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(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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
(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...
/ 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.
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”...
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”...
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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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 “ •...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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: •...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 ¢...
− 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.
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...
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.
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: •...
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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...