Owner's Manual
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...the 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 Unit • Operating Instructions Loading the Batteries Using this unit. In the ... 2 Set up This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up a multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of this unit may not work properly if: • There are laid on page 22. This will point you 've received the...
...the 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 Unit • Operating Instructions Loading the Batteries Using this unit. In the ... 2 Set up This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up a multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of this unit may not work properly if: • There are laid on page 22. This will point you 've received the...
Owner's Manual
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...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) 30 DVD 5.1 ch/7.1ch (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) input playback 31 MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 31 Playing other Pioneer ... 7 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 for VSX-D710S) Components 9 Connecting Video Components 10 Connecting Antennas 11 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) 12 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) 13 Hints on buying this fine Pioneer product. After you will know how to a Station 32 Memorizing...
...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) 30 DVD 5.1 ch/7.1ch (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) input playback 31 MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 31 Playing other Pioneer ... 7 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 for VSX-D710S) Components 9 Connecting Video Components 10 Connecting Antennas 11 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) 12 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) 13 Hints on buying this fine Pioneer product. After you will know how to a Station 32 Memorizing...
Owner's Manual
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... DVD / LD IN FRONT TO MONTOR TV SUB W. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 ch for the VSX-D810S/D850S models but the sound from this channel will only be made from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Connections can only be... 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 ...
... DVD / LD IN FRONT TO MONTOR TV SUB W. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 ch for the VSX-D810S/D850S models but the sound from this channel will only be made from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Connections can only be... 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 ...
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...improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below . R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W. 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 (DV Y (TV BAC VSX-D810S/D850S AM ... Using External Antennas To 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. Always...
...improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below . R / TAPE / MD IN SURROUND SUB W. 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 (DV Y (TV BAC VSX-D810S/D850S AM ... Using External Antennas To 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. Always...
Owner's Manual
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...connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on this unit to 16 Ω. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but , naturally, everyone's home setup will be down -mixed to these two speakers. ... just the B system you use at least three speakers and five is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is unnecessary. Front Speakers (A) L R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR ...
...connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on this unit to 16 Ω. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but , naturally, everyone's home setup will be down -mixed to these two speakers. ... just the B system you use at least three speakers and five is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is unnecessary. Front Speakers (A) L R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR ...
Owner's Manual
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... "front" speakers in the manner described below. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) A full complement of seven speakers is shown here but we usually refer to it by its regular name, 7.1 ch sound. Simply connect the speakers you switch on the speakers. 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...
... "front" speakers in the manner described below. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) A full complement of seven speakers is shown here but we usually refer to it by its regular name, 7.1 ch sound. Simply connect the speakers you switch on the speakers. 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...
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... 14 En others should be sure to secure it may cause the power to speaker manual for details.) Caution: Make sure that the sound 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...
... 14 En others should be sure to secure it may cause the power to speaker manual for details.) Caution: Make sure that the sound 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...
Owner's Manual
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...Surround channel amplifier Surround Back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier INPUT MEMO: To hear sound only from the pre-outs, disconnect any speakers that are wet as heaters, irons...cause the receiver to power your dealer for any connections. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. The arrows indicate ... cause a fire or give you find it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. When you an electrical shock. Always make...
...Surround channel amplifier Surround Back channel amplifier Center channel amplifier INPUT MEMO: To hear sound only from the pre-outs, disconnect any speakers that are wet as heaters, irons...cause the receiver to power your dealer for any connections. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. The arrows indicate ... cause a fire or give you find it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. When you an electrical shock. Always make...
Owner's Manual
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...ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC 1 3 1 Press RECEIVER to set other surround modes. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sent to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers if you don't have connected a subwoofer here. • SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting ...(page 19) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers. • SURROUND BACK speakers distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 19) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your initial adjustments in this specialized mono mode. ...
...ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC 1 3 1 Press RECEIVER to set other surround modes. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sent to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers if you don't have connected a subwoofer here. • SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting ...(page 19) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers. • SURROUND BACK speakers distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 19) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your initial adjustments in this specialized mono mode. ...
Owner's Manual
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... you choose none for the surround back speakers setting later on this "passive subwoofer" and no surround back sound will be used for example, here you set up . SPEAKERS (Surround Back) setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This setting establishes the size of whether the disc itself is a 5.1 Ch disc or a 6.1... one that matches your set up. Press # to advance to the next receiver setting, and press @ to return to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). If you choose ON you can only set the surround back speaker to select ON here. • You'll only get surround back...
... you choose none for the surround back speakers setting later on this "passive subwoofer" and no surround back sound will be used for example, here you set up . SPEAKERS (Surround Back) setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This setting establishes the size of whether the disc itself is a 5.1 Ch disc or a 6.1... one that matches your set up. Press # to advance to the next receiver setting, and press @ to return to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). If you choose ON you can only set the surround back speaker to select ON here. • You'll only get surround back...
Owner's Manual
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...your system. En *** speakers ( appears in the display). Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the CENTER speakers to "Small" in the SPEAKERS setting mode automatically locks the subwoofer in the "ON" position. • Use the PLUS..."Large" speakers). Press % or fi to select subwoofer ON, PLUS or OFF. Press % or fi to use PLUS you will get the bass sounds from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). MEMO: • The initial setting is 10 ft. • One step equals about 1 ft. ...
...your system. En *** speakers ( appears in the display). Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the CENTER speakers to "Small" in the SPEAKERS setting mode automatically locks the subwoofer in the "ON" position. • Use the PLUS..."Large" speakers). Press % or fi to select subwoofer ON, PLUS or OFF. Press % or fi to use PLUS you will get the bass sounds from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). MEMO: • The initial setting is 10 ft. • One step equals about 1 ft. ...
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Set the distance of the SURROUND speakers accurately to hear sounds coming from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to set the SURROUND speakers distance. Press % or fi to set the distance...or farther to your main listening position than the FRONT speakers. c2 setting the speakers will play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don't get distorted. Preparations SURROUND speakers distance setting mode Use to set the SURROUND back speaker distance...
Set the distance of the SURROUND speakers accurately to hear sounds coming from the main listening position (within a 30 foot range). SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to set the SURROUND speakers distance. Press % or fi to set the distance...or farther to your main listening position than the FRONT speakers. c2 setting the speakers will play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don't get distorted. Preparations SURROUND speakers distance setting mode Use to set the SURROUND back speaker distance...
Owner's Manual
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... just ignore this setting. Optical digital input 2 setting Here you tell the receiver what component you have hooked up to the optical input jack 2. sound (the surround back channel is mono) or select 2ch if your DVD is outputting 6.1 MEMO: • The initial setting is "TV". En MEMO... "DVD". You can see this input. MEMO: MEMO: • The initial setting is "TV". 20 • The initial setting is "CD". 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 this...
... just ignore this setting. Optical digital input 2 setting Here you tell the receiver what component you have hooked up to the optical input jack 2. sound (the surround back channel is mono) or select 2ch if your DVD is outputting 6.1 MEMO: • The initial setting is "TV". En MEMO... "DVD". You can see this input. MEMO: MEMO: • The initial setting is "TV". 20 • The initial setting is "CD". 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 this...
Owner's Manual
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... in steps above. After you assign a component 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 the following order. The sound modes you can only use the test tone feature when setting 2/DTS. 1 Press... up to this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver. MEMO: • Since the SUBWOOFER transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is. • The speaker volume can be set for each surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to the speaker setting...
... in steps above. After you assign a component 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 the following order. The sound modes you can only use the test tone feature when setting 2/DTS. 1 Press... up to this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver. MEMO: • Since the SUBWOOFER transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is. • The speaker volume can be set for each surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to the speaker setting...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. stereo sound. % MPX button (see page 32) 8 DSP MODE button (see page 28, 30) Use to switch... DIRECT playback on the B speaker system. not get jolted by loud or sudden sound effects. DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see page 33) Press to memorize a station for recall using the tuner. On the VSX- Use this button switches between the various Dolby/DTS Use to connect headphones but this...
... 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 to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. stereo sound. % MPX button (see page 32) 8 DSP MODE button (see page 28, 30) Use to switch... DIRECT playback on the B speaker system. not get jolted by loud or sudden sound effects. DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see page 33) Press to memorize a station for recall using the tuner. On the VSX- Use this button switches between the various Dolby/DTS Use to connect headphones but this...
Owner's Manual
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... digital noise reduction is on or not. used to 7 OVERLOAD indicator reduce extraneous noise. LOUDNESS indicator Lights when the LOUDNESS is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . SP 3 means speakers are switched on , this lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal....the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. • Depending on the level settings you play DTS 5.1/6.1 channel software surround sound will appear around the SIGNAL SELECT indicators. 2DIGITAL : Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal is on ANALOG). Displays & Controls Display 1...
... digital noise reduction is on or not. used to 7 OVERLOAD indicator reduce extraneous noise. LOUDNESS indicator Lights when the LOUDNESS is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . SP 3 means speakers are switched on , this lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal....the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. • Depending on the level settings you play DTS 5.1/6.1 channel software surround sound will appear around the SIGNAL SELECT indicators. 2DIGITAL : Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal is on ANALOG). Displays & Controls Display 1...
Owner's Manual
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.... 5 THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE BOTH CONTROLS FOR OTHER COMPONENTS (LIKE A DVD PLAYER) AND DEDICATED TUNER CONTROLS. To use this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see pages 32, 33) Use to switch between the three banks (classes) of the number buttons, for the receiver. ATT When the ...button Use to use one of Your System on a digital TV. If you try to use special features attached to put receiver in different DSP sound modes (except 6 Ch Stereo) or advanced listening modes. For other components connected to the receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to some of ...
.... 5 THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE BOTH CONTROLS FOR OTHER COMPONENTS (LIKE A DVD PLAYER) AND DEDICATED TUNER CONTROLS. To use this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see pages 32, 33) Use to switch between the three banks (classes) of the number buttons, for the receiver. ATT When the ...button Use to use one of Your System on a digital TV. If you try to use special features attached to put receiver in different DSP sound modes (except 6 Ch Stereo) or advanced listening modes. For other components connected to the receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to some of ...
Owner's Manual
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.../ST +/- TV VOLUME +/- DSP button (see pages 16-21) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the levels of the surround sound of the DSP modes. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is useful for the source your TV. 25 En FUNCTION button Use to switch on CDs, DVDs, etc. buttons... 30) Use to put receiver in the following order: CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). DISC (ENTER) button Use to select a disc an in one . This button lets you cycle through the different functions of memorized radio frequencies. These...
.../ST +/- TV VOLUME +/- DSP button (see pages 16-21) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the levels of the surround sound of the DSP modes. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is useful for the source your TV. 25 En FUNCTION button Use to switch on CDs, DVDs, etc. buttons... 30) Use to put receiver in the following order: CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). DISC (ENTER) button Use to select a disc an in one . This button lets you cycle through the different functions of memorized radio frequencies. These...
Owner's Manual
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... DRAMA Simulates the relaxed environment of a classic medium size movie theater, and is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. ACTION Simulates the acoustic environment of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround sources. The... experience. You can identify Dolby Digital software by the 1 or marks. Sound Modes 06 Learning about the Sound Modes The sound modes are designed to be used with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing ...wider stereo field than STANDARD mode. 5/6-D THEATER (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode is for pure decoding of a large modern movie theater.
... DRAMA Simulates the relaxed environment of a classic medium size movie theater, and is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. ACTION Simulates the acoustic environment of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround sources. The... experience. You can identify Dolby Digital software by the 1 or marks. Sound Modes 06 Learning about the Sound Modes The sound modes are designed to be used with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing ...wider stereo field than STANDARD mode. 5/6-D THEATER (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode is for pure decoding of a large modern movie theater.
Owner's Manual
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... speakers are not available. 28 En The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all -around sound. A short delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of a concert hall with stone walls. DANCE Simulates the acoustic...
... speakers are not available. 28 En The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all -around sound. A short delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of a concert hall with stone walls. DANCE Simulates the acoustic...