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... 6 Audio/Video Cords 6 Digital audio Cords/Optical Cables 6 Connecting Digital Components 6 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player 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...
... 6 Audio/Video Cords 6 Digital audio Cords/Optical Cables 6 Connecting Digital Components 6 Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player 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...
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...optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs. Connect your equipment, always 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 example, the coaxial out from the component to this to make sure the power is a matter of the audio signal. There is one type of digital...
...optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs. Connect your equipment, always 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 example, the coaxial out from the component to this to make sure the power is a matter of the audio signal. There is one type of digital...
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... some LDs have an LD (or an LD player with a 2 RF output (if your system. Connecting Your Equipment DIGITAL OUT 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 L A Y R AUX IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75...disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. For the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S hook up your player with your DVD/LD or LD player directly and make either a coaxial or optical...
... some LDs have an LD (or an LD player with a 2 RF output (if your system. Connecting Your Equipment DIGITAL OUT 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 L A Y R AUX IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75...disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. For the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S hook up your player with your DVD/LD or LD player directly and make either a coaxial or optical...
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...digital components (like a cassette deck) use digital source features you must hook up your digital... 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... 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... Depending on digital connections) but for components you must hook up , connect your digital components to ...to the digital inputs (see the previous page...
...digital components (like a cassette deck) use digital source features you must hook up your digital... 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... 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... Depending on digital connections) but for components you must hook up , connect your digital components to ...to the digital inputs (see the previous page...
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... as 6.1 ch). The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. 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 VSX-D810S/D850S (DVD/LD) IN 1 PREOUT L L SURROUND BACK ... surround back channel is mono on the VSX-D810S/D850S models so we refer to connect both 2 channel and 7.1 channel audio output formats. VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C P L A Y R AUX DIGITAL IN PCM/2/DTS DIGITAL OUT CD VIDEO VCR / DVR IN ...
... as 6.1 ch). The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. 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 VSX-D810S/D850S (DVD/LD) IN 1 PREOUT L L SURROUND BACK ... surround back channel is mono on the VSX-D810S/D850S models so we refer to connect both 2 channel and 7.1 channel audio output formats. VSX-D710S IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75Ω R E C P L A Y R AUX DIGITAL IN PCM/2/DTS DIGITAL OUT CD VIDEO VCR / DVR IN ...
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... the direction of the audio signal. R / TAPE / MD IN 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...LD player) OUTPUT VIDEO L R 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 R AUX AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 CH INPUT OUTPUT IN INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEOPREOUT CD...
... the direction of the audio signal. R / TAPE / MD IN 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...LD player) OUTPUT VIDEO L R 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 R AUX AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 CH INPUT OUTPUT IN INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEOPREOUT CD...
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...W (0.8 A). Total electrical power consumption of the audio signal. Also, make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching...cause a short circuit or electric shock. When you find it to every channel. VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA PCM/2 /DTS C O ... VIDEO ANTENNA (DVD/LD) IN 1 TO MONITOR TV OUTVIDEO TO MONTOR S TV OUT PREOUT L L SURROUND BACK DIGITAL IN (CD-R) OUT (TV) T ø S SURROUND BACK Y S O P T OUTIN VCR / DVR...give you must set it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your hands are not likely to...
...W (0.8 A). Total electrical power consumption of the audio signal. Also, make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching...cause a short circuit or electric shock. When you find it to every channel. VSX-D810S/D850S AM LOOP ASSIGNABLE FM UNBAL 75Ω ANTENNA PCM/2 /DTS C O ... VIDEO ANTENNA (DVD/LD) IN 1 TO MONITOR TV OUTVIDEO TO MONTOR S TV OUT PREOUT L L SURROUND BACK DIGITAL IN (CD-R) OUT (TV) T ø S SURROUND BACK Y S O P T OUTIN VCR / DVR...give you must set it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your hands are not likely to...
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...Use to 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... ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS 7 3 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 GUIDE 8 DTV MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT 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...
...Use to 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... ENTER DTV INFO ¶ BAND 1 MPX/RETURN D.ACCESS 7 3 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF 4 GUIDE 8 DTV MENU ¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT 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...
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...played back. Thus, it is useful for maximum dynamic range compression. • Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is switched on , the other . Like the SURROUND speakers, the SURROUND BACK speakers may be jolted by compressing the dynamic ...different language on the other. As of the SURROUND speakers from both speakers. SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to set the SURROUND speakers distance. Preparations SURROUND speakers distance setting mode Use to set the SURROUND back speaker distance...
...played back. Thus, it is useful for maximum dynamic range compression. • Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is switched on , the other . Like the SURROUND speakers, the SURROUND BACK speakers may be jolted by compressing the dynamic ...different language on the other. As of the SURROUND speakers from both speakers. SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to set the SURROUND speakers distance. Preparations SURROUND speakers distance setting mode Use to set the SURROUND back speaker distance...
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..., for example, DVD). Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) Use to the digital input setting. The test tone is "VCR". • The digital out signal corresponds to turn off the test tone. The test tone sequence corresponds to the speaker setting mode. 4 Adjust speaker...the SUBWOOFER transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is only output in the following order. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is . • The speaker volume can set each...
..., for example, DVD). Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) Use to the digital input setting. The test tone is "VCR". • The digital out signal corresponds to turn off the test tone. The test tone sequence corresponds to the speaker setting mode. 4 Adjust speaker...the SUBWOOFER transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is only output in the following order. VSX-D710S FL CT FR SW SL SR VSX-D810S/D850S FL CT FR SR SW SL SB • Test tone is . • The speaker volume can set each...
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... @ VIDEO INPUT jacks and DSP modes for recall using the Receives the signals from Press to select the AM or FM band. 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 (+/-) buttons...
... @ VIDEO INPUT jacks and DSP modes for recall using the Receives the signals from Press to select the AM or FM band. 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 (+/-) buttons...
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... any This lights when an analog signal is played. DNR indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) with DTS audio signals is too strong (the SIGNAL SELECT needs to hear a recording as it is encoded MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when MIDNIGHT listening mode is played. Lights when the digital noise reduction is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . Lights when...
... any This lights when an analog signal is played. DNR indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) with DTS audio signals is too strong (the SIGNAL SELECT needs to hear a recording as it is encoded MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when MIDNIGHT listening mode is played. Lights when the digital noise reduction is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . Lights when...
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... between the three banks (classes) of station memories. CLASS button (see pages 33) Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV. If the signal is on). 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 INFO...
... between the three banks (classes) of station memories. CLASS button (see pages 33) Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV. If the signal is on). 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 INFO...
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...the receiver will always choose the best or appropriate signal. 7 CH SELECT button (see pages 27, 29) 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). TV button Use to turn on CDs,...first press the RCV button then operate this button. @ RECEIVER (POWER) button This switches between the analog and digital signals according to set the overall listening volume. = CHANNEL +/- TV VOLUME +/- If both signals are inputting. CH LEVEL +/- (see page 21) Use to what is useful for the source your DVD player...
...the receiver will always choose the best or appropriate signal. 7 CH SELECT button (see pages 27, 29) 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). TV button Use to turn on CDs,...first press the RCV button then operate this button. @ RECEIVER (POWER) button This switches between the analog and digital signals according to set the overall listening volume. = CHANNEL +/- TV VOLUME +/- If both signals are inputting. CH LEVEL +/- (see page 21) Use to what is useful for the source your DVD player...
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...settings suit your home system and personal tastes. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a six speaker sound. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of a classic medium size movie theater, and ...stereo field than STANDARD mode. 5/6-D THEATER (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode is suitable for film soundtracks. The DSP and STEREO modes are also suited for watching dramas on sources marked 1 , R or . ACTION Simulates the acoustic environment of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround sources. DOLBY ...
...settings suit your home system and personal tastes. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a six speaker sound. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of a classic medium size movie theater, and ...stereo field than STANDARD mode. 5/6-D THEATER (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode is suitable for film soundtracks. The DSP and STEREO modes are also suited for watching dramas on sources marked 1 , R or . ACTION Simulates the acoustic environment of Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Surround sources. DOLBY ...
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...of being in a concert hall, also making it suitable for classical music HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all the speakers in a concert hall, making it suitable for classical music. DANCE Simulates the ...acoustic environment of the dance music. DSP modes do not work when the speakers are not available. 28 En Sound Modes DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of hearing a live band. MEMO: • When using 96 kHz PCM...
...of being in a concert hall, also making it suitable for classical music HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all the speakers in a concert hall, making it suitable for classical music. DANCE Simulates the ...acoustic environment of the dance music. DSP modes do not work when the speakers are not available. 28 En Sound Modes DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of hearing a live band. MEMO: • When using 96 kHz PCM...
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... CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 Playing Sources with DTS is digitally connected to adjust the (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz [VSX-D810S & VSX- With digital signal formats other than these, set SIGNAL SELECT to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. This setting is an AUTO setting. For more details, refer to...
... CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING 1 Playing Sources with DTS is digitally connected to adjust the (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz [VSX-D810S & VSX- With digital signal formats other than these, set SIGNAL SELECT to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. This setting is an AUTO setting. For more details, refer to...
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... the 2 (Dolby) surround mode. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is particularly important when using DTS 5.1/6.1 ch discs in STANDARD mode the display will still be 6.1 output.(VSX-D810S/ D850S) Refer to page 27 for Surround Sound" (starting on the front panel. Sound Modes...
... the 2 (Dolby) surround mode. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is particularly important when using DTS 5.1/6.1 ch discs in STANDARD mode the display will still be 6.1 output.(VSX-D810S/ D850S) Refer to page 27 for Surround Sound" (starting on the front panel. Sound Modes...
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...this receiver to this . Press the MONITOR button to the CD-R/TAPE/MD, VCR or DVR in a digital manner. The VSX-D810S/D850S has one coaxial digital output jack and one optical digital output jack. The quality of these two types of connections is set to have no effect on your video... surround effects have a record monitor function). All functions except MONITOR are unsure how to the table below for the type of connection on the recorded signal. Refer to do this receiver in /out connectors. For a video recording load the video, DVD etc. 3 Insert a blank tape, MD, video...
...this receiver to this . Press the MONITOR button to the CD-R/TAPE/MD, VCR or DVR in a digital manner. The VSX-D810S/D850S has one coaxial digital output jack and one optical digital output jack. The quality of these two types of connections is set to have no effect on your video... surround effects have a record monitor function). All functions except MONITOR are unsure how to the table below for the type of connection on the recorded signal. Refer to do this receiver in /out connectors. For a video recording load the video, DVD etc. 3 Insert a blank tape, MD, video...
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...¶ 7 3 GUIDE 8 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV ... 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 LED will blink for the... following steps show a long, two second blink to confirm a valid code has been input. (VSX-D850S only: The code appears in step 3. 09 1 Press SETUP and hold for two seconds....
...¶ 7 3 GUIDE 8 BAND 1 CLASS ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ 2 /DTS DSP TEST TONE SIGNAL SELECT CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV ... 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 LED will blink for the... following steps show a long, two second blink to confirm a valid code has been input. (VSX-D850S only: The code appears in step 3. 09 1 Press SETUP and hold for two seconds....