Owner's Manual
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.... Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on top of this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. CAUTION: Incorrect use of batteries may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries ... This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up a multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of your country or area. It is operated simultaneously with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that apply in ...
.... Installing the Receiver Please note: • Do not place objects directly on top of this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. CAUTION: Incorrect use of batteries may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries ... This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up a multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of your country or area. It is operated simultaneously with governmental regulations or environmental public institution's rules that apply in ...
Owner's Manual
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...Player 7 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 for VSX-D710S) input playback 31 MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 31 Playing other Pioneer Components 40 CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/ Cassette Deck...VSX-D710S/D810S) 24 Remote Control (VSX-D850S) 26 LCD Display (VSX-D850S only) 26 06 Sound Modes 27 Sorround operation 30 ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode) 30 DVD 5.1 ch/7.1ch (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) Components 9 Connecting Video Components 10 Connecting Antennas 11 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) 12 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) 13 Hints on buying this fine Pioneer...
...Player 7 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 for VSX-D710S) input playback 31 MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 31 Playing other Pioneer Components 40 CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/ Cassette Deck...VSX-D710S/D810S) 24 Remote Control (VSX-D850S) 26 LCD Display (VSX-D850S only) 26 06 Sound Modes 27 Sorround operation 30 ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode) 30 DVD 5.1 ch/7.1ch (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) Components 9 Connecting Video Components 10 Connecting Antennas 11 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) 12 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) 13 Hints on buying this fine Pioneer...
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... L AC OUTLET R SUB WOOFER DVD/multi channel decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks CENTER VIDEO OUT MEMO: • The 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) input can connect the single surround back speaker to connect both 2 channel and 7.1 channel audio output formats. R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W.... PREOUT OUT R L CD - You need to either the left and right surround back channels for the VSX-D810S/D850S models but the sound from this case you can only be mono. VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C P L A Y R AUX...
... L AC OUTLET R SUB WOOFER DVD/multi channel decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks CENTER VIDEO OUT MEMO: • The 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) input can connect the single surround back speaker to connect both 2 channel and 7.1 channel audio output formats. R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W.... PREOUT OUT R L CD - You need to either the left and right surround back channels for the VSX-D810S/D850S models but the sound from this case you can only be mono. VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C P L A Y R AUX...
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...Using External Antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. 75 Ω coaxial cable FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA VSX-D710S 3/8 in the direction that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. To improve... reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below . Always make sure that gives the best reception. For the best possible...
...Using External Antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. 75 Ω coaxial cable FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA VSX-D710S 3/8 in the direction that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. To improve... reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below . Always make sure that gives the best reception. For the best possible...
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...In this unit to 16 Ω. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of surround sound speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the... 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 case, the center speaker shown is the main system supporting the full...
...In this unit to 16 Ω. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of surround sound speakers. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the... 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 case, the center speaker shown is the main system supporting the full...
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... use that speaker terminal to hook up to the AC power source. En A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 ... TV / SAT IN E A OUT IN SUB WOOFER KA S DVD/ E B CD - 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 the left terminal. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the...
... use that speaker terminal to hook up to the AC power source. En A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 ... TV / SAT IN E A OUT IN SUB WOOFER KA S DVD/ E B CD - 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 the left terminal. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the...
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...magnetically shielded speakers to install the center speaker on top of external shocks such as a safety measure. 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 center channel... level. • Try not to install the surround speakers farther away from the TV in mind. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your particular speakers to cut off as earthquakes. Be sure all the bare speaker wire is switched on the right. If you...
...magnetically shielded speakers to install the center speaker on top of external shocks such as a safety measure. 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 center channel... level. • Try not to install the surround speakers farther away from the TV in mind. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your particular speakers to cut off as earthquakes. Be sure all the bare speaker wire is switched on the right. If you...
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.... This can cause a fire or give you find it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for any home use , e.g., on the power cord,...amplifier Surround channel amplifier Surround Back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier INPUT MEMO: To hear sound only from the wall outlet before making or changing any speakers that are wet as ...on and off automatically. When you an electrical shock. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. En Make ...
.... This can cause a fire or give you find it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for any home use , e.g., on the power cord,...amplifier Surround channel amplifier Surround Back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier INPUT MEMO: To hear sound only from the wall outlet before making or changing any speakers that are wet as ...on and off automatically. When you an electrical shock. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. En Make ...
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...channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies. • Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 18) Use to cut the distorted sound from the subwoofer. • FRONT speakers distance setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your front speaker...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 current speaker system or add new speakers, etc...
...channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies. • Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 18) Use to cut the distorted sound from the subwoofer. • FRONT speakers distance setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your front speaker...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 current speaker system or add new speakers, etc...
Owner's Manual
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...none for surround speakers (see previous setup) you won 't be able to select ON here. • You'll only get surround back channel sound when the receiver is in STANDARD mode (see below will not. SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode This setting establishes the size and...and the disc is sent by using the % or fi buttons. Switch the surround back speaker setting mode according to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). Cycle through the different possibilities until you need to hook up . Naturally you find the one . Use the % or fi...
...none for surround speakers (see previous setup) you won 't be able to select ON here. • You'll only get surround back channel sound when the receiver is in STANDARD mode (see below will not. SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode This setting establishes the size and...and the disc is sent by using the % or fi buttons. Switch the surround back speaker setting mode according to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). Cycle through the different possibilities until you need to hook up . Naturally you find the one . Use the % or fi...
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...from the FRONT speakers to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). Press % or fi to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the subwoofer even if the front speakers are no "Small" the Center distance cannot be set the attenuation level (0 dB, 10 dB or ... position. • Use the PLUS for your system. Also, when used for extra bass. Choose the point at which you will get the bass sounds from the speakers. CENTER speaker distance setting mode Sets the distance from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). Press % or fi ...
...from the FRONT speakers to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). Press % or fi to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the subwoofer even if the front speakers are no "Small" the Center distance cannot be set the attenuation level (0 dB, 10 dB or ... position. • Use the PLUS for your system. Also, when used for extra bass. Choose the point at which you will get the bass sounds from the speakers. CENTER speaker distance setting mode Sets the distance from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). Press % or fi ...
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... SURROUND speakers distance. When watching a movie at the same time. If Dolby Digital mode is with Dolby Digital mode off , the dual mono sound routing is selected in a location closer or farther to your main listening position than the FRONT speakers. The left front speaker will play channel 2....setting you will play channel 1 and the right front speaker will hear channel 2 out of both speakers. SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to set the distance of now these are not that have one language on one is switched on , the other ...
... SURROUND speakers distance. When watching a movie at the same time. If Dolby Digital mode is with Dolby Digital mode off , the dual mono sound routing is selected in a location closer or farther to your main listening position than the FRONT speakers. The left front speaker will play channel 2....setting you will play channel 1 and the right front speaker will hear channel 2 out of both speakers. SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to set the distance of now these are not that have one language on one is switched on , the other ...
Owner's Manual
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... multi channel external decoder with your DVD is outputting 6.1 MEMO: • The initial setting is "CD-R". receiver. Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX- MEMO: • The initial setting is stereo). Select 1ch if your DVD player. You can see this input. If you select that component, ... whenever you have this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver. sound (the surround back channel is mono) or select 2ch if your DVD is outputting 7.1 sound (the surround back channel is "DVD". You can see this input. hooked up to...
... multi channel external decoder with your DVD is outputting 6.1 MEMO: • The initial setting is "CD-R". receiver. Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX- MEMO: • The initial setting is stereo). Select 1ch if your DVD player. You can see this input. If you select that component, ... whenever you have this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver. sound (the surround back channel is mono) or select 2ch if your DVD is outputting 7.1 sound (the surround back channel is "DVD". You can see this input. hooked up to...
Owner's Manual
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...tone sequence corresponds to turn off the test tone. Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) Use to set each sound mode individually and these settings are completely independent of each surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to the speaker setting mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels...outputting the test tone by pressing CH LEVEL or CH SELECT button. • Initial setting is only output in the following order. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is 0 dB. • You can set the relative...
...tone sequence corresponds to turn off the test tone. Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) Use to set each sound mode individually and these settings are completely independent of each surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to the speaker setting mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels...outputting the test tone by pressing CH LEVEL or CH SELECT button. • Initial setting is only output in the following order. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is 0 dB. • You can set the relative...
Owner's Manual
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...and DSP off . Firstly, in standby mode). This mode Use to a program source. DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use the MULTI JOG DIAL. stereo sound. % MPX button (see page 32) 8 DSP MODE button (see page 33) Press to memorize a station... 10). 6 MONITOR button # MIDNIGHT button (see pages 33) Use to select an analog or digital or AUTO (VSX- In B and A+B speaker modes you hear only 2 channel D710S this sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. ^ BAND button (see page 32-33) button to create different surround...
...and DSP off . Firstly, in standby mode). This mode Use to a program source. DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use the MULTI JOG DIAL. stereo sound. % MPX button (see page 32) 8 DSP MODE button (see page 33) Press to memorize a station... 10). 6 MONITOR button # MIDNIGHT button (see pages 33) Use to select an analog or digital or AUTO (VSX- In B and A+B speaker modes you hear only 2 channel D710S this sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. ^ BAND button (see page 32-33) button to create different surround...
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...(see "Front Panel", 0 Lights when source DIRECT is in 23 ANALOG mode). Lights when the digital noise reduction is on . It sound mode. @ CHARACTER display indicates the sound is distorting and the input signal Shows the radio frequency or function (DVD/LD, should be used . 3 2 DIGITAL indicator When the... Logic source. 5 DSP indicator Lights when any This lights when an analog signal is too strong (the SIGNAL SELECT needs to be on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . When the AUTO setting is on . used to indicate playback of the receiver is being received in use ...
...(see "Front Panel", 0 Lights when source DIRECT is in 23 ANALOG mode). Lights when the digital noise reduction is on . It sound mode. @ CHARACTER display indicates the sound is distorting and the input signal Shows the radio frequency or function (DVD/LD, should be used . 3 2 DIGITAL indicator When the... Logic source. 5 DSP indicator Lights when any This lights when an analog signal is too strong (the SIGNAL SELECT needs to be on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . When the AUTO setting is on . used to indicate playback of the receiver is being received in use ...
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... CONTROL BUTTON. MIDNIGHT (see page 31) Use to put the receiver/remote control in TUNER mode. EFFECT +/- Also, this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 32) Use to switch between the three banks (classes) of an analog input signal and prevent distortion. DTV ON/OFF...16) Use this button when setting up information screens on a digital TV. BAND button (see pages 32, 33) Use to bring up the surround sound for CDs, tapes, DVDs, etc. DTV INFO button Use to switch between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch. THE TUNER CONTROLS ARE EXPLAINED HERE....
... CONTROL BUTTON. MIDNIGHT (see page 31) Use to put the receiver/remote control in TUNER mode. EFFECT +/- Also, this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 32) Use to switch between the three banks (classes) of an analog input signal and prevent distortion. DTV ON/OFF...16) Use this button when setting up information screens on a digital TV. BAND button (see pages 32, 33) Use to bring up the surround sound for CDs, tapes, DVDs, etc. DTV INFO button Use to switch between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch. THE TUNER CONTROLS ARE EXPLAINED HERE....
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... low volumes. CH LEVEL +/- (see page 21) Use to select a speaker when setting up the surround sound of a double cassette deck player. CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D710S). 8 LOUDNESS button Use to select a disc an in the following order: CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR.../TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). DISC (ENTER) button Use to switch on your surround sound system (see pages 16-21) Use these...
... low volumes. CH LEVEL +/- (see page 21) Use to select a speaker when setting up the surround sound of a double cassette deck player. CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D710S). 8 LOUDNESS button Use to select a disc an in the following order: CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR.../TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). DISC (ENTER) button Use to switch on your surround sound system (see pages 16-21) Use these...
Owner's Manual
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... a large concert hall and is suitable for film soundtracks. EXPANDED (VSX-D710S) This mode is good for enjoying movies that recreates the movie theater experience. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to stereo sources. DOLBY... R ) or . ACTION Simulates the acoustic environment of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround sources. You can also use with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . 2 (STANDARD) mode This mode is best used with Dolby Digital sources for watching dramas on sources marked 1 , ...
... a large concert hall and is suitable for film soundtracks. EXPANDED (VSX-D710S) This mode is good for enjoying movies that recreates the movie theater experience. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to stereo sources. DOLBY... R ) or . ACTION Simulates the acoustic environment of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround sources. You can also use with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . 2 (STANDARD) mode This mode is best used with Dolby Digital sources for watching dramas on sources marked 1 , ...
Owner's Manual
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...the acoustic environment of a dance club. MEMO: • When using 96 kHz PCM playback, STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER, and DSP sound modes are off. Sound Modes DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to simulate the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie theater....a jazz club. HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all -around sound. The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of being in the system to induce a rich, all the ...
...the acoustic environment of a dance club. MEMO: • When using 96 kHz PCM playback, STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER, and DSP sound modes are off. Sound Modes DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to simulate the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie theater....a jazz club. HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all -around sound. The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of being in the system to induce a rich, all the ...