Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-D710S
VSX-D810S
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
IMPORTANT 1
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.
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.
IMPORTANT 2
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a
three - pin plug.
NOTE
After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the
plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corre-
sponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug
or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug, and
the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If
lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from:
your dealer.
Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or A.S.T.A. to B.S.
1362 should be used.
The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be
inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric
shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should
be provided with 5 amp fuse. As the colours of the wires in
the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows :
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
red.
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code :
Blue
: Neutral
Brown
: Live
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket
outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug
fitted.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions
so you will know how to operate your model prop-
erly. After you have finished reading the instruc-
tions, put them away in a safe place for future ref-
erence.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the
power plug and power outlet may sometimes dif-
fer from that shown in the explanatory drawings.
However, the method of connecting and operating
the unit is the same.
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.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
THE
-- OFF/ _ ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY
CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT
SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN
STANDBY POSITION.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Labo-
ratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
"DTS" ,"ES" and "DTS Digital Surround" are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc.
This product complies with the Low Voltage
Directive (73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC), EMC
Directives (89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC).
Maintenance of External Surfaces
·
Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off
dust and dirt.
·
When the surfaces are dirty, wipe with a soft
cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted
five or six times with water, and wrung out
well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do
not use furniture wax or cleansers.
·
Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide
sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit,
since these will corrode the surfaces.
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Contents
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02
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
03
Connecting Your Equipment
5
Audio/Video Cords
5
Digital audio Cords/Optical Cables
5
Connecting Digital Components
5
Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player
6
Connecting Audio Components
7
Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1ch for VSX-
D710S) Components
8
Connecting Video Components
9
Connecting Antennas
10
Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S)
11
Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S)
12
Hints on Speaker Placement
13
Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S)
14
04
Preparations
15
Setting Up for Surround Sound
15
Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel
20
05
Displays & Controls
21
Front Panel
21
Display
22
Remote Control
23
06
Sound Modes
25
Learning about the Sound Modes
25
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input
27
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or
DTS Sound
27
Selecting a Sound Mode
28
ADVANCED THEATER mode ( 2/DTS mode)
28
Surround operation
28
Contents
DVD 5.1 ch/7.1ch (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) input
playback
29
MIDNIGHT Listening Mode
29
Playing other Sources
29
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Using the Tuner
30
Finding a Station
30
Tuning Directly to a Station
31
Memorizing Stations
31
Naming Memorized Stations
32
Recalling Memorized Stations
32
An Introduction to RDS & EON
33
Searching for RDS Programmes
34
Setting EON (front panel only)
35
08
Making a Recording
36
Making an Audio or a Video Recording
36
Record MONITOR
36
Making a Digital Recording 36
09
Controlling the Rest of Your System
37
Recalling Preset Codes
37
Setting Up Using Preset Code Search
38
Learning Mode: Programming Signals from other
Remote Controls
38
Erasing One of the Remote Control button
Settings
39
Clearing All the Remote Control Settings
40
Direct Function
40
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 Controls
42
Preset Code List
43
10
Additional Information
50
Troubleshooting
50
Specifications
51
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.
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Checking the Supplied
Accessories
Please check that you've received the following supplied
accessories:
· AM loop antenna
· FM wire antenna
· Dry cell batteries (AA Size / IEC R6P) x2
· Remote control unit
· Operating instructions
Using this Manual
This manual is for the VSX-D710S/D810S audio/video
multi-channel receivers.
It is divided into two main sections:
Set up
This section covers installing your receiver and connect-
ing 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 21. 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
Ventilation
· When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 60 cm at the top, 10 cm at the rear,
and 30 cm at each side). If not enough space is
provided between the unit and walls or other
equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with
performance or causing malfunctions.
· Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa or fabric
having a thick pile. Do not cover with fabric or
othercovering.Anything that blocks ventilation will
cause the internal temperature to rise, which may
lead to breakdown or fire hazard.
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.
Loading the Batteries
Dry Cell Batteries
(AA Size / IEC R6P)
× 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 the
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.
Introductory Information
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L
R
L
R
RL
S
FRONT
L
R
FRONT
L
R SURROUND
CENTER
COMPONENT
VIDEO
DIGITAL IN
PCM/2/DTS
DIGITAL
OUT
TO
MONTOR
TV
TO
MONTOR
TV
VCR /
DVR
VIDEO
VIDEO
VCR /
DVR
TO MONITOR TV OUT
CONTROL
IN
AUX
CD
IN
OUT
IN
IN
OUT
OUT
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB W.
SUB W.
PREOUT
IN
IN
IN
YPB
PR
YPB
PR
S
IN
S
IN
S
OUT
S
OUT
IN
IN
IN
TV /
SAT
TV /
SAT
DVD/
LD
DVD
/ LD
FRONT
CENTER
PREOUT
(DVD)
(CD)
(CD-R)
COAX
OPT
OPT
OPT
R
E
C
P
L
A
Y
A
B
1
2
1
(TV/SAT) IN
(DVD/LD) IN
2
FM
UNBAL
75
OUT
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM ANTENNA
DVD 5.1 CH INPUT
SPEAKERS
DIGITAL OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
COAX
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
VSX-D710S
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
(or standard video cord)
Optical cable
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.
Connecting Digital Components
In order to use PCM/2
2
2
2
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 VSX-
D710S 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. 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.
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall
outlet.
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Connecting Your Equipment
L
R
VIDEO
DVD player
CD player
CD recorder
The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.