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... serial number for a Class B digital device, pursuant to persons. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. If the socket outlets on the power supply cord of this serial number on the rear panel. H022AEn Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause ...NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE STANDBY/ON BUTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATETHE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. The cut-off and on, the user is intended to alert the user to the presence of Dolby Laboratories....
... serial number for a Class B digital device, pursuant to persons. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. If the socket outlets on the power supply cord of this serial number on the rear panel. H022AEn Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause ...NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE STANDBY/ON BUTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATETHE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. The cut-off and on, the user is intended to alert the user to the presence of Dolby Laboratories....
Owner's Manual
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...- All the safety and operating instructions should not be read before cleaning. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - CLEANING - ATTACHMENTS - CART - VENTILATION - POWER SOURCES - GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION ÷ If this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that produce heat. ...the wall outlet before the product is equipped with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. WATER AND MOISTURE - ACCESSORIES - POWER-CORD PROTECTION - LIGHTNING - SERVICING - HEAT - ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ...
...- All the safety and operating instructions should not be read before cleaning. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - CLEANING - ATTACHMENTS - CART - VENTILATION - POWER SOURCES - GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION ÷ If this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that produce heat. ...the wall outlet before the product is equipped with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. WATER AND MOISTURE - ACCESSORIES - POWER-CORD PROTECTION - LIGHTNING - SERVICING - HEAT - ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ...
Owner's Manual
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...digital recordings with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Be sure to insert completely. The VSXD710S has a coaxial input and two optical inputs for a total... and CD-R) you need to do this receiver. You can make digital audio connections. If you use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you can do both). VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C P L A Y R AUX DIGITAL IN PCM/2/DTS DIGITAL OUT CD VIDEO VCR /...
...digital recordings with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. Be sure to insert completely. The VSXD710S has a coaxial input and two optical inputs for a total... and CD-R) you need to do this receiver. You can make digital audio connections. If you use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you can do both). VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C P L A Y R AUX DIGITAL IN PCM/2/DTS DIGITAL OUT CD VIDEO VCR /...
Owner's Manual
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... RF demodulator digital in the same manner. For the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S hook up an RF Demodualtor to make both . Connecting Your Equipment DIGITAL OUT VSX-D810S/D850S ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (...(AC-3)(LD) DIGITAL OUT 1 PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL OUT PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(LD) 23 VSX-D850S ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T ¥ (CD) O P T ø (CD-R) O ...'s instruction manual if you don't need to the VSX-D710S in switch is for a DVD/LD or LD ... VSX-D850S only DIGITAL OUT VCR Example Connection for the VSX-D850S...
... RF demodulator digital in the same manner. For the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S hook up an RF Demodualtor to make both . Connecting Your Equipment DIGITAL OUT VSX-D810S/D850S ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (...(AC-3)(LD) DIGITAL OUT 1 PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL OUT PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(LD) 23 VSX-D850S ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T ¥ (CD) O P T ø (CD-R) O ...'s instruction manual if you don't need to the VSX-D710S in switch is for a DVD/LD or LD ... VSX-D850S only DIGITAL OUT VCR Example Connection for the VSX-D850S...
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When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W. CENTER L DVD 5.1 CH INPUT S OUT VCR / DVR S IN S ... shown below. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Audio Components To begin set of the audio signal. CD player CD recorder or Cassette deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C P L A Y R AUX DIGITAL PCM/2/D CD VIDEO VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT VIDEO (DVD...
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W. CENTER L DVD 5.1 CH INPUT S OUT VCR / DVR S IN S ... shown below. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Audio Components To begin set of the audio signal. CD player CD recorder or Cassette deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C P L A Y R AUX DIGITAL PCM/2/D CD VIDEO VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT VIDEO (DVD...
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...(or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD player (or LD player) OUTPUT VIDEO L R VSX-D710S INPUT OUTPUT IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C ...TAPE / MD IN SURROUND CENTER SUB W. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is connected using an S-Video cord, make sure that a signal fed into a.../ SAT IN S DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S INPUT TV (monitor) VIDEO VSX-D850S/D810S Front Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as shown below. For S-Video ...
...(or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD player (or LD player) OUTPUT VIDEO L R VSX-D710S INPUT OUTPUT IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C ...TAPE / MD IN SURROUND CENTER SUB W. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is connected using an S-Video cord, make sure that a signal fed into a.../ SAT IN S DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S INPUT TV (monitor) VIDEO VSX-D850S/D810S Front Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as shown below. For S-Video ...
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Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of surround sound speakers. If you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the AC power source. When using the speaker on this unit to the left terminal. Front ... MONITOR TV OUT (DVD/LD) IN 1 Y PB PR Y PB PR (TV/SAT) IN 2 CENTER SPEAKERS R SURROUND L R FRONT L CENTER B PREOUT VSX-D710S Powered subwoofer INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on your TV as the center speaker...
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of surround sound speakers. If you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the AC power source. When using the speaker on this unit to the left terminal. Front ... MONITOR TV OUT (DVD/LD) IN 1 Y PB PR Y PB PR (TV/SAT) IN 2 CENTER SPEAKERS R SURROUND L R FRONT L CENTER B PREOUT VSX-D710S Powered subwoofer INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the audio input jack on your TV as the center speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... speakers but we usually refer to it by its regular name, 7.1 ch sound. In this unit to the AC power source. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) A full complement of seven speakers is shown here but we recommend you connect the speaker on the right... you can hook a subwoofer up your TV. R / TAPE PREOUT IN LD R / MD DVD 7.1 CH INPUT IN S CONTROL OUT L VSX-D810S/D850S Subwoofer (passive) AC OUTLET Powered subwoofer INPUT Be sure to these terminals. En To get the most out of surround sound speakers. This is mono on both...
... speakers but we usually refer to it by its regular name, 7.1 ch sound. In this unit to the AC power source. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) A full complement of seven speakers is shown here but we recommend you connect the speaker on the right... you can hook a subwoofer up your TV. R / TAPE PREOUT IN LD R / MD DVD 7.1 CH INPUT IN S CONTROL OUT L VSX-D810S/D850S Subwoofer (passive) AC OUTLET Powered subwoofer INPUT Be sure to these terminals. En To get the most out of surround sound speakers. This is mono on both...
Owner's Manual
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...the front and center speakers. If any of speaker set up 14 En others should be sure to secure it may cause the power to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. Hints on Speaker Placement Speakers are usually ... sure all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. CAUTION! Overhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D710S~ Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Left Surround Right Listening Position 3-D view of speaker set up Overhead view of the picture when the...
...the front and center speakers. If any of speaker set up 14 En others should be sure to secure it may cause the power to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. Hints on Speaker Placement Speakers are usually ... sure all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. CAUTION! Overhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D710S~ Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Left Surround Right Listening Position 3-D view of speaker set up Overhead view of the picture when the...
Owner's Manual
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...electrical shock. When you must set it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. En Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to turn off automatically. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should be stepped on and off by tugging the... should be routed such that are wet as heaters, irons, or television sets to be disconnected by the plug. VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X CENTER (CD) S VIDEOOPT¥MOONUTTOUTOTTORV R O P R SUB WOOFER DVD ...
...electrical shock. When you must set it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. En Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to turn off automatically. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should be stepped on and off by tugging the... should be routed such that are wet as heaters, irons, or television sets to be disconnected by the plug. VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X CENTER (CD) S VIDEOOPT¥MOONUTTOUTOTTORV R O P R SUB WOOFER DVD ...
Owner's Manual
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... The current settings are displayed automatically. • DTS-ES ON/OFF setting mode (page 17) (VSXD810S/D850S only) Use to turn the power on (The STANDBY indicator goes out). Refer to the following set other surround modes. The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is ...mode (page 19) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers. • SURROUND BACK speakers distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 19) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround back speaker. • Dynamic range ...
... The current settings are displayed automatically. • DTS-ES ON/OFF setting mode (page 17) (VSXD810S/D850S only) Use to turn the power on (The STANDBY indicator goes out). Refer to the following set other surround modes. The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is ...mode (page 19) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers. • SURROUND BACK speakers distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 19) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround back speaker. • Dynamic range ...
Owner's Manual
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...the signal is in standby mode (note This button allows you to activate the BASS & that the receiver consumes a small amount of power ~ MULTI JOG dial (1W) in standby mode). 2 STANDBY/ON button Switches the receiver between DVD5.1CH input and regular DVD input...it to select a source component. MASTER VOLUME Use to a program source. the speakers off . 05 Displays & Controls Front Panel 12 3 N∫m-Û˘,?∫ 7 (VSX-D710S DVD5.1CH button) 4 5 6 89 0 - = ~ 1 ( *&^%$# @ ! 1 STANDBY indicator = TONE button Lights when the receiver is weak, press the MPX ...
...the signal is in standby mode (note This button allows you to activate the BASS & that the receiver consumes a small amount of power ~ MULTI JOG dial (1W) in standby mode). 2 STANDBY/ON button Switches the receiver between DVD5.1CH input and regular DVD input...it to select a source component. MASTER VOLUME Use to a program source. the speakers off . 05 Displays & Controls Front Panel 12 3 N∫m-Û˘,?∫ 7 (VSX-D710S DVD5.1CH button) 4 5 6 89 0 - = ~ 1 ( *&^%$# @ ! 1 STANDBY indicator = TONE button Lights when the receiver is weak, press the MPX ...
Owner's Manual
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...and the input signal Shows the radio frequency or function (DVD/LD, should be used on or not. En When the AUTO setting is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . LOUDNESS is used . 3 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is played. It... software the surround back indicator won't light because there is no flag encoded in use . Volume level is maintained even when the power is being Surround effects. DNR indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) with DTS audio signals is on . TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is off . - ANALOG : Lights when...
...and the input signal Shows the radio frequency or function (DVD/LD, should be used on or not. En When the AUTO setting is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . LOUDNESS is used . 3 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is played. It... software the surround back indicator won't light because there is no flag encoded in use . Volume level is maintained even when the power is being Surround effects. DNR indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) with DTS audio signals is on . TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is off . - ANALOG : Lights when...
Owner's Manual
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.... CH LEVEL +/- (see page 21) Use to switch on the loudness. CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D710S). 8 LOUDNESS button Use to set the overall listening volume. = CHANNEL +/- buttons Use to select the stations of the receiver. buttons Use to set up your...system (see pages 16-21). To use first press the RCV button then operate this setting the receiver will automatically switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for this button to control DVD menus/options and for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with your TV. 25 En To ...
.... CH LEVEL +/- (see page 21) Use to switch on the loudness. CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D710S). 8 LOUDNESS button Use to set the overall listening volume. = CHANNEL +/- buttons Use to select the stations of the receiver. buttons Use to set up your...system (see pages 16-21). To use first press the RCV button then operate this setting the receiver will automatically switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for this button to control DVD menus/options and for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with your TV. 25 En To ...
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...27 En Most Dolby Surround software is especially designed to give sound depth to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of a large modern movie theater. Use with action movies on sources marked 1 ( R ) or . It is good ...powerful surround sound that have been recorded in conjunction with Dolby Digital sources for enjoying movies that recreates the movie theater experience. The DSP and STEREO modes are explained here. You can also use with Dolby Pro Logic for music or musical sources marked 1 R ( ) or . EXPANDED (VSX-D710S...
...27 En Most Dolby Surround software is especially designed to give sound depth to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of a large modern movie theater. Use with action movies on sources marked 1 ( R ) or . It is good ...powerful surround sound that have been recorded in conjunction with Dolby Digital sources for enjoying movies that recreates the movie theater experience. The DSP and STEREO modes are explained here. You can also use with Dolby Pro Logic for music or musical sources marked 1 R ( ) or . EXPANDED (VSX-D710S...
Owner's Manual
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Less delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of a large, wooden concert hall. THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of reflected sounds coupled with stone walls. Complex delay of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all -around sound...
Less delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of a large, wooden concert hall. THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of reflected sounds coupled with stone walls. Complex delay of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all -around sound...
Owner's Manual
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... MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL 2 3 4 7 1 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input 1 Turn on the power of the receiver. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is an AUTO setting. In this receiver. signals are input the AUTO setting will always choose the best or... that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel. 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the automatically switch between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection (VSX-D710S). To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to page 6-7) and set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • Some DVD players...
... MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL 2 3 4 7 1 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input 1 Turn on the power of the receiver. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is an AUTO setting. In this receiver. signals are input the AUTO setting will always choose the best or... that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel. 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the automatically switch between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection (VSX-D710S). To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to page 6-7) and set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • Some DVD players...
Owner's Manual
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...set. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on to enjoy the effects of movies at low volume, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. If you're using the controls on the remote, then RCV, then 5.1/7.1 button. VSX-D710S only: On the main unit... signal corresponding to the source component (see p.29). 5 Start playback of the receiver. Playing other function with 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) analog output to enjoy surround sound playback. This mode allows you to hear effective surround sound of quality surround sound even at low volumes....
...set. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on to enjoy the effects of movies at low volume, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. If you're using the controls on the remote, then RCV, then 5.1/7.1 button. VSX-D710S only: On the main unit... signal corresponding to the source component (see p.29). 5 Start playback of the receiver. Playing other function with 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) analog output to enjoy surround sound playback. This mode allows you to hear effective surround sound of quality surround sound even at low volumes....
Owner's Manual
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...SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME 1 3 3 23 1 VSX-D710S 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button on how to select the station memory in which the station is stored. Repeatedly pressing this button cycles...the number buttons on the front panel of 10 stations each class. MEMO: • If the receiver is only possible from the AC power outlet for a lengthy period, the station memories will have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want, the preset class...
...SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME 1 3 3 23 1 VSX-D710S 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button on how to select the station memory in which the station is stored. Repeatedly pressing this button cycles...the number buttons on the front panel of 10 stations each class. MEMO: • If the receiver is only possible from the AC power outlet for a lengthy period, the station memories will have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want, the preset class...
Owner's Manual
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...compatible CD player during playback, noise is output. • This is digitally connected to this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your DVD is not a malfunction, but not from surround or center speakers. • Refer to "SPEAKERS setting mode" on... both A and B sets of speakers are no loose strands of the remote sensor on the front panel to page 11). Disconnect the power plug from another component. This could cause the receiver to external effects such as static electricity. If the trouble cannot be remote controlled. ...
...compatible CD player during playback, noise is output. • This is digitally connected to this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your DVD is not a malfunction, but not from surround or center speakers. • Refer to "SPEAKERS setting mode" on... both A and B sets of speakers are no loose strands of the remote sensor on the front panel to page 11). Disconnect the power plug from another component. This could cause the receiver to external effects such as static electricity. If the trouble cannot be remote controlled. ...