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... specifications. Observe the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry Cell Batteries x2 (VSX-D710S/D810S : type AA IEC R6P) (VSX-D850S : type AA IEC LR6) • Remote Control Unit • Operating Instructions Loading the Batteries Using this unit may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers...
... specifications. Observe the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry Cell Batteries x2 (VSX-D710S/D810S : type AA IEC R6P) (VSX-D850S : type AA IEC LR6) • Remote Control Unit • Operating Instructions Loading the Batteries Using this unit may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers...
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...VSX-D710S) 12 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) 13 Hints on buying this Manual 4 Installing the Receiver 4 When Making Cable Connections 4 Loading the Batteries 4 Operating Range of the Remote Control button Settings 39 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 39 Direct Function 39 Checking Preset Code 40 Operating other Pioneer... Volume Level of Each Channel 21 05 Displays & Controls 22 Front Panel 22 Display 23 Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S) 24 Remote Control (VSX-D850S) 26 LCD Display (VSX-D850S only) 26 06 Sound Modes 27 Sorround operation 30 ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode...
...VSX-D710S) 12 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) 13 Hints on buying this Manual 4 Installing the Receiver 4 When Making Cable Connections 4 Loading the Batteries 4 Operating Range of the Remote Control button Settings 39 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 39 Direct Function 39 Checking Preset Code 40 Operating other Pioneer... Volume Level of Each Channel 21 05 Displays & Controls 22 Front Panel 22 Display 23 Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S) 24 Remote Control (VSX-D850S) 26 LCD Display (VSX-D850S only) 26 06 Sound Modes 27 Sorround operation 30 ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode...
Owner's Manual
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... specify the input assigned to this optical digital input. • Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 20) Use to specify the input assigned to this optical digital input. • Optical digital input 4 setting (VSX-D850S only) (page 21) Use to specify the input assigned to this unit on (The STANDBY... (page 19) Use with 2 Digital software that has dual mono encoding if you want to isolate one or two cords. This button switches the remote to the receiver's surround setup mode. 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want . The setting is set to exit the setting mode...
... specify the input assigned to this optical digital input. • Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 20) Use to specify the input assigned to this optical digital input. • Optical digital input 4 setting (VSX-D850S only) (page 21) Use to specify the input assigned to this unit on (The STANDBY... (page 19) Use with 2 Digital software that has dual mono encoding if you want to isolate one or two cords. This button switches the remote to the receiver's surround setup mode. 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want . The setting is set to exit the setting mode...
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... ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,5 2 3 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is 0 dB. • You can be...
... ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,5 2 3 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is 0 dB. • You can be...
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... consumes a small amount of Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. any stereo source. 9 Remote sensor & MEMORY button (see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use it to a program source. The tones controls have no effect on /off . Use when listening... to movie soundtracks at low volume. 7 DIGITAL NR button (VSX-D810S/D850S) This feature will enable you to enjoy the broadcast. ^ BAND button (see page 32-33) button to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 0 SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 29) STATION (+/-) ...
... consumes a small amount of Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. any stereo source. 9 Remote sensor & MEMORY button (see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use it to a program source. The tones controls have no effect on /off . Use when listening... to movie soundtracks at low volume. 7 DIGITAL NR button (VSX-D810S/D850S) This feature will enable you to enjoy the broadcast. ^ BAND button (see page 32-33) button to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 0 SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 29) STATION (+/-) ...
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...to bring up the guides on a digital TV. To use first press the RCV button then operate this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 31) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch function is on). To use first press the RCV button ... and mono reception of effect in the stated mode. EFFECT +/- Also, this is weak then switching to MONO will improve the sound quality. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10...
...to bring up the guides on a digital TV. To use first press the RCV button then operate this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 31) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch function is on). To use first press the RCV button ... and mono reception of effect in the stated mode. EFFECT +/- Also, this is weak then switching to MONO will improve the sound quality. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10...
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... in the following order: CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). This feature is sent from the remote control to the receiver. THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV. These buttons are input the AUTO setting will automatically switch...SELECT (see page 21) Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the levels of the surround sound of memorized radio frequencies. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is being input. CH LEVEL +/- (see pages 16-21). To use first press the RCV button then operate this button. @ ...
... in the following order: CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). This feature is sent from the remote control to the receiver. THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV. These buttons are input the AUTO setting will automatically switch...SELECT (see page 21) Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the levels of the surround sound of memorized radio frequencies. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is being input. CH LEVEL +/- (see pages 16-21). To use first press the RCV button then operate this button. @ ...
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... MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 LCD Display (VSX-D850S only) 2 3 45 6 7 SETUP SEARCH SEARCH LEARN BY BAND ERASE 8 1 LCD display 2 SETUP Indicates that the remote is in Setup mode. 3 SEARCH Indicates that the remote is in preset code Search mode. 4 SEARCH BY BRAND Indicates that...
... MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 LCD Display (VSX-D850S only) 2 3 45 6 7 SETUP SEARCH SEARCH LEARN BY BAND ERASE 8 1 LCD display 2 SETUP Indicates that the remote is in Setup mode. 3 SEARCH Indicates that the remote is in preset code Search mode. 4 SEARCH BY BRAND Indicates that...
Owner's Manual
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...). • For VSX-D810S/VSX-D850S receivers, when the surround back channel is set to 90 by pressing EFFECT +/- (the default setting is performed automatically corresponding to "DTS-ES". Naturally the playback will change to the input signal. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can 't be set to... select the sound mode. The STANDARD mode cannot be adjusted in the range of 10 to off in each DSP mode can be heard in STANDARD mode the display will still be 6.1 output.(VSX-D810S/ D850S) Refer to...
...). • For VSX-D810S/VSX-D850S receivers, when the surround back channel is set to 90 by pressing EFFECT +/- (the default setting is performed automatically corresponding to "DTS-ES". Naturally the playback will change to the input signal. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can 't be set to... select the sound mode. The STANDARD mode cannot be adjusted in the range of 10 to off in each DSP mode can be heard in STANDARD mode the display will still be 6.1 output.(VSX-D810S/ D850S) Refer to...
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... p.29). 5 Start playback of quality surround sound even at low volume, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can connect a component with the MULTI JOG. Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off on...1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS 7 3 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 GUIDE 8 DTV MENU ¢ 31 En Playing other function with 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) analog output to enjoy surround sound playback. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on 5.1 ch mode. In this step when using the main unit, choose...
... p.29). 5 Start playback of quality surround sound even at low volume, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can connect a component with the MULTI JOG. Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off on...1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS 7 3 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 GUIDE 8 DTV MENU ¢ 31 En Playing other function with 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) analog output to enjoy surround sound playback. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on 5.1 ch mode. In this step when using the main unit, choose...
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...; If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency, press the D.ACCESS button twice to cancel the 32 frequency and start searching for more on the remote control. SOURCE RECEIVER MPX 2 DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ...receiver will start again. Repeat this case, you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Tuning Directly to a Station on the remote control. button for stations in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the front panel controls of the station you want to listen...
...; If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency, press the D.ACCESS button twice to cancel the 32 frequency and start searching for more on the remote control. SOURCE RECEIVER MPX 2 DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ...receiver will start again. Repeat this case, you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Tuning Directly to a Station on the remote control. button for stations in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the front panel controls of the station you want to listen...
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... number. Using the Tuner Memorizing Stations If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have to be reprogrammed. 33 En The VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S can be easily recalled. 2 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO...receiver stores the station. The process for more on how to do this page, for memorizing stations is left disconnected from the controls on the remote control. See Finding a Station and Tuning Directly to a Station, on the...
... number. Using the Tuner Memorizing Stations If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have to be reprogrammed. 33 En The VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S can be easily recalled. 2 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO...receiver stores the station. The process for more on how to do this page, for memorizing stations is left disconnected from the controls on the remote control. See Finding a Station and Tuning Directly to a Station, on the...
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...remote control. 2 Prepare the program source. If you want to record (you can listen to (monitor) the recording as it's being made to a CDRecorder, cassette deck, MD, VCR, or DVR deck connected to either CD-R/ MD/TAPE or VCR/DVR and set the recording levels. MODEL VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S... COAX IN 1 1 1 OPT IN 2 3 4 OPT OUT 1 1 1 Most video recorders set to the radio station, load the CD, etc. Making a Digital Recording The VSX-D710S has one optical digital output jack. SOURCE RECEIVER DVD ...
...remote control. 2 Prepare the program source. If you want to record (you can listen to (monitor) the recording as it's being made to a CDRecorder, cassette deck, MD, VCR, or DVR deck connected to either CD-R/ MD/TAPE or VCR/DVR and set the recording levels. MODEL VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S... COAX IN 1 1 1 OPT IN 2 3 4 OPT OUT 1 1 1 Most video recorders set to the radio station, load the CD, etc. Making a Digital Recording The VSX-D710S has one optical digital output jack. SOURCE RECEIVER DVD ...
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... Rest of Your System" on how to operate the respective component. The remote control will automatically set to control one of the following steps show a long, two second blink to confirm a valid code has been input. (VSX-D850S only: The code appears in the LCD display as the code in tuner... FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1 3 Use the number buttons to enter the 4 digit setup code. (see pages 43-49 for Preset Code List) The...
... Rest of Your System" on how to operate the respective component. The remote control will automatically set to control one of the following steps show a long, two second blink to confirm a valid code has been input. (VSX-D850S only: The code appears in the LCD display as the code in tuner... FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1 3 Use the number buttons to enter the 4 digit setup code. (see pages 43-49 for Preset Code List) The...
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... A batch of 10 codes is to use the Library Search feature. The remote control automatically returns to identify the correct code. Setting Up Using Full Library Search (VSX-D850S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is to the step 5, otherwise If the component is some.... 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for two seconds. Controlling the Rest of Your System Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSX-D710S/D810S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is transmitted and the LED blinks during transmission of the code.
... A batch of 10 codes is to use the Library Search feature. The remote control automatically returns to identify the correct code. Setting Up Using Full Library Search (VSX-D850S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is to the step 5, otherwise If the component is some.... 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for two seconds. Controlling the Rest of Your System Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSX-D710S/D810S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is transmitted and the LED blinks during transmission of the code.
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...mode after thirty seconds of Your System 3 Use the @ # buttons to select the Full Library Search mode. The brand names appear in the remote's LCD display. The transmission icon is on or restart playback. 7 Use the % fi buttons to scan through the last 10 codes transmitted... respond, by stopping (for two seconds. The remote transmits batches of player (CD player, VCR, etc.), then start it playing. 2 Press and hold ENTER for three seconds to use this step. Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (VSX-D850S only) An alternative method of 10 codes is ...
...mode after thirty seconds of Your System 3 Use the @ # buttons to select the Full Library Search mode. The brand names appear in the remote's LCD display. The transmission icon is on or restart playback. 7 Use the % fi buttons to scan through the last 10 codes transmitted... respond, by stopping (for two seconds. The remote transmits batches of player (CD player, VCR, etc.), then start it playing. 2 Press and hold ENTER for three seconds to use this step. Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (VSX-D850S only) An alternative method of 10 codes is ...
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... TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 VSX-D710S/ D810S only 3 1,7 2 VSX-D850S only 5 Point the two remote controls towards each other remote control corresponding to the operation you wish to program. The LED flashes rapidly. For VSX-D850S, the LEARN icon blinking. 6 Press the ...LOUDNESS, FL DIMMER, and MUTING. After thirty seconds of inactivity the remote control will automatically leave the LEARNING mode and revert to its previous mode. The Learning mode is learned. (For VSX-D850S model the LEARN icon will light steadily and the LCD display will show...
... TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 VSX-D710S/ D810S only 3 1,7 2 VSX-D850S only 5 Point the two remote controls towards each other remote control corresponding to the operation you wish to program. The LED flashes rapidly. For VSX-D850S, the LEARN icon blinking. 6 Press the ...LOUDNESS, FL DIMMER, and MUTING. After thirty seconds of inactivity the remote control will automatically leave the LEARNING mode and revert to its previous mode. The Learning mode is learned. (For VSX-D850S model the LEARN icon will light steadily and the LCD display will show...
Owner's Manual
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... it 's factory presets. Control Settings The LED will light for three seconds. SETUP. The LED on the remote control will change the function of both the receiver and the remote control. VSX-D850S: 1 Press SETUP and hold for half a second on the receiver and then use 39 the DIRECT FUNCTION....SETUP button for one second to DIRECT ON or DIRECT OFF: 1 Press SETUP and hold for example, use the remote control to select the Erase mode. On the VSX-D850S the LCD display SETUP icon will blink three times. been correctly set a MULTI CONTROL button to exit the erase ...
... it 's factory presets. Control Settings The LED will light for three seconds. SETUP. The LED on the remote control will change the function of both the receiver and the remote control. VSX-D850S: 1 Press SETUP and hold for half a second on the receiver and then use 39 the DIRECT FUNCTION....SETUP button for one second to DIRECT ON or DIRECT OFF: 1 Press SETUP and hold for example, use the remote control to select the Erase mode. On the VSX-D850S the LCD display SETUP icon will blink three times. been correctly set a MULTI CONTROL button to exit the erase ...
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The preset code appears in the remote's LCD display. OUT CONTROL CONTROL IN OUT VSX-D850S Other Pioneer products with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of this unit, even when operating other equipment. The LED on the remote's LED-3 blinks to represent the digit "3", etc. ("0" is associated with Î mark. Point the...
The preset code appears in the remote's LCD display. OUT CONTROL CONTROL IN OUT VSX-D850S Other Pioneer products with Î mark Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of this unit, even when operating other equipment. The LED on the remote's LED-3 blinks to represent the digit "3", etc. ("0" is associated with Î mark. Point the...
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Button(s) Function SOURCE Press to put the remote control in the stated mode. Play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck. 8 Pause playback or recording. ¡ Hold down for fast forward ... to get the track (+10 Button + 3= track 13). Changes sides of Your System CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/Cassette Deck Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see p.35-37). Fast rewind the tape. Fast forward...
Button(s) Function SOURCE Press to put the remote control in the stated mode. Play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck. 8 Pause playback or recording. ¡ Hold down for fast forward ... to get the track (+10 Button + 3= track 13). Changes sides of Your System CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/Cassette Deck Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see p.35-37). Fast rewind the tape. Fast forward...