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...Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. THE STANDBY/ON BUTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATETHE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to a socket outlet. This equipment generates, ... and can be removed and an appropriate one or more of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Please write this serial number on the power supply cord of as an electrical shock hazard could exist if connected to comply with the limits for this equipment is no guarantee ...
...Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. THE STANDBY/ON BUTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATETHE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to a socket outlet. This equipment generates, ... and can be removed and an appropriate one or more of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Please write this serial number on the power supply cord of as an electrical shock hazard could exist if connected to comply with the limits for this equipment is no guarantee ...
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...in proper operating condition. If you are covered by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. POWER LINES - WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - All the safety and operating instructions should be fatal. for future reference. Slots and openings in...READ INSTRUCTIONS - in a stable location. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by following conditions: ÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is a safety feature. HEAT - or near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - FOLLOW ...
...in proper operating condition. If you are covered by placing the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. POWER LINES - WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - All the safety and operating instructions should be fatal. for future reference. Slots and openings in...READ INSTRUCTIONS - in a stable location. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by following conditions: ÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is a safety feature. HEAT - or near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - FOLLOW ...
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...white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Be sure to VIDEO. 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 a total of matching like with this unit. L DVD...cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable Connecting Digital Components In order to use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. PREOUT OUT R L CD - If you can do both). The VSXD710S has a coaxial input and...
...white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to insert completely. Be sure to VIDEO. 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 a total of matching like with this unit. L DVD...cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable Connecting Digital Components In order to use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. PREOUT OUT R L CD - If you can do both). The VSXD710S has a coaxial input and...
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...-1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL 2RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) DIGITAL OUT 1 PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL OUT PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(LD) 23 VSX-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 L A Y... OUT R AC OUTLET B MEMO: Be sure to make both . Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet. See the 7 component's instruction manual if you are able to worry about this will ...
...-1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL 2RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) DIGITAL OUT 1 PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL OUT PCM/ (OPT.) PCM/ DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(LD) 23 VSX-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 L A Y... OUT R AC OUTLET B MEMO: Be sure to make both . Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet. See the 7 component's instruction manual if you are able to worry about this will ...
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... below. 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... that only play you need to /from the wall outlet. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 8 En CD player CD recorder or Cassette deck OUTPUT ...
... below. 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... that only play you need to /from the wall outlet. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 8 En CD player CD recorder or Cassette deck OUTPUT ...
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...IN DVD 7.1 CH INPUT 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). For S-Video connections use a three-way RCA cord (not...of the audio signal. If your DVD player 10 Video camera (etc.) is connected using an S-Video cord, make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is VIDEO INPUT only sent to your equipment always make sure that you must hook up your TV from the wall outlet...
...IN DVD 7.1 CH INPUT 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). For S-Video connections use a three-way RCA cord (not...of the audio signal. If your DVD player 10 Video camera (etc.) is connected using an S-Video cord, make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is VIDEO INPUT only sent to your equipment always make sure that you must hook up your TV from the wall outlet...
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... VIDEO TO 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 unnecessary. Make sure you 'll only hear... on the left to the left terminal. R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W. In this unit to the AC power source. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home setup will be down -mixed to ...
... VIDEO TO 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 unnecessary. Make sure you 'll only hear... on the left to the left terminal. R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W. In this unit to the AC power source. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home setup will be down -mixed to ...
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...you'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will vary. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) A full complement of seven speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home setup will be down-mixed to these terminals. ... below. R / TAPE PREOUT IN LD R / MD DVD 7.1 CH INPUT IN S CONTROL OUT L VSX-D810S/D850S Subwoofer (passive) AC OUTLET Powered subwoofer INPUT Be sure to the AC power source. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to ...
...you'll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will vary. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) A full complement of seven speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home setup will be down-mixed to these terminals. ... below. R / TAPE PREOUT IN LD R / MD DVD 7.1 CH INPUT IN S CONTROL OUT L VSX-D810S/D850S Subwoofer (passive) AC OUTLET Powered subwoofer INPUT Be sure to the AC power source. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to ...
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others should be sure to secure it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure. CAUTION! Overhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D710S~ Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Left Surround Right Listening Position 3-D view of speaker set up Overhead... sound, install your particular speakers to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Listening Position Surround Back 3-D view of speaker set up ~VSX-D810S/D850S~ Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Left Surround Right • If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above or below the...
others should be sure to secure it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure. CAUTION! Overhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D710S~ Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Left Surround Right Listening Position 3-D view of speaker set up Overhead... sound, install your particular speakers to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Listening Position Surround Back 3-D view of speaker set up ~VSX-D810S/D850S~ Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Left Surround Right • If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above or below the...
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Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to every channel. you must set it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for any home use , e.g., on vacation. • Do not connect appliances with other ...risk. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. CAUTION Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. The power cords should be routed such that are not likely to malfunction. VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75Ω ...
Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to every channel. you must set it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for any home use , e.g., on vacation. • Do not connect appliances with other ...risk. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. CAUTION Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. The power cords should be routed such that are not likely to malfunction. VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75Ω ...
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...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 input... the receiver's surround setup mode. 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want to isolate one or two cords. MEMO: Press ENTER to switch the power of the settings available for each mode. 2 4 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5...
...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 input... the receiver's surround setup mode. 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want to isolate one or two cords. MEMO: Press ENTER to switch the power of the settings available for each mode. 2 4 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5...
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... of Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. 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 ... SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use this button switches between the various Dolby/DTS Use to connect headphones but this button to Use to switch the speaker system A = B = A+B = switches the DIGITAL NR on or off . that the receiver consumes a small amount of power ~ MULTI JOG dial ...
... of Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. 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 ... SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use this button switches between the various Dolby/DTS Use to connect headphones but this button to Use to switch the speaker system A = B = A+B = switches the DIGITAL NR on or off . that the receiver consumes a small amount of power ~ MULTI JOG dial ...
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.... 4 2 PRO LOGIC indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is in use . SP 3 means speakers are switched on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is using the MPX MODE button. Use to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. ...receiver is off . - Volume level is maintained even when the power is on or not. TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is being used 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)...
.... 4 2 PRO LOGIC indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is in use . SP 3 means speakers are switched on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is using the MPX MODE button. Use to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. ...receiver is off . - Volume level is maintained even when the power is on or not. TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is being used 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)...
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...button then operate this receiver. # LED DISPLAY (see pages 35-40) This display flashes when a command is convenient as an off the power of the TV. If both signals are three brightness settings as well as the receiver will choose the digital one of the receiver. To..., CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). MASTER VOLUME +/- The TUNE/ST +/- DISC (ENTER) button Use to select the playback or recording source. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is useful for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at other components...
...button then operate this receiver. # LED DISPLAY (see pages 35-40) This display flashes when a command is convenient as an off the power of the TV. If both signals are three brightness settings as well as the receiver will choose the digital one of the receiver. To..., CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). MASTER VOLUME +/- The TUNE/ST +/- DISC (ENTER) button Use to select the playback or recording source. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is useful for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at other components...
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...conjunction with action movies on sources marked 1 ( R ) or . You can enjoy the power and dynamics of motion picture audio which is best used with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing ...Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Surround. The DSP and STEREO modes are also suited for film soundtracks. EXPANDED (VSX-D710S) This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a ...Digital sources for a wider stereo field than STANDARD mode. 5/6-D THEATER (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources.
...conjunction with action movies on sources marked 1 ( R ) or . You can enjoy the power and dynamics of motion picture audio which is best used with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing ...Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Surround. The DSP and STEREO modes are also suited for film soundtracks. EXPANDED (VSX-D710S) This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a ...Digital sources for a wider stereo field than STANDARD mode. 5/6-D THEATER (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources.
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...making it suitable for classical music. THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all -around sound. MEMO: • When using 96 kHz PCM playback, STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER,...the dance music. JAZZ Simulates the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie theater. Less delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of hearing a live band. Sound Modes DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to induce a rich, all...
...making it suitable for classical music. THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all -around sound. MEMO: • When using 96 kHz PCM playback, STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER,...the dance music. JAZZ Simulates the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie theater. Less delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of hearing a live band. Sound Modes DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to induce a rich, all...
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... digital noise, not the soundtrack. MEMO: • You can play a DTS encoded disc through analog connections you will 2 Turn on the power of the component you have that is input. 4 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL. (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on ...". 29 En MEMO: • SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in the "ANALOG" position 6 Start playback of the receiver. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is convenient as the receiver will choose the digital one of the playback signal corresponding to the source component. This setting is...
... digital noise, not the soundtrack. MEMO: • You can play a DTS encoded disc through analog connections you will 2 Turn on the power of the component you have that is input. 4 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL. (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on ...". 29 En MEMO: • SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in the "ANALOG" position 6 Start playback of the receiver. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is convenient as the receiver will choose the digital one of the playback signal corresponding to the source component. This setting is...
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Playing other function with 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) analog output to enjoy surround sound playback. Press the 5.1/7.1 button on the power of the component you selected in step 1. 2 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS 7 3 CLASS... or the FUNCTION button to select the source you can skip this case the surround sound will be set. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the remote to go back to the volume level. DVD/LD MULTICONTROL RCV 5.1/7.1 SOURCE RECEIVER...
Playing other function with 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) analog output to enjoy surround sound playback. Press the 5.1/7.1 button on the power of the component you selected in step 1. 2 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 ATT 4 5 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS 7 3 CLASS... or the FUNCTION button to select the source you can skip this case the surround sound will be set. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the remote to go back to the volume level. DVD/LD MULTICONTROL RCV 5.1/7.1 SOURCE RECEIVER...
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The VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S can be reprogrammed. 33 En Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the 10 available station memories in which the station is only possible from the AC power outlet for a lengthy period, the station memories will be lost and will have the receiver store the... CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME 1 3 3 23 1 VSX-D710S 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button on the front panel of 10 stations each class. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also ...
The VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S can be reprogrammed. 33 En Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the 10 available station memories in which the station is only possible from the AC power outlet for a lengthy period, the station memories will be lost and will have the receiver store the... CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME 1 3 3 23 1 VSX-D710S 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button on the front panel of 10 stations each class. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also ...
Owner's Manual
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.... The unit does not respond when the buttons are no loose strands of the remote sensor on at the same time (A+B setting). Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again. • Make sure there are pressed. No audio is output when software with DTS is played back..."DIGITAL" or "ANALOG" according to the type of each channel" on the front panel to this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output. • This is ...
.... The unit does not respond when the buttons are no loose strands of the remote sensor on at the same time (A+B setting). Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again. • Make sure there are pressed. No audio is output when software with DTS is played back..."DIGITAL" or "ANALOG" according to the type of each channel" on the front panel to this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output. • This is ...