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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S Operating Instructions
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... interference in a secure area. Please write this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that to which...TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by qualified service personnel. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular ...
... interference in a secure area. Please write this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that to which...TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. This equipment generates, uses, and can be determined by qualified service personnel. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular ...
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... environmental public institution's rules that apply in a manner that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. 01 Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you to the relevant chapter in a rack...Observe the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry Cell Batteries x2 (VSX-D710S/D810S : type AA IEC R6P) (VSX-D850S : type AA IEC LR6) • Remote Control Unit • Operating Instructions Loading the Batteries Using this unit...
... environmental public institution's rules that apply in a manner that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. 01 Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you to the relevant chapter in a rack...Observe the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry Cell Batteries x2 (VSX-D710S/D810S : type AA IEC R6P) (VSX-D850S : type AA IEC LR6) • Remote Control Unit • Operating Instructions Loading the Batteries Using this unit...
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... Manual 4 Installing the Receiver 4 When Making Cable Connections 4 Loading the Batteries 4 Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 4 02 Contents 5 03 Connecting Your Equipment 6 Audio/Video Cords 6 Digital audio Cords/Optical Cables 6 Connecting Digital Components 6 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player 7 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 for VSX-D710S) Components 9 Connecting...
... Manual 4 Installing the Receiver 4 When Making Cable Connections 4 Loading the Batteries 4 Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 4 02 Contents 5 03 Connecting Your Equipment 6 Audio/Video Cords 6 Digital audio Cords/Optical Cables 6 Connecting Digital Components 6 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player 7 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 for VSX-D710S) Components 9 Connecting...
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... caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to insert completely. PREOUT OUT R L CD - Be sure to insert completely. You can do this receiver. When connecting your digital components as shown below. The quality of these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you do both). The VSXD710S has a ... marked DIGITAL OUT. If you use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you need to make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of the audio signal. 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 ...
... caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to insert completely. PREOUT OUT R L CD - Be sure to insert completely. You can do this receiver. When connecting your digital components as shown below. The quality of these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you do both). The VSXD710S has a ... marked DIGITAL OUT. If you use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you need to make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of the audio signal. 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 ...
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... Components To begin set up, connect your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. 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... but for components that only play you only need to /from analog components, you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver. 8 En When connecting your digital equipment with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo ...
... Components To begin set up, connect your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. 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... but for components that only play you only need to /from analog components, you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver. 8 En When connecting your digital equipment with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo ...
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...DVD player/multi-channel decoder equipped 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. The arrows indicate the ... Always make sure that the receiver is selected. • For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch setting (see p. 20). In this channel will only be used when DVD 7.1 ch (5.1 channel for VSX- Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) Components DVD and LD discs...
...DVD player/multi-channel decoder equipped 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. The arrows indicate the ... Always make sure that the receiver is selected. • For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch setting (see p. 20). In this channel will only be used when DVD 7.1 ch (5.1 channel for VSX- Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) Components DVD and LD discs...
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... Note that you must hook up your digital components with an S-Video cord. It is disconnected from the corresponding video output. MEMO: This receiver also has S-Video and component video inputs and outputs. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you a better picture than the standard ...this receiver is connected using a standard video cord. If your DVD player 10 Video camera (etc.) is VIDEO INPUT only sent to your TV from the wall outlet. Video deck TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD player (or LD player) OUTPUT VIDEO L R VSX-D710S INPUT...
... Note that you must hook up your digital components with an S-Video cord. It is disconnected from the corresponding video output. MEMO: This receiver also has S-Video and component video inputs and outputs. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you a better picture than the standard ...this receiver is connected using a standard video cord. If your DVD player 10 Video camera (etc.) is VIDEO INPUT only sent to your TV from the wall outlet. Video deck TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD player (or LD player) OUTPUT VIDEO L R VSX-D710S INPUT...
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... 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. Attach to a wall, etc. (if ...of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Antenna snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire) AM LOOP ANTENNA 15-18 ft. (5-6m) 11 VSX-D710S En Always make sure that ...
... 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. Attach to a wall, etc. (if ...of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Antenna snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire) AM LOOP ANTENNA 15-18 ft. (5-6m) 11 VSX-D710S En Always make sure that ...
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... L A COMPONENT VIDEO TO 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... COAX TO MONTOR TV S OUT TV / SAT IN DVD / LD IN FRONT TO MONTOR TV SUB W. If you switch on the speakers. The receiver will be down -mixed to these two speakers. • Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the manner described below....
... L A COMPONENT VIDEO TO 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... COAX TO MONTOR TV S OUT TV / SAT IN DVD / LD IN FRONT TO MONTOR TV SUB W. If you switch on the speakers. The receiver will be down -mixed to these two speakers. • Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the manner described below....
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.../D850S) A full complement of seven speakers is shown here but we usually refer to the audio input jack on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. The receiver will be audible. To get the most out of the VSXD810S/D850S models hook up your TV. The two are essentially the same thing ... systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will be down-mixed to these terminals. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on both offering surround back sound. A is unnecessary. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but we recommend you ...
.../D850S) A full complement of seven speakers is shown here but we usually refer to the audio input jack on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. The receiver will be audible. To get the most out of the VSXD810S/D850S models hook up your TV. The two are essentially the same thing ... systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will be down-mixed to these terminals. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on both offering surround back sound. A is unnecessary. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but we recommend you ...
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... no exposed speaker wire is turned on . When you must set it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for any home use , e.g., on the power cord, or pinch ...off the speakers also mutes the pre-outs; En A damaged power cord can also cause the receiver to avoid overheating and fire risk. The arrows indicate the direction of furniture, etc., on vacation...SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement.
... no exposed speaker wire is turned on . When you must set it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for any home use , e.g., on the power cord, or pinch ...off the speakers also mutes the pre-outs; En A damaged power cord can also cause the receiver to avoid overheating and fire risk. The arrows indicate the direction of furniture, etc., on vacation...SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement.
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...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. • ... 18) Use to determine which frequencies will be sure to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of the settings available for each mode. 2 4 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ ...
...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. • ... 18) Use to determine which frequencies will be sure to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of the settings available for each mode. 2 4 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ ...
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...back speakers (see p. 13) and set to Large. Choose DTS-ES ON or OFF by the receiver to the speakers being set up . In the display, "F", "C", and "S" refer to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). Choose a speaker setting mode according to the speakers you will determine how much ... channel disc. If you select SB SUBWF here you can choose to hook a subwoofer to this page) in the display on the front of the receiver. Naturally you need to hook up . So, for this case the terminals will hear surround back channels with DTS discs. Selecting "Large" or "Small...
...back speakers (see p. 13) and set to Large. Choose DTS-ES ON or OFF by the receiver to the speakers being set up . In the display, "F", "C", and "S" refer to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). Choose a speaker setting mode according to the speakers you will determine how much ... channel disc. If you select SB SUBWF here you can choose to hook a subwoofer to this page) in the display on the front of the receiver. Naturally you need to hook up . So, for this case the terminals will hear surround back channels with DTS discs. Selecting "Large" or "Small...
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... fi to select low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the subwoofer. MEMO: • The initial setting is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Also, when used or not. We recommend setting this setting allows you to send...
... fi to select low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the subwoofer. MEMO: • The initial setting is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Also, when used or not. We recommend setting this setting allows you to send...
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...change to this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver. Press % or fi to the coaxial digital input jack. Select 1ch if your DVD player. Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX- receiver. MEMO: • The initial setting is "CD". Multi Channel External... Decoder Surround Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSXD810S/VSX-D850S only) You only need to the optical input jack 2. D810S/VSX-D850S only) Coaxial digital input setting Here you...
...change to this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver. Press % or fi to the coaxial digital input jack. Select 1ch if your DVD player. Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX- receiver. MEMO: • The initial setting is "CD". Multi Channel External... Decoder Surround Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSXD810S/VSX-D850S only) You only need to the optical input jack 2. D810S/VSX-D850S only) Coaxial digital input setting Here you...
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...0 dB. • You can see p. 17) then no test tone will be set the relative volume of the receiver. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is output in steps above. to adjust the volume... mode individually and these settings are completely independent of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) Use to set for each channel. 1 CH SELECT 4 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1...
...0 dB. • You can see p. 17) then no test tone will be set the relative volume of the receiver. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is output in steps above. to adjust the volume... mode individually and these settings are completely independent of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) Use to set for each channel. 1 CH SELECT 4 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1...
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... controls. Selects station memories when using the tuner. DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use this sound quality and allow you to activate the BASS & that the receiver consumes a small amount of Connect a video camera, video game system,... use it to select a source component. 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 button to switch the...
... controls. Selects station memories when using the tuner. DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use this sound quality and allow you to activate the BASS & that the receiver consumes a small amount of Connect a video camera, video game system,... use it to select a source component. 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 button to switch the...
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... indicators 9 DIRECT indicator Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for individual channels, the MAX level can be used on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . When the AUTO setting is selected. used with any Advanced Theater or DSP mode is selected. 6 Surround Back indicator... (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Lights when most Surround Back channel flag encoded (6.1channel) software is playing. (With some Surround Back ...
... indicators 9 DIRECT indicator Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for individual channels, the MAX level can be used on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . When the AUTO setting is selected. used with any Advanced Theater or DSP mode is selected. 6 Surround Back indicator... (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Lights when most Surround Back channel flag encoded (6.1channel) software is playing. (With some Surround Back ...
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... banks (classes) of Your System on pages 35-49. 3 RCV button (see page 16) Use this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 30) Use to add or subtract the amount of these buttons. 5 THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE BOTH CONTROLS... 24 example DSP modes cannot be used when 5.1 Ch En setting is the pause button for CDs, tapes, DVDs, etc. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ...
... banks (classes) of Your System on pages 35-49. 3 RCV button (see page 16) Use this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 30) Use to add or subtract the amount of these buttons. 5 THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE BOTH CONTROLS... 24 example DSP modes cannot be used when 5.1 Ch En setting is the pause button for CDs, tapes, DVDs, etc. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ...