Pioneer VSX-D712 manual Speaker terminals, A and B speaker systems, Hints on speaker placement

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Speaker terminals

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•When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker (C), connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case the center speaker shown is unnecessary.

•If you are using only one surround back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the nega- tive wire to the left channel (–) terminal (see illustration on page 12).

•If you select subwoofer (SB SW) in the Surround back speaker setting on page 46 you can hook up a subwoofer instead of speakers to the surround back speaker terminals. Connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the nega- tive wire to the left channel (–) terminal (see illustration on page 12).

Speaker terminals

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3/8 in. (10mm)

1Twist exposed wire strands together.

2Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed wire.

Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. If any of the bare speaker wire is touching the back panel when you switch the unit on, the power may cut off as a safety measure. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver.

3Tighten terminal.

•The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to speaker manual for details.)

A and B speaker systems

The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. A is the main system supporting the full speaker setup. If you switch on both A and B speaker systems, only the front speakers and the (active) subwoofer will be audible. No sound will come from the center, surround, or surround back speakers, but multi-channel sources will be down-mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you‘ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down- mixed to these two speakers.

•Press the SPEAKERS button on the front panel to switch between speaker systems (A, B or both).

Hints on speaker placement

Speakers are usually designed with a partic- ular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. We have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers (following), but you should also follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them.

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Contents Operating Instructions VSX-D712 VSX-D812AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER Wash hands after handling IMPORTANT NOTICEPage 01 Before you start Contents03 Connecting up 06 Setting up the receiver10 Additional information 07 Using the tuner08 Making recordings 09 Controlling the rest of your systemChecking what’s in the box Installing the receiverBefore you start 01Before you start ChapterBefore you start Operating range of the remote control unitIntroduction to home theater 5 minute guide025 minute guide Chapter 2 Hook up your TV 5 minute guideListening to Surround Sound 1 Hook up your DVD playerVSX-D712 025 minute guidePowered Front speakersFront speakers 5 minute guideSurround back speaker or subwoofer 6Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking025 minute guide VSX-D8127.0ch 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup2.0ch 3.0ch025 minute guide FWD MID BACKS-videocables Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Audio/Video cordsDVD player 03Connecting up Connecting digital componentsThis receiver CD recorder Satellite tuner CD playerCD player CD-R/Tape/MDdeck Connecting upConnecting audio components This receiverConnecting DVD multi-channelcomponents 03Connecting upConnecting up Connecting video componentsConnecting to the front panel video terminalAntenna snap connectors 03Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Using external antennasFRONT Connecting the speakers VSX-D712Connecting up ASSIGNABLESurround speakers 03Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D812Powered subwoofer Connecting up Hints on speaker placementSpeaker terminals A and B speaker systems03Connecting up Overhead view of 5.1 channel speaker setup3-Dview of 5.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of 6.1 channel speaker setupConnecting up 3-Dview of 6.1 channel speaker setupOverhead view of 7.1 channel speaker setup 3-Dview of 7.1 channel speaker setupSurround back 03Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiersVSX-D812 VSX-D712Connecting up Power cord cautionAC outlet Receiver Operating other Pioneer components03Connecting up Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter04Controls and displays See Using the Quick Setup on pageControls and displays Display13ADV.SURR. Advanced Surround 15TUNER indicators STEREO16Master volume level 04Controls and displays13 14 Controls and displays Remote controlFL DIMMER 04Controls and displaysControls and displays D.ACCESSStereo/Direct Playing sources05Playing sources Chapter Introduction to Sound ModesNeo 6 Music MUSIC Choosing the input signalPlaying sources Advanced Surround modesDVD 5.1 ch 05Playing sourcesListening to multi-channelplayback AUTOEXPANDED GAME Using Stereo/DirectUsing Advanced Surround 6-STEREOSB ON SB OFF SB AUTO 05Playing sources Using the Surround BackChannel SB CH Playing sources Using the Virtual Surround Back mode VSBVSB ON VSB OFF VSB AUTO MIDNIGHT Off LOUDNESS Using Midnight and Loudness listeningUsing the tone controls Playing other sourcesSelecting the multi-channelanalog inputs Using the sleep timerThe sleep timer switches the receiver into control to set the sleep timerChoosing your receiver setup Setting up the receiver06Setting up the receiver Chapter Speaker setting Setting up the receiverCrossover frequency setting 06Setting up the receiverSubwoofer setting Surround back speaker setting100Hz 150Hz 200Hz Front left speaker distance settingLFE attenuator setting Center speaker distance settingSurround left speaker distance setting Surround back speaker distance settingFront right speaker distance setting Surround right speaker distance settingDual mono setting Subwoofer distance settingDynamic range control setting Component video input settingsOptical digital Surround back channel input settingDigital input settings Coaxial digitalSetting up the receiver Manually calibrating your listening area MCACCR C LS SW SB RS R C LS SW SB RS L C R RS SW LS SB06Setting up the receiver The receiver returns to the Standard mode Setting up the receiverListening to the radio Using the tuner07Using the tuner Chapter Tuning directly to a stationSaving station presets Using the tunerListening to station presets 07Using the tunerNaming station presets Making recordings The receivers volume, balance, tonesignal Making recordings09Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly Controlling the rest of your systemDirect function Clearing all the remote control settingsControlling the rest of your system Function 09Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs ButtonsFunction Controls for other componentsButton s Controlling the rest of your systemComponents 09Controlling the rest of your systemButton s FunctionTUNER Preset Code ListSTB SATELLITE On digital STBTEAC 09Controlling the rest of your systemSONY YAMAHA 315 , 314 , 328, MDAdditional information TroubleshootingProblem Additional informationRemedy 10Additional informationProblem Additional information Resetting the main unitSignal-to-NoiseRatio 10Additional information SpecificationsContinuous power output stereo Continuous power output surroundFurnished parts Cleaning the unitAM tuner section Miscellaneous10Additional information Additional information PIONEER EUROPE NV PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC
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