Important Notice, Wash hands after handling

Thank you for buying this 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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The serial number for this equipment is located in the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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Pioneer VSX-D712 manual Important Notice, Wash hands after handling

Contents

Operating Instructions VSX-D712 VSX-D812AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER IMPORTANT NOTICE Wash hands after handlingPage 06 Setting up the receiver Contents03 Connecting up 01 Before you start 09 Controlling the rest of your system 07 Using the tuner08 Making recordings 10 Additional information 01Before you start Chapter Installing the receiverBefore you start Checking what’s in the box Operating range of the remote control unit Before you start Introduction to home theater 5 minute guide025 minute guide Chapter 1 Hook up your DVD player 5 minute guideListening to Surround Sound 2 Hook up your TV Front speakers 025 minute guidePowered VSX-D712 5 minute guide Front speakers VSX-D812 6Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking025 minute guide Surround back speaker or subwoofer 3.0ch 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup2.0ch 7.0ch FWD MID BACK 025 minute guide Audio/Video cords Connecting upConnecting up Chapter S-videocables CD recorder Satellite tuner CD player 03Connecting up Connecting digital componentsThis receiver DVD player This receiver Connecting upConnecting audio components CD player CD-R/Tape/MDdeck 03Connecting up Connecting DVD multi-channelcomponents terminal Connecting video componentsConnecting to the front panel video Connecting up Using external antennas 03Connecting up Connecting antennasFM wire antenna Antenna snap connectors ASSIGNABLE Connecting the speakers VSX-D712Connecting up FRONT Surround speakers 03Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX-D812Powered subwoofer A and B speaker systems Hints on speaker placementSpeaker terminals Connecting up Overhead view of 6.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of 5.1 channel speaker setup3-Dview of 5.1 channel speaker setup 03Connecting up 3-Dview of 7.1 channel speaker setup 3-Dview of 6.1 channel speaker setupOverhead view of 7.1 channel speaker setup Connecting up VSX-D712 03Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiersVSX-D812 Surround back Connecting up Power cord cautionAC outlet Receiver Operating other Pioneer components03Connecting up Chapter Controls and displaysControls and displays Front panel See Using the Quick Setup on page 04Controls and displays Display Controls and displays 04Controls and displays 15TUNER indicators STEREO16Master volume level 13ADV.SURR. Advanced Surround Controls and displays Remote control 13 14 04Controls and displays FL DIMMER D.ACCESS Controls and displays Introduction to Sound Modes Playing sources05Playing sources Chapter Stereo/Direct Advanced Surround modes Choosing the input signalPlaying sources Neo 6 Music MUSIC AUTO 05Playing sourcesListening to multi-channelplayback DVD 5.1 ch 6-STEREO Using Stereo/DirectUsing Advanced Surround EXPANDED GAME SB 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 Playing other sources Using Midnight and Loudness listeningUsing the tone controls MIDNIGHT Off LOUDNESS control to set the sleep timer Using the sleep timerThe sleep timer switches the receiver into Selecting the multi-channelanalog inputs Choosing your receiver setup Setting up the receiver06Setting up the receiver Chapter Setting up the receiver Speaker setting Surround back speaker setting 06Setting up the receiverSubwoofer setting Crossover frequency setting Center speaker distance setting Front left speaker distance settingLFE attenuator setting 100Hz 150Hz 200Hz Surround right speaker distance setting Surround back speaker distance settingFront right speaker distance setting Surround left speaker distance setting Component video input settings Subwoofer distance settingDynamic range control setting Dual mono setting Coaxial digital Surround back channel input settingDigital input settings Optical digital Setting 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 Setting up the receiver The receiver returns to the Standard mode Tuning directly to a station Using the tuner07Using the tuner Chapter Listening to the radio Using the tuner Saving station presets Listening to station presets 07Using the tunerNaming station presets Making recordings The receivers volume, balance, tonesignal Making recordings Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other componentsSelecting preset codes directly 09Controlling the rest of your system Chapter Direct function Clearing all the remote control settingsControlling the rest of your system Buttons 09Controlling the rest of your systemControls for TVs Function Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other componentsButton s Function Function 09Controlling the rest of your systemButton s Components On digital STB Preset Code ListSTB SATELLITE TUNER YAMAHA 315 , 314 , 328, MD 09Controlling the rest of your systemSONY TEAC Additional information TroubleshootingProblem Additional information Remedy 10Additional informationProblem Resetting the main unit Additional information Continuous power output surround 10Additional information SpecificationsContinuous power output stereo Signal-to-NoiseRatio Miscellaneous Cleaning the unitAM tuner section Furnished parts 10Additional information Additional information PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC PIONEER CORPORATIONPIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC PIONEER EUROPE NV