Pioneer VSX-D411 Owner's Manual - Page 4

Contents 1 Before you start Checking what's in the box 5 Installing the receiver 5 Making cable connections 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit 5 2 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 6 Listening to Surround Sound 7 Using the Quick Setup 10 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 11 S-video cables (VSX-D511 only 11 Digital audio cords/Optical cables 11 Connecting digital components 12 Connecting audio components 12 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 13 Connecting video components 13 Connecting antennas 14 FM wire antenna 14 AM loop antenna 15 Antenna snap connectors 15 Using external antennas 15 To improve FM reception 15 To improve AM reception 15 Connecting the speakers 16 Speaker terminals 16 Hints on speaker placement 17 AC outlet 18 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 18 4 Controls and displays Front Panel 19 Display 20 Remote Control 22 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 24 Stereo/Direct 24 Standard modes 24 Advanced Surround modes 24 Choosing the input signal 25 Using Stereo/Direct 25 Listening to multi-channel playback 26 Using Advanced Surround 26 Using Loudness and Midnight listening ........26 Using the tone controls 27 Playing other sources 27 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 28 6 Setting up your receiver Choosing your receiver setup 29 Speaker setting 30 Subwoofer setting 30 Crossover frequency setting 30 LFE attenuator setting 31 Front speaker distance setting 31 Center speaker distance setting 31 Surround speaker distance setting .......... 31 Dynamic range control setting 32 Dual mono setting 32 Coaxial digital input setting 32 Optical digital input setting 32 Setting the relative volume level of each channel 33 7 Using the tuner Listening to the radio 34 Improving FM stereo sound 34 Saving station presets 35 Naming station presets 36 Listening to station presets 36 8 Making a recording Making an audio or a video recording .......... 37 Monitoring your recording 37 9 Additional information Troubleshooting 38 Specifications 40