Pioneer VSX-D850S, VSX-D710S User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S

Operating Instructions

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK	THE STANDBY/ON BUTON IS SECONDARY
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO	CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT
RAIN OR MOISTURE.	SEPARATETHE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER
	IN STANDBY POSITION.

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTEDTO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

"DTS" ,"ES" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

If the socket outlets on the associated equipment are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product, the plug must be removed and an appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be perfomed only by qualified service personnel. The cut-off plug must be disposed of as an electrical shock hazard could exist if connected to a socket outlet. H022AEn

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never

and operating instructions should be

÷ If this product is equipped with a

push objects of any kind into this product

read before the product is operated.

polarized alternating current line plug (a

through openings as they may touch

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

plug having one blade wider than the

dangerous voltage points or short-out

operating instructions should be retained

other), it will fit into the outlet only one

parts that could result in a fire or electric

for future reference.

way. This is a safety feature. If you are

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the

unable to insert the plug fully into the

the product.

product and in the operating instructions

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service

should be adhered to.

should still fail to fit, contact your

this product yourself as opening or

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating

electrician to replace your obsolete

removing covers may expose you to

and use instructions should be followed.

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the

of the polarized plug.

Refer all servicing to qualified service

wall outlet before cleaning. The product

÷ If this product is equipped with a three-

personnel.

should be cleaned only with a polishing

wire grounding type plug, a plug having

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug

cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean

a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into

this product from the wall outlet and

with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides

a grounding type power outlet. This is a

refer servicing to qualified service

or other volatile liquids since they may

safety feature. If you are unable to insert

personnel

under

the

following

corrode the cabinet.

the plug into the outlet, contact your

conditions:

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments

electrician to replace your obsolete

÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is

not recommended by the product

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

damaged.

manufacturer as they may cause

of the grounding type plug.

÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects

hazards.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-

have fallen into the product.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use

supply cords should be routed so that

÷ If the product has been exposed to rain

this product near water — for example,

they are not likely to be walked on or

or water.

near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,

pinched by items placed upon or against

÷ If the product does not operate normally

or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or

them, paying particular attention to cords

by following the operating instructions.

near a swimming pool; and the like.

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

Adjust only those controls that are

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product

the point where they exit from the

covered by the operating instructions

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

product.

as an improper adjustment of other

bracket, or table. The product may fall,

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If

controls may result in damage and will

causing serious injury to a child or adult,

an outside antenna or cable system is

often require extensive work by a

and serious damage to the product. Use

connected to the product, be sure the

qualified technician to restore the

only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

antenna or cable system is grounded so

product to its normal operation.

or table recommended by the

as to provide some protection against

÷ If the product has been dropped or

manufacturer, or sold with the product.

voltage surges and built-up static

damaged in any way.

Any mounting of the product should

charges. Article 810 of the National

÷ When the product exhibits a distinct

follow the manufacturer’s instructions,

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

change in performance — this indicates

and should use a mounting accessory

information with regard to proper

a need for service.

recommended by the manufacturer.

grounding of the mast and supporting

REPLACEMENT PARTS

—

When

CART — A product and cart combination

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

replacement parts are required, be sure

should be moved with care. Quick stops,

to an antenna discharge unit, size of

the service technician has used

excessive force, and uneven surfaces

grounding conductors,

location of

replacement parts specified by the

may cause the product and cart

antenna-discharge unit, connection to

manufacturer or have the same

combination to overturn.

grounding electrodes, and requirements

characteristics as the original part.

for the grounding electrode. See Figure

Unauthorized substitutions may result

A.

in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any

product during a lightning storm, or when

service or repairs to this product, ask

it is left unattended and unused for long

the service technician to perform safety

periods of time, unplug it from the wall

checks to determine that the product is

outlet and disconnect the antenna or

in proper operating condition.

cable system. This will prevent damage

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The

to the product due to lightning and

product should not be mounted to a

power-line surges.

wall or ceiling.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna

HEAT — The product should be situated

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the

system should not be located in the

away from

heat sources

such as

vicinity of overhead power lines or other

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

cabinet are provided for ventilation and

electric light or power circuits, or where

products (including

amplifiers) that

to ensure

reliable

operation of the

it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

produce heat.

product and

to

protect

it

from

When installing an outside

antenna

overheating, and these openings must

system, extreme care should be taken

not be blocked or covered. The openings

to keep from touching such power lines

should never be blocked by placing the

or circuits as contact with them might

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other

be fatal.

similar surface. This product should not

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall

be placed in a built-in installation such

outlets, extension cords,

or

integral

as a bookcase or rack unless proper

convenience receptacles

as

this can

ventilation

is

provided

or

the

result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

ANTENNA

manufacturer’s instructions have been

adhered to.

LEAD IN

POWER SOURCES — This product should

WIRE

be operated only from the type of power

GROUND

source indicated on the marking label. If

CLAMP

you are not sure of the type of power

supply to your home, consult your

ANTENNA

product dealer or local power company.

DISCHARGE UNIT

LOCATION – The appliance should be

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of

ELECTRIC

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

the appliance should be unplugged from

the outlet when left unused for a long

SERVICE

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

period of time.

EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

Fig. A

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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01 Introductory Information

Checking the Supplied

Accessories

Please check that you've received 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

Using this Manual

This manual is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers.

It is divided into two main sections:

Set up

This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up all the other components in your home theater system to it. It also describes how to set up a multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of your receiver.

Operation

This section shows you how to use every feature of the receiver and its remote control unit. It also covers using the supplied remote control to operate your other home theater components. To find out more about a specific button, control or indicator, see Displays & Controls starting on page 22. This will point you to the relevant chapter in the manual.

In the Additional Information section (p.50-51) you'll find a troubleshooting section and specifications.

Installing the Receiver

Please note:

•Do not place objects directly on top of this unit. This would prevent proper heat dispersal.

•When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the receiver.

Loading the Batteries

Dry Cell Batteries × 2

CAUTION:

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions:

•Never use new and old batteries together.

•Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

•Batteries of the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

•When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s rules that apply in your country or area.

Operating Range of Remote

Control Unit

The remote control may not work properly if:

•There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor.

•Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

•The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays.

•The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.

When Making Cable

Connections

Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends
the cables over the top of this unit. If the cables are laid	30
on top of the unit, the magnetic field produced by the	30
transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise to

come from the speakers.

23ft (7m)

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Contents

02

Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

01	Introductory Information			4
	Checking the Supplied Accessories				4
	Using this Manual	4
	Installing the Receiver		4
	When Making Cable Connections				4
	Loading the Batteries		4
	Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 4
02	Contents 5
03	Connecting Your Equipment				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 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 of Each Channel							21
05	Displays & Controls			22
	Front Panel	22
	Display 23
	Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S)						24
	Remote Control (VSX-D850S)				26
	LCD Display (VSX-D850S only)					26
06	Sound Modes		27
	Learning about the Sound Modes					27
	Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input							29
	Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or
	DTS Sound	29
	Selecting a Sound Mode			30

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 Source		31
07	Using the Tuner		32
	Finding a Station	32
	Tuning Directly to a Station				32
	Memorizing Stations		33
	Recalling Memorized Stations				33
08	Making a Recording			34
	Making an Audio or a Video Recording 34
	Record MONITOR		34
	Making a Digital Recording			34
09	Controlling the Rest of Your System 35
	Recalling Preset Codes 35
	Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSX-
	D710S/D810S)	36

Setting Up Using Library Search (VSX-D850S) 36

Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (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 Components 40
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/
Cassette Deck Controls		41
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Controls			42
Preset Code List	43

10Additional Information 50

Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 51

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03 Connecting Your Equipment

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet.

Audio/Video Cords

Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to make analog audio and video connections.

Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.

Be sure to insert completely.

R	L

VIDEO

Connecting Digital Components

Digital Audio Cords/Optical

Cables

Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this receiver.

When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to insert completely.

Digital audio cord			Optical cable
(or standard video cord)

In order to use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you need to make digital audio connections.

You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSXD710S has a coaxial input and two optical inputs for a total of three digital inputs. 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. Connect your digital components as shown below. There is one digital out jack which is marked DIGITAL OUT. If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you can make direct digital recordings with this unit.

When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

VSX-D710S
						DIGITAL IN			DIGITAL
	IN	AUX				PCM/2/DTS			OUT
ANTENNA	IN	CD		CONTROL	VIDEO
AM
LOOP				OUT		(DVD)	(CD)	(CD-R)	OPT
						COAX	OPT	OPT
	OUT	VCR /		VIDEO	TO
					MONTOR
		DVR			S	TV
			IN	OUT
	IN				OUT
				TO	S			R	FRONT	L
		TV /	IN
		SAT		MONTOR	OUT
	IN			TV		VCR /
					S	DVR
		DVD		SUB W.
		/ LD	IN
	IN	FRONT		PREOUT	IN
	R				S	TV /	A
		OUT R		L
FM	E					SAT
	C	CD-R			IN
UNBAL75Ω				SURROUND
	P	/TAPE
		/MD			S	DVD/
	L	IN
	A			CENTER	IN	LD
	Y
				SUB W.

R L	DVD 5.1 CH INPUT

				DIGITAL		DIGITAL
	COMPONENT			IN		OUT
	VIDEO			(DVD/LD) IN
TO MONITOR TV OUT
Y	PB	PR	Y	PB	PR
				(TV/SAT) IN
CENTER	SPEAKERS	R SURROUND L			R	FRONT L
					DIGITAL
					OUT
	CENTER
	PREOUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAX

CD recorder

CD player

DVD player

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Connecting Your Equipment

VSX-D810S/D850S

AM

FM

ANTENNA

CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD

PCM/2

AUX

UNBAL

ASSIGNABLE

LOOP

75Ω

7.1 CH

/DTS

IN

INPUT

C

IN

O

COMPONENT

(DVD)

A

CD

SURROUND

VIDEO

X

O

VIDEO

TO

R

L

TO MONITOR TV OUT

P

O

MONTOR

T

S

TV

(CD)

¥

IN

U

O

T

VCR /

OUT

R

L

(CD-R)

DIGITAL

IN

OUT

P

DVR

T

S

SURROUND BACK

Y

PB

PR

ø

O

VIDEO

VCR /

FRONT

CENTER

P

R

L

T

TV /

IN

OUT

S

DVR

S

(TV)

π

IN

SAT

O

IN

P

P

T

DVD

IN

TO

S TV /

E

[

/ LD

MONTOR

(VCR)

IN

FRONT

TV OUT

IN

SAT

A

O

R

SUB

K A

P

OUT

IN

S DVD/

E

T

E

WOOFER

C

CD-R

PREOUT

DIGITAL OUT

IN

LD

R

P

/TAPE

DVD 7.1 CH

/MD

S

L

IN

INPUT

CONTROL

A

Y

OUT

R L

VSX-D850S only

				DIGITAL		TV tuner
				OUT
						(or Satellite tuner)
				DIGITAL OUT
				COAX		DVD player
(DVD/LD) IN 1			PREOUT	SURROUND
		L	L
				BACK
Y	PB PR	R	R	CENTER
(TV/SAT) IN 2		FRONT	SURROUND	DIGITAL
	R SURROUND L
BACK				R FRONT L		CD player
				OUT
						AC OUTLET
					B
			DIGITAL		DIGITAL	CD recorder
				OUT	IN

DIGITAL
OUT	VCR

Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player

Since some LDs have soundtracks recorded on the special 2 RF format you need to make special hook ups to ensure you can play all LDs on your system. If you don't have an LD (or an LD player with your DVD player) you don't need to worry about this. For the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S hook up your DVD/LD or LD player directly and make sure you make both a 2 RF output and either a coaxial or optical digital connection. Of course you must hook up your DVD/LD or LD player with standard (coaxial or optical) digital connections but if you are able to hook up your player with a 2 RF output (if your player has one) this will ensure you can use all LDs available. We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks as well.

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet. The diagram is for the VSX-D850S but hook up an RF Demodualtor to the VSX-D710S in the same manner.

The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

RF demodulator RFD-1

DIGITAL IN

OPTICAL COAXIAL

	PCM/	PCM/	PCM/	PCM/
	(OPT.)		(OPT.)		RF IN
	DIGITAL OUT		DIGITAL IN
					(AC-3)(LD)

VSX-D850S

2RF OUT

(AC-3)(LD)

DIGITAL OUT

1

2 3

	PCM/2
	/DTS
	C
	O
(DVD)	A
	X

		O
		P
		T
	(CD)	¥
		O	IN
	(CD-R)	P	DIGITAL
		T
		ø
		O
		P
		T
	(TV)	π
		O
		P
		T
	(VCR)	[
		O
		P
		T
	DIGITAL OUT

ASSIGNABLE

O

U

T

IN

IN

IN

R

E

C

P

L

A

Y

AM

FM

ANTENNA

CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD

DVD/LD player

AUX

UNBAL

or LD player

LOOP

75Ω

7.1 CH

IN

INPUT

COMPONENT

(DVD/LD) IN 1

PREOUT

CD

SURROUND

VIDEO

L

L

SURROUND

BACK

IN

VIDEO

TO

R

L

ANALOG

VIDEO

TO MONITOR TV OUT

MONTOR

STEREO

VIDEO

S TV

VCR /

OUT

R

L

OUT

DVR

S

Y

PB

PR

Y

PB PR

R

R

SURROUND BACK

CENTER

(TV/SAT) IN 2

FRONT

SURROUND

L

VIDEO

OUT

VCR /

R FRONT

L

CENTER

R SURROUND L

R FRONT L

TV /

IN

OUT

S

DVR

S

BACK

SAT

IN

P

R AC OUTLET

DVD

IN

TO

S TV /

E

/ LD

MONTOR

FRONT

TV OUT

IN

SAT

A

SUB

S DVD/

K A

B

OUT

IN

WOOFER

E

CD-R

PREOUT

IN

LD

R

/TAPE

DVD 7.1 CH

/MD

S

IN

INPUT

CONTROL

OUT

R L

MEMO:

Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection as well, but you don't need to make both. Make

sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the connection). See the 7 component's instruction manual if you are unsure about its input and output jacks.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Audio Components

To begin set up, connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (like a cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). To use digital source features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs (see the previous page for more on digital connections) but it is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to these analog audio jacks. If you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components, you must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections.

When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

		VSX-D710S
OUTPUT
	L							DIGITAL
CD player			IN	AUX				PCM/2/D
	R	ANTENNA	IN	CD		CONTROL	VIDEO
		AM
								(DVD)
		LOOP				OUT
								COAX
			OUT	VCR /	VIDEO		TO
							MONTOR
				DVR			S	TV
					IN	OUT
			IN				OUT
				TV /	IN	TO	S
				SAT		MONTOR	OUT
			IN			TV		VCR /
							S	DVR
REC	PLAY			DVD		SUB W.
				/ LD	IN
CD recorder			IN	FRONT		PREOUT	IN
	L		R	OUT R		L	S	TV /
or Cassette deck		UNBAL75Ω	E					SAT
			C	CD-R			IN
	R	FM
			P	/TAPE		SURROUND
				/MD			S DVD/
			L	IN
			A			CENTER	IN	LD
			Y		SUB W.

R L

DVD 5.1 CH INPUT

	OUTPUT
CD player	L
	R

REC	PLAY
CD recorder	L
or Cassette deck	R

VSX-D810S/D850S

						AM	FM	ANTENNA		CENTE
	PCM/2						UNBAL
			ASSIGNABLE	IN		LOOP	75Ω
	/DTS			AUX
				IN
	C
	O
(DVD)	A			CD
	X
	O							VIDEO	TO	R
	P		O					MONTOR
	T							S	TV
(CD)	¥	IN	U
	O		T	VCR /				OUT		R
(CD-R)	P	DIGITAL	IN	DVR				OUT
	T							S		SUR
	ø
	O				VIDEO				VCR /
	P				IN
	T			TV /		OUT		S	DVR
	π
(TV)	O		IN	SAT				IN
	P				IN
	T			DVD		TO		S TV /
(VCR)	[			/ LD		MONTOR
			IN	FRONT		TV OUT		IN	SAT
	O		R			SUB
	P			OUT	IN			S DVD/
	T		E			WOOFER
			C	CD-R		PREOUT
DIGITAL OUT								IN	LD
			P	/TAPE	DVD 7.1 CH
				/MD
			L	IN	INPUT			CONTROL
			A
			Y					OUT

R L

Cassette deck placement

Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) Components

DVD and LD discs are compatible with both 2 channel and 7.1 channel audio output formats. Connections can be made from a DVD player/multi-channel decoder equipped with 7.1 analog outputs to the 6.1 analog inputs on this unit (the surround back channel is mono on the VSX-D810S/D850S models so we refer to it as 6.1 ch). You need to connect both the left and right surround back channels for the VSX-D810S/D850S models but the sound from this channel will only be mono. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.

The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

VSX-D710S
						DIGITAL IN			DIGITAL
	IN	AUX				PCM/2/DTS			OUT
ANTENNA	IN	CD		CONTROL	VIDEO
AM
						(DVD)	(CD)	(CD-R)
LOOP				OUT					OPT
						COAX	OPT	OPT
	OUT	VCR /		VIDEO	TO
					MONTOR
		DVR			S	TV
			IN	OUT
	IN				OUT
				TO	S			R	FRONT	L
		TV /	IN
		SAT		MONTOR	OUT
	IN			TV		VCR /
					S	DVR
		DVD		SUB W.
		/ LD	IN
	IN	FRONT		PREOUT	IN
							A
	R				S	TV /
		OUT R		L
FM	E					SAT
	C	CD-R			IN
UNBAL75Ω				SURROUND
	P	/TAPE
		/MD			S	DVD/
	L	IN
	A			CENTER	IN	LD
	Y
				SUB W.

R L	DVD 5.1 CH INPUT

DVD/multi channel decoder with 5.1 channel analog output jacks

COMPONENT	(DVD/LD) IN
VIDEO
TO MONITOR TV OUT

Y	PB PR	FRONT		PB	SURROUND
		Y			PR
			(TV/SAT) IN		OUTPUT	SUB	VIDEO
		OUTPUT
CENTER	SPEAKERS				R FRONTL	WOOFER CENTER	OUT
	R SURROUNDLL					L
			R		R
	CENTER
	PREOUT

AM

FM

ANTENNA

CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD

PCM/2

AUX

UNBAL

ASSIGNABLE

LOOP

75Ω

7.1 CH

/DTS

IN

INPUT

C

IN

O

COMPONENT

(DVD)

A

CD

SURROUND

VIDEO

X

O

VIDEO

TO

R

L

TO MONITOR TV OUT

P

O

MONTOR

T

S

TV

(CD)

¥

IN

U

O

T

VCR /

OUT

R

L

(CD-R)

P

DIGITAL

IN

DVR

OUT

T

S

SURROUND BACK

Y

PB

PR

ø

O

VIDEO

VCR /

FRONT

CENTER

P

IN

R

L

T

TV /

OUT

S

DVR

S

π

(TV)

IN

SAT

O

IN

P

P

T

DVD

IN

TO

S TV /

E

[

/ LD

MONTOR

(VCR)

IN

FRONT

TV OUT

IN

SAT

A

O

R

SUB

K A

P

OUT

IN

S DVD/

E

T

E

WOOFER

C

CD-R

PREOUT

DIGITAL OUT

IN

LD

R

P

/TAPE

DVD 7.1 CH

/MD

S

L

IN

INPUT

CONTROL

A

Y

OUT

R L

VSX-D810S/D850S

MEMO:

(DVD/LD) IN 1			PREOUT		SURROUND
		L	L
					BACK
Y	PB PR	R	R	CENTER			SURROUND
(TV/SAT) IN 2		FRONT			SURROUND
		FRONT	SURROUND
BACK		OUTPUT		R	FRONT	OUTPUT	BACK OUTPUT	SUB		VIDEO
	R SURROUND L					L			CENTER
			L			L	L	WOOFER		OUT

AC OUTLET

R B R R

DVD/multi channel decoder with 7.1 channel analog output jacks

•The 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) input can only be used when DVD 7.1 ch (5.1 channel for VSXD710S) input is selected.

•For 6.1 channel output select the SB 1ch setting (see p. 20). In this case you can connect the single surround back speaker to either the left or right surround back terminals.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Video Components

Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD player), you must use the analog video connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to use a digital source (like a DVD) you must hook up their audio to a digital audio input (see p. 6-7). It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connections as well (see p. 8).

When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

Video deck

VSX-D710S

INPUT OUTPUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL

TV tuner

IN

AUX

PCM/2/DTS

OUT

COMPONENT

L

VIDEO

L

(DVD/LD) IN 1

(or Satellite tuner)

L

AM

IN

CD

TO MONITOR TV OUT

ANTENNA

CONTROL

VIDEO

LOOP

OUT

(DVD)

(CD)

(CD-R)

OPT

R

R

R

COAX

OPT

OPT

OUT

VCR /

VIDEO

TO

Y

PB

PR

Y

PB

MONTOR

DVR

S

TV

(TV/SAT) IN 2

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT

L

CENTER

TO

S

R SURROUND L

TV /

IN

SAT

MONTOR

OUT

IN

TV

VCR /

S

DVR

DVD

SUB W.

OUTPUT

/ LD

IN

IN

FRONT

PREOUT

IN

A

INPUT

VIDEO

E

OUT R

L

S SAT

CENTER

PREOUT

DVD player

R

TV /

TV

FM

C

CD-R

SURROUND

IN

L

UNBAL75Ω

L

/TAPE

S DVD/

(monitor)

IN

(or LD player)

P

/MD

A

CENTER

IN

LD

VIDEO

Y

R

R

L

SUB W.

DVD 5.1 CH INPUT

		OUTPUT
	TV tuner	VIDEO
	(or Satellite tuner)	L
		R
		OUTPUT
	DVD player	VIDEO
		L
	(or LD player)
		R

Video deck

AM

FM

ANTENNA

CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD

INPUT

OUTPUT

PCM/2

AUX

UNBAL

ASSIGNABLE

LOOP

75Ω

7.1 CH

/DTS

IN

INPUT

C

IN

VIDEO

VIDEOPREOUT

O

COMPONENT

(DVD)

A

CD

SURROUND

VIDEO

(DVD/LD) IN 1

L

L

SUR

X

O

VIDEO

TO

R

L

TO MONITOR TV OUT

L

L

P

O

MONTOR

T

S

TV

(CD)

¥

IN

U

O

T

VCR /

OUT

R

L

R

R

(CD-R)

P

DIGITAL

IN

DVR

OUT

T

S

SURROUND BACK

Y

PB PR

Y

PB

PR

R

R

CENTE

ø

(TV/SAT) IN 2

FRONT

SURROUND

O

VIDEO

VCR /

FRONT

CENTER

F

P

R

L

R

SURROUND

L

R

T

TV /

IN

OUT

S

DVR

S

BACK

(TV)

π

IN

SAT

O

IN

P

P

T

DVD

IN

TO

S TV /

E

[

/ LD

MONTOR

(VCR)

IN

FRONT

TV OUT

IN

SAT

A

O

R

SUB

K A

P

OUT

IN

S DVD/

E

T

E

WOOFER

C

CD-R

PREOUT

DIGITAL OUT

IN

LD

R

P

/TAPE

DVD 7.1 CH

INPUT

/MD

S

L

IN

INPUT

CONTROL

A

TV

R

L

OUT

Y

VIDEO

(monitor)

VSX-D850S/D810S

Front

Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as “VIDEO.”

VIDEO INPUT

V L R

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MEMO:

This receiver also has S-Video and component video inputs and outputs. These can give you a better picture than the standard composite video connections. For S-Video connections use an S-Video cord (not supplied); for component video connections use a three-way RCA cord (not supplied).

Note that a signal fed into a video input on this receiver is only sent to your TV from the corresponding video output. In other words, if you connect your VCR to this receiver using a standard video cord, you need to connect the receiver to your TV using a standard video cord. If your DVD player is connected using an S-Video cord, make sure that you also connect the receiver to your TV with an S-Video cord.

Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL

AM

FM

ANTENNA

CENTER

SUB WOOFER DVD

PCM/

2

/DTS

OUT

PCM/2

UNBAL

IN

AUX

ASSIGNABLE

AUX

LOOP

75Ω

7.1 CH

/DTS

IN

IN

INPUT

C

IN

O

COMPONENT

(D

ANTENNA

CD

(DVD)

A

CD

SURROUND

VIDEO

CONTROL

VIDEO

X

AM

(DVD)

(CD) 1

(CD-R) 2

O

VIDEO

TO

R

L

TO MONITOR TV OUT

LOOP

OUT

COAX

OPT

OPT

OPT

P

O

MONTOR

T

S

TV

VIDEO

TO

¥

U

(CD)

T

OUT

OUT

VCR /

MONTOR

OIN

VCR /

R

L

TV

Y

IN

DVR

OUT

(CD-R)

P

DIGITAL

IN

DVR

OUT

IN

OUT

S

T

S

SURROUND BACK

Y

PB

PR

Y

ø

(T

R

FRONT

L

CENTER

O

VIDEO

VCR /

FRONT

CENTER

P

R

L

TV /

TO

S

T

TV /

IN

OUT

S

DVR

S

BAC

SAT

IN

MONTOR

OUTVCR /

(TV)

SAT

IN

TV

O

IN

IN

P

DVR

P

DVD

IN

TO

E

DVD

S

T

S TV /

IN

SUB W.

[

IN

/ LD

MONTOR

A

IN

/ LD

PREOUT

IN

(VCR)

FRONT

TV OUT

IN

SAT

FRONT

A

O

K A

R

OUT

IN

SUB

R

S

TV /

P

E

WOOFER

S DVD/

E

OUT R

L

T

C

FM

E

IN

SAT

DIGITAL OUT

CD-R

PREOUT

IN

LD

R

C

CD-R

P

/TAPE

DVD 7.1 CH

UNBAL75Ω

SURROUND

/MD

S

P

/TAPE

L

INPUT

CONTROL

/MD

S

DVD/

A

IN

L

IN

Y

OUT

A

CENTER

IN

LD

R

L

Y

SUB W.

R L	DVD 5.1 CH INPUT
VSX-D710S	VSX-D810S/D850S

AM loop antenna	FM wire antenna
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.	Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically
Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the	along a window frame or other suitable area, etc.
direction that gives the best reception.

Using External Antennas

To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

	FM
75 Ω coaxial cable	UNBAL
	75Ω
	FM
	ANTENNA
	VSX-D710S

Antenna snap connectors

Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut.

3/8 in. (10mm)

To improve AM reception

Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire)

15-18 ft. (5–6m)

VSX-D710S

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S)

A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called “front” speakers in the diagram) but we recommend you use at least three speakers and five is best.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

MEMO:

•The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. If you switch on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will be audible. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down-mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you‘ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers.

•Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.

Front Speakers (A)

Center Speaker

SURROUND Speakers

L

R

C

SL

SR

		DIGITAL IN	DIGITAL
IN	AUX	PCM/2/DTS	OUT
			COMPONENT	(DVD/LD) IN
			VIDEO

ANTENNA

CD

CONTROL

VIDEO

TO MONITOR TV OUT

AM

IN

LOOP

OUT

(DVD)

(CD)

(CD-R)

OPT

COAX

OPT

OPT

VIDEO

TO

OUT

VCR /

MONTOR

Y

PB

PR

Y

PB

PR

DVR

S

TV

(TV/SAT) IN

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

SPEAKERS

R

FRONT

L

CENTER

R SURROUND L

R

FRONT

L

TO

S

TV /

IN

SAT

MONTOR

OUT

IN

TV

VCR /

S

DVR

DVD

SUB W.

/ LD

IN

IN

FRONT

PREOUT

IN

A

R

S

TV /

CENTER

OUT R

L

PREOUT

FM

E

SAT

C

CD-R

IN

UNBAL75Ω

SURROUND

P

/TAPE

/MD

S

DVD/

L

IN

A

CENTER

IN

LD

Y

SUB W.

R L

DVD 5.1 CH INPUT

VSX-D710S

Powered subwoofer

INPUT

When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (‘C’), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case, the center speaker shown is unnecessary.

Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S)

A full complement of seven speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called “front” speakers in the diagram) but we recommend you use at least three speakers. To get the most out of the VSXD810S/D850S models hook up all seven speakers, including a surround back speaker, the latest advancement in home theater. You can only hook up one speaker here as the surround back channel is mono on the VSX-D810S/ D850S models. This is actually 6.1 ch sound but we usually refer to it by its regular name, 7.1 ch sound. The two are essentially the same thing both offering surround back sound. If you don’t hook up a surround back speaker you can use that speaker terminal to hook up your subwoofer.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

MEMO:

•The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. If you switch on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will be audible. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be downmixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you‘ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers.

•Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.

•If you select subwoofer (SB SUBWF) in the surround back speakers setting mode (see p.17) you can hook a subwoofer up to the surround back speaker terminals. In this case the terminals will be used for this “passive subwoofer” and no surround back sound will come from these terminals.

Front Speakers (A)

Center Speaker

SURROUND Speakers

SURROUND BACK Speaker

L

R

C

SL

SR

SB

		PCM/2
		/DTS
		C
		O
	(DVD)	A
		X
		O
		P
		T
	(CD)	¥
		O	IN
	(CD-R)	P	DIGITAL
		T
		ø
		O
		P
		T
	(TV)	π
		O
		P
		T
	(VCR)	[
		O
		P
		T
	DIGITAL OUT

ASSIGNABLE

O

U

T

IN

IN

IN

R

E

C

P

L

A

Y

AM

FM

ANTENNA

CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD

AUX

UNBAL

LOOP

75Ω

7.1 CH

IN

INPUT

COMPONENT

(DVD/LD) IN 1

PREOUT

CD

SURROUND

VIDEO

L

L

SURROUND

BACK

IN

VIDEO

TO

R

L

TO MONITOR TV OUT

MONTOR

S TV

VCR /

OUT

R

L

DVR

S

Y

PB

PR

Y

PB

PR

R

R

SURROUND BACK

CENTER

(TV/SAT) IN 2

FRONT

SURROUND

VIDEO

OUT

VCR /

R FRONT

L

CENTER

R SURROUND L

R FRONT L

TV /

IN

OUT

S

DVR

S

BACK

SAT

IN

P

DVD

IN

TO

S TV /

E

AC OUTLET

/ LD

MONTOR

FRONT

TV OUT

IN

SAT

A

SUB

S DVD/

K A

B

OUT

IN

WOOFER

E

CD-R

PREOUT

IN

LD

R

/TAPE

DVD 7.1 CH

/MD

S

IN

INPUT

CONTROL

OUT

R L

VSX-D810S/D850S

Subwoofer (passive)

Powered subwoofer

INPUT

Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.

When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (‘C’), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this

unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case, the 13

center speaker shown is unnecessary.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Speaker terminals

1 Twist exposed wire	2 Loosen speaker terminal	3 Tighten terminal.	The speaker terminals also
strands together.	and insert exposed wire.		accept single banana plugs.
			(Refer to speaker manual for
			details.)
3/8 in. (10mm)

Caution:

Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the back panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure.

Hints on Speaker Placement

Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floor standing, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. Follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them.

•Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV.

•When placing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from the TV.

•Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen.

CAUTION!

If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes.

•If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level.

•Try not to install the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect.

To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown on the right. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality.

Overhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D710S~

Front		Front
Left	Center	Right
		Subwoofer
Surround Left		Surround Right

Listening Position

3-D view of speaker set up

Overhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D810S/D850S~

Front		Front
Left	Center	Right

Subwoofer

Surround Left

Surround Right

Listening Position

Surround Back

3-D view of speaker set up

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Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only)

This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, however it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.

The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

ANALOG IN

VSX-D810S/D850S

L

R

ANALOG IN

AM

FM

ANTENNA

CENTER

SUB WOOFER DVD

AM

FM

ANTENNA

UNBAL

UNBAL

LOOP

75Ω

PCM/2

ASSIGNABLETO

R

AUX

7.1 CH

LOOP

75Ω

TO

L

R

VIDEOO

IN L

TO MONITOR TV OUTVIDEO

/DTS

IN

INPUT

C

COMPONENT

PREOUT

O

(DVD/LD) IN 1

(DVD)

A

CD SURROUND

VIDEO

L

L

SURROUND

X

BACK

PMONTOR

MONTOR

(CD)

¥T

SOTVU

S TV

OUTT

OUT

O

IN

R

VCR / L

(CD-R)

ODIGITALOUTIN

DVR

VIDEO

OUT

ANALOG IN

P

T

S

SURROUND BACK

Y

PB

PR

Y

PB

2

PR

R

R

CENTER

ø

(TV/SAT) IN

FRONT

SURROUND

S

P

VCR /

FRONT

L

CENTER

VCR /

SURROUND

L

FRONT

L

T

DVR

TV /RIN

BACKDVR

R

R

OUT

S

S

OUT

π

SAT

S

(TV)

O

IN IN

P

IN

TO

P

E

DVD

IN

TO

AC OUTLET

T

S TV /

S TV /

MONTOR

[

A

/ LD

MONTOR

TV OUT(VCR)

SAT

FRONT

TV OUT

IN

SAT

IN IN

SUB

O

R

K

A

SUB

B

P

E

S DVD/

WOOFER

T

SEDVD/

OUT

IN

WOOFER

PREOUT

IN CLD

R

CD-R

PREOUT

IN

LD

DIGITAL OUT

P

/TAPE

DVD 7.1 CH

S

/MD

ANALOG IN

CONTROL

INPUT

L

IN

CONTROL

A

OUT Y

OUT

R L

INPUT

MEMO:

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 the speakers also mutes the pre-outs; you must set it to either A, B, or A+B.)

Front channel amplifier

Surround channel amplifier

Surround Back channel amplifier

Center channel amplifier

Powered

Subwoofer

AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max]

Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver's POWER switch.

Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).

CAUTION	L
Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. Also, make sure no exposed speaker wire is	AC OUTLET
touching the rear panel, this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically.	B

MEMO:

•This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., on vacation.

•Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as heaters, irons, or television sets to this AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction.

CAUTION:

DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET.

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

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04 Preparations

Setting Up for Surround Sound

Be sure to switch the power of this unit on (The STANDBY indicator goes out).

To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is particularly important when using the 2(Dolby)/DTS surround mode. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Refer to the following pages for detailed descriptions of the settings available for each mode.

	SOURCE			RECEIVER		1
2	DVD		TV	VCR	CD-R
			MULTI CONTROL
			CD	TUN	TVC
	1		2		3
	MIDNIGHT		5.1 / 7.1		ATT
	4		5		6
				EFFECT
	7		8		9
	10				DISC
			0		ENTER
	DTV INFO	MPX/RETURN		D.ACCESS	GUIDE
	¶		7	3	8
	BAND		CLASS	DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU
	1		¡	4	¢
	2/DTS		DSP	TEST TONE	SIGNAL SELECT
4	CH SELECT		CH LEVEL		FUNCTION
	LOUDNESS	FL DIMMER		SETUP	MUTING

TUNE

ST

ST

ENTER

	TUNE	3
	CHANNEL
VOLUME	MASTER VOLUME
	MENU
	TVFUNC

1Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.

The STANDBY indicator goes out.

2Press RCV.

This button switches the remote to the receiver’s surround setup mode.

3Press @ or # to select the mode you want to set.

For best results, start with “SPEAKERS setting mode” and make your initial adjustments in the order described below.

The current settings are displayed automatically.

•DTS-ES ON/OFF setting mode (page 17) (VSXD810S/D850S only)

Use to turn the DTS-ES (surround back) channels ON or OFF (for DTS discs only).

•SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 17)

Use to specify the size and type of speakers you have connected.

•SPEAKERS (Surround Back) setting mode (page

17) (VSX-D810S/D850S only)

Use to specify the size and type of surround back speaker you have connected or if you have connected a subwoofer here.

•SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode (page 18)

Use to specify if the subwoofer is set to on, plus or off.

•Crossover frequency setting mode (page 18)

16Use to determine which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (or “Large” speakers if you don’t have

En	a subwoofer).

•LFE attenuator setting mode (page 18)

Use to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies.

•Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 18)

Use to cut the distorted sound from the subwoofer.

•FRONT speakers distance setting mode (page 18)

Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your front speaker.

•CENTER speakers distance setting mode (page 18)

Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your center speaker.

•SURROUND speakers distance setting mode (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 surround back speaker.

•Dynamic range control setting mode (page 19)

Use to compress the dynamic range of the sound track.

•Dual mono setting mode (page 19)

Use with 2Digital software that has dual mono encoding if you want to isolate one channel or listen in this specialized mono mode.

•Component input 1 setting (page 20)

Use to specify the video component connected to this input.

•Component input 2 setting (page 20)

Use to specify the 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 your External Multi Channel Decoder surround back speaker connection with one or two cords. If you’re not using a External Multi Channel Decoder ignore this setting.

•Coaxial digital input setting (page 20)

Use to specify the input to be assigned to the coaxial digital input.

•Optical digital input 1 setting (page 20)

Use to specify the input assigned to this optical digital input.

•Optical digital input 2 setting (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 to this optical digital input.

4Press % or fi to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround modes.

MEMO:

Press ENTER to exit the setting mode.

The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed within 20 seconds.