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Before you start

Chapter 1:

Before you start

Checking what’s in the box

Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories:

• AM loop antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2
• Remote control
• Power cords (make sure you use the
correct cord for your country/region):
VSX-D514/D714/D814-K (black models)	Loading the batteries
Round 2-pin type and Australian type

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VSX-D514/D714-S (silver models)

Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type and UK 3-pin type (Except Australian model)

VSX-D814-S (silver model)

Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type, UK 3-pin type and Australian type

•Power plug adaptor (VSX-D514/D714/D814-K only) x1

•J-shape plug (VSX-D514/D714/ D814-K only) x1

•These operating instructions

Making cable connections

Make sure not to bend the cables over the top of this unit (as shown in the illustration). If this happens, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise from the speakers.

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 with 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 instruction’s rules that apply in your country or area.

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Contents

VSX-D514VSX-D714VSX-D814 Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Voltage selector Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español English Making recordings Using the tunerControlling the rest of your system Additional information Deutsch Nederlands Español Before you startEnglish Italiano Français Before you start Operating range of remote control unit Minute guide Chapter Minute guideIntroduction to home theater English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Hook up your TV 02 5 minute guide Listening to Surround SoundHook up your DVD player Minute guide VSX-D714 Powered subwooferEspañol Connect your speakers Back VSX-D814 Passive Powered subwoofer02 5 minute guide VSX-D814 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking 1ch 3.1ch 1ch*4.1ch 1ch 5.1ch 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup0ch 3.0ch 0ch*4.0ch 0ch 5.0ch 1ch 0ch Press Enter Use the Multi JOG dial to choose your room size FWD MID Back Connecting up CD recorder Connecting up Connecting digital componentsThis receiver Satellite tuner CD player DVD player This receiver Connecting up Connecting audio components Italiano Français Connecting up Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components Connecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting up Connecting video components Using external antennas Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Deutsch Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D514/D714 English Italiano Français Deutsch Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D814 Hints on speaker placement Connecting upSpeaker terminals B speaker systems Overhead view of speaker setup Speaker placement diagrams VSX-D714 Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers Components Power cord caution Illustration shows the VSX-D814, but Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel VSX-D514 Italiano Français Controls and displays Controls and displays Front panel VSX-D714/D814 STANDBY/ON Master VolumeEnglish Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Speakers SB CH ModeVideo Input Band Controls and displays Display Remote control Mcacc Setup Master Volume +CH Select Level + Subtitle AccessReturn Band DTV ON/OFF TV Control Input Select Volume + While listening to a source, press Listening to your systemListening to your system Chapter Listening to your system Using the Advanced surround effects Press Signal Select on the front Choosing the input signalPanel to select the input signal corre Listening to your system Listening in stereo DTS-ES/Dolby Digital Matrix encoded VSB on VSB OFF Listening Listening to your system Using Midnight and LoudnessPress Tone to select the frequency you want to adjust Selecting the multichannel analog inputs Press DVD/LD on the remote control or the front panelVSX-D514 model Start playback of the component you selected in step 90 min Listening to your system Using the sleep timerOff Press Receiver Press Sleep repeatedly to set the sleep time Choosing your receiver setup Setting up the receiverSetting up the receiver Chapter Surround right speaker distance setting Setting up the receiverSurround back speaker distance setting Surround left speaker distance setting Surround back speaker setting Speaker settingFS-CS-SS FL-C -S FL-C -SS FS-C -SS FL-C -SL Crossover frequency setting Subwoofer settingLFE attenuator setting 10 dB Front left speaker distance setting Front speaker distance settingFront right speaker distance setting Center speaker distance setting Surround left speaker distance setting Surround right speaker distance settingSurround back speaker distance setting Subwoofer distance setting Dual mono setting Dynamic range control settingComponent video input settings Digital input settings SR+ control for Pioneer plasma displays Manually calibrating your listening area Mcacc Function setting for Video inputPress Receiver Press Mcacc Setup R RS Setting separate channel levels for listening modes When you’re done, press Test Tone to turn off the test tone Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayUse Level +/- to adjust the speaker levels in turn English Italiano Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Using the tuner Chapter Using the tunerTuning directly to a station Listening to the radio Saving station presets Using the tunerTune to a station you want to memorize Press T.EDIT Tuner Edit Changing the frequency step Naming station presetsListening to station presets Making an audio or a video recording Making recordingsMaking recordings Chapter Selecting preset codes directly Setting the remote to control other componentsControlling the rest of your system Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Use the number buttons to enter the preset code Programming signals from other remote controlsWhen you’re done, press Receiver Controlling the rest of your system Clearing all the remote control settings Erasing all of your programmed settingsWhen you’re done, press Receiver to store the operations Direct function Controlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs VolumeInput Select Channel Disc Controls for other components Enter Guide CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD DVD Recorder On digital STBManufacturer Code ManufacturerCode Kenwood Sharp Samsung STB Additional information Chapter TroubleshootingAdditional information Additional information Set the Signal Select to AUTO, Digital or Analog Switching the speaker impedance Resetting the main unit Amplifier section Additional information SpecificationsAudio section Video Section FM Tuner Section Cleaning the unitAM Tuner Section Miscellaneous Pioneer Corporation