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...of your receiver and connecting up a multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. CAUTION: Incorrect use every feature of the receiver and its remote... unit. 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.
...of your receiver and connecting up a multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. CAUTION: Incorrect use every feature of the receiver and its remote... unit. 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.
Owner's Manual
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... 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] 15 04 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting the Volume Level...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 future reference. 01 Introductory Information 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories 4 Using this fine Pioneer...
... 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] 15 04 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting the Volume Level...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 future reference. 01 Introductory Information 4 Checking the Supplied Accessories 4 Using this fine Pioneer...
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...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.../ MD IN SURROUND SUB W. You need to either the left and right surround back 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...
...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.../ MD IN SURROUND SUB W. You need to either the left and right surround back 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...
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...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...-coated wire to the receiver. CENTER L DVD 5.1 CH INPUT S OUT VCR / DVR S IN S TV / IN SAT S DVD/ IN LD (CD) 1 (CD-R) 2 OPT OPT OPT R FRONT L A VSX-D710S Y CENTER 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 ... reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below .
...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...-coated wire to the receiver. CENTER L DVD 5.1 CH INPUT S OUT VCR / DVR S IN S TV / IN SAT S DVD/ IN LD (CD) 1 (CD-R) 2 OPT OPT OPT R FRONT L A VSX-D710S Y CENTER 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 ... reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below .
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... 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 unit to 16 Ω. A is best. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but we recommend you connect the... in the diagram) but multi channel sources will be down -mixed to these two speakers. • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of surround sound speakers. Front Speakers (A) L R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR 12 En IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75...
... 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 unit to 16 Ω. A is best. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but we recommend you connect the... in the diagram) but multi channel sources will be down -mixed to these two speakers. • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of surround sound speakers. Front Speakers (A) L R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR 12 En IN ANTENNA AM IN LOOP OUT IN IN IN FM UNBAL75...
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... 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 right terminal and the speaker on both offering surround back sound. When using the speaker on your TV as the surround back channel... the active speakers so no surround back sound will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to the AC power source. A is unnecessary. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) A full complement of seven speakers is mono on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. Front Speakers (A) L ...
... 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 right terminal and the speaker on both offering surround back sound. When using the speaker on your TV as the surround back channel... the active speakers so no surround back sound will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to the AC power source. A is unnecessary. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) A full complement of seven speakers is mono on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. Front Speakers (A) L ...
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... provided with your speakers as earthquakes. 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 ~VSX-D810S/D850S~ Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Left Surround Right •...in . (10mm) The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your particular speakers to get the most out of the center channel is twisted together and inserted fully...
... provided with your speakers as earthquakes. 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 ~VSX-D810S/D850S~ Front Left Center Front Right Subwoofer Surround Left Surround Right •...in . (10mm) The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your particular speakers to get the most out of the center channel is twisted together and inserted fully...
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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 connected directly to the... Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. This can... supplied through this AC OUTLET in a while. you must set it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your hands are not likely to malfunction. L B AC OUTLET CAUTION: DO ...
...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 connected directly to the... Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only) This receiver has more than sufficient power for a replacement. This can... supplied through this AC OUTLET in a while. you must set it damaged, ask your nearest 15 PIONEER authorized service center or your hands are not likely to malfunction. L B AC OUTLET CAUTION: DO ...
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... video component connected to this input. • Multi Channel External Decoder Surround Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 20) Use to specify whether you hooked up operations. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be assigned to the coaxial digital input. • Optical digital input 1 setting (page 20) Use to...
... video component connected to this input. • Multi Channel External Decoder Surround Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSX-D810S/D850S only) (page 20) Use to specify whether you hooked up operations. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be assigned to the coaxial digital input. • Optical digital input 1 setting (page 20) Use to...
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... (see previous setup) you won 't be able to select any surround back speakers either. • If you choose A+B speaker systems no sound is connected. The configurations shown below will appear in order to hear surround back channels. MEMO: If the cone size (diameter) of the speaker...next receiver setting, and press @ to return to a previous receiver setting. In the display, "F", "C", and "S" refer to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). Use the % or fi buttons. If you select SB SUBWF here you hooked up surround back speakers (see below will appear in ...
... (see previous setup) you won 't be able to select any surround back speakers either. • If you choose A+B speaker systems no sound is connected. The configurations shown below will appear in order to hear surround back channels. MEMO: If the cone size (diameter) of the speaker...next receiver setting, and press @ to return to a previous receiver setting. In the display, "F", "C", and "S" refer to the surround back terminal (VSX-D810S/D850S only). Use the % or fi buttons. If you select SB SUBWF here you hooked up surround back speakers (see below will appear in ...
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...mode Sets whether the SUBWOOFER is used for extra bass. Press % or fi to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the subwoofer even if the front speakers are used or not. Crossover frequency setting mode Crossover frequency is output through the subwoofer. We recommend... setting this to 200 Hz if smaller bookshelf-type speakers are set to "Large". • If you will get the bass sounds from the speakers. Press % or fi to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). MEMO: MEMO: • The initial setting is "100 Hz". • ...
...mode Sets whether the SUBWOOFER is used for extra bass. Press % or fi to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the subwoofer even if the front speakers are used or not. Crossover frequency setting mode Crossover frequency is output through the subwoofer. We recommend... setting this to 200 Hz if smaller bookshelf-type speakers are set to "Large". • If you will get the bass sounds from the speakers. Press % or fi to the subwoofer (or "Large" speakers). MEMO: MEMO: • The initial setting is "100 Hz". • ...
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...selected in a location closer or farther to set the distance of both speakers. Remember you can only use this function enables low level sounds to hear sounds coming from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. If Dolby Digital mode is increased, set to OFF. • ...being played back. c 1 R. Press % or fi to set to cycle through your center speaker. In the L. SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to set the dynamic range control (OFF, MAX, or MID). Press % or fi to your will play channel 2. Like the ...
...selected in a location closer or farther to set the distance of both speakers. Remember you can only use this function enables low level sounds to hear sounds coming from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. If Dolby Digital mode is increased, set to OFF. • ...being played back. c 1 R. Press % or fi to set to cycle through your center speaker. In the L. SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only) Use to set the dynamic range control (OFF, MAX, or MID). Press % or fi to your will play channel 2. Like the ...
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... The initial setting is connected to the optical input jack 2. MEMO: • The initial setting is "CD". Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX- 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...You can see this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver. En sound (the surround back channel is mono) or select 2ch if your DVD is outputting 7.1 sound (the surround back channel is connected to Here you tell the receiver what component you ...
... The initial setting is connected to the optical input jack 2. MEMO: • The initial setting is "CD". Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX- 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...You can see this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver. En sound (the surround back channel is mono) or select 2ch if your DVD is outputting 7.1 sound (the surround back channel is connected to Here you tell the receiver what component you ...
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... AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,5 2 3 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone. After you assign a component to the digital input setting. The sound modes you select that speaker. • The channel level range is ± 10 dB. • Levels can be adjusted without outputting the test tone ...% or fi to an appropriate level. 21 En MEMO: • The initial setting 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 "VCR". • The digital out signal corresponds to the optical...
... AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3,5 2 3 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone. After you assign a component to the digital input setting. The sound modes you select that speaker. • The channel level range is ± 10 dB. • Levels can be adjusted without outputting the test tone ...% or fi to an appropriate level. 21 En MEMO: • The initial setting 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 "VCR". • The digital out signal corresponds to the optical...
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...31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use this button switches between DVD5.1CH input and regular DVD input. off . any stereo source. 9 Remote sensor & MEMORY button (see pages 32-33) normal mode turn it to connect headphones but this sound quality and allow you hear only ... from Press to hear quiet sounds and Switches the DIGITAL NR on /off . This should improve the THEATER1, THEATER 2, 6CH STEREO [VSXD810S/D850S only]) and DSP off . Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. 7 DIGITAL NR button (VSX-D810S/D850S) This feature will enable...
...31) $ SPEAKERS button On the VSX-D810S/D850S use this button switches between DVD5.1CH input and regular DVD input. off . any stereo source. 9 Remote sensor & MEMORY button (see pages 32-33) normal mode turn it to connect headphones but this sound quality and allow you hear only ... from Press to hear quiet sounds and Switches the DIGITAL NR on /off . This should improve the THEATER1, THEATER 2, 6CH STEREO [VSXD810S/D850S only]) and DSP off . Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. 7 DIGITAL NR button (VSX-D810S/D850S) This feature will enable...
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... signal. Use to 7 OVERLOAD indicator reduce extraneous noise. It sound mode. @ CHARACTER display indicates the sound is distorting and the input signal Shows the radio frequency or function (DVD/LD, should be on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . This function bypasses all tone,...auto stereo mode. ~ MASTER VOLUME LEVEL Shows the overall volume level. DNR indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) 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) software is ...
... signal. Use to 7 OVERLOAD indicator reduce extraneous noise. It sound mode. @ CHARACTER display indicates the sound is distorting and the input signal Shows the radio frequency or function (DVD/LD, should be on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set using . This function bypasses all tone,...auto stereo mode. ~ MASTER VOLUME LEVEL Shows the overall volume level. DNR indicator (VSX-D810S/D850S only) 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) software is ...
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...GUIDE button Use to switch between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch. To use first press the RCV button then operate this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see pages 33) Use to bring up information screens on /off . To use first press the RCV button then operate this button.... Also, this button to use one of effect in different DSP sound modes (except 6 Ch Stereo) or advanced listening modes. Also, buttons marked...
...GUIDE button Use to switch between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch. To use first press the RCV button then operate this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see pages 33) Use to bring up information screens on /off . To use first press the RCV button then operate this button.... Also, this button to use one of effect in different DSP sound modes (except 6 Ch Stereo) or advanced listening modes. Also, buttons marked...
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...buttons Use to select a disc an in the following order: CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). TUNE/ST +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to set up the levels of... (see page 21) Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of the receiver (the 2 /DTS mode must be used to put receiver in one . SIGNAL SELECT (see page 21) Use to find radio frequencies and preset stations, respectively. ! On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is convenient as...
...buttons Use to select a disc an in the following order: CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). TUNE/ST +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to set up the levels of... (see page 21) Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of the receiver (the 2 /DTS mode must be used to put receiver in one . SIGNAL SELECT (see page 21) Use to find radio frequencies and preset stations, respectively. ! On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is convenient as...
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.... You can also use with Dolby Pro Logic for a wider stereo field than STANDARD mode. 5/6-D THEATER (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode is marked 3, but some DSP modes are added. Sound Modes 06 Learning about the Sound Modes The sound modes are two cinema modes: 2 STANDARD, and ADVANCED THEATER. Most Dolby Surround software is especially designed...
.... You can also use with Dolby Pro Logic for a wider stereo field than STANDARD mode. 5/6-D THEATER (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode is marked 3, but some DSP modes are added. Sound Modes 06 Learning about the Sound Modes The sound modes are two cinema modes: 2 STANDARD, and ADVANCED THEATER. Most Dolby Surround software is especially designed...
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... a variety of being in a concert hall, making it suitable for classical music. The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of different sonic environments when playing standard (two-channel) stereo sources, Dolby Pro Logic sources, and Dolby Digital... of the dance music. THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to simulate the acoustic environment of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all -around sound. DSP modes do not work when the speakers are not available. 28...
... a variety of being in a concert hall, making it suitable for classical music. The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of different sonic environments when playing standard (two-channel) stereo sources, Dolby Pro Logic sources, and Dolby Digital... of the dance music. THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to simulate the acoustic environment of each channel. 5/6Ch STEREO (VSX-D810S/D850S) This mode reproduces stereo sound but uses all -around sound. DSP modes do not work when the speakers are not available. 28...