Pioneer VSX-D850S, VSX-D810S, VSX-D710S Owners Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-D710S
VSX-D810S
VSX-D850S

Operating Instructions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE STANDBY/ON BUTON IS SECONDARY
CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT
SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER
IN STANDBY POSITION.

IMPORTANT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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.

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.

– 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 INSERTED TO 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.

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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

and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and

operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the

product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating

and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the

wall outlet before cleaning. The product
should be cleaned only with a polishing
cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean
with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides
or other volatile liquids since they may
corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments

not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use

this product near water — for example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or
near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product

on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the product. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and
to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should

be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be

installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of

the appliance should be unplugged from
the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

÷ If this product is equipped with a

polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the
other), it will fit into the outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.

÷ If this product is equipped with a three-

wire grounding type plug, a plug having
a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into
a grounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-

supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If

an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure
A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna

system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where
it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall

outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

Fig. A

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never

push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service

this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug

this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:

÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the product.

÷ If the product has been exposed to rain

or water.

÷ If the product does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions
as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.

÷ If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way.

÷ When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance — this indicates
a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When

replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The

product should not be mounted to a
wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated

away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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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

Loading the Batteries

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.

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.

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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
on top of the unit, the magnetic field produced by the
transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise to
come from the speakers.

30

30

23ft (7m)

Contents

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.

02

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 (VSX­D710S/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

10 Additional 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.

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,

R

L

VIDEO

pull off the caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to insert
completely.

Digital audio cord
(or standard video cord)

Optical cable

Connecting Digital Components

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.

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The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

VSX-D710S

D GITAL IN

ANTENNA

FM
UNBAL75Ω

IN

AUX

CD

IN

AM
LOOP

OUT

IN

IN

IN

R
E
C

P
L

A

Y

LR

CONTROL

VIDEO
VCR /
DVR

IN OUT

TV /

IN

SAT

DVD
/ LD

IN

FRONT

OUT

RL

CD R

SURROUND

/ TAPE

/ MD

N

SUB W

DVD 51 CH INPUT

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV

SUB W
PREOUT

CENTER

PCM 2/DTS

VIDEO

(DVD)
COAX OPT OPT OPT

T
M NTOR
TV

O T

O T

VCR /
DVR

TV /
SAT

DVD/
LD

(CD) CD R

1 2

A

D GITAL

OUT

FRONT CENTER

LR

DIGITAL

IN

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

COAX

DIGITAL

OUT

CD recorder

CD player

DVD player

Connecting Your Equipment

DIGITAL

OUT

TV tuner
(or Satellite tuner)

VSX-D810S/D850S

2

PCM/
/DTS

C

A

(DVD)

X

ASSI ABLE

O

T

U

¥

T

(CD)

O
P
T

ø

(CDR)

IN

D GIT L IN

O
P
T

π

(TV)

N

O
P
T

[

(VCR)

N

O

R

P

E

T

C

DIGTA UT

P
L
A
Y

VSX-D850S only

FM

AM

UNBAL

LOOP

AUX
IN

CD
IN

VCR /
DVR

VIDEO

N
TV /
SAT

DVD
/ LD

FRONT

OUT

CD R
/ TAPE

/ MD

IN

LR

N

N

DVD 71 CH

INPUT

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

PREOUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

75Ω

VDEO

TO

R

R

TV

S

OUT

R

S

OUT

VCR
DVR

S

IN

TV /

S

SAT

IN

DVD/

S

LD

IN

CONTROL

OUT

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND BACK

S
P
E
A

A

K
E
R
S

DVD
71 CH
INPUT

SURROUND

L

TO MONITOR TV OUT

L

YYP

FRONT CENTER

L

R

VIDEO

BPR

B

DIGITAL OUT

COAX

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

OUT

DIGITAL

IN

DVD player

CD player

CD recorder

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

OPTICAL

DIGITAL IN

COAXIAL

2

RF OUT

(AC-3)(LD)

DIGITAL OUT

1

PCM/

PCM/

PCM/

(OPT)

DIGITAL OUT

(OPT)

DIGITAL IN

PCM/

RF IN
(AC 3)(LD)

23

VSX-D850S

STEREO

L

R

DVD/LD player
or LD player

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

FM

(DVD)

(CD)

(CDR)

(TV)

(VCR)

DGITAL OUT

PCM/
/DTS

AM

2

C
O
A
X

O
P
T

¥

O
P
T

ø

O
P
T

π

O
P
T

[

O
P
T

ASSIGNABLE

O
U
T

N

D GITAL IN

N

N

R
E
C

P
L
A
Y

AUX
IN

CD
N

VCR /
DVR

TV /
SAT

DVD
/ LD

FRONT

OUT

CD R

/ TAP

DVD 71 CH

/ M

I

LR

UNBAL

LOOP

VIDEO

N

OUT

N

TO
MONTOR
TV OUT

SUB
WOOFER

N

PREOUT

PREOUT

INPUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

75Ω

VDEO

TO

R

MONTOR
TV

S

OUT

R

S

OUT

VCR /

S

IN

TV /

S

SAT

IN

DVD/

S

LD

IN

CONTROL

OUT

SUB WOOFER

SURROUND BACK

S
P
E
A

A

K
E
R
S

SURROUND

L

L

R

DVD
71 CH
NPUT

YYP

COMPONENT

VIDEO

TO MONITOR TV OUT

BPR

L

B

ANALOG

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
component's instruction manual if you are unsure about its input and output jacks.

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Connecting Your Equipment

E

R

S

A

S

D

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.

CD player

CD recorder
or Cassette deck

CD player

CD recorder
or Cassette deck

OUTPUT

REC

L

R

OUTPUT

REC

L

R

L

R

PLAY

L

R

PLAY

VSX-D710S

IN

AUX

ANTENNA

FM
UNBAL75Ω

AM
LOOP

CD

IN

VCR /

OUT

DVR

IN

IN

IN

R
E
C

P
L
A
Y

IN OUT

TV /

IN

SAT

DVD
/ LD

IN

FRONT

OUT

RL

CD R
/ TAPE

/ MD

N

LR

VSX-D810S/D850S

PCM/

(DVD)

CD)

(CDR)

(TV)

(VCR)

DIGITAL OUT

DTS

2

C
O
A
X

O
P
T

¥

P
T

ø

O
P
T

π

O
P
T

[

O
P
T

ASSIGNABLE

O
U
T

IN

DIGITAL

IN

R
E
C

P
L
A
Y

AUX
N

CD
IN

VCR /
DVR

IN
TV /
SAT

IN
DVD

/ LD

FRONT

OUT

IN

CD R
/ TAPE

DVD 71 CH

/ MD

IN

VIDEO

SUB W

NPUT

CONTROL

SURROUND

DVD 51 CH INPUT

LOOP

VDEO

D GITAL

PCM/2/

VIDEO

(DVD)
COAX

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV

S

OUT

TO

S

MONTOR

OUT

TV

VCR /
DVR

S

SUB W
PREOUT

IN

TV /

S

SAT

IN

S

DVD/
LD

IN

CENTER

Cassette deck placement

FM

AM

ANTENNA

UNBAL

75Ω

VIDEO

TO
MONTOR
TV

S

OUT

S

OUT

OUT

S

IN

TO
MONTOR

S

TV OUT

IN

SUB
WOOFER

S

PREOUT

PREOUT

IN

CONTROL

OUT

Depending on where the cassette

CENT

deck is placed, noise may occur

R

during playback of your cassette
deck which is caused by leakage

R

SU

flux from the transformer in the

VCR /
DVR

receiver. If you experience noise,

TV /
SAT

move the cassette deck farther

DVD/

away from the receiver.

LD

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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

N

AUX

ANTENNA

FM
UNBAL75Ω

AM
LOOP

CD

N

VCR /

OUT

DVR

N

N

N

R
E
C

P
L
A
Y

IN OUT

TV /

IN

SAT

DVD
/ LD

IN

FRONT

OUT

RL

CD R
/ TAPE

/ M

N

LR

2

(DVD)

(CD)

(CDR)

(TV)

(VCR)

PCM/
/DTS

DGITAL OUT

C
O
A
X

O
P
T

¥

O
P
T

ø

O
P
T

π

O
P
T

[

O
P
T

D G TAL IN

AUX
IN

CD
N

O
U

T

VCR /
DVR

N

N

N

R

C

P
L
A
Y

N
TV /
SAT

N
DVD

/ LD

FRONT

OUT

CD R
/ TAPE

DVD 71 CH

/ MD

IN

LR

VSX-D810S/D850S

VIDEO

SUB W

INPUT

DVD 51 CH INPUT

VIDEO

CONTROL

SURROUND

CENTER

AM

LOOP

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

PREOUT

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV

SUB W
PREOUT

FM

UNBAL

75Ω

VDEO

D GITAL IN

PCM/2/DTS

V DEO

(DVD)
COAX OPT OPT OPT

TO
MONTOR
TV

S

OUT

S

OUT

VCR /
DVR

S

IN

TV /

S

SAT

IN

S

DVD/
LD

IN

CENTER

ANTENNA

T

R

MONTO

S

OUT

R

SURROUND BACK

S

OUT

VCR
DVR

S

IN

TV /

S

SAT

IN

DVD/

S

LD

IN

CONTROL

OUT

(CD) (CD R

1 2

A

SUB WOOFER

S
P
E
A

A

K
E
R
S

D GITAL

OUT

FRONT C

DVD
71 CH
INPUT

SU

L

TO MONITOR TV O

L

Y P

FRONT CENT

L

R

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DVD/multi channel
decoder with 5.1 channel
analog output jacks

FRONT

OUTPUT

FRONT

OUTPUT

L

R

L

R

SURROUND

OUTPUT

SURROUND

OUTPUT

L

R

L

R

SUB

WOOFER

SURROUND

BACK OUTPUT

L

R

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

VIDEO

OUT

CENTER

VIDEO

OUT

B

P

DVD/multi channel
decoder with 7.1 channel
analog output jacks

MEMO:

• 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

TV tuner
(or Satellite tuner)

DVD player
(or LD player)

TV tuner
(or Satellite tuner)

DVD player
(or LD player)

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

VSX-D710S

D GITAL

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV

SUB W
PREOUT

CENTER

VIDEO

TO
MONTOR

S

OUT

S

OUT

S

IN

S

IN

S

IN

PCM 2/

(DVD)
COAX

VCR /
DVR

TV /
SAT

DVD/
LD

IN

AUX

L

R

L

ANTENNA

FM
UNBAL75Ω

AM
LOOP

R

CD

IN

OUT

IN

IN

IN

R
E
C

/ TAPE

P
L
A
Y

LR

CONTROL

VIDEO

VCR /

IN OUT

TV /

IN

SAT

DVD
/ LD

IN

FRONT

OUT

RL

CD R

S

/ MD

N

SUB W

DVD 51 CH INPUT

INPUT

VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

L

R

OUTPUT

VIDEO

L

R

TV
(monitor)

Video deck

INPUT

VIDEO

L

R

OUTPUT

VIDEO

L

R

TV
(monitor)

FM

AM

CH

UNBAL

OOP

VIDEO

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

PREOUT

UT

2

PCM/
/DTS

C
O
A

(DVD)

X

O

L

R

(CD)

(CDR)

(TV)

(VCR)

DGITAL OUT

P
T

¥

O
P
T

ø

P
T

π

O
P
T

[

O
P
T

L

R

VSX-D850S/D810S

ASSIGNABLE

O
U
T

N

DIGITAL N

N

N

R
E
C

A
Y

AUX

IN

CD

N

N
TV /
SAT

N
DVD

/ LD

FRONT

OUT

N

CD R
/ TAPE

IN

LR

CENTE

ANTENNA

75Ω

VDEO

TO

R

MONTOR
TV

S

OUT

SUR

S

OUT

VCR /
DVR

S

IN

TV /

S

SAT

IN

DVD/

S

LD

IN

CONTROL

OUT

S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S

INPUT

VIDEO

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Front

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

VIDE

LV

R

Video camera (etc.)

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

Y

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.

1 2

FRONT CENTER

A

DIGITAL
OUT

FM

AM

2

PCM/
/DTS

C
O
A

(DVD)

X

O
P
T

¥

(CD)

O
P
T

ø

(CDR)

O

LR

(TV)

(VCR)

DIGTAL OUT

P
T

π

O
P
T

[

O
P
T

ASSIGNABLE

O
U
T

N

D GITAL IN

N

N

R
E
C

P

L
A
Y

AUX
IN

CD
IN

VCR /
DVR

N
TV /
SAT

N
DVD

/ LD

FRONT

OUT

N

CD R
/ TAPE

DVD 71 CH

/ MD

IN

LR

UNBAL

OP

VIDEO

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

PREOUT

INPUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

75Ω

VDEO

TO

R

MONTOR
TV

S

R

SURROUND BACK

S

OUT

VCR /
DVR

S

IN

TV /

S

SAT

IN

DVD/

S

LD

IN

CONTROL

OUT

SUB WOOF

SU

L

L

R

S
P
E
A

A

K
E
R
S

VSX-D810S/D850S

N

ANTENNA

N

AM
LOOP

OUT

N

N

N

R
E

FM

C

UN AL75Ω

P
L
A
Y

VSX-D710S

AUX

CD

VIDEO
VCR /
DVR

IN OUT

TV /

IN

SAT

DVD
/ LD

IN

FRONT

OUT

RL

CD R

/ TAPE

/ MD
N

SUB W

DVD 51 CH INPUT

LR

CONTROL

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV

SUB W
PREOUT

SURROUND

CENTER

DIGITAL IN

PCM/2/DTS

V DEO

(DVD) (CD) (CD R
COAX OPT OPT OPT

TO
MONTOR
TV

S

OUT

S

OUT

VCR /
DVR

S

IN

TV /

S

SAT

IN

S

DVD/
LD

IN

AM loop antenna

Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the
direction that gives the best reception.

Using External Antennas

To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

FM

UNBAL

75 Ω coaxial cable

75Ω

FM
ANTENNA

VSX-D710S

FM wire antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically
along a window frame or other suitable area, etc.

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)

LR

IN

AUX

ANTEN A

FM
UNBAL75Ω

AM
LOOP

CD

VIDEO

VCR /

OUT

DVR

IN

IN

IN

R
E
C

P
L

A

Y

IN OUT

TV /

IN

SAT

DVD
/ LD

IN

FRONT

OUT

RL

CD R
/ TAPE

/ MD

IN

SUB W

LR

CONTROL

TO
MONTOR
TV

SUB W
PREOUT

SURROUND

CENTER

DVD 51 CH INPUT

VIDEO

OUT

Center Speaker

C

D GITAL IN

PCM 2/DTS

(DVD) (CD (CD R)

1 2

COAX OP OPT PT

TO
MONTOR
TV

S

OUT

S

OUT

VCR /
DVR

S

IN

TV /

S

SAT

IN

S

DVD/
LD

IN

FRONT

D GITAL

OUT

SURROUND Speakers

SL

COMPO ENT

VDE

TO MONI R TV OUT

YP

BPR

SPEAKERS

CENTER
PREOUT

SURROUNDCENTER

LR

(DVD/LD) IN

YPBP

(TV/SAT) I

LR

SR

1

R

FRONT

LR

B

VSX-D710S

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Powered
subwoofer

IN UT

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.

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)

LR

Center Speaker

C

SURROUND Speakers

SL

SR

SURROUND BACK Speaker

SB

2

PCM
DTS

C
O
A

(DVD)

SS GNABLE

O
P

O

T

U

¥

T

(CD)

CDR)

(TV)

VCR)

DG TAL OUT

O
P
T

ø

O
P
T

π

O
P
T

[

VCR /
DVR

N

DIG TAL IN

N

N

O

R

P

E

T

C

/ TAPE

P
L
A
Y

LR

VSX-D810S/D850S

Powered subwoofer

FM

AM

UNBAL

LOOP

AUX
IN

CD

VIDEO

N
TV /
SAT

DVD
/ LD

FRONT

OUT

CD R

/ MD

IN

N

N

DVD 71 CH

INPUT

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV OUT

SUB
WOOFER

REOUT

REOUT

CENTER

ANTENNA

75Ω

VDEO

TO

R

MONTOR
TV

S

OUT

R

S

OUT

VCR /
DVR

S

IN

TV /

S

SAT

IN

DVD/

S

LD

IN

CONTROL

OUT

DVD

S B WOOFER

71 CH
INPUT

COMP ENT

VID O

SURROUND

L

TO MON OR TV OUT

L

SURROUN BACK

S
P
E
A
K
E
R
S

Y

FRO T FRONT

L

R

A

(DVDLD)

Y

P

R

P

(TVSAT) N

CENTER

BACK

PREOUT

1

P

B

P

R

2

SURROUND

R

LRL

L

CENTER

R

SURROUND

BACK

L

AC O LET

B

Subwoofer (passive)

IN UT

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
center speaker shown is unnecessary.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Speaker terminals

1 Twist exposed wire

strands together.

2 Loosen speaker terminal

and insert exposed wire.

3 Tighten terminal.

The speaker terminals also
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

Overhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D710S~

Front
Left

Center

Front
Right

Subwoofer

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

Surround Left

Listening Position

3-D view of speaker set up

Surround Right

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.

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

CAUTION!

If you choose to install the center speaker on top
of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty, or by

Front
Left

Center

Front
Right

Subwoofer

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.

Surround Left

Surround Right

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• 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.

Listening Position

Surround Back

3-D view of speaker set up

Connecting Your Equipment

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.

VSX-D810S/D850S

PCM/

2

DTS

C
O
A

(DVD)

X

O
P
T

¥

(CD)

O
P
T

ø

CDR)

O
P
T

π

(TV)

O
P
T

[

VCR)

O
P
T

DIGTAL OUT

ASSGNABLE

O
U
T

IN

DIGITAL IN

IN

IN

R
E
C

P
L
A
Y

AUX
N

CD
IN

VCR /
DVR

IN
TV /
SAT

IN

DVD
/ LD

FRONT

OUT

IN

CD R
/ TAPE

DVD 71 CH

/ MD

INPUT

IN

LR

ANALOG IN

LR

FM

AM

UNBAL

LOOP

75Ω

VD

VIDEO

OUT

TO
MONTOR
TV OUT

SUB
WOOFER

PREOUT

PREOUT

PREOUT

1

P

R

SURROUND

R

LRL

FRONT

SURROUND

BACK

R

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

L

L

R

AC OUTLET

B

ANALOG IN

LR

ANALOG IN

ANALOG IN

INPUT

Front channel
amplifier

Surround channel
amplifier

Surround Back
channel amplifier

Center channel
amplifier

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.)

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

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.

Powered
Subwoofer

L

AC OUTLET

B

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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Preparations

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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

DVD VCR CDRTV

MULTI CONTROL

TUN

CV

2

4

MDN GHT

DTV INFO

¶

BAND

1¡

2

DTS DSP

CH SELECT CH LEVEL FUNCT ON

LOUDNESS

ST

VOLUME

1

4

7

0

MPXRETURN

CLASS

FL DMMER

7

TUNE

E TER

UNE

CHANNEL

MENU

TVFUNC

2 3

51 / 7 1

5 6

EFFECT

8 9

0

DACCESS GU DE

3

DTV ONOFF DTV MENU

4

TEST TONE

SETUP

MASTER VOLUME

TVCCD

ATT

DSC

ENTER

¢

SGNAL SELECT

MUTING

ST

8

1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.

The STANDBY indicator goes out.

2 Press RCV.

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

3 Press @ 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) (VSX-

D810S/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)

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

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• 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 2 Digital 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.

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

The setting is entered automatically.

5 Repeat 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.