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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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...for surround sound 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-D712 are the same. Use a video cord to connect your system hooked up using an optical cable, you should have in the... the receiver using at all connections before connecting this with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but DVD connections for the VSX-D812), but everyone's home setup will work with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to connect both). In most cases, you ...
...for surround sound 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-D712 are the same. Use a video cord to connect your system hooked up using an optical cable, you should have in the... the receiver using at all connections before connecting this with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but DVD connections for the VSX-D812), but everyone's home setup will work with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to connect both). In most cases, you ...
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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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... set to STANDARD (it should already be set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your liking. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D812 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set -see Listening to multi-channel playback...
... set to STANDARD (it should already be set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on your liking. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D812 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set -see Listening to multi-channel playback...
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If a subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, 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 choose your receiver setup on page 44. The STANDBY indicator goes out... JOG dial 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 . Use the front panel controls for a subwoofer. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you want to...
If a subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, 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 choose your receiver setup on page 44. The STANDBY indicator goes out... JOG dial 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 . Use the front panel controls for a subwoofer. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you want to...
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... rear panel (two coaxial inputs and an optical input) and the VSX-D812 has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). CD recorder Satellite tuner CD player DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN VSX-D812 only DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT COAX This receiver* IN DIGITAL OUT OPT.../ 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 to use a digital input. 03 Connecting up Connecting digital components The easiest...
... rear panel (two coaxial inputs and an optical input) and the VSX-D812 has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). CD recorder Satellite tuner CD player DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN VSX-D812 only DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT COAX This receiver* IN DIGITAL OUT OPT.../ 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 to use a digital input. 03 Connecting up Connecting digital components The easiest...
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See the component's instruction manual if you are the same. 17 En See page 16 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 DIGITAL OUT OPT IN ... S-VIDEO SURROUND BACK Y S R FRONT P 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 components that only play, you only need to make special connections to ensure you can play 2 RF format LDs on your equipment, always...
See the component's instruction manual if you are the same. 17 En See page 16 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 DIGITAL OUT OPT IN ... S-VIDEO SURROUND BACK Y S R FRONT P 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 components that only play, you only need to make special connections to ensure you can play 2 RF format LDs on your equipment, always...
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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 ... WOOFER OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder 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 ...
.../ 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 ... WOOFER OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder 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 ...
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... 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 this page for the video signal, but connections for the VSX-D712 are connected to hear a digital source (like a DVD player), you must use the connections shown on this order...
... 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 this page for the video signal, but connections for the VSX-D712 are connected to hear a digital source (like a DVD player), you must use the connections shown on this order...
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... 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 Make sure you have in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front... speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the speakers. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D812) A complete setup of 8 Ω to the AC power source. • Use speakers with just two stereo ...
... 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 Make sure you have in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front... speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the speakers. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-D812) A complete setup of 8 Ω to the AC power source. • Use speakers with just two stereo ...
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...before making or 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. 03 Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than... 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...
...before making or 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. 03 Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than... 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 5.1ch (VSX-D712) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD812) will automatically be ANALOG. When set to DIGITAL. • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. With other digital signal ... with DTS 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). For more details about each press changes the display as follows: DIGITAL AUTO ANALOG DVD 5.1 ch/ DVD...
DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D712) and DVD 7.1ch (VSXD812) will automatically be ANALOG. When set to DIGITAL. • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. With other digital signal ... with DTS 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). For more details about each press changes the display as follows: DIGITAL AUTO ANALOG DVD 5.1 ch/ DVD...
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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 choose to listen to the virtual surround back channel. Type of source DTS-ES/Dolby Digital Matrix encoded multi-channel sources...
...; 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 choose to listen to the virtual surround back channel. Type of source DTS-ES/Dolby Digital Matrix encoded multi-channel sources...
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... speaker is connected. Dual mono setting (page 49) Isolate one channel when listening to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D812 only) (page 49) Specify the number of the sound track.
... speaker is connected. Dual mono setting (page 49) Isolate one channel when listening to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D812 only) (page 49) Specify the number of the sound track.
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...Crossover frequency setting • Default setting: 100 Hz Crossover frequency is connected. • Use or to the speakers. SB S SB SB L * VSX-D812 only SB SW* • If you chose the small front speaker setting, SW YES is automatically set and locked. • When you select the ...you choose (large or small) determines how much bass is used or not. YES PLUS NO Surround back speaker setting • Default setting: S (VSX-D812), (VSXD712) You must have connected a surround back subwoofer (VSXD812), you want the frequency routed to L. Choose (asterisk) if no speaker is the ...
...Crossover frequency setting • Default setting: 100 Hz Crossover frequency is connected. • Use or to the speakers. SB S SB SB L * VSX-D812 only SB SW* • If you chose the small front speaker setting, SW YES is automatically set and locked. • When you select the ...you choose (large or small) determines how much bass is used or not. YES PLUS NO Surround back speaker setting • Default setting: S (VSX-D812), (VSXD712) You must have connected a surround back subwoofer (VSXD812), you want the frequency routed to L. Choose (asterisk) if no speaker is the ...
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... main listening position (within the range of 0.5 ft. Surround back speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. to 45 ft.). • When SB SW (VSX-D812 only) or SB is selected in the speaker setting, the surround speaker distance can 't be set . to 45 ft.). • When S is selected in the...
... main listening position (within the range of 0.5 ft. Surround back speaker distance setting • Default setting: 10 ft. to 45 ft.). • When SB SW (VSX-D812 only) or SB is selected in the speaker setting, the surround speaker distance can 't be set . to 45 ft.). • When S is selected in the...
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... or to select SB 2ch IN or SB 1ch IN. Coaxial digital 1: • Default settings: DVD • Use or to the same function. 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...; Use or to assign the optical digital 1 input (DVD, TV, CD, CDR, VCR or OFF). 06 Setting up the receiver Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D812 only) • Default setting: SB 2ch IN You only have hooked up to the coaxial and optical DIGITAL IN jacks on the back of input...
... or to select SB 2ch IN or SB 1ch IN. Coaxial digital 1: • Default settings: DVD • Use or to the same function. 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...; Use or to assign the optical digital 1 input (DVD, TV, CD, CDR, VCR or OFF). 06 Setting up the receiver Surround back channel input setting (VSX-D812 only) • Default setting: SB 2ch IN You only have hooked up to the coaxial and optical DIGITAL IN jacks on the back of input...