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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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Introductory Information

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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

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Contents 5

 

 

 

 

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Connecting Your Equipment

6

 

Audio/Video Cords

6

 

 

 

Digital audio Cords/Optical Cables

6

 

Connecting Digital Components

 

6

 

Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player 7

 

Connecting Audio Components

8

Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 for VSX-D710S) Components 9

 

Connecting Video Components

10

 

 

 

Connecting Antennas 11

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S)

12

 

 

Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S)

13

 

Hints on Speaker Placement

14

 

 

 

 

Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/

 

D850S only)

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max]

15

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Preparations

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting Up for Surround Sound

16

 

 

 

Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel

21

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Displays & Controls

22

 

 

 

 

 

Front Panel

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display 23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S)

24

 

 

Remote Control (VSX-D850S)

26

 

 

 

LCD Display (VSX-D850S only)

26

 

 

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Sound Modes

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning about the Sound Modes

27

 

 

Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input

29

 

Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or

 

 

 

DTS Sound

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selecting a Sound Mode

30

 

 

 

 

Sorround operation 30

ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode) 30

DVD 5.1 ch/7.1ch (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) input playback 31

 

MIDNIGHT Listening Mode

31

 

Playing other Source

31

 

 

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Using the Tuner

32

 

 

 

Finding a Station

32

 

 

 

Tuning Directly to a Station

 

32

 

Memorizing Stations

33

 

 

 

Recalling Memorized Stations

33

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Making a Recording

34

 

Making an Audio or a Video Recording 34

 

Record MONITOR

34

 

 

 

Making a Digital Recording

34

09

Controlling the Rest of Your System 35

 

Recalling Preset Codes 35

 

 

 

Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSX-

 

D710S/D810S)

36

 

 

 

Setting Up Using Library Search (VSX-D850S) 36

Setting Up Using Brand Name Search (VSX-850 only) 37

Learning Mode: Programming Signals from other Remote Controls 38

Erasing One of the Remote Control button

Settings 39

Clearing All the Remote Control Settings

39

Direct Function

39

 

 

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/DTV Controls

42

Preset Code List

43

 

 

10Additional Information 50

Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 51

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