Pioneer VSX-D710S Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Important Notice
WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 4: Introductory Information
(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. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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 Using the Tuner Finding a Station 32... -
Page 6: Connecting Your Equipment
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 ANTENNA CONTROL LOOP... -
Page 7: Example Connection For A Dvd/Ld Or Ld Player
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. -
Page 8: Connecting Audio Components
The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. CD player CD recorder or Cassette deck CD player CD recorder or Cassette deck VSX-D710S OUTPUT ANTENNA LOOP VIDEO VCR / TV / REC PLAY / LD FRONT UNBAL75Ω... -
Page 9: Connecting Dvd 7.1 Channel (5.1 For Vsx-D710S) Components
VSX-D810S/D850S 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 VSX- D710S) 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. -
Page 10: Connecting Video Components
(or LD player) TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) DVD player (or LD player) Front Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as “VIDEO.” VIDEO INPUT VSX-D710S OUTPUT VIDEO ANTENNA LOOP VCR / TV / / LD OUTPUT... -
Page 11: Connecting Antennas
/ MD DVD/ CENTER SUB W. DVD 5.1 CH INPUT VSX-D710S 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. -
Page 12: Connecting Speakers (Vsx-D710S)
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”... -
Page 13: Connecting Speakers (Vsx-D810S/D850S)
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”... -
Page 14: Hints On Speaker Placement
2 Loosen speaker terminal 3 Tighten terminal. and insert exposed wire. Overhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D710S~ 3-D view of speaker set up Overhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D810S/D850S~ 3-D view of speaker set up The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. -
Page 15: Connecting Additional Amplifiers (Vsx-D810S/D850S Only)
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. PREOUT... -
Page 16: Preparations
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. - Page 17 DTS-ES ON/OFF setting mode (VSX- D810S/D850S only) This setting allows you to hear surround back channels on DTS disc regardless of whether the disc itself is a 5.1 Ch disc or a 6.1 Ch disc. Naturally you need to hook up surround back speakers (see p.
- Page 18 Preparations SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode Sets whether the SUBWOOFER is used or not. Also, when used you have the option to use the “ Press % or fi to select subwoofer ON, PLUS or OFF . MEMO: • The initial setting is “ •...
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Page 19: Dual Mono Setting
SURROUND speakers distance setting mode Use to set the SURROUND speakers distance. Like the CENTER speaker position, the SURROUND speakers may be set in a location closer or farther to your main listening position than the FRONT speakers. Set the distance of the SURROUND speakers accurately to hear sounds coming from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. -
Page 20: Coaxial Digital Input Setting
Preparations Component input 1 setting Tells the receiver What (DVD player, etc.) is connected to this input. Press % or fi to select the component setting (DVD, TV, VCR or OFF). MEMO: • The initial setting is “ Component input 2 setting Tells the receiver What (TV, player etc.) is connected to this input. -
Page 21: Setting The Volume Level Of Each Channel
MASTER VOLUME + volume to an appropriate level. 3 Press The test tone is output in the following order. VSX-D710S VSX-D810S/D850S • Test tone is only output in Dolby/DTS modes. The test tone sequence corresponds to the speaker setting mode. -
Page 22: Displays & Controls
Press to switch tape monitoring on/off. 7 DIGITAL NR button (VSX-D810S/D850S) Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off . DVD5.1CH button (VSX-D710S) (see page 31) On the VSX-D810S/D850S use this button to switches the DIGITAL NR on or off. On the VSX- D710S this button switches between DVD5.1CH... -
Page 23: Display
Display SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL DTS ANALOG DIGITAL 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component (see “Front Panel“, 0 SIGNAL SELECT). When the AUTO setting is being used on VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers a set of brackets will appear around the SIGNAL SELECT indicators. -
Page 24: Remote Control (Vsx-D710S/D810S)
Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode. To use first press the button then operate this button. 5.1 Ch (VSX-D710S) 7.1Ch (VSX-D810S/D850S) (see page 31) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch function is selected each press switches the DVD/LD input between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1/7.1 Ch. - Page 25 AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, DVD 7.1 Ch, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D810S/D850S). CD, TUNER, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCR/DVR, DVD/LD, VIDEO, and TV/SAT (VSX-D710S). 8 LOUDNESS button Use to switch on the loudness. This feature is useful for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at low volumes.
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Page 26: Remote Control (Vsx-D850S)
Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D850S) SOURCE SETUP SEARCH SEARCH LEARN BY BRAND MULTI CONTROL MIDNIGHT 5.1 / 7.1 DTV INFO MPX/RETURN ¶ BAND CLASS ¡ /DTS CH SELECT CH LEVEL LOUDNESS FL DIMMER TUNE ENTER TUNE CHANNEL VOLUME MENU TVFUNC TV CONTROL AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING... -
Page 27: Sound Modes
Simulates the acoustic environment of a large modern movie theater. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of motion picture audio which is best used with action movies on sources marked 1 , EXPANDED (VSX-D710S) This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. -
Page 28: Dsp Modes
Sound Modes DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing standard (two-channel) stereo sources, Dolby Pro Logic sources, and Dolby Digital sources. DSP modes do not work when the speakers are off. HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of a large, wooden concert hall. -
Page 29: Switching Analog/Digital Signal Input
Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection (VSX-D710S). On the VSX-D810S & VSX-D850S receivers there is an AUTO setting. In this setting the receiver will automatically switch between the analog and digital signals according to what is being input. -
Page 30: Selecting A Sound Mode
FUNCTION LOUDNESS FL DIMMER SETUP MUTING pressing 2/DTS on the remote control or 2/DTS on the front panel. Each press changes the display as follows. (VSX-D710S) STANDARD MUSICAL EXPANDED (VSX-D810S/D850S) * STANDARD MUSICAL 5/6-D THEATER *When using DTS 5.1/6.1 ch discs in STANDARD mode the display will change to “DTS-ES”. -
Page 31: Dvd 5.1 Ch/7.1Ch (5.1 Ch For Vsx-D710S) Input Playback
DVD 5.1 ch./7.1 ch (5.1 ch for VSX- D710S) input playback If you want you can connect a component with 7.1 channel (5.1 channel for VSX-D710S) analog output to enjoy surround sound playback. In this case the surround sound will be externally decoded and then fed into the receiver. -
Page 32: Using The Tuner
Using the Tuner Finding a Station The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to, see Tuning Directly to a Station on this page. -
Page 33: Memorizing Stations
This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. The VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A,B and C) of 10 stations each. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also stores the MPX setting (auto stereo or mono, see p.32). -
Page 34: Making A Recording
Making a Digital Recording FUNCTION MUTING The VSX-D710S has one optical digital output jack. The VSX-D810S/D850S has one coaxial digital output jack and one optical digital output jack. The quality of these two types of connections is the same so you only need to match the type of connection on this receiver with the type of connection on your component. -
Page 35: Controlling The Rest Of Your System
Controlling the Rest of Your System Recalling Preset Codes The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. Once the preset code is assigned, pressing the button will automatically set the remote to operate the respective component. MEMO: •... -
Page 36: Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (Vsx-D710S/D810S)
Controlling the Rest of Your System Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSX-D710S/D810S) An alternative method of setting up the remote with preset codes is to use the search feature. The remote transmits batches of 10 codes; when you see the component responding you just scan through those last 10 codes until you find the correct one. -
Page 37: Setting Up Using Brand Name Search
3 Use the @ # buttons to select the Full Library Search mode. The remote’ s LCD display shows SEARCH. 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control. Each button can be set to control one of the following components DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV, Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner... -
Page 38: Learning Mode: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls
The Learning mode is indicated by the Learning icon (LEARN) in the remote’ s LCD display. 3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control 4 VSX-D710S/D810S: Press and hold the RECEIVER button for two seconds to start the Learning mode. -
Page 39: Erasing One Of The Remote Control Button Settings
Clears all presets, all learned functions and restores the factory presets. 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. For the VSX-D710S and VSX-D810S the LED on the remote control lights for two seconds. For the VSX- D850S the SETUP icon lights. -
Page 40: Checking Preset Code
CONTROL OUT MEMO: • You can also control Pioneer components by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. This type of operation does not require control cords. -
Page 41: Cd/Md/Cd-R/Vcr/Dvd/Ld/Dvr Player/Cassette Deck Controls
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/Cassette Deck Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see p.35-37). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. o l l ¢... -
Page 42: Cable Tv/Satellite Tv/Tv/Dtv Controls
− MEMO: • The first four buttons for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the controls will always be accessible. -
Page 43: Preset Code List
Preset Code List You can only set these codes for the buttons that assigned to the respective components. So, for example, the TV codes can only be set to the TV or TVC button. Manufacturer Code PHILIPS 1008, 1017, 1020 1025, 1104, 1115 SONY 1001, 1007, 1016... - Page 44 Controlling the Rest of Your System GRUNDIG 1031, 1066, 1068 1072, 1115 GRUNPY 1063, 1064 HALLMARK 1062 HANSEATIC 1017, 1098 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1063 HARVARD 1029, 1064 HARMAN/KARDON 1025 1006, 1090, 1105 HINARI 1006, 1016, 1017 1080 HISAWA 1090, 1111 HITACHI 1014, 1016, 1018 1020, 1021, 1026 1044, 1046, 1047...
- Page 45 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 1017, 1078 1098, 1112, 1118 1119 YAMAHA 1011, 1013 YOKO 1017, 1079, 1101 1109 ZANUSSI 1073 ZENITH 1009, 1010, 1040 1112 PIONEER 1018, 1046, 1055 1057, 1060, 1091 1107, 1123, 1124 MD PLAYER CD-R Manufacturer Code SONY 5401 KENWOOD 5402,5407 SHARP...
- Page 46 5004, 5034, 5037 THORENS 5021 TOSHIBA 5049 UNIVERSUM 5021 YAMAHA 5007, 5028 YORX 5047 VICTOR 5011 WARDS 5010, 5021 PIONEER 5005, 5030, 5035 5038, 5048, 5052 5063 TAPE DECK CD-R Manufacturer Code 6013 AIWA 6002, 6022, 6017 6018 AKAI 6015, 6016 ANAM...
- Page 47 7061, 7062, 7065 THORENS 7018, 7059 UHER 7027, 7042, 7050 VICTOR 7007 WARDS 7002, 7006, 7008 YAMAHA 7016, 7017 PIONEER 7002, 7008, 7014 7022, 7042, 7047 7050, 7052 Manufacturer Code PHILIPS 2015, 2035, 2074 2075 PANASONIC 2015, 2042, 2053 2054, 2055, 2087...
- Page 48 XR-1001 2015 XR-1002 2034 YAMAHA 2018 YAMISHI 2034 YOKAN 2034 YOKO 2011, 2057 ZENITH 2001, 2014, 2019 2052, 2078 PIONEER 2031, 2033, 2035 2044, 2056 SATELLITE TUNER Manufacturer Code ABSAT 4006 4027 ALBA 4029, 4034, 4037 4052 ALDES 4019 AMSTRAD...
- Page 49 4002, 4009, 4014 4023, 4037, 4055 4058 PALLADIUM 4048 PALSAT 4039 PANDA 4037 PHILIPS 4007, 4011, 4020 4037, 4048, 4059 PHONOTREND 4019, 4050 PIONEER 4021, 4059 PLANET 4061 PROMAX 4037 PROSAT 4019 QUADRAL 4029, 4044 RADIOLA 4011 RADIX 4031, 4064...
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Page 50: Additional Information
If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. The power does not turn ON. -
Page 51: Specifications
FM wire Antenna ... 1 AM loop Antenna ... 1 Dry Cell Batteries VSX-D710S/D810S : AA Size / IEC R6P ... 2 VSX-D850S : AA Size / IEC LR6 ... 2 Remote Control Unit ... 1 Operating Instructions ... 1 NOTE: •... - Page 52 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product. Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisé Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autorisé Pioneer le plus près de chez-vous. Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service à...