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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D514 VSX-D714 VSX-D814 Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D514 VSX-D714 VSX-D814 Operating Instructions
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...Playing other sources 42 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 42 VSX-D514 model 42 VSX-D714/D814 model 42 Using the sleep timer 43 06 Setting up Audio/Video cords 14 S-video cables 14 Component video cords 14 Digital audio coaxial cords/Optical cables 14 Connecting... speakers (VSX-D514/D714 20 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D814) . . . . 21 Speaker terminals 22 A and B speaker systems 22 Hints on speaker placement 22 Speaker placement diagrams 23 Connecting additional amplifiers 24 Power cord caution 25 Operating other Pioneer components . . . 25 Using this Pioneer product. ...
...Playing other sources 42 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 42 VSX-D514 model 42 VSX-D714/D814 model 42 Using the sleep timer 43 06 Setting up Audio/Video cords 14 S-video cables 14 Component video cords 14 Digital audio coaxial cords/Optical cables 14 Connecting... speakers (VSX-D514/D714 20 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D814) . . . . 21 Speaker terminals 22 A and B speaker systems 22 Hints on speaker placement 22 Speaker placement diagrams 23 Connecting additional amplifiers 24 Power cord caution 25 Operating other Pioneer components . . . 25 Using this Pioneer product. ...
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...51 Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC 52 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...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 speaker impedance 72 Specifications 73 Amplifier section 73 Audio section 73 Video Section 73 Component video section 73 FM Tuner Section 74 AM...
...51 Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC 52 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...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 speaker impedance 72 Specifications 73 Amplifier section 73 Audio section 73 Video Section 73 Component video section 73 FM Tuner Section 74 AM...
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...audio tracks to different speakers in your system on page 36. 7 En This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your system. In most cases, you won't have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system ...depends not only on the speakers you have to make changes for home theater due to soundtracks. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you're in the middle of the action or concert...
...audio tracks to different speakers in your system on page 36. 7 En This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your system. In most cases, you won't have set up to seven different audio tracks coming from a home theater system ...depends not only on the speakers you have to make changes for home theater due to soundtracks. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you're in the middle of the action or concert...
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...) COAX 1 (DVD /LD) This receiver* CENTER SUB WOOFER IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AUX FM UNBAL AM CD 75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA R MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ L MONITOR OUT L L SURROUND BACK OUT SURROUND OPT 2 OUT DVR/ VCR CONTROL IN DVD 5.1CH INPUT Y PB PR ...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 the default settings. If you hook up using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook up using the...
...) COAX 1 (DVD /LD) This receiver* CENTER SUB WOOFER IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AUX FM UNBAL AM CD 75 Ω LOOP ANTENNA R MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO ASSIGNABLE (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ L MONITOR OUT L L SURROUND BACK OUT SURROUND OPT 2 OUT DVR/ VCR CONTROL IN DVD 5.1CH INPUT Y PB PR ...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 the default settings. If you hook up using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook up using the...
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... 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 is recommended, and a complete setup is...
... 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 is recommended, and a complete setup is...
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... V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN 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... the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal (shown below). 10 En VSX-D814 only • To use the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on your TV.
... V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN 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... the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal (shown below). 10 En VSX-D814 only • To use the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on your TV.
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Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D814 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on page 36 if you need to do this. Use the MULTI JOG dial to select ... how to the left channel (-) terminal. If it should already be set to STANDARD (it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the video input on your DVD player or source discs, you can select. Make sure you've set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP...
Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D814 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on page 36 if you need to do this. Use the MULTI JOG dial to select ... how to the left channel (-) terminal. If it should already be set to STANDARD (it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the video input on your DVD player or source discs, you can select. Make sure you've set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP...
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... SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP TENING MODE MMER DIGITAL IN VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R ENTER MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP * VSX-D814 only If a subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, you can use the Quick Setup to get your ...turn the power on page 44. If you can cycle between the following choices: 2.1ch 7.1ch* 6.1ch 3.1ch 5.1ch 4.1ch * VSX-D714/D814 only ** VSX-D814 only 12 En When a subwoofer was detected in the display while the receiver checks your receiver setup on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. ...
... SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP TENING MODE MMER DIGITAL IN VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R ENTER MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP * VSX-D814 only If a subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, you can use the Quick Setup to get your ...turn the power on page 44. If you can cycle between the following choices: 2.1ch 7.1ch* 6.1ch 3.1ch 5.1ch 4.1ch * VSX-D714/D814 only ** VSX-D814 only 12 En When a subwoofer was detected in the display while the receiver checks your receiver setup on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. ...
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... to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Be sure to VIDEO. R L VIDEO Component video cords VSX-D714/D814 only Use component video cords to insert completely. Be sure to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Y Green Blue P B P R Red S-video cables Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. Be sure to get the best possible...
... to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Be sure to VIDEO. R L VIDEO Component video cords VSX-D714/D814 only Use component video cords to insert completely. Be sure to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Y Green Blue P B P R Red S-video cables Use S-video cables (not supplied) to insert completely. Be sure to get the best possible...
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...with this unit. If you do not need to use a digital input. CD recorder Satellite tuner CD player DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN VSX-D714/ D814 only VSX-D814 only DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT COAX This receiver* IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AUX FM UNBAL 75 Ω CD OPT 2 OUT ...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 OUT. The quality...
...with this unit. If you do not need to use a digital input. CD recorder Satellite tuner CD player DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN VSX-D714/ D814 only VSX-D814 only DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT COAX This receiver* IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AUX FM UNBAL 75 Ω CD OPT 2 OUT ...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 OUT. The quality...
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...the case, hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of stereo outputs), but connections for the VSX-D514/D714 are unsure about its input and output jacks. See the component's instruction manual if you can play , you only need to...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 PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND BACK L SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but for more on the connection). 03 Connecting up one set of stereo plugs...
...the case, hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of stereo outputs), but connections for the VSX-D514/D714 are unsure about its input and output jacks. See the component's instruction manual if you can play , you only need to...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 PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND BACK L SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but for more on the connection). 03 Connecting up one set of stereo plugs...
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... (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT L L SURROUND BACK IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT / LD IN S-VIDEO S P E A KA E R S Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT SURROUND CENTER PREOUT R SURROUND BACK L ...OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT This receiver* DVD/multi-channel decoder with multichannel analog outputs to use a separate component for decoding DVDs, you can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel analog output jacks * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for the VSX-...
... (DVD/ LD) IN ¥ MONITOR OUT L L SURROUND BACK IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT / LD IN S-VIDEO S P E A KA E R S Y PB R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT SURROUND CENTER PREOUT R SURROUND BACK L ...OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT This receiver* DVD/multi-channel decoder with multichannel analog outputs to use a separate component for decoding DVDs, you can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel analog output jacks * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for the VSX-...
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... R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT 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 connections for the VSX-D514/D714 are accessed via the front panel using the same kind of connection. When connecting your equipment, always make...
... R FRONT L PR CENTER Y PB PR (T V / SAT)IN ø R R FRONT 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 connections for the VSX-D514/D714 are accessed via the front panel using the same kind of connection. When connecting your equipment, always make...
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...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 IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN... SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT / LD IN S-VIDEO Y S R FRONT P E A K A E R S Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. To improve AM reception Connect a 5-6 metre ...
...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 IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN... SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT / LD IN S-VIDEO Y S R FRONT P E A K A E R S Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. To improve AM reception Connect a 5-6 metre ...
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... 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 using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker... but everyone's home setup will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but connections for the VSX-D514 are the same. 20 En Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and ...
... 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 using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker... but everyone's home setup will work with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but connections for the VSX-D514 are the same. 20 En Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and ...
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...is best for surround sound. English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D814) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Front speakers L R Center speaker C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS... 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...
...is best for surround sound. English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-D814) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Front speakers L R Center speaker C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS... 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...
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... 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 ANALOG IN Powered subwoofer B Surround back channel amplifier or powered speaker ANALOG IN VSX-D814 L R IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AUX FM UNBAL 75 Ω CD OPT...
... 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 ANALOG IN Powered subwoofer B Surround back channel amplifier or powered speaker ANALOG IN VSX-D814 L R IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AUX FM UNBAL 75 Ω CD OPT...
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... R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT / LD IN S-VIDEO S R P E A K A E R S * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for detailed instructions. DVD AUDIO IN TV/SAT AUDIO IN DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR... 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 note below) to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when ...
... R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT IN OUT DVR/ VCR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB WOOFER DVD PREOUT / LD IN S-VIDEO S R P E A K A E R S * The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for detailed instructions. DVD AUDIO IN TV/SAT AUDIO IN DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR... 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 note below) to connect it to this unit and take advantage of various convenient features, such as automatic video input switching of the plasma display when ...
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...) 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 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT ...
...) 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 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT ...