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...04 Controls and displays Front panel (VSX-D514 27 Front panel (VSX-D714/D814 29 Display 31 Remote control 32 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Using the Quick Setup 12 03 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 14 S-video cables 14 Component video cords 14 Digital audio coaxial cords/Optical cables 14 Connecting digital components 15 Connecting audio components 16 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components 17 Connecting video components 18 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 18 Connecting antennas 19 FM wire antenna 19 AM loop antenna...
...04 Controls and displays Front panel (VSX-D514 27 Front panel (VSX-D714/D814 29 Display 31 Remote control 32 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to Surround Sound 8 Using the Quick Setup 12 03 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 14 S-video cables 14 Component video cords 14 Digital audio coaxial cords/Optical cables 14 Connecting digital components 15 Connecting audio components 16 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components 17 Connecting video components 18 Connecting to the front panel video terminal 18 Connecting antennas 19 FM wire antenna 19 AM loop antenna...
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... Setting separate channel levels for listening modes 53 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 54 07 Using the tuner Listening to the radio 56 Improving FM stereo sound 56 Tuning directly to a station 56 Saving station presets 57 Naming station presets 58 Listening to station presets 58 Changing the frequency step 58 08 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording . . . 59 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components 60 Selecting preset codes directly 60 Programming signals from Dolby...
... Setting separate channel levels for listening modes 53 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 54 07 Using the tuner Listening to the radio 56 Improving FM stereo sound 56 Tuning directly to a station 56 Saving station presets 57 Naming station presets 58 Listening to station presets 58 Changing the frequency step 58 08 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording . . . 59 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components 60 Selecting preset codes directly 60 Programming signals from Dolby...
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... INSTRUCTION MANUAL MONITOR B IN PLAY S OUT R AUDIO L DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD SUB WOOFER PREOUT Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for surround sound in no time at all connections before connecting this with the following quick setup guide, you should refer to Digital input settings on your TV. Be sure to complete all . If you hook up your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook up using a digital connection...
... INSTRUCTION MANUAL MONITOR B IN PLAY S OUT R AUDIO L DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD SUB WOOFER PREOUT Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for surround sound in no time at all connections before connecting this with the following quick setup guide, you should refer to Digital input settings on your TV. Be sure to complete all . If you hook up your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook up using a digital connection...
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... PLAY R AUDIO L FM UNBAL 75 Ω VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER AM LOOP ANTENNA MONITOR OUT OUT CONTROL R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT /LD SURROUND BACK S-VIDEO IN S P E A K A E R S Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L R FRONT L B Powered subwoofer SW INPUT VSX-D714 * The illustration shows the VSX-D714, but connections for the VSX-D814), but using at least three speakers...
... PLAY R AUDIO L FM UNBAL 75 Ω VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER AM LOOP ANTENNA MONITOR OUT OUT CONTROL R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT /LD SURROUND BACK S-VIDEO IN S P E A K A E R S Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND L R FRONT L B Powered subwoofer SW INPUT VSX-D714 * The illustration shows the VSX-D714, but connections for the VSX-D814), but using at least three speakers...
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... SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT /LD IN S-VIDEO E A K A E R SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL B IN PLAY S R AUDIO L VSX-D814 Passive Powered subwoofer SW subwoofer or single surround TV back INPUT speaker AUDIO IN • If you are using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 46) to the audio input jack on this unit to large. In this case the center speaker shown is unnecessary. • If you 're not using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel...
... SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT /LD IN S-VIDEO E A K A E R SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL B IN PLAY S R AUDIO L VSX-D814 Passive Powered subwoofer SW subwoofer or single surround TV back INPUT speaker AUDIO IN • If you are using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on page 46) to the audio input jack on this unit to large. In this case the center speaker shown is unnecessary. • If you 're not using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel...
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... that DVD/LD is selected. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set the video input on your subwoofer and the TV. See Listening to confirm your DVD player or source discs, you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the left channel (-) terminal. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this . Connect the wires...
... that DVD/LD is selected. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set the video input on your subwoofer and the TV. See Listening to confirm your DVD player or source discs, you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the left channel (-) terminal. There are several other sound options you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. In this . Connect the wires...
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... output. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable 14 En S VIDEO Digital audio coaxial cords/ Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used to connect digital components to an S-video jack on the rear of the TV is avoided. 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up . Be sure to connect the monitor TV. In this receiver. Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the audio/video components and a video cord to insert completely. Connect from the AC outlet. Connect red plugs...
... output. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable 14 En S VIDEO Digital audio coaxial cords/ Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used to connect digital components to an S-video jack on the rear of the TV is avoided. 03 Connecting up Chapter 3: Connecting up . Be sure to connect the monitor TV. In this receiver. Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the audio/video components and a video cord to insert completely. Connect from the AC outlet. Connect red plugs...
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... 1 (DVD OUT /LD) IN TV / SA T IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD IN PLAY R AUDIO L VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER AM LOOP ANTENNA MONITOR OUT OUT CONTROL R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT CO MONITOR O IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT / LD IN S-VIDEO S P E A K A E R S Y PB R FRONT L DVD player DIGITAL OUT COAX * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but since some digital components only have one digital output jack which is marked DIGITAL...
... 1 (DVD OUT /LD) IN TV / SA T IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD IN PLAY R AUDIO L VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER AM LOOP ANTENNA MONITOR OUT OUT CONTROL R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT CO MONITOR O IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT / LD IN S-VIDEO S P E A K A E R S Y PB R FRONT L DVD player DIGITAL OUT COAX * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but since some digital components only have one digital output jack which is marked DIGITAL...
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... a coaxial or optical digital connection. CD player OUTPUT L R CD-R/Tape/MD deck REC PLAY This receiver* IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AUX FM UNBAL 75 Ω CD OPT 2 OUT DVR/ VCR (DVR/VCR) IN OPT 1 ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN (TV / SA T ) IN COAX 2 (CD) IN COAX 1 (DVD OUT /LD) IN TV / SA T IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD IN PLAY R AUDIO L VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER AM LOOP ANTENNA MONITOR OUT OUT CONTROL R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD...
... a coaxial or optical digital connection. CD player OUTPUT L R CD-R/Tape/MD deck REC PLAY This receiver* IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AUX FM UNBAL 75 Ω CD OPT 2 OUT DVR/ VCR (DVR/VCR) IN OPT 1 ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN (TV / SA T ) IN COAX 2 (CD) IN COAX 1 (DVD OUT /LD) IN TV / SA T IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD IN PLAY R AUDIO L VIDEO CENTER SUB WOOFER AM LOOP ANTENNA MONITOR OUT OUT CONTROL R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD...
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... SURROUND CENTER PREOUT R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L INPUT SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL VIDEO TV (monitor) * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but in this page for the video signal, but connections for the VSX-D514/D714 are standard audio/video jacks as well as shown below. For better quality video, you made the rear panel connections. 18 En SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP DIGITAL IN VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL OUT V L R VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) There are the same. Hook them...
... SURROUND CENTER PREOUT R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L INPUT SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL VIDEO TV (monitor) * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but in this page for the video signal, but connections for the VSX-D514/D714 are standard audio/video jacks as well as shown below. For better quality video, you made the rear panel connections. 18 En SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP DIGITAL IN VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R DIGITAL OUT V L R VIDEO OUTPUT Video camera (etc.) There are the same. Hook them...
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... IN TV / SA T IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD VIDEO CONTROL DVD 5.1CH INPUT IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT / LD IN S-VIDEO Y PB PR Y PB PR R R CENTER (T V / SAT)IN ø FRONT SURROUND PREOUT S R FRONT L P E A K A E R CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL R FRONT L B IN PLAY S R AUDIO L VSX-D814 Passive Powered subwoofer SW subwoofer or single surround TV back INPUT speaker AUDIO IN 21 En Also...
... IN TV / SA T IN DVD /LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD VIDEO CONTROL DVD 5.1CH INPUT IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT / LD IN S-VIDEO Y PB PR Y PB PR R R CENTER (T V / SAT)IN ø FRONT SURROUND PREOUT S R FRONT L P E A K A E R CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL R FRONT L B IN PLAY S R AUDIO L VSX-D814 Passive Powered subwoofer SW subwoofer or single surround TV back INPUT speaker AUDIO IN 21 En Also...
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... to the audio input jack on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this case the center speaker shown is unnecessary. • If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal (see illustration on page 11). Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the left channel (-) terminal (see...
... to the audio input jack on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this case the center speaker shown is unnecessary. • If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal (see illustration on page 11). Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the left channel (-) terminal (see...
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... display remote sensor to make the most of the SR+ features, you will need to control the receiver. DVD AUDIO IN TV/SAT AUDIO IN DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD TUNER AUX STANDBY/ON PHONES STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS BAND MPX PTY SEARCH LISTENING MODE EON MODE DIGITAL IN VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI JOG ENTER MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX...
... display remote sensor to make the most of the SR+ features, you will need to control the receiver. DVD AUDIO IN TV/SAT AUDIO IN DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD TUNER AUX STANDBY/ON PHONES STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS BAND MPX PTY SEARCH LISTENING MODE EON MODE DIGITAL IN VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI JOG ENTER MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX...
Operating Instructions
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... setting up the surround sound of an analog input signal to the component you've selected. EFFECT +/- MCACC SETUP VSX-D714/D814 only Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 37). ADVANCED SURROUND Use to setup your speaker system using the STATION +/- Adds or subtracts the amount of DVD-Video discs. AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel with different advanced surround modes (page 37). It also displays TV menus. Also use this button to set the listening volume. 5 Receiver and component control buttons (Press the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button...
... setting up the surround sound of an analog input signal to the component you've selected. EFFECT +/- MCACC SETUP VSX-D714/D814 only Use to switch between the various surround modes (page 37). ADVANCED SURROUND Use to setup your speaker system using the STATION +/- Adds or subtracts the amount of DVD-Video discs. AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel with different advanced surround modes (page 37). It also displays TV menus. Also use this button to set the listening volume. 5 Receiver and component control buttons (Press the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button...
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... these buttons can access a radio station directly using a digital TV tuner. DISPLAY Use to find preset stations (page 58). 7 Component/Tuner control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are dedicated to control the TV assigned to select channels when using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. buttons to switch the display between the tuner AM and FM bands (page 56). BAND DTV ON/OFF Switches between the station preset name and the frequency for deck 1 of time before the receiver turns off. 6 (TUNE +/-, ST +/-) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound...
... these buttons can access a radio station directly using a digital TV tuner. DISPLAY Use to find preset stations (page 58). 7 Component/Tuner control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are dedicated to control the TV assigned to select channels when using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. buttons to switch the display between the tuner AM and FM bands (page 56). BAND DTV ON/OFF Switches between the station preset name and the frequency for deck 1 of time before the receiver turns off. 6 (TUNE +/-, ST +/-) /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound...
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... the Standard modes. • 5-STEREO (VSX-D514) / 6-STEREO (VSXD714/D814) - Use with 96kHz PCM or (VSXD714/D814 only) DTS 96kHz/24 bit sources. • The Advanced Surround effects can 't use with film soundtracks, but some modes are connected, the PHONES SURROUND mode will automatically be used with Dolby Digital sources for sports programs with alot of the speakers in the range of additional surround sound effects. The effect level can also use the Advanced Surround listening modes with Dolby •...
... the Standard modes. • 5-STEREO (VSX-D514) / 6-STEREO (VSXD714/D814) - Use with 96kHz PCM or (VSXD714/D814 only) DTS 96kHz/24 bit sources. • The Advanced Surround effects can 't use with film soundtracks, but some modes are connected, the PHONES SURROUND mode will automatically be used with Dolby Digital sources for sports programs with alot of the speakers in the range of additional surround sound effects. The effect level can also use the Advanced Surround listening modes with Dolby •...
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... VSX-D714/D814 model: ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING MODE INPUT ATT FL DIMMER DIGITAL IN VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R * Illustration shows the VSX-D814 model 1 Press DVD/LD on the front panel to select the multichannel inputs. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound playback...
... VSX-D714/D814 model: ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING MODE INPUT ATT FL DIMMER DIGITAL IN VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R * Illustration shows the VSX-D814 model 1 Press DVD/LD on the front panel to select the multichannel inputs. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you must select the analog multichannel inputs for surround sound playback...
Operating Instructions
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... - The LFE channel and bass frequencies from the speakers. • Use or to set because there are set to small (S) in your setup. Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer. • PLUS - LFE attenuator setting • Default setting: 0 dB Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Crossover frequency setting • Default setting: 100 Hz Crossover frequency is used or not. Use the plus (PLUS) setting for your S speakers are sent to the subwoofer (or L speakers). • 150Hz - Setting up the receiver 06 English...
... - The LFE channel and bass frequencies from the speakers. • Use or to set because there are set to small (S) in your setup. Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer. • PLUS - LFE attenuator setting • Default setting: 0 dB Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Crossover frequency setting • Default setting: 100 Hz Crossover frequency is used or not. Use the plus (PLUS) setting for your S speakers are sent to the subwoofer (or L speakers). • 150Hz - Setting up the receiver 06 English...
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... surround back speakers from the main listening position (within the range of 0.1 m to 9.0 m). • When SB SW (VSX-D814 only) or SB is selected in the surround back speaker setting, the surround back speaker distance can 't be set . 49 En Surround back speaker distance setting VSX-D714/D814 only • Default setting: 3 m You should set the distance of the subwoofer accurately to hear sounds from all speakers at the same time. • Use or to set...
... surround back speakers from the main listening position (within the range of 0.1 m to 9.0 m). • When SB SW (VSX-D814 only) or SB is selected in the surround back speaker setting, the surround back speaker distance can 't be set . 49 En Surround back speaker distance setting VSX-D714/D814 only • Default setting: 3 m You should set the distance of the subwoofer accurately to hear sounds from all speakers at the same time. • Use or to set...
Operating Instructions
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... STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING MODE PUT ATT FL DIMMER DIGITAL IN VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R * Illustrations show the VSX-D814 model 59 En Keep in mind you can't make a digital recording from an analog source or viceversa, so make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from are hooked up in the same way (see Connecting up to the component video outputs...
... STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP LISTENING MODE PUT ATT FL DIMMER DIGITAL IN VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R * Illustrations show the VSX-D814 model 59 En Keep in mind you can't make a digital recording from an analog source or viceversa, so make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from are hooked up in the same way (see Connecting up to the component video outputs...