Pioneer VSX-D1011-S User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-D1011-SVSX-D1011-KVSX-D1011-GOperating Instructions

10EnBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC outlet.Easy Setup Guide Part111111 Hook

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving100EnOther audio problemsSubwoofer output is verylow.During multi channelplayback, there is no soundoutput from on

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT101EnVideoNo image is output when afunction is selected.There is no image comingfrom the selectedcomponent v

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving102EnDuring playback of a 96 kHzsource, the display doesn'tshow 96 kHzRemote controlCannot be remotecontrolle

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT103EnSchemata of Setup1234(4. Function Rename)System Setup[1. Surround Setup[2. THX CINEMA Setup[3. Input As

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving104EnVIDEO Section (Composite)Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, VIDEO, DVD/LD,TV/SAT ...

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT105EnSpecifications (multi-voltage model)Amplifier SectionMaximum Output Power ... 13

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EASY SETUP GUIDE11EnEasy Setup Guide Part122222 Speaker ConnectionsHome theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left &am

12En1Turn on the receiver, press theRECEIVER button on the remotecontrol.2Press the SYSTEM SETUPbutton.LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATTSTEREOTUNEDRDSHi-

EASY SETUP GUIDE13EnEasy Setup Guide Part211111 QUICK setupWith this QUICK setup you can quickly and easily adjust the speakers settings so that you

14En22222 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound1 Make sure the receiver, your TV, your subwoofer and your DVD playerare switched ON.2Press the DVD/LD but

PREPARATIONPREPARATION15EnConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting your TVBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect th

16EnConnecting Your EquipmentConnecting Video ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord

PREPARATIONPREPARATION17EnPCM/2DIGITAL /DTS/MPEGOUT1OUT2INRL(TV/ SAT)1IN(CD-R/ TAPE1)2IN3(DVD/LD)IN4(CD)PLAYPLAYCD-R/ TAPE1VCR1/DVRTV/SAT INDVD/LD

18EnConnecting Satellite TV (SAT) ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC o

PREPARATIONPREPARATION19EnConnecting Analog Audio ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power c

2EnThank you for buying this Pioneer product.Please read through these operating instructionsso you will know how to operate your modelproperly. After

20EnConnecting to the Multi Channel Analog Inputs (DVD-Audio or SuperAudio CD (SACD) compatible player)Before making or changing the connections, swit

PREPARATIONPREPARATION21EnConnecting Digital Audio ComponentsBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power

22EnConnecting Your EquipmentDigital Input Default SettingsUnlike analog connections, the jacks for digital connections are not dedicated to one type

PREPARATIONPREPARATION23EnConnecting the Radio AntennasBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord f

24EnConnecting SpeakersBefore making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord fromthe AC outlet.We recommend a

PREPARATIONPREPARATION25EnConnecting Your EquipmentSpeaker impedanceYou can change the speaker impedance for VSX-D1011 but we recommend using speakers

26EnPlacing Your SpeakersProper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tipsgiven here are just a r

PREPARATIONPREPARATION27EnDisplays & ControlsDisplayAll the display information is explained and/or referenced here.DIGITALDTS ES EXMPEG AACSTEREO

28EnFront PanelAll the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel pushgently on the lower third of the

PREPARATIONPREPARATION29EnDisplays & Controls4 ENTER buttonUse this button to enter information concerningthe SYSTEM SETUP, listening mode or the

3EnOperating EnvironmentOperating environment temperature andhumidity:+5°C – +35°C (+41°F – +95°F); less than 85%RH(cooling vents not blocked)Do not i

30EnRemote ControlThis page describes the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver.1 RECEIVER (STANDBY/ON) buttonPress to turn powe

PREPARATIONPREPARATION31EnDisplays & ControlsDNR (DIGITAL NR) button (see page 47)Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off.BASS/TREBLE button (see page

32EnBack PanelAll the terminals on the back panel are explained and/or referenced here.1 DIGITAL IN terminals (see page 21–22)Use these terminals to i

PREPARATIONPREPARATION33EnDisplays & Controls8 AC OUTLET (European model only)(switced 100 W max)Hook up an external component to the powersupply

34EnTo ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following setup operations. Some of these are thesame (and take precedence over) the sett

SURROUND SET UP35EnSetting Up for Surround SoundSURRBACK SYSTEM (Surround Back System)This setup selects how your surround back system will be used. I

36EnSetting Up for Surround SoundNORMAL setupThis is the manual method to setup your sound parameters for surround sound. It is more exact than the QU

SURROUND SET UP37En SPEAKER SETTINGThe information below shows you how to select the correct settings for the type and number of speakers youconnected

38En1SPEAKER SET should be selected.If it isn’t use the 5∞ buttons toselect it. Press the ENTER button.LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATTSTEREOTUNEDRDSHi-

SURROUND SET UP39En1CHANNEL LEVEL should beselected. If it isn’t use the 5∞buttons to select and press ENTER.LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATTSTEREOTUNED

4EnTable of ContentsFeatures ... 6Before You Start ... 7Checking the Su

40En1The CHANNEL DELAY should beselected. If it isn’t use the 5∞buttons to select it. Press theENTER button.LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATTSTEREOTUNEDR

BASIC41EnStereo and Multichannel PlaybackThe following instructions show you how to play sound sources with the VSX-D1011.Before doing so be sure to c

42EnSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputThis button selects the type of input signal, ANALOG or DIGITAL, sent to the receiver. You need to take speci

BASIC43EnListening ModesThe three listening mode types on the receiver are explained here (to select listening modes see page 41).The kind of playback

44EnBasic OperationMOVIE modes (SURROUND mode)The MOVIE mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-visual sources

BASIC45EnMUSIC modes (SURROUND mode)The MUSIC modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments whenplaying

46EnBasic Operationmemo1Press RECEIVER.2Press the EFFECT/CH SEL buttonrepeatedly until you see EFFECT in thereceiver’s display.3Use the +/– buttons to

Basic OperationBASIC47EnReducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function)To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This feature is effective

Basic Operation48EnListening in MIDNIGHT ModeThis useful feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at lowv

Basic OperationBASIC49EnAdjusting Bass and Treble (TONE CONTROL)You can adjust the low (bass) and high (treble) frequencies. The TONE button can also

PREPARATIONPREPARATIONEXPERTEASY SETUP GUIDESURROUND SETUPBASIC5EnTable of ContentsAn introduction to RDS (European model only) ... 59Using the RDS

Basic Operation50EnmemoDVD-Audio/MULTI CHANNEL IN PlaybackMULTI CH IN allows you to connect a DVD-Audio player or an external decoder to enjoy certain

Basic OperationBASIC51En1SOURCEMULTI CONTROLRECEIVERMOVIE MUSICENTERMULTIOPERATIONSURROUNDMODESTEREO/DIRECTSYSTEMOFFACOUSTICEQSB CHMODEINPUTMIDNIGHTMU

Basic Operation52EnDUAL MONO setting and playbackThe dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital or homemade discs that have du

Basic OperationBASIC53EnVideo SelectThis function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. Thesou

Using the Tuner54EnAutomatic and Manual TuningThe following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andm

Using the TunerBASIC55En1Press the TUNER button.This selects the tuner function on the receiver and setsthe remote to the tuner operation mode.2Press

Using the Tuner56EnMemorizing Frequently Used StationsThe following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding

Using the TunerBASIC57EnNaming Memorized StationsYou can input a name of up to four characters for each preset station in the receiver’s memory (see t

Using the Tuner58EnRecalling Memorized Stations1Press the TUNER button.This selects the TUNER function on the receiver andsets the remote to the TUNER

Using the TunerBASIC59EnAn introduction to RDS (European model only)Radio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually known, is a system used by FM radio stat

6EnHigh Quality, Balanced Multichannel DesignThe VSX-D1011 receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading advanced and well balancedmultichan

Using the Tuner60EnSearching for RDS programs (European model only)One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular ki

Using the TunerBASIC61EnBasics of EON (Enhanced Other Network information)(European model only)When EON is turned on, the receiver jumps to an EON-lin

Using the Tuner62EnClearing all stations from the RDS or EON search(European model only)The receiver will automatically register an identifying marker

BASICRemote Control of Other Components63En1While holding down the REMOTESETUP button press to select thepreset recall setup mode.The LED begins to

Remote Control of Other Components64EnProgramming Signals from Other Remote Controls (LEARNING Mode)If preset codes are not available for your compone

Remote Control of Other ComponentsBASIC65EnUsing Remote Control with Other ComponentsCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVD recorder/Cassette Deck operations• The

Remote Control of Other Components66EnCable TV/Satellite TV/TV operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote cont

Remote Control of Other ComponentsBASIC67EnSetting up the DIRECT FUNCTIONThe direct function will not be necessary for most users. It is designed in c

Using Other Functions68EnRecording from Audio/Video ComponentsThe following explanations show you how make a recording from one component to another c

Using Other FunctionsEXPERT69EnStereo playback in another room (SECOND ZONE)This setup enables you to listen to a pair of stereo speakers independentl

PREPARATIONPREPARATIONPREPARATION7EnAUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-D1011-SVSX-D1011-KVSX-D1011-GOperating InstructionsBefore You StartChecking

Using Other Functions70Enmemo• What is output from the subwoofer depends on the SPEAKER SETTING and the type of source.• Depending on the settings in

Using Other FunctionsEXPERT71EnPCM/2DIGITAL /DTS/MPEGOUT1OUT2INRL(TV/ SAT)1IN(CD-R/ TAPE1)2IN3(DVD/LD)IN4(CD)PLAYPLAYCD-R/ TAPE1VCR1/DVRTV/SAT INDVD

Using Other Functions72EnMulti OperationsMulti operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with thepu

Using Other FunctionsEXPERT73EnYou don't need to program power on for PIONEERcomponents (except for the first generation of PioneerDVRs), they wi

Using Other Functions74EnSYSTEM OFFThe SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and/or turn off withthe pu

Using Other FunctionsEXPERT75En• You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing thereceiver's remote

Using Other Functions76En1Press and hold both the REMOTESETUP button and for morethan 3 seconds.LED lights will blink 3 times and all multi operatio

EXPERTUsing Other Functions77EnResetting the Main UnitThe following operations allow you to reset the unit to the default settings.1While holding down

Fine Tuning Your System78EnOther System SettingsThese settings are more advanced. Some could add depth or listenability to your sound (like the THX CI

Fine Tuning Your SystemEXPERT79EnTHX CINEMA SetupThis setup lets you choose which decoding method for 2 channel sources the receiver will use for THXC

8EnBefore You StartInstalling the ReceiverOpening the Front PanelTo open the front panel push gently on the lower third of thepanel with your finger.O

Fine Tuning Your System80En5Use the 5∞ buttons to movethrough the different digital inputsettings and press the ENTERbutton.LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR

Fine Tuning Your SystemEXPERT81EnFUNCTION RENAMEUse the FUNCTION RENAME capability to rename the display on the receiver for different functions (DVD,

Fine Tuning Your System82EnExpert SetupThe settings here can only be done if you've performed the more basic preliminary setups. Thus, before doi

EXPERTFine Tuning Your System83EnCROSSOVER NETWORKCrossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies

Fine Tuning Your System84EnFINE CHANNEL LEVELThe following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers more finely than in t

EXPERTFine Tuning Your System85EnFollow steps 1-5 on page 82, if necessary, to getto the starting point mentioned here.1FINE CH DELAY should beselecte

Fine Tuning Your System86En5Press ENTER to select a newchannel. Repeat step 4 for everychannel.If you want to change a setting before pro-ceedingUse t

EXPERTFine Tuning Your System87EnACOUSTIC CAL EQThis setting is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers. This receiver let's you equalize the

Fine Tuning Your System88En6TRIM should be selected (if itisn’t use the 5∞ buttons toselect it) and press ENTER.LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT TONE DNR ATTSTEREOTU

EXPERTFine Tuning Your System89EnFollow steps 1-5 on page 82, if necessary, to getto the starting point mentioned here.1BASSPEAK LEVEL should beselect

EASY SETUP GUIDE9EnEasy Setup Guide Part1Home Theater: The BasicsMost consumers are used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but many peopl

Fine Tuning Your System90En DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROLThis feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital and DTS sources

EXPERT91EnDolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic II is an improved version of Dolby Pro Logic technology with extended matrix decodingtechnology that can c

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving92EnDolby Digital Surround EXThis new recording technology is able to play 6.1 channel sound and was developed in

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT93EnTHXTHX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tr

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving94EnSpeaker Placement InformationPlacement of your speakers is a crucial aspect of attaining accurate and realisti

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT95EnSpeaker Placement for a Complete THX Speaker System If you have a complete THX Speaker System set (Lucas

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving96EnPreset Code ListDVDManufacturer CodeTOSHIBA 1010PANASONIC 1002SONY 1009JVC 1005SAMSUNG 1008RCA 1007DENON 1004P

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT97EnSCOTT 3141, 3142, 3143,3144, 3145, 3146,3147SEG 3148SELECO 3149SHARP 3150, 3151, 3152SIEMENS 3153, 3154,

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving98EnTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there i

Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingEXPERT99EnNo sound output from thefront speakers.No sound output fromsurround or center speakers.No sound output f