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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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...FULLY INSERTEDTO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. En Please write this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (...circuit different from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. These limits are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are designed to 2 operate the equipment. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK...
...FULLY INSERTEDTO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. En Please write this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (...circuit different from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. These limits are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are designed to 2 operate the equipment. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK...
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... full advantage of the great surround sound features of your receiver. 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... or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. Operating Range of the unit, the magnetic field produced by the transformers...
... full advantage of the great surround sound features of your receiver. 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... or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. Operating Range of the unit, the magnetic field produced by the transformers...
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...VSX-850 only) 37 Learning Mode: Programming Signals from other Remote Controls 38 Erasing One of the Remote Control button Settings 39 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 39 Direct Function 39 Checking Preset Code 40 Operating other Pioneer... 02 Congratulations on buying this Manual 4 Installing the Receiver 4 When Making Cable Connections 4 Loading the Batteries ...VSX-D710S) Components 9 Connecting Video Components 10 Connecting Antennas 11 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) 12 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) 13 Hints on Speaker Placement 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S...
...VSX-850 only) 37 Learning Mode: Programming Signals from other Remote Controls 38 Erasing One of the Remote Control button Settings 39 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 39 Direct Function 39 Checking Preset Code 40 Operating other Pioneer... 02 Congratulations on buying this Manual 4 Installing the Receiver 4 When Making Cable Connections 4 Loading the Batteries ...VSX-D710S) Components 9 Connecting Video Components 10 Connecting Antennas 11 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) 12 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) 13 Hints on Speaker Placement 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S...
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... soundtracks, you do not need to this unit. You can make digital audio connections. 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 five digital inputs. ...changing the connections, switch off and the power cord is marked DIGITAL OUT. The arrows indicate the direction of matching like with this receiver. When connecting your digital components as shown below. Be sure to VIDEO. Audio/Video Cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) ...
... soundtracks, you do not need to this unit. You can make digital audio connections. 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 five digital inputs. ...changing the connections, switch off and the power cord is marked DIGITAL OUT. The arrows indicate the direction of matching like with this receiver. When connecting your digital components as shown below. Be sure to VIDEO. Audio/Video Cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) ...
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...) but for components you want to record to/from the transformer in the receiver. 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... set of stereo ins and a set of stereo plugs (two plugs). CD player CD recorder or Cassette deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C P L A Y R AUX DIGITAL PCM/2/D CD VIDEO...
...) but for components you want to record to/from the transformer in the receiver. 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... set of stereo ins and a set of stereo plugs (two plugs). CD player CD recorder or Cassette deck OUTPUT L R REC PLAY L R VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C P L A Y R AUX DIGITAL PCM/2/D CD VIDEO...
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... back channel is selected. • For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch setting (see p. 20). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from a DVD player/multi-channel decoder equipped with 7.1 analog outputs to connect both 2 channel and 7.1 channel... / 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 ...
... back channel is selected. • For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch setting (see p. 20). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from a DVD player/multi-channel decoder equipped with 7.1 analog outputs to connect both 2 channel and 7.1 channel... / 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 ...
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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 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...than the standard composite video connections. R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND CENTER SUB W. These can give you need to connect the receiver to your VCR to your digital components with an S-Video cord. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. Connecting Your Equipment...
...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...than the standard composite video connections. R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND CENTER SUB W. These can give you need to connect the receiver to your VCR to your digital components with an S-Video cord. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. Connecting Your Equipment...
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... wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Attach to the receiver. Always make sure that gives the best reception. PREOUT OUT R L CD - Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire) AM LOOP ANTENNA... 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 (DV Y (TV BAC VSX-D810S/D850S AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in . (10mm) To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18...
... wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Attach to the receiver. Always make sure that gives the best reception. PREOUT OUT R L CD - Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire) AM LOOP ANTENNA... 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 (DV Y (TV BAC VSX-D810S/D850S AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in . (10mm) To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18...
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Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on this case, the center speaker shown is unnecessary. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of surround sound speakers. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to ...front speakers and the subwoofer will vary. Simply connect the speakers you switch on your TV. PREOUT OUT R L CD - MEMO: • The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but we recommend you 'll only hear the front speakers...
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on this case, the center speaker shown is unnecessary. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of surround sound speakers. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to ...front speakers and the subwoofer will vary. Simply connect the speakers you switch on your TV. PREOUT OUT R L CD - MEMO: • The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but we recommend you 'll only hear the front speakers...
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... of the VSXD810S/D850S models hook up to the AC power source. MEMO: • The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. When using the speaker on your TV as the surround back channel is mono on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. In this "passive subwoofer" and no sound will vary. The... receiver will come from these two speakers. • Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in...
... of the VSXD810S/D850S models hook up to the AC power source. MEMO: • The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. When using the speaker on your TV as the surround back channel is mono on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. In this "passive subwoofer" and no sound will vary. The... receiver will come from these two speakers. • Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in...
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...: To hear sound only from the pre-outs, disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver. (Using the SPEAKERS button to switch off and unplugged from the wall socket when not in order to...etc., on . Check the power cord once in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. CAUTION Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. When you an electrical...disconnected by the plug. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement.
...: To hear sound only from the pre-outs, disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver. (Using the SPEAKERS button to switch off and unplugged from the wall socket when not in order to...etc., on . Check the power cord once in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. CAUTION Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. When you an electrical...disconnected by the plug. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement.
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... Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 20) Use to specify whether you want. The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press RCV. For best results, start with one channel or listen in the order described below. 04 16 En Preparations Setting Up for each mode. 2 4 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI...
... Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 20) Use to specify whether you want. The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press RCV. For best results, start with one channel or listen in the order described below. 04 16 En Preparations Setting Up for each mode. 2 4 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI...
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..." " (asterisk) if no surround back sound will appear in the display on the front of the speaker connected to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). MEMO: If the cone size (diameter) of the speaker you hooked up . Cycle through the different possibilities until you find the ...8226; If you choose A+B speaker systems no sound is heard 17 from these terminals. SPEAKERS (Surround Back) setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This setting establishes the size of the receiver. Speaker size is sent by using the % or fi buttons. So, for example, here you set up ....
..." " (asterisk) if no surround back sound will appear in the display on the front of the speaker connected to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). MEMO: If the cone size (diameter) of the speaker you hooked up . Cycle through the different possibilities until you find the ...8226; If you choose A+B speaker systems no sound is heard 17 from these terminals. SPEAKERS (Surround Back) setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This setting establishes the size of the receiver. Speaker size is sent by using the % or fi buttons. So, for example, here you set up ....
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... frequency is set to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). MEMO: • The initial setting is "OFF". • If the SUBWOOFER is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Press % or fi to select subwoofer ON, PLUS or OFF.
... frequency is set to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). MEMO: • The initial setting is "OFF". • If the SUBWOOFER is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Press % or fi to select subwoofer ON, PLUS or OFF.
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... Decoder Surround Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSXD810S/VSX-D850S only) You only need to make this digital jack whenever you select that component, for example a CD player, the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting. 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...
... Decoder Surround Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSXD810S/VSX-D850S only) You only need to make this digital jack whenever you select that component, for example a CD player, the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting. 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...
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... to the speaker setting mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each channel. 1 CH SELECT 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 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN ...deselected in the speaker setting mode (see this digital jack whenever you have hooked up to the optical input jack 4. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is output in steps above. However, you can ...
... to the speaker setting mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each channel. 1 CH SELECT 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 6 EFFECT 7 8 9 10 DISC 0 ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN ...deselected in the speaker setting mode (see this digital jack whenever you have hooked up to the optical input jack 4. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is output in steps above. However, you can ...
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... MASTER VOLUME Use to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. The tones controls have no effect on or off . stereo sound. % MPX button (see page 32) 8 DSP MODE button (see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use it to select an analog... or digital or AUTO (VSX- 05 Displays & Controls Front Panel 12 3 N∫m-Û˘,?∫ 7 (VSX-D710S DVD5.1CH button) 4 5 6 89 0 - = ~ 1 ( *&^%$# @ ! 1 STANDBY indicator = TONE button Lights when the receiver is weak, press the MPX ...
... MASTER VOLUME Use to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. The tones controls have no effect on or off . stereo sound. % MPX button (see page 32) 8 DSP MODE button (see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use it to select an analog... or digital or AUTO (VSX- 05 Displays & Controls Front Panel 12 3 N∫m-Û˘,?∫ 7 (VSX-D710S DVD5.1CH button) 4 5 6 89 0 - = ~ 1 ( *&^%$# @ ! 1 STANDBY indicator = TONE button Lights when the receiver is weak, press the MPX ...
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... on ANALOG). When the AUTO setting is being used. 3 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is being received. MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is played. It can be used on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . This function bypasses all tone, channel levels, DSP and Dolby SIGNAL SELECT). ANALOG : Lights when...
... on ANALOG). When the AUTO setting is being used. 3 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is being received. MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is played. It can be used on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . This function bypasses all tone, channel levels, DSP and Dolby SIGNAL SELECT). ANALOG : Lights when...
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... up the surround sound for example MIDNIGHT, 5.1/7.1, or ATT. 4 NUMBER/MODE buttons Use the number buttons to put receiver in the current mode (for CDs, tapes, DVDs, etc. 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 ENTER DTV...
... up the surround sound for example MIDNIGHT, 5.1/7.1, or ATT. 4 NUMBER/MODE buttons Use the number buttons to put receiver in the current mode (for CDs, tapes, DVDs, etc. 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 ENTER DTV...