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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S Operating Instructions
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..., and can be determined by turning the equipment off plug must be perfomed only by one fitted. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - All rights reserved. [For Canadian model] CAUTION: TO PREVENT...against harmful interference in a particular installation. This is for this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to comply with Canadian ICES-003. [Pour le modèle Canadien] Cet appareil numérique de la...
..., and can be determined by turning the equipment off plug must be perfomed only by one fitted. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is connected. - All rights reserved. [For Canadian model] CAUTION: TO PREVENT...against harmful interference in a particular installation. This is for this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to comply with Canadian ICES-003. [Pour le modèle Canadien] Cet appareil numérique de la...
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... AA IEC R6P) (VSX-D850S : type AA IEC LR6) • Remote Control Unit • Operating Instructions Loading the Batteries Using this unit. Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with another infrared remote control unit. Operating Range of space above the receiver. When Making Cable Connections...
... AA IEC R6P) (VSX-D850S : type AA IEC LR6) • Remote Control Unit • Operating Instructions Loading the Batteries Using this unit. Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with another infrared remote control unit. Operating Range of space above the receiver. When Making Cable Connections...
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Contents 02 Congratulations on buying this Manual 4 Installing the Receiver 4 When Making Cable Connections 4 Loading the Batteries 4 Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 4 02 Contents 5 03 Connecting Your Equipment 6 Audio/Video Cords 6 Digital audio ...Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/ D850S only) 15 AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] 15 04 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting the Volume Level of the Remote Control button Settings 39 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 39 Direct Function 39 Checking Preset Code 40 Operating other Pioneer Components 40 CD...
Contents 02 Congratulations on buying this Manual 4 Installing the Receiver 4 When Making Cable Connections 4 Loading the Batteries 4 Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 4 02 Contents 5 03 Connecting Your Equipment 6 Audio/Video Cords 6 Digital audio ...Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/ D850S only) 15 AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] 15 04 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting the Volume Level of the Remote Control button Settings 39 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 39 Direct Function 39 Checking Preset Code 40 Operating other Pioneer Components 40 CD...
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... VSXD710S has a coaxial input and two optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs. The VSX-D810S has a coaxial input and three optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs and the VSX-D850S has a coaxial input and four optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the component to...a total of three digital inputs. When you use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you connect this to do this receiver. If you need to the optical input on the receiver). Audio/Video Cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to VIDEO. Connect your equipment, always make digital audio ...
... VSXD710S has a coaxial input and two optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs. The VSX-D810S has a coaxial input and three optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs and the VSX-D850S has a coaxial input and four optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the component to...a total of three digital inputs. When you use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you connect this to do this receiver. If you need to the optical input on the receiver). Audio/Video Cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to VIDEO. Connect your equipment, always make digital audio ...
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... plugs). CENTER L DVD 5.1 CH INPUT S OUT VCR / DVR S IN S TV / IN SAT S DVD/ IN LD CD player CD recorder or Cassette deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R VSX-D810S/D850S ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T (CD) ¥ O P T ø (CD-R) O P T π (TV) O P T [ (VCR) O P T DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN O U T IN IN IN R E C P... your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 8 En Remember that only play you need to hook up one set of your cassette deck which is disconnected from digital...
... plugs). CENTER L DVD 5.1 CH INPUT S OUT VCR / DVR S IN S TV / IN SAT S DVD/ IN LD CD player CD recorder or Cassette deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R VSX-D810S/D850S ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T (CD) ¥ O P T ø (CD-R) O P T π (TV) O P T [ (VCR) O P T DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN O U T IN IN IN R E C P... your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 8 En Remember that only play you need to hook up one set of your cassette deck which is disconnected from digital...
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... connect the single surround back speaker to it as 6.1 ch). In this case you can only be mono. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from this unit (the surround back channel is selected. • For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch ...R / TAPE / MD IN IN DVD 7.1 CH INPUT TO MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT S TV / SAT IN S DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S L VSX-D810S/D850S (DVD/LD) IN 1 PREOUT L L SURROUND BACK Y PB PR (TV/SAT) IN 2 FRONT R R CENTER FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK R SURROUNOD UL TPUT R FRONT OUTPUT L L L...
... connect the single surround back speaker to it as 6.1 ch). In this case you can only be mono. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from this unit (the surround back channel is selected. • For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch ...R / TAPE / MD IN IN DVD 7.1 CH INPUT TO MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT S TV / SAT IN S DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S L VSX-D810S/D850S (DVD/LD) IN 1 PREOUT L L SURROUND BACK Y PB PR (TV/SAT) IN 2 FRONT R R CENTER FRONT SURROUND SURROUND BACK R SURROUNOD UL TPUT R FRONT OUTPUT L L L...
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...connections use a three-way RCA cord (not supplied). for the video signal but in order to use the analog video connections pictured on this receiver V L R using a standard video cord, you must hook up your video components to your DVD player 10 Video camera (etc.) is ... L TO MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT S TV / SAT IN S DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S INPUT TV (monitor) VIDEO VSX-D850S/D810S Front Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as well (see p. 6-7). Note that you a better picture than the standard composite...
...connections use a three-way RCA cord (not supplied). for the video signal but in order to use the analog video connections pictured on this receiver V L R using a standard video cord, you must hook up your video components to your DVD player 10 Video camera (etc.) is ... L TO MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT S TV / SAT IN S DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S INPUT TV (monitor) VIDEO VSX-D850S/D810S Front Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as well (see p. 6-7). Note that you a better picture than the standard composite...
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... MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT S TV / SAT IN S DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S L (DV Y (TV BAC VSX-D810S/D850S AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception...improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. 75 Ω coaxial cable FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA VSX-D710S 3/8 in the direction that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Antennas...
... MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT S TV / SAT IN S DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT E A KA E R S L (DV Y (TV BAC VSX-D810S/D850S AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception...improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. 75 Ω coaxial cable FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA VSX-D710S 3/8 in the direction that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Antennas...
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...MONITOR TV OUT (DVD/LD) IN 1 Y PB PR Y PB PR (TV/SAT) IN 2 CENTER SPEAKERS R SURROUND L R FRONT L CENTER B PREOUT VSX-D710S Powered subwoofer INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this case, the center speaker shown is the main system supporting the... speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will be down -mixed to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. A is unnecessary. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is shown here but we recommend you use at least three ...
...MONITOR TV OUT (DVD/LD) IN 1 Y PB PR Y PB PR (TV/SAT) IN 2 CENTER SPEAKERS R SURROUND L R FRONT L CENTER B PREOUT VSX-D710S Powered subwoofer INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this case, the center speaker shown is the main system supporting the... speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will be down -mixed to the left terminal. The receiver will vary. A is unnecessary. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is shown here but we recommend you use at least three ...
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... are essentially the same thing both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will be down-mixed to these terminals. A is mono on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. Front Speakers (A) L R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR SURROUND BACK Speaker SB ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T ¥ (CD) O P T ø (CD...('C'), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on your TV. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on your subwoofer. In this case the terminals will be used for this unit to the audio input...
... are essentially the same thing both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will be down-mixed to these terminals. A is mono on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. Front Speakers (A) L R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR SURROUND BACK Speaker SB ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T ¥ (CD) O P T ø (CD...('C'), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on your TV. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on your subwoofer. In this case the terminals will be used for this unit to the audio input...
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... by removing the power plug from the wall outlet before making or changing any home use, however it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for any connections. CAUTION Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. Also, make sure no exposed... power cord when your speakers. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on . Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. L B AC OUTLET CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC...
... by removing the power plug from the wall outlet before making or changing any home use, however it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for any connections. CAUTION Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. Also, make sure no exposed... power cord when your speakers. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on . Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. L B AC OUTLET CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC...
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...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 optical digital input...CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC 1 3 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the DTS-ES (surround back) channels ON or OFF (for rerouted bass frequencies. • Low cut filter ON/OFF setting ...
...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 optical digital input...CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC 1 3 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the DTS-ES (surround back) channels ON or OFF (for rerouted bass frequencies. • Low cut filter ON/OFF setting ...
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... % or fi buttons. If you choose OFF you hooked up. SPEAKERS (Surround Back) setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This setting establishes the size of the receiver. In the display, "F", "C", and "S" refer to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). Choose a speaker setting mode according to the surround back speaker terminals (see p. 27-29...
... % or fi buttons. If you choose OFF you hooked up. SPEAKERS (Surround Back) setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This setting establishes the size of the receiver. In the display, "F", "C", and "S" refer to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). Choose a speaker setting mode according to the surround back speaker terminals (see p. 27-29...
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... distance setting mode Sets the distance from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). MEMO: • The initial setting is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to select subwoofer ON...
... distance setting mode Sets the distance from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). MEMO: • The initial setting is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to select subwoofer ON...
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...-R, VCR, or OFF). Multi Channel External Decoder Surround Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSXD810S/VSX-D850S only) You only need to make this setting if you select that component, for example a CD player, the receiver will automatically change to the coaxial digital input jack. If you aren't just ignore ... (the surround back channel is mono) or select 2ch if your DVD player. D810S/VSX-D850S only) Coaxial digital input setting Here you tell the receiver what component you have Here you tell the receiver what component you have hooked up to the optical input jack 2. Press % or ...
...-R, VCR, or OFF). Multi Channel External Decoder Surround Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSXD810S/VSX-D850S only) You only need to make this setting if you select that component, for example a CD player, the receiver will automatically change to the coaxial digital input jack. If you aren't just ignore ... (the surround back channel is mono) or select 2ch if your DVD player. D810S/VSX-D850S only) Coaxial digital input setting Here you tell the receiver what component you have Here you tell the receiver what component you have hooked up to the optical input jack 2. Press % or ...
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.... Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) Use to set the relative volume of each other. 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 only use the test tone ...feature when setting 2/DTS. 1 Press 2/DTS. 2 Press MASTER VOLUME + or - Preparations Optical digital input 4 setting (VSXD850S only) Here you tell the receiver what component you can...
.... Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) Use to set the relative volume of each other. 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 only use the test tone ...feature when setting 2/DTS. 1 Press 2/DTS. 2 Press MASTER VOLUME + or - Preparations Optical digital input 4 setting (VSXD850S only) Here you tell the receiver what component you can...
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...between the various Dolby/DTS Use to connect headphones but this sound quality and allow you to activate the BASS & that the receiver consumes a small amount of station D810S/D850S only) signal. - 2 /DTS button (see pages 27, 29) memories. ( PHONES jack 22 Use to switch between ...activated (as Selects the frequency when using the tuner. Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. 7 DIGITAL NR button (VSX-D810S/D850S) This feature will enable you hear only 2 channel D710S this button switches between on and standby (note use it to hear quiet...
...between the various Dolby/DTS Use to connect headphones but this sound quality and allow you to activate the BASS & that the receiver consumes a small amount of station D810S/D850S only) signal. - 2 /DTS button (see pages 27, 29) memories. ( PHONES jack 22 Use to switch between ...activated (as Selects the frequency when using the tuner. Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. 7 DIGITAL NR button (VSX-D810S/D850S) This feature will enable you hear only 2 channel D710S this button switches between on and standby (note use it to hear quiet...
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... used . 3 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is on. DNR indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) with any Advanced Theater or DSP mode is selected. 6 Surround Back indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Lights when most Surround Back channel flag encoded (6.1channel) software is playing.... the software.) If you make for the current component (see page 34). = TUNER indicators MONO: Lights when the mono mode is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . used on or not. DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. [ ]: Lights when the AUTO ...
... used . 3 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is on. DNR indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) with any Advanced Theater or DSP mode is selected. 6 Surround Back indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Lights when most Surround Back channel flag encoded (6.1channel) software is playing.... the software.) If you make for the current component (see page 34). = TUNER indicators MONO: Lights when the mono mode is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . used on or not. DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. [ ]: Lights when the AUTO ...
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...HAVE PUSHED THE TUNER MULTI CONTROL BUTTON. EFFECT +/- D. GUIDE button Use to switch between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch. 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 DISC 0 ... 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see pages 32, 33) Use to turn on a digital TV. BAND button (see page 31) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch function is the pause button for the receiver. Also, this button to put the receiver/remote control...
...HAVE PUSHED THE TUNER MULTI CONTROL BUTTON. EFFECT +/- D. GUIDE button Use to switch between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch. 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 DISC 0 ... 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see pages 32, 33) Use to turn on a digital TV. BAND button (see page 31) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch function is the pause button for the receiver. Also, this button to put the receiver/remote control...