Pioneer VSX-511S User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO
STEREO RECEIVER
VSX-5O1
VSX-511S
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The
demonstration mode is
activated by turning on the
power
switch while holding
down the RETURN
button
(from
power
standby condition). The demonstration
will appear on the display.
.
Press the POWER
switch to
cancel
the
demonstration.
.
Activating
the demonstration
mode causes memory contents
to
return to their
original default
condition except
tuner.
.
lllustration shows model VSX-501.
Thank
you
for buying this Pioneer
product.
Please read
through these
operating instructions
so
you
will
know
how
to operate
your
model
properly.
After
you
have finished reading the
instructions,
put
them away in a safe
place
for
future reJerence.
ln some
countries or regions,
the shape of the
power plug
and
power
outlet may
sometimes differ from that
shown in the explanatory
drawings.
However, the method
of connecting and
operating the unit
is the same.
WARNING:
To
pREVENT
FIRE
oR sHocK HAZARD, Do Nor
EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
lFor
U.S.
and Canadian modelsl
The serial
number for this
equipment is located
on
the rear
panel.
Please
write this
serial number on
your
enclosed warranty
card and
keep
it in
a
secu[e
area. This
is for
your
security.
Note
to
CATV system installer
This reminder
is
provided
to call the CATV system installer's
attention
to Article
82O-4O of the NEC
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
grounding
and,
in
particular,
specifies
that the cable
ground
shall
be
connected
to the
grounding
system of the building,
as close to the
point
of cable
entry
as
practical.
lFor
Canadian modell
CAUTION: ro
pREVENT
ELEcrRtc
sHocK Do Nor
usE rHts
(POLARIZED)
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE
FULLY
INSERTED TO
PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION:
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LES cHocs ELEcrRtouEs
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PAS UTILISER
CETTE
FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC
UN PROLONGATEUR
UNE PRISE DE COURANT
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SORTIE
DE
COURANT,
SAUF SI
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PEUVENT ETRE
INSEREES A FOND
SANS EN
LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.
RETURN function
This function returns
the unit to a
set of initial settings and ready
to broadcast tuner. This is
helpful during
troubleshooting or when
no
sound
is
output. For details, refer
to
page
1 9.
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The Art
of Entertainment

Pioneer VSX-511S Specifications

General

Channels	5.1
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.09 %
Input Sensitivity	200 mV
Surround System Class	5.1 channel
Digital Sound Processor (DSP)	Yes
DSP Preset Qty	5
Input Impedance	47 kΩ
DSP Presets	Game, Hall
Tuner Bands	FM/AM
Tuning Range	FM: 87.5 - 108 MHz
Power Output	100W per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, THD 1%, 1 channel driven)
Inputs	3 x composite video input, 1 x digital audio input (coaxial), 1 x digital audio input (optical)
Outputs	1 x composite video output

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

Ground antenna system to protect against voltage surges and static charges.

BEFORE OPERATING, ADJUST THE POSITION OF THESE SWITCHES

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES

Adjust rear panel voltage selector switches to match your area's mains voltage.

CHANNEL STEP/FM DE EMPHASIS SWITCH

Set channel allocation and de-emphasis values for your region's FM/AM broadcasts.

FEATURES

BUILT-IN DIGITAL DELAY, DOLBY SURROUND CIRCUIT

Enjoy STUDIO, SIMULATED, and DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND playback modes.

VSX-501 AV REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Operate Pioneer audio/video components with the included remote.

VSX-511S AV PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Programmable remote for controlling various components with learning functions.

SURROUND EFFECT

STUDIO

Simulates listening in a recording studio with reverberation.

SIMULATED SURROUND

Creates reverberated sound effects for an expansive sound field.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND

Enhances movie and music sound by detecting dominant signals.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, DOLBY 3CH LOGIC CENTER MODE

When using a center speaker

Adjust center speaker mode for NORMAL or WIDE frequency range routing.

When not using a center speaker

Use PHANTOM mode to divide center signal between front speakers.

CONNECTIONS

Setting Up the AM Antenna

Instructions for positioning and securing the AM loop antenna for optimal reception.

POWER-CORD CAUTION

BASIC AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

BASIC VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

REAR PANEL FACILITIES

FM/AM ANTENNA terminals

TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks

TAPE 1/DAT jacks

VIDEO OUT (TV MONITOR) jack

VCR 2 jacks

VCR 1 jacks

CENTER SPEAKER terminals

REAR SPEAKERS terminals

FRONT SPEAKERS terminals

PHONO input jacks

CD input jacks

TV jacks (input)

LD jacks

CONTROL IN/OUT jacks

AC OUTLETS

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

POWER STANDBY/ON switch/STANDBY indicator

Controls power and indicates standby status.

V-SIGNAL (VIDEO SIGNAL) SELECTOR button

Remote sensor

AUTO SOURCE CONTROL buttons

MEMORY button

CUSTOM MEMO SEL button

SCAN button

FM Mode AUTO/MONO button

Tuning buttons

DIRECT ACCESS tuning button

HITS (Hyper Intelligent Tuning System) button

STATION CALL buttons

SIMULATED STEREO button

SURROUND MODE selector buttons

DELAY TIME buttons

DOLBY 3CH LOGIC button

MASTER VOLUME control

Adjusts overall sound volume for all speakers.

SPEAKERS buttons (A, B) OFF-ON

INPUT SELECTOR buttons

Selects the desired audio/video program source.

DISPLAY SECTION

TUNER

DIRECT ACCESS TUNING

Input desired station frequencies directly using number buttons.

AUTO TUNING

Automatically scans for and tunes to desired stations.

MANUAL TUNING

PRESET TUNING

FREQUENCY PRESETTING AND CUSTOM MEMORY SELECTION

LISTENING TO BROADCASTS USING PRESET TUNING

MEMORY SCAN

OPERATING THE AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS

PLAYBACK

Select a program source and operate playback of audio/video components.

RECORDING WITH A CASSETTE DECK

RECORDING WITH TAPE 1/DAT

USING VCR 1, VCR 2 FOR AUDIO RECORDING

COPYING TAPES

VIDEO RECORDING

DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND AND DOLBY 3CH LOGIC

LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

OPERATION

SETTING THE DELAY TIME

USING THE AUTO SOURCE CONTROL

[Operating Memory]

[Recalling]

VSX-501 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Transmit mode selector switch

RECEIVER AMPLIFIER SECTION OPERATION

Explains operation of receiver amplifier controls via remote.

RECEIVER TUNER SECTION OPERATION

Explains operation of tuner controls via remote.

TV OPERATION

Explains operation of TV controls via remote.

CD PLAYER OPERATION

Explains operation of CD player controls via remote.

LD OPERATION

Explains operation of LD player controls via remote.

CASSETTE DECK OPERATION

Explains operation of cassette deck controls via remote.

VCR OPERATION

Explains operation of VCR controls via remote.

VSX-511S REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

LOADING BATTERIES

Instructions for installing batteries in the remote control.

REMOTE CONTROL RANGE

Guidelines for optimal remote control operation distance and angles.

Battery Replacement

OUTLINE OF BUTTON LAYOUT

RECEIVER CONTROL BUTTONS

Details specific receiver control buttons and their functions.

OPERATING OTHER COMPONENTS

Requirements for remote controlling other components.

REMOTE CONTROLLING OF ANY OTHER OF YOUR AUDIO-VISUAL COMPONENTS VIA THIS UNIT REQUIRES:

When operating components other than the receiver:

VCR 1 operation

Operating VCR 1 using the remote control unit.

LD player operation

Operating LD player using the remote control unit.

TV operation

Operating TV using the remote control unit.

CD player operation

Operating CD player using the remote control unit.

Tuner operation (The receiver tuner section can also be operated when TUNER is selected)

Operating tuner functions via the remote control.

DECK I, II operation

Operating cassette decks I and II via the remote control.

DAT (Digital Audio Tape deck) operation

Operating DAT deck via the remote control.

MODE CHECK button

PROGRAMMING

Information on learning and editing remote control commands.

Learning capacity and buttons that can learn

Explains how many commands can be learned and by which buttons.

[Learning procedure]

Step-by-step guide to learning remote control signals.

[Operation example]

[When learning is not possible]

[When learning is not possible because memory is full]

EDIT

Remote control codes of other manufacturers preset in the preset

MULTI-EDIT MODE

Program multiple commands into the MULTI COMMAND button.

RETURNING TO THE INITIAL SETTINGS

Reset specific control modes or the entire memory to default.

Initialization of particular CONTROL MODES

Initializing the entire memory

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

Amplifier section

Technical specifications for the amplifier's power output and distortion.

VIDEO Section

Technical specifications for video input/output and frequency response.

FM Tuner Section

Technical specifications for FM reception sensitivity and selectivity.

AM Tuner Section

Technical specifications for AM reception sensitivity and selectivity.

Miscellaneous

Power requirements