Document Outline

• IMPORTANT NOTICE
• [For Canadian model]
• IMPORTAI\rT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
  • Introductory^ Information
    • Checking the Supplied Accessories
    • Using this Manual
      • Set up
      • Operation
    • Installing the Receiver
    • When Making Cable Connections
    • Loading the Batteries
      • CAUTION:
    • Operating Range of Remote Control Unit
      • 01 Introductory Information 4
      • 02 Contents 5
      • 03 Connecting Your Equipment 6
      • 04 Preparations 16
      • 05 Displays & Controls 22
      • 06 Sound Modes 27
      • 07 Using the Tuner 32
      • 08 Making a Recording 34
      • 09 Controlling the Rest of Your System 35
      • 10 Additional Information
    • AudioA^ideo Cords
    • Digital Audio Cords/Optical Cables
    • Connecting Digital Components
      • In order to use PCM/ID Digital/DTS soundtracks, you need to make digital audio connections
    • Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player
      • MEMO:
    • Connecting Audio Components
      • Cassette deck placement
    • Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) Components
      • MEMO:
    • Connecting Video Components
      • Front
        • MEMO:
    • Connecting Antennas
      • AM loop antenna
    • Using External Antennas
      • To improve FM reception
      • FM wire antenna
      • Antenna snap connectors
    • Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S)
      • MEMO;
    • Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S)
      • MEMO:
      • Speaker terminals
        • 3/8 in. (10mm)
        • Caution:
    • Hints on Speaker Placement
    • Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/D850S only)
    • AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max]
      • CAUTION
      • MEMO:
      • CAUTION:
      • DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET
  • Preparations
    • Setting Up for Surround Sound
      • LFE attenuator setting mode (page 18)
      • 19)
      • MEMO:
      • DTS-ES ON/OFF setting mode (VSX- D810S/D850S only)
        • MEMO:
      • SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode
        • MEMO:
      • SPEAKERS (Surround Back) setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only)
        • MEMO:
      • SUBWOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode
      • Crossover frequency setting mode
      • LFE attenuator setting mode
      • Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode
      • FRONT speakers distance setting mode
      • CENTER speaker distance setting mode
      • SURROUND speakers distance setting mode
      • Dynamic range control setting mode
      • SURROUND BACK speaker distance setting mode (VSX-D810S/D850S only)
      • Dual mono setting
      • Component input 1 setting
      • Optical digital input 1 setting
      • Component input 2 setting
      • Multi Channel External Decoder Surround Back 1ch/2ch setting (VSX- D810S/VSX-D850S only)
      • Coaxial digital input setting
      • Optical digital input 2 setting
      • Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX- D810S/VSX-D850S only)
      • Optical digital input 4 setting (VSX- D850S only)
    • Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance)
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    • TUNED
  • Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S)
    • ® SOURCE (D button
    • MIDNIGHT (see page 31)
    • ® □□ /DTS button (see pages 27, 29)
    • ) MENU button
  • Remote Control (VSX-D850S)
  • LCD Display (VSX-D850S only)
    • ® LCD display @ SETUP
    • ® SEARCH BY BRAND
  • Learning about the Sound Modes
    • □□ (STANDARD) mode
    • ADVANCED THEATER modes
    • DSP modes
      • HALL 1
      • DANCE
      • MEMO:
  • Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input
  • Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound
    • MEMO:
    • MEMO:
  • Selecting a Sound Mode
    • Surround operation
      • MEMO:
      • MEMO:
    • ADVANCED THEATER mode (Dolby/ DTS mode)
    • DVD 5.1 ch./7.1 ch (5.1 ch for VSX- D710S) input playback
      • MEMO;
  • Playing other Sources
    • MEMO:
  • MIDNIGHT Listening Mode
  • Using the Tuner
    • Finding a Station
      • MPX mode
    • Tuning Directly to a Station
      • MEMO:
    • Memorizing Stations
    • Recalling Memorized Stations
      • MEMO:
  • Making a Recording
    • Making an Audio or a Video Recording
    • Record MONITOR
    • Making a Digital Recording
    • Recalling Preset Codes
      • MEMO:
      • MEMO:
    • Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSX-D710S/D810S)
    • Setting Up Using Full Library Search (VSX-D850S)
    • Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (VSX-D850S only)
    • Learning Mode: Programming Signals from other Remote Controls
      • To program additional operations for the current component
      • MEMO:
    • Erasing One of the Remote Control Button Settings
    • Clearing All the Remote Control Settings
    • Direct Function
    • Checking Preset Codes
    • Operating other Pioneer Components
    • CD/MD/CD-R/YCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/Cassette Deck Controls
    • Cable TV/SatelliteTY/TY/DTY Controls
      • MEMO:
    • Preset Code List
    • Troubleshooting
      • The power does not turn ON
      • The unit does not respond when the buttons are
      • No image is output when a function is selected
      • Considerable noise in radio broadcasts
      • Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically
      • No sound from surround or center speakers
      • Sound is produced from other components, but not
      • No audio is output when software with DTS is
      • When a search is performed by a DTS compatible
      • Cannot be remote controlled
      • The display is dark or off
    • Specifications
      • NOTE:
      • WARRANTY PERIOD
      • PRODUCTS
      • WARRANTY PERiOD Parts Labor
      • 1 Year 90 Days
      • 1 Year 90 Days
      • WHAT'S NOT COVERED
      • ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED SERIAL NUMBERS VOID THIS WARRANTY
      • YOUR RIGHTS
      • TO OBTAIN SERVICE
      • IN THE U S.A. DO NOT RETURN ANY PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS IT IS NOT A SERVICE LOCATION