Pioneer VSX-D810S, VSX-D850S, VSX-D710S manual Preparations, Setting Up for Surround Sound

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04Preparations

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

1

2

DVD

 

TV

VCR

CD-R

 

 

MULTI CONTROL

 

 

 

RCV

 

CD

TUN

TVC

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

 

MIDNIGHT

5.1 / 7.1

ATT

 

 

4

 

5

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT

 

 

 

7

 

8

 

9

 

 

10

 

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

0

 

ENTER

 

 

DTV INFO

MPX/RETURN

D.ACCESS

GUIDE

 

 

 

7

3

8

 

 

BAND

 

CLASS

DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU

 

 

1

 

¡

4

¢

 

 

2/DTS

 

DSP

TEST TONE

SIGNAL SELECT

 

4

CH SELECT

 

CH LEVEL

FUNCTION

 

LOUDNESS

FL DIMMER

SETUP

MUTING

 

TUNE

ST

ST

ENTER

 

TUNE

3

 

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MASTER VOLUME

 

MENU

 

 

TVFUNC

 

1Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.

The STANDBY indicator goes out.

2Press RCV.

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

3Press @ 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 con- nected 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)

16Use to determine which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer (or “Large” speakers if you don’t have

En

a subwoofer).

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.

4Press % or to select the setting you want.

The setting is entered automatically.

5Repeat 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.

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Contents VSX-D710SVSX-D810SVSX-D850S For Canadian model Standby PositionImportant Safety Instructions Introductory Information Contents Audio/Video Cords Connecting Your EquipmentDigital Audio Cords/Optical Cables Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player Connecting Your EquipmentMemo Connecting Audio Components Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassetteConnecting DVD 7.1 Channel 5.1 ch for VSX-D710S Components Woofer Center OUTConnecting Video Components FrontUsing External Antennas AM loop antenna FM wire antennaTo improve FM reception To improve AM receptionConnecting Speakers VSX-D710S Front Speakers a Center Speaker Surround SpeakersConnecting Speakers VSX-D810S/D850S Front Speakers a Center SpeakerHints on Speaker Placement Connecting Your Equipment Speaker terminalsOverhead view of speaker set up ~VSX-D710S~ View of speaker set upAC Outlet switched 100 W 0.8 a max Connecting Additional Amplifiers VSX-D810S/D850S onlyDo not Connect a Monitor or TV SET to this Units AC Outlet Setting Up for Surround Sound PreparationsSpeakers Front, Center, Surround setting mode Choose DTS-ES on or OFF by using the % or fi buttonsPreparations Subwoofer ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode LFE attenuator setting modeLow cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Crossover frequency setting modeDynamic range control setting mode Preparations Surround speakers distance setting modeDual mono setting Preparations Component input 1 setting Optical digital input 1 settingComponent input 2 setting Coaxial digital input settingPress Test Tone to output the test tone Press Test Tone to turn off the test toneMaster Volume Displays & ControlsDisplay ~ Master Volume LevelDisplays & Controls ATT Signal Select see Setup button seeTV Volume +/- buttons Master Volume +/- buttonsVSX-D850S only Standard mode Sound ModesLearning about the Sound Modes Advanced Theater modesSound Modes DSP modes HallJazz DancePress Signal Select to select Digital Sound ModesSelecting a Sound Mode Advanced Theater mode Dolby/ DTS modePress DSP Mode to select the sound mode Surround operationMidnight Listening Mode Press MidnightUsing the Tuner Tuning Directly to a StationMPX mode Finding a StationMemorizing Stations Using the TunerRecalling Memorized Stations Making a Recording Making an Audio or a Video RecordingRecord Monitor Making a Digital RecordingTo cancel the preset mode at any time Press Setup Recalling Preset CodesControlling the Rest of Your System Switch on the component you want to control Press and hold Setup for three secondsPress and hold Setup for two seconds Controlling the Rest of Your SystemUse the @ # buttons to select the Full Library Search mode Use the % fi buttons to select the brand of the componentPress Setup and hold for three seconds To cancel the Learning mode at any time Press SetupTo cancel Learning setup mode To program additional operations for the current componentUse the @ # buttons to select the Erase mode Direct FunctionUse the number buttons to enter Press the button to be cleared for three secondsChecking Preset Codes Want to check the preset code forOperating other Pioneer Components Press the Multi Control button youCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/Cassette Deck Controls Buttons Function ComponentsCable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Controls TV FuncPreset Code List Manufacturer CodeGrundig MD Player Misc Audio TAE Kwang Satellite Tuner Cable TV Troubleshooting Additional InformationSpecifications Additional InformationWe Want You Listening For a Lifetime