control)Use to access different menus associated withyour DVD player.

TUNER EDIT (Receiver control) (pages 35–36)Press to memorize and name a station for recallusing the STATION (+/–) buttons.

7 DVDUse to switch over to the DVD controls on theremote control.

The DVD controls on the remote control (TOPMENU, MENU, ] ’ ‘ and ENTER/SETUPbuttons) can only be used for DVD control afterpressing DVD on the remote. See the next pagefor more on the seperate DVD CONTROLbuttons.

8 INPUT SELECTOR buttonsUse to select the input source.

9 Volume buttonsUse MASTER VOLUME +/– to set the overalllistening volume. Use MUTE to mute the soundor restore the sound if it has been muted.


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10 Tuner controlsThe TUNING +/– buttons can be used to findradio frequencies. The STATION +/– buttonscan be used to select preset radio stations(pages 35–36).

BAND (page 34)Use to switch between the AM and FMbands when the tuner is selected.

CLASS (pages 35–36)Use to switch between the three banks(classes) of station presets.

MPX (page 34)Use to switch between auto stereo andmono reception of FM broadcasts. If thesignal is weak then switching to mono willimprove the sound quality.

DISPLAY (page 36)Use to switch the display between thestation preset name and the frequency.

11 TOP MENUDisplays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.

12 ] ’ ‘ and ENTER/SETUP buttonsUse these arrow buttons when setting up yoursurround sound system. These buttons are alsoused to control DVD menus/options.

13 RECEIVERUse to switch to the receiver controls on theremote control. Also used when setting up thesurround sound for the receiver.

14 CHANNEL SELECT (page 33)Use to select a channel when setting up thesurround sound of the receiver.

TEST TONE (page 33)Use to sound the test tones when settingup the surround sound of the receiver.

LEVEL +/– (page 33)Use to set up the levels of the surroundsound of the receiver.

EFFECT +/– (page 26)Use to add or subtract the amount of effectin different sound modes or advancedlistening modes.

15 DVD CONTROL buttonsYou can use these buttons to control a PioneerDVD player connected to your system.

Button What it does

DVD Turns DVD power on/off.

AUDIO Changes the audio language orchannel.

SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitlesincluded in multilingual DVD-Video discs.

1 Press to start fast reversescanning.

3 Starts playback.

¡ Press to start fast forwardscanning.

7 Stops playback.

8 Pauses a disc that’s playing, orrestarts a paused disc.

4 Skips to the start of the currenttrack or chapter, then toprevious tracks/chapters.

¢ Skips to the next track orchapter.

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Introduction to Sound ModesThere are three basic sound options: Stereo/Direct, Standard or Advanced Surround.

Stereo/DirectWhen you select STEREO or DIRECT, you willhear the source through just the front left andright speakers (and possibly your subwooferdepending on your speaker settings). DolbyDigital and DTS multi-channel sources aredownmixed to stereo.

In STEREO, the audio plays according to thesurround setup settings and you can still useMidnight mode, Loudness mode and ToneControl functions.

When you select DIRECT, the audio bypassesthe tone controls and channel levels for themost accurate reproduction of a source.

Standard modesThe Standard mode can be used to decodeDolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Surround sources.The surround mode options (below) can alsoadd surround sound to regular stereo sources.

You can identify Dolby Digital software by the1 or marks. Most DolbySurround software is marked 3, butunmarked software may also incorporate DolbySurround.

Choose one of the following to add depth to a 2channel source:

Pro LogicThis mode gives 4.1 channel surround sound. Itis less sensitive to the quality of the sourcematerial, so may be useful when Pro Logic IIMovie/ Music modes do not give good results.

Pro Logic II MovieThis mode gives 5.1 channel surround sound. Itis suitable for movies, especially those recordedin Dolby Surround. The channel separation andmovement of surround effects is comparable toDolby Digital 5.1.

Pro Logic II MusicThis mode gives 5.1 channel surround soundand is suitable for music. Compared to ProLogic II Movie, the surround effect is moreenveloping.

Advanced Surround modesThese are designed to be used with multichannel surround sound audio/visual sources(like DVDs and LDs). Most Advanced Surroundmodes are designed to be used with filmsoundtracks, but some modes are also suitedfor music sources. Try different settings withvarious soundtracks to see which you like.

MovieSimulates the relaxed environment of a movietheater, and is suitable for watching movies on

sources marked 1 ( ) or R

.

MusicSimulates the acoustic environment of a largeconcert hall and is suitable for music ormusical sources marked 1 ( ) or

R

.

Virtual Surround Back (VIRTL SB)(VSX-D511 only)

The Virtual Surround Back effect simulates 6.1surround channel listening, giving the impres-sion that there is a surround back speaker inyour system when listening to a 5.1 channelsource.

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ExpandedThis mode is especially designed to give sounddepth to stereo sources. The overall effectbuilds a dynamic and broad sound space,allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to imitatea five speaker sound. Use with Dolby Pro Logicfor a stereo surround effect. You can also usewith Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereofield than the Standard modes.

5-Channel StereoThis can be selected to give multi-channelsound to a stereo source, using all the speakersin your setup.

Choosing the input signalYou need to hook up a component to bothanalog and digital inputs on the back of thereceiver to select between input signals.

DOWN

STEREO/DIRECT

SIGNALSELECT

UP

ENTER

INPUTSELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI JOG


R

MONITOR

MULTI JOG


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• Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) toselect the input signal corresponding to thesource component.Each press switches between AUTO, DVD 5.1ch, ANALOG and DIGITAL. The default isAUTO.

When set to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights whena Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lightswhen a DTS signal is input.

• DVD 5.1 ch is only available when DVD/LDis selected as the source.

• This receiver can only play back DolbyDigital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, 48kHz, and 96kHz) and DTS digital signal formats. Withother digital signal formats, set toANALOG.

• You may get digital noise when a LD or CDplayer compatible with DTS is playing ananalog signal. To prevent noise, make theproper digital connections (page 12) andset the signal input to DIGITAL.

• Some DVD players don’t output DTSsignals. For more details, refer to theinstruction manual supplied with your DVDplayer.

• You can only select DIGITAL if the sourceyou selected is assigned to a digital input.See page 32 for more on the digital inputsettings.

Using Stereo/DirectWhen you select STEREO or DIRECT, you willhear the source through just the front left andright speakers (and possibly your subwooferdepending on your speaker settings). DolbyDigital and DTS multichannel sources aredownmixed to stereo. See the previous page formore on these modes.

• Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on thefront panel) repeatedly to switch betweenthe two options.

If you switch on Midnight listening, Loud-ness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT isselected, the receiver automaticallyswitches to STEREO.

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Listening to multi-channelplayback

INPUT SELECTORCDTV/SATDVD/LDRECEIVER

CD-R/ VCR/DVR

STANDARD

1 Switch on the playback component.

2 Switch on the receiver.

3 Select the source you want to playback.Use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on theremote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUTSELECTOR dial on the front panel).

4 Press STANDARD.For multi-channel sources, Dolby/DTS decodingis selected automatically according to thesource and shows in the display.

For a two channel source, you can pressSTANDARD repeatedly to select the Pro Logic IImode you want:

Pro Logic II Music

Pro Logic

Pro Logic II Movie

Refer to page 24 for more details about eachmode.

5 Start playback of the component youselected in step 1.

Using Advanced SurroundDolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS signalprocessing is done automatically correspond-ing to the input signal.

• Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeat-edly to cycle the sound options.Each press changes the display as follows:

Movie

Virtual SB*

Music

5-Stereo Expanded

*VSX-D511 only.

Refer to page 24 for more details about eachsurround effect.

• The Movie, Music, and Expanded effects ofDolby/DTS can be adjusted in the range of10 to 90 (the default setting is 70) bypressing EFFECT +/– . The effect level canbe set for each of these AdvancedSurround mode. The Standard and Stereomodes cannot be changed.

Using Loudness and MidnightlisteningThe Loudness listening feature can be used toget good bass and treble from music sources atlow volume levels.

The Midnight listening feature allows you tohear effective surround sound of movies at lowvolume levels. The effect automatically adjustsaccording to the volume at which you’relistening.

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• Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS.Each press cycles through the effects asfollows:

OffMidnight

Loudness

You can also press MIDNIGHT or LOUDNESSon the front panel. Each press switches theeffect on or off.

Using the tone controlsDepending on what you are listening to, youmay want to adjust the bass or treble using thefront panel tone control.

DOWN UP

ENTER

INPUTSELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI JOG


R

MULTI JOG


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1 Press TONE to select the frequency youwant to adjust.Each press switches between BASS andTREBLE.

2 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTORdial to change the amount of bass or trebleas necessary.Wait about five seconds for your changes to beinput automatically.

• The tone controls can only be used withthe Stereo sound mode.

• When the receiver is switched to Direct,using the tone controls automaticallyswitches the receiver to Stereo mode.

Playing other sources

INPUT SELECTORCDTV/SATDVD/LDRECEIVER

CD-R/ VCR/DVR

1 Turn on the power of the playbackcomponent.

2 Turn on the power of the receiver.

3 Select the source you want to playback.Use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on theremote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTORdial on the front panel).

4 Start playback of the component youselected in step 1.

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Selecting the multi-channelanalog inputsConnect a DVD player with 5.1 channel outputto listen to 5.1 channel playback.

1 Select DVD/LD if it is not alreadyselected.Use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on theremote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTORdial on the front panel).

2 Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel)repeatedly to select 5.1 ch.To cancel 5.1 channel playback, use the SIGNALSELECT button to select an input signal (otherthan DVD 5.1 ch).

• When 5.1 channel playback is selected,you can’t use the SIGNAL SELECT, INPUTATT, TONE, and MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESSbuttons, as well as the Standard, AdvancedSurround, and Stereo/Direct sound modes.

• When 5.1 channel playback is selected,only the volume and channel levels can beset.

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Choosing your receiver setupEven though you may already have your systemup and running after using the 5 minute guideon pages 6 to 10, you should also be sure tocomplete the following set up operations toensure the best possible surround sound. Thisis particularly important when using Dolbysurround. You only need to make these settingsonce (unless you change the placement of yourcurrent speaker system or add new speakers,etc.). Refer to the following pages for details oneach of the settings.

If you are using the Pioneer S-FCRW220speaker system, you’ll have to set theCrossover frequency to 200kHz. You canleave the Speaker setting and theSubwoofer setting in the default settings.

RECEIVER

RECEI-VER

ENTER

1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.The STANDBY indicator goes out.

2 Press RECEIVER.

3 Use or ] to choose the option youwant to adjust.

It will be easiest to adjust each of the settings inturn, following the order below (and on thefollowing pages). The current setting is shownfor each option as you cycle through thedisplay.

Speaker setting (page 30)Specify the number and type of speakers youhave connected.

Subwoofer setting (page 30)Specify how the subwoofer is used.

Crossover frequency setting (page 30)Determine which frequencies will be sent to thesubwoofer (or large speakers).

LFE attenuator setting (page 31)Specify the peak level for the LFE channel.

Front speaker distance setting (page 31)Specify the distance from your listeningposition to your front speakers.

Center speaker distance setting (page 31)Specify the distance from your listeningposition to your center speaker.

Surround speaker distance setting (page 31)Specify the distance from your listeningposition to your surround speakers.

Dynamic range control setting (page 32)Compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack.

Dual mono setting (page 32)Isolate one channel when listening to discs withdual mono encoding.

Coaxial digital input setting (page 32)Specify the component to be assigned to thecoaxial digital input.

Optical digital input setting (page 32)Specify the component to be assigned to theoptical digital input.

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4 Use ’ or ‘ to adjust the setting.The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set othersurround modes.

6 When you’re done, press ENTER to exit.

The setting display is automatically exitedafter 20 seconds of inactivity.

Speaker setting• Default setting: S (all speakers)

You must let the receiver know how manyspeakers you have, and how big they are. Thesize you choose (large or small) determineshow much bass is sent from the receiver to thespeakers.

In the display, F, C, and S refer to front, center,and surround speakers respectively. Speakersize is denoted as L for large speakers, S forsmall speakers, and (asterisk) if no speaker isconnected.

• Cycle through the available choicesusing ’ or ‘ and choose a configurationthat matches your speaker setup.One of the following configurations shouldmatch your setup:

FL-CL-SL

FL-CL-SS

FL-CL-SFL-CS-SL

FL-CS-SS

FS-C -SS

FS-CS-S

FS-CS-SS

FL-C -SS

FL-C -SL

FL-CS-S

• If the cone size (diameter) of the speaker islarger than 5 inches, set the speaker sizeto L.

• If you’re not using a subwoofer, werecommend setting the front speakers to L.

Subwoofer setting• Default setting: ON

You can choose whether the subwoofer is usedor not. Use the plus (PLS) setting for extra bass.

• Use ’ or ‘ to select subwoofer ON, PLSor OFF.

• If you chose the small front speakersetting, SUBWF ON is automatically setand locked.

• When you select the plus setting, you willget the bass sounds from the subwoofereven if the front speakers are set to L.

Crossover frequency setting• Default setting: 100 Hz

Crossover frequency is the point where thereceiver divides the high and low sounds (thefrequencies) between the speakers. Since mostsmaller speakers can’t handle deep bass tones,you can send these sounds to the subwoofer (orif you don’t have a subwoofer, the large (L)speakers in your system) instead of thespeakers set to small (S) in your setup. Choosethe point at which you want the frequencyrouted to the subwoofer (or L speakers).

We recommend setting this to 200 Hz if your Sspeakers are smaller bookshelf-type speakers.

• Use ’ or ‘ to specify the crossoverfrequency for your small speakers (100 Hz,150 Hz or 200 Hz).


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100Hz 150Hz

200Hz

100 HzSends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to thesubwoofer (or L speakers).



If all speakers (front, center, and surround)are set to L, the crossover frequency can’tbe set because there are no S speakers( appears in the display).

LFE attenuator setting• Default setting: 0 dB

Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources includeultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator asnecessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tonesfrom distorting the sound from the speakers.

• Use ’ or ‘ to set the attenuation level(0 dB, 10 dB or dB(∞)).

0 dB 10 dB

∞ (displays )

When ∞ is selected ( appears in thedisplay), LFE is not available.

Front speaker distance setting• Default setting: 10 ft.

Sets the distance from the front speakers to thelistening position.

• Use ’ or ‘ to set the distance of thefront speakers from the main listeningposition (within a 30 foot range).

Center speaker distance setting• Default setting: 10 ft.

The center speaker is normally placed directlyin the front of the listening room and closer tothe listening position than the front speakers.This means that the sound from the centerspeaker will be heard before the front speakers.To prevent this, set the center speaker distancesetting to delay the sound from the centerspeaker so that the sound from the front andcenter speakers will be heard at the same time.

• Use ’ or ‘ to set the distance of thecenter speaker from the main listeningposition (within a 30 foot range).

When C is selected in the speaker setting,the center distance can’t be set.

Surround speaker distance set-ting

• Default setting: 10 ft.

Like the center speaker, you should set thedistance of the surround speakers accurately tohear sounds coming from both front andsurround speakers at the same time.

• Use ’ or ‘ to set the distance of thesurround speakers from the main listeningposition (within a 30 foot range).

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When S is selected in the speaker setting,the surround distance cannot be set.

Dynamic range control setting• Default setting: OFF

Dynamic range is the difference between theloudest and softest sounds in any given signal.With this setting, you can compress thedynamic range, so that low level sounds can beheard more easily (sounding relatively louder)yet louder sounds won’t be too overbearing.

• Press ’ or ‘ to set the dynamic rangecontrol (OFF, MAX, or MID).

• When listening at low volumes, set toMAX for maximum dynamic rangecompression.

• Dynamic range control is effective onlywhen a Dolby Digital signal is being playedback.

Dual mono setting• Default setting: ch1

The dual mono setting can only be used whenlistening to Dolby Digital discs with dual monoencoding. These discs are not widely used, butare sometimes used when it is necessary tohave one language on one channel and adifferent language on the other. With thissetting you can choose which channel in thedual mono setting you want to listen to.

If Dolby Digital mode is switched on, you willhear the channel you have selected (either ch1or ch2) through your center speaker. With DolbyDigital mode off, or if you don’t have a centerspeaker, you will hear the channel you haveselected through both front speakers. In the L

ch 1. R ch 2 setting, the left front speaker willplay channel 1 and the right front speaker willplay channel 2.

• Use ’ or ‘ to cycle through thepossible DUAL MONO settings.

ch2

L ch 1.R ch 2

ch1

Coaxial digital input setting• Default setting: DVD

Here you tell the receiver what component youhave hooked up to the coaxial digital input jack.

• Use ’ or ‘ to select the coaxial digitalinput (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR or OFF).After you assign a component to the digitaljack, whenever you select that component, forexample a DVD player, the receiver automati-cally changes to the digital input setting andDIGITAL shows in the display.

Optical digital input setting• Default setting: TV

Here you tell the receiver what component youhave hooked up to the optical input jack.

• Use ’ or ‘ to select the optical digitalinput (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, or OFF).After you assign a component to the digitaljack, whenever you select that component, forexample a DVD player, the receiver automati-cally changes to the digital input setting andDIGITAL shows in the display.


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Setting the relative volume levelof each channel

• Default setting: 0 dB

For best surround sound playback, you shouldset the relative channel levels from the mainlistening position. You can set seperate levelsfor each surround mode.

1 Press STANDARD.

2 Press TEST TONE to output the testtone.The test tone is output in the following order(depending on the speaker setting):

FL C FR

SLSW SR

If you don’t hear a test tone from one of yourspeakers, please refer to Speaker setting onpage 30 to make sure you have correctlyspecified your speaker setup.

3 Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to adjustthe volume to an appropriate level.

4 Use LEVEL +/– to adjust the speakerlevels in turn.You should hear the test tone at the samevolume from each speaker when seated in themain listening position. The channel level rangeis ± 10 dB.

5 When you’re done, press TEST TONE toturn off the test tone.

The speaker volume can be adjusted withoutoutputting the test tone by pressing CHSELECT and then using LEVEL +/–.

• Test tone is only output in Standardmodes.

• Since the subwoofer transmits an ultra-lowfrequency its sound may seem quieterthan it actually is.

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Listening to the radioThe following steps show you how to tune to FMand AM radio broadcasts using the automatic(search) and manual (step) tuning functions.Once you are tuned to a station you canmemorize the frequency for recall later—seeSaving station presets on the next page for moreon how to do this.

TUNING

BAND MPX

TUNER

1 Press the TUNER button on the remotecontrol to select the tuner.You can also use the MULTI JOG/INPUTSELECTOR dial on the front panel.

2 Use the BAND button to change theband (FM or AM), if necessary.Each press switches the band between FM andAM.

3 Tune to a station.There are three ways to do this:

Automatic tuningTo search for stations in the currentlyselected band, press and hold the TUNING+ / – buttons for about a second. Thereceiver will start searching for the nextstation, stopping when it has found one.Repeat to search for other stations.

Manual tuningTo change the frequency one step at atime, press the TUNING +/– buttons.

High speed tuningPress and hold the TUNING + / – buttonsfor high speed tuning. Release the buttonat the frequency you want.

Improving FM stereo soundIf the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't lightwhen tuning to an fm station because thesignal is weak, press the MPX button to switchthe receiver into mono reception mode. Thisshould improve the sound quality and allow youto enjoy the broadcast.

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Saving station presetsIf you often listen to a particular radio station,it's convenient to have the receiver store thefrequency for easy recall whenever you want tolisten to that station. This saves the effort ofmanually tuning in each time. This unit canmemorize up to 30 stations, stored in threebanks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stationseach. When saving an FM frequency, the MPXsetting (see previous page) is also stored. Usethe front panel controls to store station presets.

DOWN

STATION

TUNER EDIT INPUT ATT FL DIMMERCLASS BAND MPX

STANDARDADVANCEDSURROUND

STEREO/DIRECT

SIGNALSELECT

UP

ENTER

INPUTSELECTOR

MASTER VOLUME

MULTI JOG


R

STANDBY

STANDBY/ON

PHONES

TUNING MONITOR

MULTI JOG

MULTI JOG


LISTENING MODE

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TUNING

BAND MPX

TUNER

1 Tune to a station you want to memo-rize.See Listening to the radio (previous page) formore on this.

2 If you’re using the remote control,press RECEIVER.

3 Press TUNER EDIT.The display shows ST. MEMORY, then ablinking memory class.

SP ASTEREO TUNED

A - 99.50

4 Press CLASS to select one of the threeclasses then press STATION +/– to select thestation preset you want.You can also use the the MULTI JOG/INPUTSELECTOR dial (front panel) to select a stationpreset.

5 Press ENTER.After pressing ENTER, the preset class andnumber stop blinking and the receiver storesthe station.

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Naming station presetsFor easier identification, you can name yourstation presets.

1 Choose the station preset you want toname.See Listening to station presets (this page) forhow to do this.

2 If you’re using the remote control,press RECEIVER.

3 Press TUNER EDIT.The display shows ST. NAME, then a blinkingcursor at the first character position.

4 Input the name you want.Names can be up to four characters long.

• Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial(front panel) or the STATION +/– buttons(remote) to select characters.

• Press ENTER to confirm a character. If nocharacter is input, a space is input.

• The name is stored when ENTER ispressed after choosing the fourth charac-ter.

To erase a station name, simply repeat steps1-3 and input four spaces instead of aname.

Once you have named a station preset, youcan press DISPLAY when listening to astation to switch the display between thename and the frequency.

Listening to station presetsHaving stored up to 30 stations (see previouspage), preset stations can be easily recalled.

1 Press TUNER (remote) or use the MULTIJOG dial on the front panel to select thetuner.

2 Press CLASS to select the class in whichthe station is stored.Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A, Band C.

3 Press STATION +/– to select the stationpreset you want.

• If the receiver is left disconnected from theAC power outlet for an extended period,the station memories will be lost and willhave to be reprogrammed.

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Making an audio or a videorecordingYou can make an audio or a video recordingfrom the built-in tuner, or from an audio or videosource connected to the receiver (such as a CDplayer or TV) through the analog jacks. You willneed to connect a CD recorder, tape deck, MD,VCR, or DVR deck to the CD-R/TAPE/MD orVCR/DVR outputs on the receiver to do so (seepages 12–14 for more on this).

The receiver's volume, balance, tone (bass,treble, loudness), and surround effectshave no effect on the recorded signal.

1 Select the source you want to record.Use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons on theremote (or MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dialon the front panel).

2 Prepare the source you want to record.Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video,DVD etc.

3 Prepare the recorder (connected toeither the CD-R/TAPE/MD or VCR/DVRoutputs).Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into therecording device and set the recording levels.

Refer to the instructions that came with therecorder if you are unsure how to do this. Mostvideo recorders set the audio recording levelautomatically—check the component’sinstruction manual if you’re unsure.

4 Start recording, then start playback ofthe source component.

Monitoring your recordingYou can listen to (monitor) the recording as it'sbeing made using the MONITOR button on thefront panel (a cassette deck would have to havea record monitor function).

• Press the MONITOR button to switchbetween the recorded signal and theoriginal source signal.

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TroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there issomething wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie inanother component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If thetrouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneerauthorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

Problem

The power does not turn on.

No sound is output when afunction is selected.

No image is output when afunction is selected.

Considerable noise in radiobroadcasts.

Broadcast stations cannot beselected automatically.

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 touchingthe rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off auto-matically.

• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer topages 11–16).• 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 topages 11–13).• Select the correct component (use the INPUT SELECTORbuttons).

• Tune in the correct frequency.• Connect the antenna (refer to pages 14–15).• Route 2 RF and digital cables away from the antennaterminals 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 15).• Adjust the direction and position for best reception.• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (referto pages 14–15).• Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away fromthe receiver.• Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causingthe noise.

• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 15).

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If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect thepower plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

Problem

No sound from surround orcenter speakers.

Noise during playback of acassette deck.

Sound is produced from othercomponents, but not from LD orDVD player.

No sound is output or a noise isoutput when software with DTSis played back.

When a search is performed bya DTS compatible CD playerduring playback, noise is output.

Can’t operate the remotecontrol.

The display is dark or off.

Remedy

• Refer to Speaker setting on page 30 to check the speakersettings.• Refer to Setting the relative volume level of each channel onpage 33 to check the speaker levels.• Connect the speakers properly (refer to pages 16–17).

• Move the cassette deck further from your receiver, until thenoise disappears.

• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO, DIGITAL or ANALOGaccording to the type of connections made. (refer to page 25).• Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 32).• Make digital connections (refer to page 12) and set theSIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (refer to page 25).• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.

• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to theneutral position.• Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player.

• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volumedown to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.

• Replace the batteries (refer to page 5).• Operate within 23 feet ( 7 m), 30° of the remote sensor on thefront panel (refer to page 5).• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to directlight.

• Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to returnto the default.


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Specifications

Amplifier SectionContinuous average power output of 100 watts*per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to20,000 Hz with no more than 0.2 %** totalharmonic distortion (front).

Continuous Power OutputFront ...................................... 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)

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)CD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,DVD/LD, TV/SAT ........................... 200 mV/47 kΩ

Frequency ResponseCD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD,TV/SAT ........................... 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB

Output (Level/Impedance)VCR/DVR REC, CD-R/TAPE/MD REC ....................................... 200 mV/2.2 kΩ

Tone ControlBASS .......................................... ± 6 dB (100 Hz)TREBLE ...................................... ± 6 dB (10 kHz)LOUDNESS .................................. +9 dB/+9 dB

(100 Hz/10 kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, shortcircuited, A network)CD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,DVD/LD, TV/SAT ......................................... 96 dB

Signal-to Noise Ratio [EIA, at 1 W (1kHz)]CD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,DVD/LD, TV/SAT ......................................... 79 dB

Video Section

Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT ............. 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

Output (Level/Impedance)VCR/DVR ........................................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω

Frequency ResponseVCR/DVR, DVD/LD,TV/SAT ] MONITOR......... 5 Hz to 7 MHz dBSignal-to-Noise Ratio ................................. 55 dBCross Talk .................................................... 55 dB

FM Tuner SectionFrequency Range ............. 87.5 MHz to 108 MHzUsable Sensitivity ................ Mono:13.2 dBf, IHF

(1.3 µV/ 75 Ω)50 dB Quieting Sensitivity .......... Mono: 20.2 dB

Stereo: 38.6 dBfSignal-to-Noise Ratio ..................... Mono: 73 dB

(at 85 dBf)Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)

Distortion ........................... Stereo: 0.5 % (1 kHz)Alternate Channel Selectivity .................... 60 dB

(400 kHz)Stereo Separation ......................... 40 dB (1 kHz)Frequency Response .................. 30 Hz to 15 kHz

(±1 dB)Antenna Input (DIN) .............. 75 Ω unbalanced

AM Tuner SectionFrequency Range .............. 530 kHz to 1,700 kHzSensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) ............ 350 µV/mSelectivity .................................................... 25 dBSignal-to-Noise Ratio ................................. 50 dBAntenna ........................................ Loop antenna

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MiscellaneousPower Requirements ................ AC 120 V, 60 HzPower Consumption ................................. 260 WIn Standby ...................................................... 1 WAC Outlet .................. 100 W MAX. (SWITCHED)Dimensions.......................... 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 393 (D) mm

(16-9/16 (W) x 6-4/16 (H) x 15-8/16 (D) in.)Weight (without package) ......................... 9.0 kg

(19.8 lb)

Furnished PartsAM loop antenna ................................................ 1FM wire antenna ................................................ 1Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6P) ................. 2Remote control ................................................... 1Operating instructions ...................................... 1

Specifications and the design are subject topossible modifications without notice, due toimprovements.

* Measured pursuant to the Federal TradeCommission’s Trade Regulation rule on PowerOutput Claims for Amplifiers.

** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.


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Should this product require service in Canada, please contact a Pioneer Canadian AuthorizedDealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada.Alternatively, please contact the Customer Service Department at the following address:

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