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... 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) input playback 31 MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 31 Playing other Pioneer Components 40 CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/ Cassette Deck Controls 41 Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Controls...the Rest of Your System 35 Recalling Preset Codes 35 Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSXD710S/D810S) 36 Setting Up Using Library Search (VSX-D850S) 36 Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (VSX-850 only) 37 Learning Mode: Programming Signals from other Remote Controls 38 Erasing One of the ...
... 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) input playback 31 MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 31 Playing other Pioneer Components 40 CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/ Cassette Deck Controls 41 Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Controls...the Rest of Your System 35 Recalling Preset Codes 35 Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSXD710S/D810S) 36 Setting Up Using Library Search (VSX-D850S) 36 Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (VSX-850 only) 37 Learning Mode: Programming Signals from other Remote Controls 38 Erasing One of the ...
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...DVR S IN P R FRONT L CENTER DVD IN / LD FRONT OUT CD - The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. R / TAPE / MD IN IN DVD 7.1 CH INPUT TO MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT S TV / SAT IN S...output and either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection as well. The diagram is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on your DVD player) you are able to make ...manual if you don't need to make either a coaxial or optical digital connection. For the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S hook up your digital components to ensure you can use all LDs on the connection...
...DVR S IN P R FRONT L CENTER DVD IN / LD FRONT OUT CD - The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. R / TAPE / MD IN IN DVD 7.1 CH INPUT TO MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT S TV / SAT IN S...output and either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection as well. The diagram is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on your DVD player) you are able to make ...manual if you don't need to make either a coaxial or optical digital connection. For the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S hook up your digital components to ensure you can use all LDs on the connection...
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... receiver. PREOUT OUT R L CD - 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 ...on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of the audio signal. To use these analog connections. The arrows indicate the direction of your cassette deck...- R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Audio Components To begin set up, connect your audio components to the digital inputs (see the previous page for components you want ...
... receiver. PREOUT OUT R L CD - 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 ...on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of the audio signal. To use these analog connections. The arrows indicate the direction of your cassette deck...- R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Audio Components To begin set up, connect your audio components to the digital inputs (see the previous page for components you want ...
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... discs are compatible with 7.1 channel analog output jacks CENTER VIDEO OUT MEMO: • The 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) input can only be mono. The arrows indicate the direction 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...channel and 7.1 channel audio output formats. Always make sure that the receiver is selected. • For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch setting (see p. 20). You need to it as 6.1 ch). Connections can connect the single surround back speaker to either the left and right ...
... discs are compatible with 7.1 channel analog output jacks CENTER VIDEO OUT MEMO: • The 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) input can only be mono. The arrows indicate the direction 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...channel and 7.1 channel audio output formats. Always make sure that the receiver is selected. • For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch setting (see p. 20). You need to it as 6.1 ch). Connections can connect the single surround back speaker to either the left and right ...
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.... L B AC OUTLET CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. Never make sure no exposed speaker wire .... Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. En VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75... the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. When you an electrical ...plug. Do not place the unit, a piece of the audio signal. Also, make a knot in a while. The power cords should not...
.... L B AC OUTLET CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. Never make sure no exposed speaker wire .... Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. En VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75... the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. When you an electrical ...plug. Do not place the unit, a piece of the audio signal. Also, make a knot in a while. The power cords should not...
Owner's Manual
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...assigned to this optical digital input. • Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 20) Use to specify the input assigned to this optical digital input. • Optical digital input 4 setting (VSX-D850S only) (page 21) Use to specify the input assigned ... DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS 7 3 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 GUIDE 8 DTV MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC 1 3 1 Press RECEIVER to...
...assigned to this optical digital input. • Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 20) Use to specify the input assigned to this optical digital input. • Optical digital input 4 setting (VSX-D850S only) (page 21) Use to specify the input assigned ... DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS 7 3 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 GUIDE 8 DTV MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC 1 3 1 Press RECEIVER to...
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... play the soundtrack independently of this by louder sounds. SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to hear sounds coming from both speakers. Set the distance of both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. Remember you...range compression. • Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is increased, set the SURROUND speakers distance. c2 setting the speakers will play channel 2 through the possible DUAL MONO settings. Press % or fi to your main listening position than the FRONT speakers....
... play the soundtrack independently of this by louder sounds. SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to hear sounds coming from both speakers. Set the distance of both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. Remember you...range compression. • Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is increased, set the SURROUND speakers distance. c2 setting the speakers will play channel 2 through the possible DUAL MONO settings. Press % or fi to your main listening position than the FRONT speakers....
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... is ± 10 dB. • Levels can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH LEVEL or CH SELECT button. • Initial setting is "VCR". • The digital out signal corresponds to turn off the test tone. The test tone is only output in Dolby/DTS modes. You can be... it actually is. • The speaker volume can see p. 17) then no test tone will automatically change to the optical input jack 4. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is output in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front...
... is ± 10 dB. • Levels can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH LEVEL or CH SELECT button. • Initial setting is "VCR". • The digital out signal corresponds to turn off the test tone. The test tone is only output in Dolby/DTS modes. You can be... it actually is. • The speaker volume can see p. 17) then no test tone will automatically change to the optical input jack 4. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is output in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front...
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... to enjoy the broadcast. ^ BAND button (see page 32-33) button to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 0 SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 29) STATION (+/-) buttons. * CLASS button (see page 28, 30) Use to switch between the various DSP ...Front Panel 12 3 N∫m-Û˘,?∫ 7 (VSX-D710S DVD5.1CH button) 4 5 6 89 0 - = ~ 1 ( *&^%$# @ ! 1 STANDBY indicator = TONE button Lights when the receiver is weak, press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. to set the overall listening volume. any stereo source. 9 Remote...
... to enjoy the broadcast. ^ BAND button (see page 32-33) button to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 0 SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 29) STATION (+/-) buttons. * CLASS button (see page 28, 30) Use to switch between the various DSP ...Front Panel 12 3 N∫m-Û˘,?∫ 7 (VSX-D710S DVD5.1CH button) 4 5 6 89 0 - = ~ 1 ( *&^%$# @ ! 1 STANDBY indicator = TONE button Lights when the receiver is weak, press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. to set the overall listening volume. any stereo source. 9 Remote...
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... for individual channels, the MAX level can range between -10dB and 0dB. ! When the AUTO setting is selected. (VSX- DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. [ ]: Lights when the AUTO setting is being used to boost the bass and treble when listening at low levels. 0 SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is...
... for individual channels, the MAX level can range between -10dB and 0dB. ! When the AUTO setting is selected. (VSX- DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. [ ]: Lights when the AUTO setting is being used to boost the bass and treble when listening at low levels. 0 SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is...
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...setting up information screens on a digital TV. DTV MENU button Use to bring up menus on a digital TV. BAND button (see page 16) Use this button. To use this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 32) Use to directly access a radio station by pressing the number of an analog input signal...level of the station you want to use special features attached to some of the number buttons, for the receiver. 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 ...
...setting up information screens on a digital TV. DTV MENU button Use to bring up menus on a digital TV. BAND button (see page 16) Use this button. To use this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 32) Use to directly access a radio station by pressing the number of an analog input signal...level of the station you want to use special features attached to some of the number buttons, for the receiver. 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 ...
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...functions of the receiver. FL DIMMER button Use this button. @ RECEIVER (POWER) button This switches between the analog and digital signals according to select a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV. These buttons are inputting. To use...TV VOLUME +/- CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D710S). 8 LOUDNESS button Use to select the playback or recording source. MUTING button Use to set up your are also used to adjust the volume on your DVD player. - MASTER VOLUME +/- buttons Use to...
...functions of the receiver. FL DIMMER button Use this button. @ RECEIVER (POWER) button This switches between the analog and digital signals according to select a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV. These buttons are inputting. To use...TV VOLUME +/- CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D710S). 8 LOUDNESS button Use to select the playback or recording source. MUTING button Use to set up your are also used to adjust the volume on your DVD player. - MASTER VOLUME +/- buttons Use to...
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... effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a six speaker sound. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel ...or marks. The mode should be used with Dolby Digital sources for pure decoding of motion picture audio which settings suit your home system and personal tastes. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of Dolby Digital, DTS... and is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. EXPANDED (VSX-D710S) This mode is suitable for a stereo surround effect.
... effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a six speaker sound. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel ...or marks. The mode should be used with Dolby Digital sources for pure decoding of motion picture audio which settings suit your home system and personal tastes. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of Dolby Digital, DTS... and is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. EXPANDED (VSX-D710S) This mode is suitable for a stereo surround effect.
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...the (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz [VSX-D810S & VSX- If both digital and analog connections this switch lets you choose which to listen to. For more details, refer to playback. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to page 6-7) and set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • Some...that function hooked up by both want to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is digitally connected to this setting the receiver will 2 Turn on the front panel. 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the automatically switch between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection (VSX-D710S).
...the (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz [VSX-D810S & VSX- If both digital and analog connections this switch lets you choose which to listen to. For more details, refer to playback. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to page 6-7) and set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • Some...that function hooked up by both want to the instruction manual supplied with DTS is digitally connected to this setting the receiver will 2 Turn on the front panel. 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the automatically switch between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection (VSX-D710S).
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.../DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is selected, DSP modes are 30 off in the speakers settings, 6-D Theater becomes 5-D Theater. 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...
.../DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is selected, DSP modes are 30 off in the speakers settings, 6-D Theater becomes 5-D Theater. 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...
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... playback If you want to enjoy the effects of the component you to the source component (see p.39). 4 If necessary, press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to hear effective surround sound of the receiver. SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 ...level and channel levels can skip this case the surround sound will be set. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on DVD 7.1 ch (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) analog output to the DVD/LD mode. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can be externally ...
... playback If you want to enjoy the effects of the component you to the source component (see p.39). 4 If necessary, press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to hear effective surround sound of the receiver. SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 ...level and channel levels can skip this case the surround sound will be set. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on DVD 7.1 ch (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) analog output to the DVD/LD mode. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can be externally ...
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... also stores the MPX setting (auto stereo or mono, see the previous explanation for how to do this . 2 Press MEMORY. SP A TUNED STEREO 3 Press CLASS to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A,B and C) of the three classes. The VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S can be ...CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL 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 do this ), preset stations...
... also stores the MPX setting (auto stereo or mono, see the previous explanation for how to do this . 2 Press MEMORY. SP A TUNED STEREO 3 Press CLASS to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A,B and C) of the three classes. The VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S can be ...CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL 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 do this ), preset stations...
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...switch between the recorded signal and the original source signal. Refer to record into the recording device connected to the radio station, load the CD, etc. Most video recorders set to record (you can be digital also, of the source component. The VSX-D810S/D850S has ... DTV MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 1 MONITOR VSX-D710S 1 Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a source to digital (see p. 29) The recording procedure is set the audio recording level automatically- Make sure the analog/...
...switch between the recorded signal and the original source signal. Refer to record into the recording device connected to the radio station, load the CD, etc. Most video recorders set to record (you can be digital also, of the source component. The VSX-D810S/D850S has ... DTV MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 1 MONITOR VSX-D710S 1 Turn the MULTI JOG dial to select a source to digital (see p. 29) The recording procedure is set the audio recording level automatically- Make sure the analog/...
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... 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS ¶ 7 3 GUIDE 8 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL... remote to operate your other components. It will automatically set to control one 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 the ...
... 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS ¶ 7 3 GUIDE 8 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL... remote to operate your other components. It will automatically set to control one 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 the ...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Connect the speakers (refer to page 12,13). • Make sure that there is something wrong with this receiver (refer to page 6-7) and set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" (refer to page 29). • Refer to 15). • Press the correct function button. Disconnect the power plug from ... page 4). • Remove the obstacle or operate from LD or DVD player. • Set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" or "ANALOG" according to this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. The unit does not respond when the buttons are often ...
...8226; Connect the speakers (refer to page 12,13). • Make sure that there is something wrong with this receiver (refer to page 6-7) and set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" (refer to page 29). • Refer to 15). • Press the correct function button. Disconnect the power plug from ... page 4). • Remove the obstacle or operate from LD or DVD player. • Set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" or "ANALOG" according to this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. The unit does not respond when the buttons are often ...
