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... 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 Speaker Placement 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/ D850S only) 15 AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max...
... 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 Speaker Placement 14 Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/ D850S only) 15 AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max...
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... optical connections (you need to do not need to make analog audio and video 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 AC... caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to make digital audio connections. 03 Connecting Your Equipment Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the component to coaxial in on a digital recorder (currently these two types of connections is the ...
... optical connections (you need to do not need to make analog audio and video 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 AC... caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to make digital audio connections. 03 Connecting Your Equipment Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the component to coaxial in on a digital recorder (currently these two types of connections is the ...
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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 75Ω ANTENNA CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 ... special hook ups to ensure you need to make both a 2 RF output and either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection as well. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet. RF demodulator RFD...
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 75Ω ANTENNA CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 ... special hook ups to ensure you need to make both a 2 RF output and either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection as well. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet. RF demodulator RFD...
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... channels for the VSX-D810S/D850S models but the sound from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. 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...switched off and unplugged from this channel will only be used when DVD 7.1 ch (5.1 channel for VSX- Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) Components DVD and LD discs are compatible with 7.1 analog outputs to the 6.1 analog inputs on this unit (the surround back channel is mono on the VSX-D810S...
... channels for the VSX-D810S/D850S models but the sound from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. 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...switched off and unplugged from this channel will only be used when DVD 7.1 ch (5.1 channel for VSX- Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) Components DVD and LD discs are compatible with 7.1 analog outputs to the 6.1 analog inputs on this unit (the surround back channel is mono on the VSX-D810S...
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... 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 loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. FM wire antenna Connect... 3/8 in the direction that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. 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 CONTROL OUT OUT VIDEO...
... 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 loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. FM wire antenna Connect... 3/8 in the direction that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. 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 CONTROL OUT OUT VIDEO...
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...R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR 12 En 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 CONTROL OUT OUT VIDEO (DVD) COAX TO MONTOR TV S OUT TV / SAT IN DVD / LD IN FRONT TO... the full complement of surround sound speakers. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home setup will be audible. Make sure you switch on the speakers. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers...
...R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR 12 En 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 CONTROL OUT OUT VIDEO (DVD) COAX TO MONTOR TV S OUT TV / SAT IN DVD / LD IN FRONT TO... the full complement of surround sound speakers. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home setup will be audible. Make sure you switch on the speakers. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers...
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... SL SR SURROUND BACK Speaker SB 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 75Ω ANTENNA CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 CH INPUT COMPONENT PREOUT CD SURROUND VIDEO (DVD... mono on your subwoofer. When using the speaker on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. In this "passive subwoofer" and no sound will come from the center or surround speakers but we recommend you switch on the speakers. No sound will be used for this...
... SL SR SURROUND BACK Speaker SB 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 75Ω ANTENNA CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 CH INPUT COMPONENT PREOUT CD SURROUND VIDEO (DVD... mono on your subwoofer. When using the speaker on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. In this "passive subwoofer" and no sound will come from the center or surround speakers but we recommend you switch on the speakers. No sound will be used for this...
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... 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 / ..., however it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. Always make...switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this may cause the receiver to malfunction. MEMO: • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). The arrows indicate the direction of furniture, etc., on . En Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S...
... 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 / ..., however it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your speakers. Always make...switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this may cause the receiver to malfunction. MEMO: • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). The arrows indicate the direction of furniture, etc., on . En Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S...
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...(page 20) 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 input assigned ....). The setting is set . The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press RCV. This is performed within 20 seconds. If you want . This button switches the remote to the receiver's surround setup mode. 3 Press @ or # to set up operations. MEMO: Press ENTER to isolate one or two...
...(page 20) 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 input assigned ....). The setting is set . The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press RCV. This is performed within 20 seconds. If you want . This button switches the remote to the receiver's surround setup mode. 3 Press @ or # to set up operations. MEMO: Press ENTER to isolate one or two...
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...to "MAX" for soundtracks that widely used when listening to set in them. If Dolby Digital mode is with Dolby Digital mode on , the ch1 setting will play channel 1 through your center speaker. In ...the ch1 setting your main listening position than the FRONT speakers. SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to isolate one channel and a different language on one of each other . ...this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting, one is switched on , the other with this feature is the difference between the loudest and softest...
...to "MAX" for soundtracks that widely used when listening to set in them. If Dolby Digital mode is with Dolby Digital mode on , the ch1 setting will play channel 1 through your center speaker. In ...the ch1 setting your main listening position than the FRONT speakers. SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to isolate one channel and a different language on one of each other . ...this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting, one is switched on , the other with this feature is the difference between the loudest and softest...
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...see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use it to select a source component. To adjust the BASS and/or TREBLE (1W) in standby mode). 2 STANDBY/ON button Switches the receiver between the various Dolby/DTS Use to switch tape monitoring on or off . The tones... tuner. 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 pages 27, 29) memories. ( PHONES jack 22 Use to switch DIRECT playback on or off . stereo sound. % MPX button (see...
...see page 31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use it to select a source component. To adjust the BASS and/or TREBLE (1W) in standby mode). 2 STANDBY/ON button Switches the receiver between the various Dolby/DTS Use to switch tape monitoring on or off . The tones... tuner. 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 pages 27, 29) memories. ( PHONES jack 22 Use to switch DIRECT playback on or off . stereo sound. % MPX button (see...
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This function bypasses all tone, channel levels, DSP and Dolby SIGNAL SELECT). SP 3A (and/or) B means speakers are switched off . ---dB indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. • Depending on or not. MONITOR indicator... 0 SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is off . - DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. [ ]: Lights when the AUTO setting is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . LOUDNESS indicator Lights when the LOUDNESS is selected. (VSX- STEREO: Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is distorting and the ...
This function bypasses all tone, channel levels, DSP and Dolby SIGNAL SELECT). SP 3A (and/or) B means speakers are switched off . ---dB indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. • Depending on or not. MONITOR indicator... 0 SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is off . - DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. [ ]: Lights when the AUTO setting is on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . LOUDNESS indicator Lights when the LOUDNESS is selected. (VSX- STEREO: Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is distorting and the ...
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... this button. To use first press the RCV button then operate this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 31) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch function is weak then switching to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. DTV MENU button Use to directly ...TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT # @ ! ~ = 0 1 SOURCE button Use to turn a digital TV on/off other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 35-49. 3 RCV button (see page 16) Use this is...
... this button. To use first press the RCV button then operate this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 31) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch function is weak then switching to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. DTV MENU button Use to directly ...TUNE VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT # @ ! ~ = 0 1 SOURCE button Use to turn a digital TV on/off other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 35-49. 3 RCV button (see page 16) Use this is...
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...levels of the surround sound of the receiver. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is convenient as an off the power of the TV. CH LEVEL +/- (see page 29) Use to select the proper signal (analog, digital) for the source your surround sound system (see pages... and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). buttons Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. TUNE/ST +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 27, 29) Use to control other times, for this button. @ RECEIVER (POWER) button This switches between the analog and digital signals according to switch on the loudness....
...levels of the surround sound of the receiver. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is convenient as an off the power of the TV. CH LEVEL +/- (see page 29) Use to select the proper signal (analog, digital) for the source your surround sound system (see pages... and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). buttons Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. TUNE/ST +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 27, 29) Use to control other times, for this button. @ RECEIVER (POWER) button This switches between the analog and digital signals according to switch on the loudness....
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..., not the soundtrack. For more details, refer to playback. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is convenient as the receiver will choose the digital one of the receiver. This setting is an AUTO setting. Each press switches between the analog and digital FUNCTION button to select the source you signals according to what is...
..., not the soundtrack. For more details, refer to playback. On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is convenient as the receiver will choose the digital one of the receiver. This setting is an AUTO setting. Each press switches between the analog and digital FUNCTION button to select the source you signals according to what is...
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MEMO: • The effects of Dolby/DTS mode can be changed. • For the VSX-D810S/VSX-D850S, when the surround back channel is 70). ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/ DTS mode) Switch on the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing 2/DTS on the remote control or 2/DTS on and off by pressing the 2/DTS ... can skip this button to off in the speakers settings, 6-D Theater becomes 5-D Theater. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is particularly important when using the sound modes. En This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can...
MEMO: • The effects of Dolby/DTS mode can be changed. • For the VSX-D810S/VSX-D850S, when the surround back channel is 70). ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/ DTS mode) Switch on the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing 2/DTS on the remote control or 2/DTS on and off by pressing the 2/DTS ... can skip this button to off in the speakers settings, 6-D Theater becomes 5-D Theater. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is particularly important when using the sound modes. En This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can...
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... model. MODEL VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S COAX IN 1 1 1 OPT IN 2 3 4 OPT OUT 1 1 1 Making a Digital Recording The VSX-D710S has one optical digital output jack. If you want to record into the recording device connected to either CD-R/ MD/TAPE or VCR/DVR and set the audio recording level automatically- Make sure the analog/digital switch is set...
... model. MODEL VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S COAX IN 1 1 1 OPT IN 2 3 4 OPT OUT 1 1 1 Making a Digital Recording The VSX-D710S has one optical digital output jack. If you want to record into the recording device connected to either CD-R/ MD/TAPE or VCR/DVR and set the audio recording level automatically- Make sure the analog/digital switch is set...
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...Library Search feature. The LED lights steadily for three seconds. repeat this step. SOURCE RECEIVER LED 1 Switch on to control. If you see the component respond, by pressing PLAY, STOP., VOL +/-, etc.... correct one . Controlling the Rest of Your System Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSX-D710S/D810S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is to save the ...VCR DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV, Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner VCR or Digital Video Recorder VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL CD CD-R CD player CD...
...Library Search feature. The LED lights steadily for three seconds. repeat this step. SOURCE RECEIVER LED 1 Switch on to control. If you see the component respond, by pressing PLAY, STOP., VOL +/-, etc.... correct one . Controlling the Rest of Your System Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSX-D710S/D810S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is to save the ...VCR DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV, Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner VCR or Digital Video Recorder VOLUME CHANNEL MENU MASTER VOLUME TVFUNC TV TV CONTROL CD CD-R CD player CD...
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... blinks during transmission. Stop when you see the component respond, by stopping (for playback components only) or switching off , go on or restart playback. 8 Use the % fi buttons to scan through the last...press and hold SETUP for three seconds to save the preset code. Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (VSX-D850S only) An alternative method of player (CD player, VCR, etc.), then start it playing. ...-R TVC TUN DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV, Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner VCR or Digital Video Recorder CD player CD Recorder, Tape deck or MD player TV or Cable TV tuner FM/...
... blinks during transmission. Stop when you see the component respond, by stopping (for playback components only) or switching off , go on or restart playback. 8 Use the % fi buttons to scan through the last...press and hold SETUP for three seconds to save the preset code. Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (VSX-D850S only) An alternative method of player (CD player, VCR, etc.), then start it playing. ...-R TVC TUN DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV, Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner VCR or Digital Video Recorder CD player CD Recorder, Tape deck or MD player TV or Cable TV tuner FM/...
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...two seconds to indicate that the setings have been restored to show the four digit code has been accepted. The LED light for half a second for two seconds if the four digit code has been accepted. This could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that button. Then, on the ... the LCD display SETUP icon will change the function of both the receiver and the remote control. For the VSX-D710S and VSX-D810S the LED on each digit input. Direct Function The direct function is ON any error has occurred display will light for one second to select the Erase mode. ...
...two seconds to indicate that the setings have been restored to show the four digit code has been accepted. The LED light for half a second for two seconds if the four digit code has been accepted. This could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that button. Then, on the ... the LCD display SETUP icon will change the function of both the receiver and the remote control. For the VSX-D710S and VSX-D810S the LED on each digit input. Direct Function The direct function is ON any error has occurred display will light for one second to select the Erase mode. ...