User manual PIONEER VSX-D810S

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D710S VSX-D810S VSX-D850S Operating Instructions TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: THE STANDBY/ON BUTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on 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. [For Canadian model] CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. [For Canadian model] This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. [Pour le modèle Canadien] Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. "DTS" ,"ES" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. If the socket outlets on the associated equipment are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product, the plug must be removed and an appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be perfomed only by qualified service personnel. The cut-off plug must be disposed of as an electrical shock hazard H022AEn could exist if connected to a socket outlet. Information to User 2 En Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS -- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -- All operating and use instructions should be followed. CLEANING -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. ATTACHMENTS -- Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. WATER AND MOISTURE -- Do not use this product near water -- for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ACCESSORIES -- Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. CART -- A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION ÷ If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. ÷ If this product is equipped with a threewire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. POWER-CORD PROTECTION -- Powersupply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A. LIGHTNING -- For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. POWER LINES -- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. OVERLOADING -- Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY -- Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. SERVICING -- Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -- Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: ÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. ÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. ÷ If the product has been exposed to rain or water. ÷ If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. ÷ If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. ÷ When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service. REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. SAFETY CHECK -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING -- The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. HEAT -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. VENTILATION -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. POWER SOURCES -- This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. LOCATION ­ The appliance should be installed in a stable location. NONUSE PERIODS ­ The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Fig. A 3 En 01 Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: · AM loop antenna · FM wire antenna · Dry Cell Batteries x2 (VSX-D710S/D810S : type AA IEC R6P) (VSX-D850S : type AA IEC LR6) · Remote Control Unit · Operating Instructions Loading the Batteries Dry Cell Batteries × 2 Using this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S audio/ video multi-channel receivers. It is divided into two main sections: Set up This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up all the other components in your home theater system to it. It also describes how to set up a multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of your receiver. Operation This section shows you how to use every feature of the receiver and its remote control unit. It also covers using the supplied remote control to operate your other home theater components. To find out more about a specific button, control or indicator, see Displays & Controls starting on page 22. This will point you to the relevant chapter in the manual. In the Additional Information section (p.50-51) you'll find a troubleshooting section and specifications. CAUTION: 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 of 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 institution's rules that apply in your country or area. Operating Range of Remote Control Unit The remote control may not work properly if: · There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. · Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. · The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. · The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. Installing the Receiver Please note: · Do not place objects directly on top of this unit. This would prevent proper heat dispersal. · When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the receiver. When Making Cable Connections Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends the cables over the top of this unit. If the cables are laid on top of the unit, the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers. 30 30 23ft (7m) 4 En Contents 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. 02 01 Introductory Information Using this Manual 4 4 4 4 Sorround operation 30 Checking the Supplied Accessories Installing the Receiver Loading the Batteries 4 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 Playing other Source 31 31 When Making Cable Connections 4 Operating Range of Remote Control Unit 4 02 03 Contents 5 6 6 6 8 07 Using the Tuner Finding a Station 32 32 32 33 33 Connecting Your Equipment Audio/Video Cords 6 Digital audio Cords/Optical Cables Connecting Digital Components Connecting Audio Components Tuning Directly to a Station Memorizing Stations Recalling Memorized Stations Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player 7 Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 for VSX-D710S) Components 9 Connecting Video Components Connecting Antennas 11 12 13 10 08 Making a Recording Record MONITOR 34 34 34 Making an Audio or a Video Recording Making a Digital Recording 34 09 Controlling the Rest of Your System Recalling Preset Codes 35 Setting Up Using Preset Code Search (VSXD710S/D810S) 36 35 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D710S) Hints on Speaker Placement 14 Connecting Speakers (VSX-D810S/D850S) Connecting Additional Amplifiers (VSX-D810S/ D850S only) 15 AC Outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] 15 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 04 Preparations 16 16 21 Setting Up for Surround Sound Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel Erasing One of the Remote Control button Settings 39 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings Direct Function 39 40 40 Checking Preset Code 39 05 Displays & Controls Front Panel Display 23 22 22 Remote Control (VSX-D710S/D810S) Remote Control (VSX-D850S) LCD Display (VSX-D850S only) 26 26 24 Operating other Pioneer Components CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/DVR Player/ Cassette Deck Controls 41 Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/DTV Controls Preset Code List 43 42 06 Sound Modes 27 27 29 Learning about the Sound Modes 10 Additional Information Troubleshooting Specifications 50 51 50 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 29 Selecting a Sound Mode 30 5 En 03 Connecting Your Equipment Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet. Audio/Video Cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to make analog audio and video connections. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO. Be sure to insert completely. R Digital Audio Cords/Optical Cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this receiver. When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to insert completely. Digital audio cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable L VID EO Connecting Digital Components In order to use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you need to make digital audio connections. 2 You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSXD710S has a coaxial input and two optical inputs for a total of three digital inputs. The VSX-D810S has a coaxial input and three optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs and the VSX-D850S has a coaxial input and four optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs. Connect your digital components as shown below. There is one digital out jack which is marked DIGITAL OUT. If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you can make direct digital recordings with this unit. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. VSX-D710S DIGITAL IN IN AUX CD PCM/2/DTS DIGITAL OUT COMPONENT VIDEO TO MONITOR TV OUT CONTROL OUT VIDEO (DVD) COAX TO MONTOR TV OUT (CD) 1 OPT (CD-R) 2 OPT OPT Y PB PR Y (DVD/LD) IN 1 DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT CD recorder ANTENNA AM LOOP IN OUT VCR / DVR IN VIDEO S OUT PB PR (TV/SAT) IN 2 IN TV / SAT IN DVD / LD IN IN R E C P L A Y FRONT IN TO MONTOR TV SUB W. PREOUT S OUT VCR / DVR R FRONT L CENTER SPEAKERS R SURROUND L R FRONT L S IN DIGITAL OUT A CENTER PREOUT FM UNBAL75 OUT CD - R / TAPE / MD IN R L SURROUND S IN TV / SAT B CD player S CENTER SUB W. IN DVD 5.1 CH INPUT DVD/ LD R L DIGITAL OUT COAX DVD player 6 En Connecting Your Equipment DIGITAL OUT TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) VSX-D810S/D850S ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T ¥ DIGITAL IN AUX IN CD IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 ANTENNA CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD/LD) IN 1 PREOUT DIGITAL OUT COAX L L SURROUND BACK DVD player SURROUND VIDEO TO MONTOR TV R R L L SURROUND BACK Y TO MONITOR TV OUT (CD) O U T VCR / DVR IN TV / SAT DVD / LD IN R E C P L A Y IN OUT IN TO MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT VIDEO S S (CD-R) O P T ø O P T O P T [ OUT PB PR Y OUT VCR / DVR PB (TV/SAT) IN 2 PR R FRONT R SURROUND CENTER DIGITAL R FRONT (TV) S IN IN (VCR) FRONT IN S TV / SAT S O P T DIGITAL OUT OUT IN CD - R / TAPE / MD DVD 7.1 CH INPUT DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT IN S P E A KA E R S R FRONT L CENTER BACK R SURROUND L L OUT AC OUTLET CD player B R L DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN CD recorder DIGITAL VSX-D850S only OUT VCR Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD Player Since some LDs have soundtracks recorded on the special 2 RF format you need to make special hook ups to ensure you can play all LDs on your system. If you don't have an LD (or an LD player with your DVD player) you don't need to worry about this. For the VSX-D710S/D810S/D850S hook up your DVD/LD or LD player directly and make sure you make both a 2 RF output and either a coaxial or optical digital connection. Of course you must hook up your DVD/LD or LD player with standard (coaxial or optical) digital connections but if you are able to hook up your player with a 2 RF output (if your player has one) this will ensure you can use all LDs available. We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks as well. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet. The diagram is for the VSX-D850S but hook up an RF Demodualtor to the VSX-D710S in the same manner. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. RF demodulator RFD-1 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL 2RF OUT (AC-3)(LD) DIGITAL OUT 1 PCM/ PCM/ (OPT.) DIGITAL OUT PCM/ PCM/ (OPT.) DIGITAL IN RF IN (AC-3)(LD) 2 3 DVD/LD player or LD player VSX-D850S ASSIGNABLE PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T ¥ DIGITAL IN AUX IN CD IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 ANTENNA CENTER SUB WOOFER DVD 7.1 CH INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO (DVD/LD) IN 1 PREOUT SURROUND VIDEO TO MONTOR TV L L SURROUND BACK R R L L SURROUND BACK Y TO MONITOR TV OUT ANALOG STEREO VIDEO VIDEO OUT (CD) O U T VCR / DVR IN TV / SAT DVD / LD IN R E C P L A Y IN OUT IN TO MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT VIDEO S S (CD-R) O P T ø O P T O P T [ OUT PB PR Y OUT VCR / DVR PB (TV/SAT) IN 2 PR R FRONT R SURROUND CENTER L R FRONT (TV) S IN IN (VCR) FRONT IN S TV / SAT S O P T DIGITAL OUT IN CD - R / TAPE / MD DVD 7.1 CH INPUT OUT DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT IN S P E A KA E R S R FRONT L CENTER BACK R SURROUND L L R AC OUTLET B R L MEMO: Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection as well, but you don't need to make both. Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the connection). See the component's instruction manual if you are unsure about its input and output jacks. 7 En Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Audio Components To begin set up, connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (like a cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). To use digital source features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs (see the previous page for more on digital connections) but it is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to these analog audio jacks. If you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components, you must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. VSX-D710S OUTPUT CD player L R ANTENNA AM LOOP DIGITAL IN AUX CD PCM/2/D IN CONTROL OUT VIDEO (DVD) COAX TO MONTOR TV OUT VCR / DVR IN VIDEO OUT S OUT IN TV / SAT IN DVD / LD IN IN FRONT IN TO MONTOR TV SUB W. PREOUT S OUT VCR / DVR REC PLAY S IN CD recorder or Cassette deck L R FM UNBAL75 R E C P L A Y OUT CD - R / TAPE / MD IN R L SURROUND S IN TV / SAT S CENTER SUB W. IN DVD 5.1 CH INPUT DVD/ LD R L VSX-D810S/D850S ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT CD player L R PCM/2 /DTS C O A (DVD) X O P T ¥ DIGITAL IN AUX IN CD IN AM LOOP FM UNBAL 75 ANTENNA CENTE VIDEO (CD) O U T VCR / DVR IN TV / SAT DVD / LD IN R E C P L A Y IN OUT IN TO MONTOR TV OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT VIDEO TO MONTOR TV R R SUR S S (CD-R) O P T ø O P T O P T [ OUT OUT VCR / DVR (TV) S IN IN S A (VCR) FRONT IN S TV / SAT S REC PLAY CD recorder or Cassette deck O P T DIGITAL OUT L R OUT IN CD - R / TAPE / MD DVD 7.1 CH INPUT DVD/ IN LD CONTROL OUT Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver. IN S R L 8 En Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 7.1 Channel (5.1 ch for VSX-D710S) Components DVD and LD discs are compatible with both 2 channel and 7.1 channel audio output formats. Connections can be made from a DVD player/multi-channel decoder equipped with 7.1 analog outputs to the 6.1 analog inputs on this unit (the surround back channel is mono on the VSX-D810S/D850S models so we refer to it as 6.1 ch). You need to connect both the left and right surround back channels for the VSX-D810S/D850S models but the sound from this channel will only be mono. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.