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...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 may not work properly if: • ...receiver and connecting up a multi-channel speaker system to the relevant chapter in the manual. It is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. 01 Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that apply in your country or area....
...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 may not work properly if: • ...receiver and connecting up a multi-channel speaker system to the relevant chapter in the manual. It is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. 01 Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that apply in your country or area....
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...Channel 21 05 Displays & Controls 22 Front Panel 22 Display 23 Remote Control (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...
...Channel 21 05 Displays & Controls 22 Front Panel 22 Display 23 Remote Control (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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... 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 control... automatically. • DTS-ES ON/OFF setting mode (page 17) (VSXD810S/D850S only) Use to turn the power on. This button switches the remote to the receiver's surround setup mode. 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you hooked up operations. The setting mode is automatically exited if...
... 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 control... automatically. • DTS-ES ON/OFF setting mode (page 17) (VSXD810S/D850S only) Use to turn the power on. This button switches the remote to the receiver's surround setup mode. 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you hooked up operations. The setting mode is automatically exited if...
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... in Dolby/DTS modes. to adjust the volume to select the optical digital input 2 (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, or OFF). 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 be set each channel. 1 ... FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,5 2 3 Press TEST TONE to set include DSP, stereo, DVD 7.1 Ch and 2/DTS, as explained in the following order. You can only ...
... in Dolby/DTS modes. to adjust the volume to select the optical digital input 2 (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, or OFF). 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 be set each channel. 1 ... FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,5 2 3 Press TEST TONE to set include DSP, stereo, DVD 7.1 Ch and 2/DTS, as explained in the following order. You can only ...
Owner's Manual
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... ! Use this dial for recall using the Receives the signals from Press to select the AM or FM band. any stereo source. 9 Remote sensor & MEMORY button (see page 33) Press to memorize a station for two purposes. Secondly, use this sound quality and allow you hear only...consumes a small amount of power TREBLE controls. to set the overall listening volume. DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see pages 33) Use to select an analog or digital or AUTO (VSX- On the VSX- Selects station memories when using the tuner. 05 Displays & Controls Front Panel 12 3 N∫m-Û...
... ! Use this dial for recall using the Receives the signals from Press to select the AM or FM band. any stereo source. 9 Remote sensor & MEMORY button (see page 33) Press to memorize a station for two purposes. Secondly, use this sound quality and allow you hear only...consumes a small amount of power TREBLE controls. to set the overall listening volume. DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see pages 33) Use to select an analog or digital or AUTO (VSX- On the VSX- Selects station memories when using the tuner. 05 Displays & Controls Front Panel 12 3 N∫m-Û...
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.../D850S) (see page 31) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch function is on). To use one of FM broadcasts. 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...LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT # @ ! ~ = 0 1 SOURCE button Use to turn a digital TV on/off other equipment controls, see ...
.../D850S) (see page 31) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch function is on). To use one of FM broadcasts. 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...LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT # @ ! ~ = 0 1 SOURCE button Use to turn a digital TV on/off other equipment controls, see ...
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...the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. 9 THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is sent from the remote control to skip tracks backward or forward on ). In this button. This setting is being input. CH LEVEL +/- (... buttons Use to find radio frequencies and preset stations, respectively. ! CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D710S). 8 LOUDNESS button Use to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1 of memorized radio frequencies. TUNE/ST +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21). It...
...the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. 9 THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is sent from the remote control to skip tracks backward or forward on ). In this button. This setting is being input. CH LEVEL +/- (... buttons Use to find radio frequencies and preset stations, respectively. ! CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D710S). 8 LOUDNESS button Use to control DVD menus/options and for deck 1 of memorized radio frequencies. TUNE/ST +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21). It...
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... FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 LCD Display (VSX-D850S only) 2 3 45 6 7 SETUP SEARCH SEARCH LEARN BY BAND ERASE 8 1 LCD display 2 SETUP Indicates that the...
... FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 LCD Display (VSX-D850S only) 2 3 45 6 7 SETUP SEARCH SEARCH LEARN BY BAND ERASE 8 1 LCD display 2 SETUP Indicates that the...
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...EFFECT +/- (the default setting is set to off by pressing the EFFECT +/- Each press changes the DSP mode as follows. (VSX-D710S) STANDARD MUSICAL DRAMA OFF EXPANDED (VSX-D810S/D850S) * STANDARD MUSICAL ACTION DRAMA OFF 5/6-D THEATER ACTION *When using the sound modes. Also, the effect level can...the receiver.) 2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can 't be heard in 6 channel stereo (VSX-D810S/D850S only). • For VSX-D810S/VSX-D850S receivers, when the surround back channel is 70). Sound Modes Selecting a ...
...EFFECT +/- (the default setting is set to off by pressing the EFFECT +/- Each press changes the DSP mode as follows. (VSX-D710S) STANDARD MUSICAL DRAMA OFF EXPANDED (VSX-D810S/D850S) * STANDARD MUSICAL ACTION DRAMA OFF 5/6-D THEATER ACTION *When using the sound modes. Also, the effect level can...the receiver.) 2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can 't be heard in 6 channel stereo (VSX-D810S/D850S only). • For VSX-D810S/VSX-D850S receivers, when the surround back channel is 70). Sound Modes Selecting a ...
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... on 5.1 ch mode. Sound Modes DVD 5.1 ch./7.1 ch (5.1 ch for VSXD710S) input playback If you want to the DVD/LD mode. VSX-D710S only: On the main unit press the DVD 5.1CH button to the source component (see p.29). 5 Start playback of the component you selected..., only the volume level and channel levels can connect a component with the MULTI JOG. Be sure that the standby indicator turns off . This sets the remote to the volume level. DVD/LD MULTICONTROL RCV 5.1/7.1 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 ...
... on 5.1 ch mode. Sound Modes DVD 5.1 ch./7.1 ch (5.1 ch for VSXD710S) input playback If you want to the DVD/LD mode. VSX-D710S only: On the main unit press the DVD 5.1CH button to the source component (see p.29). 5 Start playback of the component you selected..., only the volume level and channel levels can connect a component with the MULTI JOG. Be sure that the standby indicator turns off . This sets the remote to the volume level. DVD/LD MULTICONTROL RCV 5.1/7.1 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 ...
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...LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MASTER VOLUME 3 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button on the remote control. Each press switches the band between FM and AM On the receiver, pressing the BAND button switches between FM and AM. High ... the broadcast. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want to listen to, see Memorizing Stations on page 33 for more on the remote control (this page. SOURCE RECEIVER 2 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...
...LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MASTER VOLUME 3 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button on the remote control. Each press switches the band between FM and AM On the receiver, pressing the BAND button switches between FM and AM. High ... the broadcast. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want to listen to, see Memorizing Stations on page 33 for more on the remote control (this page. SOURCE RECEIVER 2 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...
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... Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is left disconnected from the controls on the front panel of the receiver. 34 VSX-D710S 2 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize. After choosing the location you want to listen to that station. buttons to select... 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 the remote control. The VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S can be reprogrammed. 33 En Alternatively, recall the station memory using the number buttons on the...
... Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is left disconnected from the controls on the front panel of the receiver. 34 VSX-D710S 2 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize. After choosing the location you want to listen to that station. buttons to select... 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 the remote control. The VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S can be reprogrammed. 33 En Alternatively, recall the station memory using the number buttons on the...
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... above. If you want to record into the recording device connected to either CD-R/ MD/TAPE or VCR/DVR and set the recording levels. MODEL VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S COAX IN 1 1 1 OPT IN 2 3 4 OPT OUT 1 1 1 Refer to the instructions that came with the type of digital connections ... to make a digital recording from this receiver hook up to this receiver in a digital manner. All functions except MONITOR are accessible from the remote control. 2 Prepare the program source. Record MONITOR You can be digital also, of the source component. Press the MONITOR button to the radio...
... above. If you want to record into the recording device connected to either CD-R/ MD/TAPE or VCR/DVR and set the recording levels. MODEL VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S COAX IN 1 1 1 OPT IN 2 3 4 OPT OUT 1 1 1 Refer to the instructions that came with the type of digital connections ... to make a digital recording from this receiver hook up to this receiver in a digital manner. All functions except MONITOR are accessible from the remote control. 2 Prepare the program source. Record MONITOR You can be digital also, of the source component. Press the MONITOR button to the radio...
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...: • You can refer to page 38 to operate the respective component. The remote control returns to control the builtin tuner of the following steps show a long, two second blink to confirm a valid code has been input. (VSX-D850S only: The code appears in step 3. 09 1 Press SETUP and hold for... two seconds. (VSXD850S only: The LCD display shows SETUP.) To cancel the preset mode at any time Press SETUP. The remote control will also return to the previous mode after...
...: • You can refer to page 38 to operate the respective component. The remote control returns to control the builtin tuner of the following steps show a long, two second blink to confirm a valid code has been input. (VSX-D850S only: The code appears in step 3. 09 1 Press SETUP and hold for... two seconds. (VSXD850S only: The LCD display shows SETUP.) To cancel the preset mode at any time Press SETUP. The remote control will also return to the previous mode after...
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...it playing. 2 Press and hold SETUP for three seconds. Setting Up Using Full Library Search (VSX-D850S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is to use the search feature. The remote control will also return to the previous mode after thirty seconds of inactivity. 3 Press the MULTI..., etc.), then start it playing. 2 Press and hold MUTING for two seconds. Controlling the Rest of Your System Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSX-D710S/D810S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is to use the Library Search feature. The...
...it playing. 2 Press and hold SETUP for three seconds. Setting Up Using Full Library Search (VSX-D850S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is to use the search feature. The remote control will also return to the previous mode after thirty seconds of inactivity. 3 Press the MULTI..., etc.), then start it playing. 2 Press and hold MUTING for two seconds. Controlling the Rest of Your System Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSX-D710S/D810S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is to use the Library Search feature. The...
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... codes have been sent the search icon blinks. Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (VSX-D850S only) An alternative method of 10 codes; The remote's LCD display shows SETUP. The brand names appear in the remote's LCD display. After all ten codes have been sent the search icon blinks. Stop...shows the I .D. You can 't use the Brand Search feature. Stop when you want to select the Brand Search mode, then press ENTER. The remote's LCD display shows BRAND SEARCH. 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you see the component stop or switch off , go on to ...
... codes have been sent the search icon blinks. Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (VSX-D850S only) An alternative method of 10 codes; The remote's LCD display shows SETUP. The brand names appear in the remote's LCD display. After all ten codes have been sent the search icon blinks. Stop...shows the I .D. You can 't use the Brand Search feature. Stop when you want to select the Brand Search mode, then press ENTER. The remote's LCD display shows BRAND SEARCH. 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you see the component stop or switch off , go on to ...
Owner's Manual
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... MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 VSX-D710S/ D810S only 3 1,7 2 VSX-D850S only 5 Point the two remote controls towards each other remote controls. For VSX-D850S, the LEARN icon blinking. 6 Press the corresponding button on the remote control will revert to its previous mode. 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button...
... MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 VSX-D710S/ D810S only 3 1,7 2 VSX-D850S only 5 Point the two remote controls towards each other remote controls. For VSX-D850S, the LEARN icon blinking. 6 Press the corresponding button on the remote control will revert to its previous mode. 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button...
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... LED will display "OK" to select the Erase mode. For the VSX-D710S and VSX-D810S the LED on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in one second to start erase mode. En VSX-D710S/D810S: 1 Press SETUP and hold for two seconds and the display shows... factory presets. MEMO: • TV CONT doesn't have this feature and thus can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver. On the VSX-D710S and VSX-D810S the LED on the VSX-D710S and VSX-D810S the Clears all presets, all learned functions and restores the LED will also return to indicate ...
... LED will display "OK" to select the Erase mode. For the VSX-D710S and VSX-D810S the LED on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in one second to start erase mode. En VSX-D710S/D810S: 1 Press SETUP and hold for two seconds and the display shows... factory presets. MEMO: • TV CONT doesn't have this feature and thus can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver. On the VSX-D710S and VSX-D810S the LED on the VSX-D710S and VSX-D810S the Clears all presets, all learned functions and restores the LED will also return to indicate ...
Owner's Manual
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... "3", etc. ("0" is associated with Î mark. MEMO: • You can control other Pioneer products with a MULTI CONTROL button: VSX-D710S/D810S: 1 Press SETUP and hold ENTER for three seconds the MULTI CONTROL button you can also control Pioneer components by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. The preset code appears in the...
... "3", etc. ("0" is associated with Î mark. MEMO: • You can control other Pioneer products with a MULTI CONTROL button: VSX-D710S/D810S: 1 Press SETUP and hold ENTER for three seconds the MULTI CONTROL button you can also control Pioneer components by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. The preset code appears in the...
Owner's Manual
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... take effect (the second press must be within 10 seconds of Your System CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/Cassette Deck Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see p.35-37). Play the reverse side of the... -screen display. Changes sides of following tracks. ¢ Go forward channels (channel +). Start playback. Fast rewind the tape. Use the number buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. Pause the tape.
... take effect (the second press must be within 10 seconds of Your System CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/Cassette Deck Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see p.35-37). Play the reverse side of the... -screen display. Changes sides of following tracks. ¢ Go forward channels (channel +). Start playback. Fast rewind the tape. Use the number buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. Pause the tape.