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...the Virtual Surround Back mode (VSB 40 Using Midnight and Loudness listening . .41 Using the tone controls 41 Playing other Pioneer components . . . 25 Using this Pioneer product. English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español 01 Before you start Checking what's... in the box 5 Making cable connections 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit . . . 6 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 ...
...the Virtual Surround Back mode (VSB 40 Using Midnight and Loudness listening . .41 Using the tone controls 41 Playing other Pioneer components . . . 25 Using this Pioneer product. English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español 01 Before you start Checking what's... in the box 5 Making cable connections 5 Loading the batteries 5 Operating range of remote control unit . . . 6 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 ...
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...the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Dynamic range control setting 50 Dual mono setting 50 Component video input settings 50 Digital input settings 50 SR+ control for Pioneer plasma displays 51 Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC 52 Setting separate channel ... Making an audio or a video recording . . . 59 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components 64 Preset Code List (VSX-D514/D714 66 Preset Code List (VSX-D814 68 10 Additional information Troubleshooting 70 Resetting the main unit 72 Switching ...
...the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Dynamic range control setting 50 Dual mono setting 50 Component video input settings 50 Digital input settings 50 SR+ control for Pioneer plasma displays 51 Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC 52 Setting separate channel ... Making an audio or a video recording . . . 59 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components 64 Preset Code List (VSX-D514/D714 66 Preset Code List (VSX-D814 68 10 Additional information Troubleshooting 70 Resetting the main unit 72 Switching ...
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...following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • Remote control • Power cords (make sure you use the correct cord for your country or area. 5 En Do not use different batteries together. ...pin type and UK 3-pin type (Except Australian model) VSX-D814-S (silver model) Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type, UK 3-pin type and Australian type • Power plug adaptor (VSX-D514/D714/ D814-K only) x1 • J-shape plug (VSX-D514/D714/ D814-K only) x1 • These operating instructions Making cable ...
...following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • Remote control • Power cords (make sure you use the correct cord for your country or area. 5 En Do not use different batteries together. ...pin type and UK 3-pin type (Except Australian model) VSX-D814-S (silver model) Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type, UK 3-pin type and Australian type • Power plug adaptor (VSX-D514/D714/ D814-K only) x1 • J-shape plug (VSX-D514/D714/ D814-K only) x1 • These operating instructions Making cable ...
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01 Before you start Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30 30 7m 6 En
01 Before you start Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30 30 7m 6 En
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Check the manual that the DVD input is selected. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set to STANDARD (it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D814 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it should already be set the...
Check the manual that the DVD input is selected. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set to STANDARD (it on, followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D814 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it should already be set the...
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.... A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you can point the remote controls of other Pioneer components VSX-D714/D814 only By connecting a control cord (optional), you an electrical shock. OUT CONTROL IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables...
.... A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you can point the remote controls of other Pioneer components VSX-D714/D814 only By connecting a control cord (optional), you an electrical shock. OUT CONTROL IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables...
Operating Instructions
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...IN S-VIDEO S R P E A K A E R S * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for detailed instructions. 03 Connecting up Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display VSX-D714/D814 only If you have a Pioneer plasma display (models PDP-504HDG and PDP-434HDG), you can use an SR+ cable (see ... to control the receiver. Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to that described in this chapter. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on page 54 for the VSX-D714 ...
...IN S-VIDEO S R P E A K A E R S * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for detailed instructions. 03 Connecting up Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display VSX-D714/D814 only If you have a Pioneer plasma display (models PDP-504HDG and PDP-434HDG), you can use an SR+ cable (see ... to control the receiver. Before you can use the extra SR+ features, you need to point the remote control at the plasma display remote sensor to that described in this chapter. Contact the Pioneer Customer Support division for more information on page 54 for the VSX-D714 ...
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... Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel (VSX-D514) 12 DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM STANDBY/ON PHONES 3 45 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D514 ENTER MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 7 6 8...receiver between on and standby. 2 Input select buttons Press to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the remote control. 4 ENTER 5 MULTI JOG dial The MULTI JOG dial performs a number of tasks. Use it to select options after pressing TONE, QUICK ...
... Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel (VSX-D514) 12 DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM STANDBY/ON PHONES 3 45 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D514 ENTER MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 7 6 8...receiver between on and standby. 2 Input select buttons Press to connect headphones. When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the remote control. 4 ENTER 5 MULTI JOG dial The MULTI JOG dial performs a number of tasks. Use it to select options after pressing TONE, QUICK ...
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...tuner (page 58). 10 TUNING +/- Controls and displays 04 English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Front panel (VSX-D714/D814) 12 DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD TUNER AUX STANDBY/ON PHONES 34 5 6 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D814 ENTER MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME DOWN... presets when using the tuner (page 56). 29 En Use it to select options after the MCACC setup is no sound output from the remote control. 4 MCACC indicator Lights after pressing TONE, QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones.
...tuner (page 58). 10 TUNING +/- Controls and displays 04 English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Front panel (VSX-D714/D814) 12 DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR VIDEO CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD TUNER AUX STANDBY/ON PHONES 34 5 6 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D814 ENTER MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME DOWN... presets when using the tuner (page 56). 29 En Use it to select options after the MCACC setup is no sound output from the remote control. 4 MCACC indicator Lights after pressing TONE, QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones.
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... the speaker system currently in auto stereo mode. MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-D714/D814 remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER ADVANCED STEREO/ MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT LOUDNESS CH...
... the speaker system currently in auto stereo mode. MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button. Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-D714/D814 remote control 1 2 3 4 5 6 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT DVR/VCR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER ADVANCED STEREO/ MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT LOUDNESS CH...
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... of a double cassette deck player. CLASS Switches between the tuner AM and FM bands (page 56). If the signal is sent from the remote control. 12 SOURCE Press to directly select a radio frequency (page 56) or the tracks on the component selected. Use the TUNE +/- Use to ...station preset name and the frequency for the tuner. buttons to find preset stations (page 58). 7 Component/Tuner control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are dedicated to control the TV assigned to this system assign it using a digital TV tuner. DISPLAY Use to switch the display between...
... of a double cassette deck player. CLASS Switches between the tuner AM and FM bands (page 56). If the signal is sent from the remote control. 12 SOURCE Press to directly select a radio frequency (page 56) or the tracks on the component selected. Use the TUNE +/- Use to ...station preset name and the frequency for the tuner. buttons to find preset stations (page 58). 7 Component/Tuner control buttons The main buttons ( , , etc.) are dedicated to control the TV assigned to this system assign it using a digital TV tuner. DISPLAY Use to switch the display between...
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VSX-D514 model: DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM 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 remote control or the front panel. 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) repeatedly to select the multichannel inputs. 05 Listening to your system Playing other...
VSX-D514 model: DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM 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 remote control or the front panel. 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) repeatedly to select the multichannel inputs. 05 Listening to your system Playing other...
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... the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can also switch off the sleep timer simply by pressing SLEEP once. Use the remote control to set the sleep time. 90 min 60 min Off 30 min • You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by switching...
... the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can also switch off the sleep timer simply by pressing SLEEP once. Use the remote control to set the sleep time. 90 min 60 min Off 30 min • You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by switching...
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... frequency you want , see Saving station presets on page 57 for stations in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the number buttons on the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. 07 Using the tuner...
... frequency you want , see Saving station presets on page 57 for stations in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the number buttons on the remote control. 1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. 07 Using the tuner...
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...button. The easiest way to do this is to assign the component's manufacturer preset code (starting on the remote control. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of the MULTI CONTROL buttons on page 66) to one of your system. The buttons can 't find a preset code that ... Cable TV tuner TUNER: FM/AM tuner MASTER VOLUME TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE • VSX-D814 only - The LED lights. 60 En If you can be set your remote to control the other components in your system Setting the remote to control other components There are several ways to set to...
...button. The easiest way to do this is to assign the component's manufacturer preset code (starting on the remote control. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of the MULTI CONTROL buttons on page 66) to one of your system. The buttons can 't find a preset code that ... Cable TV tuner TUNER: FM/AM tuner MASTER VOLUME TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE • VSX-D814 only - The LED lights. 60 En If you can be set your remote to control the other components in your system Setting the remote to control other components There are several ways to set to...
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..., or to enter a code for the component you want to control. 5 When you have assigned it is sending (teaching) the signal to control. If this receiver's remote will only turn on the remote if you 're done, press RECEIVER. nent (for example , , or other remote controls VSX-D814 only If the preset code for another component you see...
..., or to enter a code for the component you want to control. 5 When you have assigned it is sending (teaching) the signal to control. If this receiver's remote will only turn on the remote if you 're done, press RECEIVER. nent (for example , , or other remote controls VSX-D814 only If the preset code for another component you see...
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...remote controls. When direct function is on, any component you select (using your receiver to playback a different component. When you turn direct function off, you continue to listen to your CD player. These include: RECEIVER , the MULTI CONTROL buttons, RECEIVER CONTROL and MASTER VOLUME buttons. Erasing all of your programmed settings VSX-D814... You can use direct function for the other remote controls, above) and restores the button to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be learned from other components you...
...remote controls. When direct function is on, any component you select (using your receiver to playback a different component. When you turn direct function off, you continue to listen to your CD player. These include: RECEIVER , the MULTI CONTROL buttons, RECEIVER CONTROL and MASTER VOLUME buttons. Erasing all of your programmed settings VSX-D814... You can use direct function for the other remote controls, above) and restores the button to control one component using the remote control while at the same time, using the MULTI CONTROL buttons) will be learned from other components you...
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... Buttons Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. Controlling the rest of your system 09 English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands... (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 60 for navigating. Cable TV/Satellite TV...
... Buttons Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. Controlling the rest of your system 09 English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands... (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 60 for navigating. Cable TV/Satellite TV...
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...Play the reverse side of previous tracks. Button (s) Function Components SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the start of the tape on the menu Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ screen. Cassette deck Pause playback.../CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck Hold down for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to the start of the current track. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR...
...Play the reverse side of previous tracks. Button (s) Function Components SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the start of the tape on the menu Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/ screen. Cassette deck Pause playback.../CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR player/Cassette deck Hold down for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to the start of the current track. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/ DVR...
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... on using the wrong voltage setting. This could cause the receiver to Connecting up on page 14). • Press MUTE on the remote control to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. • The unit may lie in another component. No image is output when a... function is selected. • Make sure the component is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your country or region, then reset the unit (page 72) before switching on . • Connect the power plug to...
... on using the wrong voltage setting. This could cause the receiver to Connecting up on page 14). • Press MUTE on the remote control to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing. • The unit may lie in another component. No image is output when a... function is selected. • Make sure the component is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your country or region, then reset the unit (page 72) before switching on . • Connect the power plug to...