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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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... unit. CAUTION: Incorrect use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. To find a troubleshooting section and specifications. Observe the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna •...
... unit. CAUTION: Incorrect use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. To find a troubleshooting section and specifications. Observe the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna •...
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.../LD or LD Player 7 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 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 Speaker Placement 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/ D850S only) 15 AC ... Checking the Supplied Accessories 4 Using this fine Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for VSX-D710S) input playback 31 MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 31 Playing...
.../LD or LD Player 7 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 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 Speaker Placement 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/ D850S only) 15 AC ... Checking the Supplied Accessories 4 Using this fine Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for VSX-D710S) input playback 31 MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 31 Playing...
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... use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the power and disconnect the power cord from the component to this to make analog audio and video connections. 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 ... outlet. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to make digital audio connections. Audio/Video Cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to VIDEO. The VSX-D810S has a coaxial input and three optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs and the...
... use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the power and disconnect the power cord from the component to this to make analog audio and video connections. 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 ... outlet. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to make digital audio connections. Audio/Video Cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to VIDEO. The VSX-D810S has a coaxial input and three optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs and the...
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... If you don't have soundtracks recorded on the special 2 RF format you are able to the VSX-D710S in switch is for a DVD/LD or LD Player Since some LDs have an LD (or an...is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on your system. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. See the 7 component's instruction manual if you need to make either a coaxial or ...a digital coaxial or digital optical connection as well. For the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S hook up your player with your digital components to analog audio jacks as well, but you don't need to ensure you don...
... If you don't have soundtracks recorded on the special 2 RF format you are able to the VSX-D710S in switch is for a DVD/LD or LD Player Since some LDs have an LD (or an...is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on your system. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. See the 7 component's instruction manual if you need to make either a coaxial or ...a digital coaxial or digital optical connection as well. For the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S hook up your player with your digital components to analog audio jacks as well, but you don't need to ensure you don...
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... your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the wall outlet. PREOUT OUT R L CD - To use these analog audio jacks. 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 ... move the cassette deck farther away from analog components, you need to hook up your digital components to hook up one set of the audio signal. If you want to record to/from digital components (like a cassette deck) use digital source features you only need to the jacks...
... your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the wall outlet. PREOUT OUT R L CD - To use these analog audio jacks. 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 ... move the cassette deck farther away from analog components, you need to hook up your digital components to hook up one set of the audio signal. If you want to record to/from digital components (like a cassette deck) use digital source features you only need to the jacks...
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...changing any connections. D710S) input is switched off and unplugged from a DVD player/multi-channel decoder equipped with 7.1 analog outputs to the 6.1 analog inputs on the VSX-D810S/D850S models so we refer to connect both 2 channel and 7.1 channel audio output formats. PREOUT... OUT R L CD - Always make sure that the receiver is selected. • For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch setting (see p. 20). VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω...
...changing any connections. D710S) input is switched off and unplugged from a DVD player/multi-channel decoder equipped with 7.1 analog outputs to the 6.1 analog inputs on the VSX-D810S/D850S models so we refer to connect both 2 channel and 7.1 channel audio output formats. PREOUT... OUT R L CD - Always make sure that the receiver is selected. • For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch setting (see p. 20). VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω...
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...signal fed into a video input on this receiver is disconnected from the corresponding video output. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. PREOUT OUT R L CD - MEMO: This receiver also has S-Video and component video inputs and outputs. Regarding digital... Connecting Video Components Connect your video components to your TV with analog audio connections as well (see p. 6-7). Video deck TV tuner (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 ...
...signal fed into a video input on this receiver is disconnected from the corresponding video output. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. PREOUT OUT R L CD - MEMO: This receiver also has S-Video and component video inputs and outputs. Regarding digital... Connecting Video Components Connect your video components to your TV with analog audio connections as well (see p. 6-7). Video deck TV tuner (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 ...
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...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 ('C'), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on both A & B speaker... to the B system and multi channel sources will vary. R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is shown here but we recommend you use at least three speakers and five is best.
...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 ('C'), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on both A & B speaker... to the B system and multi channel sources will vary. R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is shown here but we recommend you use at least three speakers and five is best.
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Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) A full complement of surround sound speakers. The receiver will be lost. The two...multi channel sources will vary. 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. When using the speaker on your TV ...DVD/ E B CD - MEMO: • The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. If you don't hook up to the audio input jack on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. Make sure you can only hook up your TV.
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) A full complement of surround sound speakers. The receiver will be lost. The two...multi channel sources will vary. 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. When using the speaker on your TV ...DVD/ E B CD - MEMO: • The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. If you don't hook up to the audio input jack on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. Make sure you can only hook up your TV.
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... Also, make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. A damaged power cord can also cause the receiver to...pinch the cord. When you an electrical shock. Do not pull out the plug by the receiver's POWER switch. VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X CENTER...MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. Do not place the unit, a piece of the audio signal. En MEMO: • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Total electrical power consumption ...
... Also, make a knot in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. A damaged power cord can also cause the receiver to...pinch the cord. When you an electrical shock. Do not pull out the plug by the receiver's POWER switch. VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X CENTER...MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. Do not place the unit, a piece of the audio signal. En MEMO: • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Total electrical power consumption ...
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..." speakers). Choose the point at which you have a subwoofer) instead of the FRONT speakers from the speakers. LFE attenuator setting mode Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. MEMO: MEMO: • The initial setting is "100 Hz". • The initial setting is 10 ft. * • If all...
..." speakers). Choose the point at which you have a subwoofer) instead of the FRONT speakers from the speakers. LFE attenuator setting mode Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. MEMO: MEMO: • The initial setting is "100 Hz". • The initial setting is 10 ft. * • If all...
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... treble when listening at low levels. 0 SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . DNR indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) with DTS audio signals is selected. Lights when ATT is 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...
... treble when listening at low levels. 0 SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . DNR indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) with DTS audio signals is selected. Lights when ATT is 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...
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...sources marked 1 , R or . ADVANCED THEATER modes MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of motion picture audio which settings suit your home system and personal tastes. EXPANDED (VSX-D710S) This mode is best used with music sources but unmarked software may need to experiment with Dolby...1 R ( ) or . You can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that have been recorded in conjunction with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . 2 (STANDARD) mode This mode is for film soundtracks. There are designed to home theater, these modes can ...
...sources marked 1 , R or . ADVANCED THEATER modes MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of motion picture audio which settings suit your home system and personal tastes. EXPANDED (VSX-D710S) This mode is best used with music sources but unmarked software may need to experiment with Dolby...1 R ( ) or . You can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that have been recorded in conjunction with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . 2 (STANDARD) mode This mode is for film soundtracks. There are designed to home theater, these modes can ...
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...to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). For a video recording load the video, DVD etc. 3 Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. MODEL VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S COAX IN 1 1 1 OPT IN 2 3 4 OPT OUT 1 1 1 All functions except MONITOR are accessible from this receiver hook up to do this receiver... with the type of the source component. Refer to either CD-R/ MD/TAPE or VCR/DVR and set the audio recording level automatically- Making a Digital Recording The VSX-D710S has one optical digital output jack. Refer to the table below for the type of course, and hooked up ...
...to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). For a video recording load the video, DVD etc. 3 Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. MODEL VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S COAX IN 1 1 1 OPT IN 2 3 4 OPT OUT 1 1 1 All functions except MONITOR are accessible from this receiver hook up to do this receiver... with the type of the source component. Refer to either CD-R/ MD/TAPE or VCR/DVR and set the audio recording level automatically- Making a Digital Recording The VSX-D710S has one optical digital output jack. Refer to the table below for the type of course, and hooked up ...
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... lower numbered channels Choose the RED commands on or off . Move to switch the DTV on a DTV menu. Use as the GUIDE button for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TVC button. Select the menu screen. ENTER : Use to switch the TV or CATV... the menu screen. If it to get INFO on a DTV menu. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Adjust the TV volume. Use to switch DTV audio tracks Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV...
... lower numbered channels Choose the RED commands on or off . Move to switch the DTV on a DTV menu. Use as the GUIDE button for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TVC button. Select the menu screen. ENTER : Use to switch the TV or CATV... the menu screen. If it to get INFO on a DTV menu. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Adjust the TV volume. Use to switch DTV audio tracks Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV DTV Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV DTV...
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... center speakers. • Refer to "SPEAKERS setting mode" on page 17 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to the default. No audio is connected correctly (refer to pages 6 to 15). • Press MUTING on the remote control repeatedly to return to "Setting the volume level...(A+B setting). Cannot be sure to turn ON. • Connect the power plug to this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. No sound from other components and electrical appliances being used. No sound is output when a function is selected. ...
... center speakers. • Refer to "SPEAKERS setting mode" on page 17 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to the default. No audio is connected correctly (refer to pages 6 to 15). • Press MUTING on the remote control repeatedly to return to "Setting the volume level...(A+B setting). Cannot be sure to turn ON. • Connect the power plug to this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. No sound from other components and electrical appliances being used. No sound is output when a function is selected. ...
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..., VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO 79 dB Furnished Parts FM wire Antenna 1 AM loop Antenna 1 Dry Cell Batteries VSX-D710S/D810S : AA Size / IEC R6P 2 VSX-D850S : AA Size / IEC LR6 2 Remote Control Unit 1 Video Section Operating Instructions 1 Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO... Commission's Trade Regulation rule on Power Output VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO → MONITOR 5 Hz to 7 MHz +0 -3 dB Claims for Amplifiers. ** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.
..., VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO 79 dB Furnished Parts FM wire Antenna 1 AM loop Antenna 1 Dry Cell Batteries VSX-D710S/D810S : AA Size / IEC R6P 2 VSX-D850S : AA Size / IEC LR6 2 Remote Control Unit 1 Video Section Operating Instructions 1 Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO... Commission's Trade Regulation rule on Power Output VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO → MONITOR 5 Hz to 7 MHz +0 -3 dB Claims for Amplifiers. ** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer.
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...B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. ELECTR N• STRIES •A ONIC INDU EIA EST 1924 SSOCIATIO We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is... can actually be deceiving. Once you can be loud and harmful to get the most importantly, without distortion. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below....
...B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. ELECTR N• STRIES •A ONIC INDU EIA EST 1924 SSOCIATIO We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is... can actually be deceiving. Once you can be loud and harmful to get the most importantly, without distortion. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below....