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... loop antenna 20 Using external antennas 20 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D712) . . . . 21 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D812) . . . . 22 Speaker terminals 23 A and B speaker systems 23 Hints on speaker placement 23 Connecting additional amplifiers 26 AC outlet 27 Power cord caution 27 Operating other Pioneer components . . . . 28 04 Controls and displays Front panel 29...
... loop antenna 20 Using external antennas 20 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D712) . . . . 21 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D812) . . . . 22 Speaker terminals 23 A and B speaker systems 23 Hints on speaker placement 23 Connecting additional amplifiers 26 AC outlet 27 Power cord caution 27 Operating other Pioneer components . . . . 28 04 Controls and displays Front panel 29...
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... setting . . 48 Subwoofer distance setting 49 Dynamic range control setting 49 Dual mono setting 49 Component video input settings 49 Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D812 only 50 Digital input settings 50 Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC 51 Setting separate channel levels for listening modes 52 07 Using the tuner...
... setting . . 48 Subwoofer distance setting 49 Dynamic range control setting 49 Dual mono setting 49 Component video input settings 49 Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D812 only 50 Digital input settings 50 Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC 51 Setting separate channel levels for listening modes 52 07 Using the tuner...
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...the front speakers in no time at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-D712, and eight for the VSX-D812), but DVD connections for surround sound in the diagram) but using an optical cable, you hook up using at all connections before ... video output on page 50 to assign the optical input to the receiver using the jacks as shown in the illustration. 2 Hook up for the VSX-D712 are the same. Use a video cord to connect your speakers. PREOUT SURROUND BACK OUT Y PB PR Y PB PR R R (T V / SAT)IN ø FRONT ...
...the front speakers in no time at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-D712, and eight for the VSX-D812), but DVD connections for surround sound in the diagram) but using an optical cable, you hook up using at all connections before ... video output on page 50 to assign the optical input to the receiver using the jacks as shown in the illustration. 2 Hook up for the VSX-D712 are the same. Use a video cord to connect your speakers. PREOUT SURROUND BACK OUT Y PB PR Y PB PR R R (T V / SAT)IN ø FRONT ...
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... CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT SURROUND CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D812 Passive Powered subwoofer subwoofer SW or single surround TV INPUT back speaker VSX-D812 only • When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on...
... CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT SURROUND CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D812 Passive Powered subwoofer subwoofer SW or single surround TV INPUT back speaker VSX-D812 only • When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on...
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Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D812 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on the front panel to specify your speaker setup, room size and listening position. If it ...
Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D812 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on the front panel to specify your speaker setup, room size and listening position. If it ...
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... NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you can cycle between the following choices: 2.1ch 7.1ch* 6.1ch * VSX-D812 only 3.1ch 5.1ch 4.1ch * VSX-D812 only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to find the speaker setup that corresponds with just a few button presses... to choose your speakers from the listening position, choose between the following choices: 2.0ch 3.0ch 7.0ch* 6.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * VSX-D812 only • Check the table below . Depending on the distance of your room size. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after...
... NO confirms the subwoofer check, then the display prompts you can cycle between the following choices: 2.1ch 7.1ch* 6.1ch * VSX-D812 only 3.1ch 5.1ch 4.1ch * VSX-D812 only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to find the speaker setup that corresponds with just a few button presses... to choose your speakers from the listening position, choose between the following choices: 2.0ch 3.0ch 7.0ch* 6.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * VSX-D812 only • Check the table below . Depending on the distance of your room size. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after...
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...IN TV/ SAT IN DVD/ LD IN S-VIDEO SURROUND BACK Y S R FRONT P E A KA E R S PB L DVD player DIGITAL OUT COAX * The illustration shows the VSX-D812, but since some digital components only have one digital output jack which is disconnected from the component to coaxial input on the rear panel (two... coaxial inputs and an optical input) and the VSX-D812 has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). Connect your equipment, always make direct digital recordings with like (for example,...
...IN TV/ SAT IN DVD/ LD IN S-VIDEO SURROUND BACK Y S R FRONT P E A KA E R S PB L DVD player DIGITAL OUT COAX * The illustration shows the VSX-D812, but since some digital components only have one digital output jack which is disconnected from the component to coaxial input on the rear panel (two... coaxial inputs and an optical input) and the VSX-D812 has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). Connect your equipment, always make direct digital recordings with like (for example,...
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... your digital components to /from the AC outlet. • The arrows indicate the direction of stereo outputs), but connections for the VSX-D712 are unsure about its input and output jacks. CD player OUTPUT L R CD-R/Tape/MD deck REC PLAY This receiver* IN... E A K A E R S PB L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R FRONT SU R SURROUND BACK L RS SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL * The illustration shows the VSX-D812, but for more on digital connections. Connecting audio components To begin set of the signal. See page 16 for components that only play 2 RF format...
... your digital components to /from the AC outlet. • The arrows indicate the direction of stereo outputs), but connections for the VSX-D712 are unsure about its input and output jacks. CD player OUTPUT L R CD-R/Tape/MD deck REC PLAY This receiver* IN... E A K A E R S PB L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R FRONT SU R SURROUND BACK L RS SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL * The illustration shows the VSX-D812, but for more on digital connections. Connecting audio components To begin set of the signal. See page 16 for components that only play 2 RF format...
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.../ LD E IN R PLAY L S-VIDEO S PREOUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ L L SURROUND PREOUBTACK MONITOR OUT (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ L L SURROUND VSX-D812 onlyBACK PB L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT SURROUND CENTER Y PB PR R(T SVU/ RSRATO)UINNøD BACK R SURROUND BACK L L ...channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel analog output jacks VIDEO OUTPUT * The illustration shows the VSX-D812, but connections for decoding DVDs, you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch (or DVD 7.1 ch) is disconnected ...
.../ LD E IN R PLAY L S-VIDEO S PREOUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ L L SURROUND PREOUBTACK MONITOR OUT (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ L L SURROUND VSX-D812 onlyBACK PB L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT SURROUND CENTER Y PB PR R(T SVU/ RSRATO)UINNøD BACK R SURROUND BACK L L ...channel input can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel analog output jacks VIDEO OUTPUT * The illustration shows the VSX-D812, but connections for decoding DVDs, you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch (or DVD 7.1 ch) is disconnected ...
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... PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT SURROUND CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN PLAY R AUDIO L S-VIDEO S VIDEO TV (monitor) * The illustration shows the VSX-D812, but in order to hear a digital source (like a DVD player), you must use the connections shown on this order) on the rear of the receiver... video terminal Front video connections are standard audio/video jacks as well as shown in this page for the video signal, but connections for the VSX-D712 are connected to the video component using the VIDEO button.
... PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT SURROUND CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN PLAY R AUDIO L S-VIDEO S VIDEO TV (monitor) * The illustration shows the VSX-D812, but in order to hear a digital source (like a DVD player), you must use the connections shown on this order) on the rear of the receiver... video terminal Front video connections are standard audio/video jacks as well as shown in this page for the video signal, but connections for the VSX-D712 are connected to the video component using the VIDEO button.
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... S PB L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT SURROUND CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D812 Passive Powered subwoofer subwoofer SW or single surround TV INPUT back speaker The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on...to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D812) A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit...
... S PB L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT SURROUND CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL R FRONT L B AC OUTLET VSX-D812 Passive Powered subwoofer subwoofer SW or single surround TV INPUT back speaker The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on...to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D812) A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit...
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...changing any speakers that the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel on the VSX-D812 or the surround back channel of the audio signal. VSX-D712 IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AM FM UNBAL LOOP 75 Ω CENTER SUB WOOFER AUX...PREOUT SURROUND BACK TV/ SAT IN DVD/ LD IN S-VIDEO E A K A E R S ANALOG IN Powered subwoofer AC OUTLET B Surround back channel amplifier or powered speaker VSX-D812 IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN OPT AUX (TV/ SAT) ¥ (CD-R/ / TAPCED ø / MD) OPT AM FM UNBAL LOOP 75 Ω COMVIPDOENOECNAOTSMSPIOGNANESANSBTIGLENABLE ( D ...
...changing any speakers that the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel on the VSX-D812 or the surround back channel of the audio signal. VSX-D712 IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AM FM UNBAL LOOP 75 Ω CENTER SUB WOOFER AUX...PREOUT SURROUND BACK TV/ SAT IN DVD/ LD IN S-VIDEO E A K A E R S ANALOG IN Powered subwoofer AC OUTLET B Surround back channel amplifier or powered speaker VSX-D812 IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN OPT AUX (TV/ SAT) ¥ (CD-R/ / TAPCED ø / MD) OPT AM FM UNBAL LOOP 75 Ω COMVIPDOENOECNAOTSMSPIOGNANESANSBTIGLENABLE ( D ...
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... DVD/LD is input. • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz-96 kHz) and DTS digital signal formats (however, only the VSX-D812 can decode DTS 96kHz/24 bit signal formats). If the source is playing an analog signal. For more details about each press changes the display... input signal corresponding to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is selected. DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D712) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD812) will be selected and shows in the display.
... DVD/LD is input. • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz-96 kHz) and DTS digital signal formats (however, only the VSX-D812 can decode DTS 96kHz/24 bit signal formats). If the source is playing an analog signal. For more details about each press changes the display... input signal corresponding to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is selected. DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D712) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD812) will be selected and shows in the display.
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... simply switch the surround back channel off (SB OFF). 05 Playing sources Using the Surround Back Channel (SB CH) • Default setting: SB ON (VSX-D812), SB OFF (VSX-D712) You can have the receiver automatically switch to Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (SB AUTO), or you can...
... simply switch the surround back channel off (SB OFF). 05 Playing sources Using the Surround Back Channel (SB CH) • Default setting: SB ON (VSX-D812), SB OFF (VSX-D712) You can have the receiver automatically switch to Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (SB AUTO), or you can...
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...; You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the Surround back speaker setting on page 46 is set to SB or SB SW (VSX-D812 only). • You can't adjust the surround back channel level when you will hear the virtual surround back channel. • Press SB CH MODE (front...
...; You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the Surround back speaker setting on page 46 is set to SB or SB SW (VSX-D812 only). • You can't adjust the surround back channel level when you will hear the virtual surround back channel. • Press SB CH MODE (front...
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... • Default setting: FL-CS-SS (If a subwoofer is detected when you turn the receiver on, the default is connected. Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D812 only) (page 49) Specify the number of inactivity. The size you have , and how big they are. Speaker size is denoted as L for large speakers...
... • Default setting: FL-CS-SS (If a subwoofer is detected when you turn the receiver on, the default is connected. Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D812 only) (page 49) Specify the number of inactivity. The size you have , and how big they are. Speaker size is denoted as L for large speakers...
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...(the frequencies) between the speakers. 06 Setting up the receiver One of the speakers set to small (S) in the Speaker setting. SB S SB SB L * VSX-D812 only SB SW* • If you should match your setup: FS-CS-SS FL-C -S FS-CS-S FL-C -SS FS-C -SS FL-C -SL FS...chose the small front speaker setting, SW YES is sent from the options. YES PLUS NO Surround back speaker setting • Default setting: S (VSX-D812), (VSXD712) You must have SL selected in your system) instead of the following configurations should select the surround back subwoofer setting (SB SW) ...
...(the frequencies) between the speakers. 06 Setting up the receiver One of the speakers set to small (S) in the Speaker setting. SB S SB SB L * VSX-D812 only SB SW* • If you should match your setup: FS-CS-SS FL-C -S FS-CS-S FL-C -SS FS-C -SS FL-C -SL FS...chose the small front speaker setting, SW YES is sent from the options. YES PLUS NO Surround back speaker setting • Default setting: S (VSX-D812), (VSXD712) You must have SL selected in your system) instead of the following configurations should select the surround back subwoofer setting (SB SW) ...
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Surround back speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. to 45 ft.). • When SB SW (VSX-D812 only) or SB is selected in the surround back speaker setting, the surround back speaker distance can't be set. 48 En You should set the ...
Surround back speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. to 45 ft.). • When SB SW (VSX-D812 only) or SB is selected in the surround back speaker setting, the surround back speaker distance can't be set. 48 En You should set the ...
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After you assign a component to a digital jack, whenever you have hooked up the receiver Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D812 only) • Default setting: SB 2ch IN You only have to make this is the case, select SB 1ch IN, otherwise leave it set to ...SB 2ch IN. • Use or to select SB 2ch IN or SB 1ch IN. Optical digital 2 (VSX-D812 only) • Default setting: CDR • Use or to assign the optical digital 2 input (DVD, TV, CD, CDR, VCR or OFF). • You can't assign...
After you assign a component to a digital jack, whenever you have hooked up the receiver Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D812 only) • Default setting: SB 2ch IN You only have to make this is the case, select SB 1ch IN, otherwise leave it set to ...SB 2ch IN. • Use or to select SB 2ch IN or SB 1ch IN. Optical digital 2 (VSX-D812 only) • Default setting: CDR • Use or to assign the optical digital 2 input (DVD, TV, CD, CDR, VCR or OFF). • You can't assign...