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... loop antenna 19 Using external antennas 19 Connecting the 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. English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Espa...
... loop antenna 19 Using external antennas 19 Connecting the 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. English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Espa...
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...control for Pioneer plasma displays 51 Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC 52 Setting separate channel levels for 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 ... control settings . . 62 Direct function 62 Controls for TVs 63 Controls 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...
...control for Pioneer plasma displays 51 Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC 52 Setting separate channel levels for 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 ... control settings . . 62 Direct function 62 Controls for TVs 63 Controls 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...
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Loading the batteries Incorrect use of this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with the same shape may have different voltages. Before... blade 2-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 connections Make ...
Loading the batteries Incorrect use of this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with the same shape may have different voltages. Before... blade 2-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 connections Make ...
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... ease of use of multiple audio tracks to your system on the DVD, you can have to make changes for home theater due to different speakers in your system. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with ...multichannel surround sound) are probably used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to your speaker setup. Depending on page 36. 7 En The surround sound you get from one disc, all of them being there'. In most cases, you won...
... ease of use of multiple audio tracks to your system on the DVD, you can have to make changes for home theater due to different speakers in your system. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like listening to a CD with ...multichannel surround sound) are probably used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to your speaker setup. Depending on page 36. 7 En The surround sound you get from one disc, all of them being there'. In most cases, you won...
Operating Instructions
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... (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 shown here (six speakers for the VSX-D514/D714, and eight for the VSX-D514 are the same. 9 En English Italiano Franç...
... (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 shown here (six speakers for the VSX-D514/D714, and eight for the VSX-D514 are the same. 9 En English Italiano Franç...
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... 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 left channel (-) terminal (shown below). 10 En...
... 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 left channel (-) terminal (shown below). 10 En...
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...Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español 5 minute guide 02 • If you select subwoofer (SB SW) in the Surround back speaker setting on page 46 you want multichannel surround sound. 11 En If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to... in surround sound on your subwoofer and the TV. There are several other sound options you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to this . Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D814 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you 're unsure about the settings. 6...
...Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español 5 minute guide 02 • If you select subwoofer (SB SW) in the Surround back speaker setting on page 46 you want multichannel surround sound. 11 En If it isn't, press DVD on the remote control to set the receiver to... in surround sound on your subwoofer and the TV. There are several other sound options you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to this . Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D814 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you 're unsure about the settings. 6...
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.... ADVANCED STEREO/ SURROUND DIRECT 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, ... following choices: 2.1ch 7.1ch* 6.1ch 3.1ch 5.1ch 4.1ch * VSX-D714/D814 only ** VSX-D814 only 12 En SW DET flashes in step 2, you have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position. VSX-D714/D814 only - When a subwoofer was detected in the display while the receiver checks...
.... ADVANCED STEREO/ SURROUND DIRECT 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, ... following choices: 2.1ch 7.1ch* 6.1ch 3.1ch 5.1ch 4.1ch * VSX-D714/D814 only ** VSX-D814 only 12 En SW DET flashes in step 2, you have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position. VSX-D714/D814 only - When a subwoofer was detected in the display while the receiver checks...
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... the listening position, choose between the following choices: FWD MID BACK FWD - The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers MID - You can cycle between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an ...average-sized room. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your setup. If you are nearer to the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to confirm your listening position. If you have selected. 13 En Depending on the distance of your room size. English...
... the listening position, choose between the following choices: FWD MID BACK FWD - The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers MID - You can cycle between small, medium, or large (S, M or L), M being an ...average-sized room. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your setup. If you are nearer to the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to confirm your listening position. If you have selected. 13 En Depending on the distance of your room size. English...
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... 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. Connecting to the front panel video terminal... components to the jacks as an S-video jack (the VSX-D814 also has an optical input). With digital video components (like a DVD) you made the rear panel connections. 18 En SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP DIGITAL IN VIDEO...
... 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. Connecting to the front panel video terminal... components to the jacks as an S-video jack (the VSX-D814 also has an optical input). With digital video components (like a DVD) you made the rear panel connections. 18 En SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP DIGITAL IN VIDEO...
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... 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 Switching the speaker impedance on page 46) to the AC power source. Make sure you 're not using at least...
... 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 Switching the speaker impedance on page 46) to the AC power source. Make sure you 're not using at least...
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... (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 make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 46...
... (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 make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 46...
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...on page 11). • If you switch the unit on . If any of the bare speaker wire is the main system supporting the full speaker setup. Connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the... B system and multi channel sources will be placed away from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; others should be downmixed to the receiver. 3 Tighten terminal. A and B speaker systems VSX-D714/D814 only The receiver has two speaker...
...on page 11). • If you switch the unit on . If any of the bare speaker wire is the main system supporting the full speaker setup. Connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the... B system and multi channel sources will be placed away from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; others should be downmixed to the receiver. 3 Tighten terminal. A and B speaker systems VSX-D714/D814 only The receiver has two speaker...
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... to turn off automatically. Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Single Surround Back Speaker 3-D view of 6.1 channel speaker setup Speaker placement diagrams The following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups. 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup • VSX-D514 only - Overhead view of speaker setup Front Left Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer Surround Right Listening Position •...
... to turn off automatically. Surround Back Left Surround Back Right Single Surround Back Speaker 3-D view of 6.1 channel speaker setup Speaker placement diagrams The following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups. 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup • VSX-D514 only - Overhead view of speaker setup Front Left Center Front Right Surround Left Subwoofer Surround Right Listening Position •...
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... 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 2 OUT DVR/ VCR (DVR/VCR) IN OPT 1 ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN (TV / SA...channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier Powered subwoofer 24 En 03 Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers VSX-D714/D814 only This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, however it is switched off and ...
... 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 2 OUT DVR/ VCR (DVR/VCR) IN OPT 1 ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN (TV / SA...channel amplifier Surround back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier Powered subwoofer 24 En 03 Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers VSX-D714/D814 only This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, however it is switched off and ...
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...re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Operating other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not place the unit, a piece of other Pioneer components VSX-D714/D814 only By connecting a control cord (optional),... you can cause a fire or give you find it with CONTROL terminals Connect to CONTROL terminal of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power ...
...re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Operating other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not place the unit, a piece of other Pioneer components VSX-D714/D814 only By connecting a control cord (optional),... you can cause a fire or give you find it with CONTROL terminals Connect to CONTROL terminal of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power ...
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.../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-...SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on obtaining an SR+ cable. 26 En 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...
.../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-...SR+ cable to connect the CONTROL IN jack of this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display on obtaining an SR+ cable. 26 En 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...
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... QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 6 MASTER VOLUME 7 PHONES jack Use to select an input source. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 27 En When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the remote control. 4 ENTER 5 MULTI JOG dial The MULTI JOG... 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 LOUDNESS SPEAKER IMPEDANCE VSB MODE TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS LISTENING...
... QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 6 MASTER VOLUME 7 PHONES jack Use to select an input source. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 27 En When the headphones are connected, there is no sound output from the remote control. 4 ENTER 5 MULTI JOG dial The MULTI JOG... 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 LOUDNESS SPEAKER IMPEDANCE VSB MODE TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT CLASS LISTENING...
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... memorize and name a station for Standard decoding and to switch between direct and stereo playback. STEREO/DIRECT Switches between the various Pro Logic II and (VSX-D714/D814 only) Neo:6 options (page 36). ADVANCED SURROUND Use to switch between the three banks (classes) of a source (page 38). 11 SIGNAL SELECT... MODE buttons STANDARD Press for recall (page 57). 28 En Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume (page 41). 13 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Use to change the impedance setting (page 72) 14 VSB MODE Selects the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 40). 15 TONE ...
... memorize and name a station for Standard decoding and to switch between direct and stereo playback. STEREO/DIRECT Switches between the various Pro Logic II and (VSX-D714/D814 only) Neo:6 options (page 36). ADVANCED SURROUND Use to switch between the three banks (classes) of a source (page 38). 11 SIGNAL SELECT... MODE buttons STANDARD Press for recall (page 57). 28 En Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume (page 41). 13 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Use to change the impedance setting (page 72) 14 VSB MODE Selects the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 40). 15 TONE ...
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.../ON PHONES 34 5 6 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D814 ENTER MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT ..., QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 PHONES jack Use to select an input source. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 9 STATION +/- buttons Selects station presets when using the tuner (page 56). 29 En buttons Selects the frequency when using the tuner (page 58...
.../ON PHONES 34 5 6 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D814 ENTER MULTI JOG MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT/ SELECT LOUDNESS SPEAKERS SB CH MODE MULTI JOG TONE QUICK SETUP TUNER EDIT ..., QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 PHONES jack Use to select an input source. 3 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. 9 STATION +/- buttons Selects station presets when using the tuner (page 56). 29 En buttons Selects the frequency when using the tuner (page 58...