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1. Use Midnight when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume Use Loudness to boost the bass and treble at low volume page 42 14 SPEAKERS Use to cycle through the speaker system A B gt A B page 23 15 SB CH MODE Selects the surround back channel mode page 40 and the Virtual Surround Back VSB mode page 41 16 TONE Press this button to access the bass and treble controls which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial page 42 17 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup on page 13 18 VIDEO INPUT See Connecting to the front panel video terminal on page 19 19 FL DIMMER Use this button to make the fluorescent display FL dimmer or brighter 20 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate lower the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion 21 MPX Press to receive a radio broadcast in mono page 54 22 BAND Switches between AM and FM radio bands page 54 23 CLASS Switches between the three banks classes of station presets page 55 24 TUNER EDIT Press to memorize and name a station for recall page 55 Controls and displays C3 1 2 3 SIGNAL SB DOO DIGITAL ANALOG DTS 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component AUTO Lights when AUTO signal select is on SB Depending on the source this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding is detected DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio s
2. 5 1 encoded material with 6 1 encoding SB ON With 5 1 encoded sources a Surround back channel will be generated but the material may sound better in the 5 1 format for which it was origi nally encoded in which case you can simply switch the surround back channel off SB OFF The table indicates when you will hear the surround back channel STANDARD e Press SB CH MODE front panel repeatedly to cycle the surround back channel options Each press cycles through the options as follows m son SB OFF L SB AUTO Note e You can t use the surround back channel if the Surround back speaker setting on page 46 is set to SB or SB SW VSX D812 only e You can t hear the surround back channel with DIS 96kHz 24 bit sources ADVANCED SURROUND SURROUND Type of source 5B CH STANDARD MOVIE MUSIC NEO 6 CINEMA mon MODE decoding PROLOGIC NEO 6 MUSIC All modes DTS ES Dolby Digital Matrix encoded multi channel sources with 6 1 surround Dolby Digital DTS encoded multi channel sources Dolby Digital DTS encoded stereo sources Stereo sources Analog 2 channel stereo source Playing sources 05 Using the Virtual Surround Back mode VSB Selecting this mode allows you to hear a virtual back channel through your surround speakers For example you can choose to listen to sources with no surround back channel information for example 5 1 encoded material with emulated 6 1 encoding VSB
3. If you prefer to use a seperate component for decoding DVDs you can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi channel analog outputs to the multi channel inputs of this receiver When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet e The arrows indicate the direction of the signal This receiver DVD multi channel decoder with multi channel analog output jacks The illustration shows the VSX D872 but connections for the VSX D772 are the same Note e The multi channel input can only be used when DVD 5 1 ch or DVD 7 1 ch is selected see page 43 e Ifthe component you are connecting to the VSX D812 only has one surround back channel output change the Surround back channel input setting page 50 to SB 1ch IN Connecting up CE Connecting video components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown in the illustration With digital video components like a DVD player you must use the connections shown on this page for the video signal but in order to hear a digital source like a DVD you should hook up the audio to a digital input see page 16 It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connections see page 17 For better quality video you can hook up using the component video jacks or the S video jacks quality descends in this order on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular
4. Note e f you switch on Midnight listening Loud ness or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected the receiver automatically switches to STEREO Using Advanced Surround When you select one of the Advanced Surround options Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital and DIS decoding is done automati cally corresponding to the input signal Use Advanced Surround to add effects to the surround sound e Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeat edly to cycle the sound options Each press changes the display as follows ADV ADV movie music TV SURR 6 STEREO SPORTS Le EXPANDED GAME Refer to page 37 for more details about each surround effect Note e f you press ADVANCED SURROUND when the headphones are connected the PHONES SURROUND mode will automat ically be selected e You can t use the Advanced Surround listening modes with 96kHz PCM or DIS 96kH2 24 bit signal formats Q e he Advanced Surround effects can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT The effect level can be set for each Advanced Surround mode The Standard STANDARD mode cannot be changed gt Playing sources En Using the Surround Back Channel SB CH e Default setting SB ON VSX D812 SB OFF VSX D712 You can have the receiver automatically switch to Dolby Digital EX or DIS ES decoding for 6 1 encoded sources SB AUTO or you can choose to listen to other kinds of sources for example
5. The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you re listening The Loudness listening feature can be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels e Press MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS Each press cycles through the effects as follows p MIDNIGHT off L LOUDNESS Note e You can t use MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS when DVD 5 1 ch DVD 7 1 ch has been selected or when listening to a DTS 96kHz 24 bit source Using the tone controls Depending on what you are listening to you may want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone control 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust Each press switches between BASS and TREBLE 2 Use the MULTI JOG dial to change the amount of bass or treble as necessary Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input automatically Note e You can only use the tone controls when STEREO DIRECT is selected DIRECT will switch to STEREO when the tone controls are used e he tone controls affect SPEAKER A only They can t be used when SPEAKER A is switched off Playing other sources RECEIVER INPUT SELECT EB MULTI CONTROL oD Oo 1 Turn on the power of the playback component 2 Turn on the power of the receiver 3 Select the source you want to play back Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons or INPUT SELECT Playing sources 05 4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 Note e
6. for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink orlaundry tub inawet 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 UAC J e 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 ina 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
7. g Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS RS SBL SBR NONDmMA SPMU VSX D812 Passive Powered subwoofer subwoofer SW or single surround back speaker O cA Z VSX D812 only e 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 ED CSmintegide s lt CS sSSCS S En e f you are using only one surround back speaker connect the positive wire to the right channel terminal and the negative wire to the left channel terminal Shown below e f 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 wires just as above and as shown below connecting the positive wire to the right channel terminal and the negative wire to the left channel terminal Surround back speaker or subwoofer VSX D812 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on followed by your DVD player your subwoofer and the TV Make sure you ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver Check the manual that came with the TV if you don t know how to do this Also make sure that DVD LD is showing in the receiver s display indicating that the DVD input is selected If it isn t press DVD LD on the remote control to se
8. DVD menu options Selects channels Displays the disc top menu of a DVD Changes the audio language or channel Displays changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs CD MD CD R VCR LD player DVD DVR player CD MD CD R VCR LD player DVD Multiple CD player VCR DVR player LD player DVD DVR player Cassette deck Cassette deck Cassette deck Cassette deck DVD DVR Player VCR DVD DVR Player DVD DVR Player DVD DVR Player DVD DVR Player En Controlling the rest of your system C Preset Code List You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code Note e The TV SIB and DIV codes can only be set to the TV SAT or TV CONT button DVD Manufacturer Code TOSHIBA 001 SONY 002 PANASONIC 003 JVC 004 SAMSUNG 005 SHARP 006 AKAI 007 RCA 009 011 DENON 0038 010 HITACHI 012 PHILIPS 013 ZENITH 014 SONY 016 video game LOEWE 013 GOLDSTAR 014 MICROSOFT 017 Videogame PIONEER 000 003 008 111 LD Manufacturer Code SONY 101 PANASONIC 105 106 PHILIPS 104 KENWOOD 103 MITSUBISHI 100 RCA 107 PIONEER 100 111 DVDLD TV Manufacturer Code RCA 601 610 615 616 617 618 661 662 609
9. FS CS SS a FL CX S FS CS S ae eal on sce sce FL CL SL i cab L ane Ld Surround back speaker setting e Default setting S VSX D812 VSX D712 You must let the receiver know if surround back speaker s have been connected and how big they are The size you choose large or small determines how much bass is sent from the receiver to the speakers If you have connected a surround back subwoofer VSX D812 you should select the surround back subwoofer setting SB SW from the options Choose asterisk if no speaker is connected e Use 7 or J to select SB S SB SB SW or SB L CO SB L SB SW VSX D812 only Note e To select SB L you must have SL selected in the Speaker setting Subwoofer setting You can choose whether the subwoofer is used or not Use the plus PLUS setting for extra bass e Use or Jt to select subwoofer YES PLUS or NO NO Note e f you chose the small front speaker setting SW YES is automatically set and locked e When you select the PLUS setting you will get the bass sounds trom the subwoofer even if the front speakers are set to L Crossover frequency setting e Default setting 100 Hz Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds the frequencies between the speakers Since most smaller speakers can t handle deep bass tones you can send these sounds to the subwoofer or if you don t have
10. S is selected in the speaker setting the Surround speaker distance can t be set gt Setting up the receiver Surround back speaker distance setting e Default setting 10 ft You should set the distance of the surround back speakers accurately to hear sounds coming from all speakers at the same time e Use or J to set the distance of the surround back speakers from the main listening position within the range of 0 5 ft to 45 ft Note e When SB SW VSX D812 only or SB is selected in the surround back speaker setting the surround back speaker distance can t be set Surround left speaker distance setting e Default setting 10 ft You should set the distance of the surround speakers accurately to hear sounds coming trom all speakers at the same time e Use or J to set the distance of the surround left speaker from the main listening position within the range of 0 5 ft to 45 ft Note e When S is selected in the speaker setting the surround speaker distance can t be set Setting up the receiver 06 Subwoofer distance setting e Default setting 10 ft Like your speakers you should set the distance of the subwoofer accurately to hear sounds from all speakers at the same time e Use or J to set the distance of the subwoofer from the main listening posi tion within the range of 0 5 ft to 45 ft Note e When SW NO is selected in the subwoofer setting the subwoofer distan
11. ZENITH 603 620 MAGNAVOX 607 610 603 612 629 GE 601 608 607 610 617 602 628 618 PHILIPS 607 SONY 604 PANASONIC 607 608 622 TOSHIBA 605 602 626 621 SHARP 602 619 627 HITACHI 606 610 624 625 618 SANYO 621 614 MITSUBISHI 609 610 602 621 GOLDSTAR 610 623 621 602 JVC 613 623 RADIOSHACK610 623 621 602 FUNAI 658 GRANDIENTE 630 LOEWE 607 PIONEER 600 STB SATELLITE CATV Manufacturer Code JERROLD 711 701 702 712 704 713 703 714 716 715 S ATLANTA 705 706 708 709 ZENITH 707 717 710 PIONEER 700 On digital STB ManufacturerCode RCA 201 203 SONY 202 ECHOSTAR 205 PRIMESTAR 206 BELL 208 PIONEER 200 207 231 DTV Manufacturer Code PIONEER 229 207 PANASONIC 230 TUNER Manufacturer Code PIONEER 500 VCR Manufacturer Code ORION 445 446 424 FUNAI 441 RCA 401 406 408 414 405 413 411 415 460 461 462 463 435 ZENITH 403 404 417 MAGNAVOX 414 408 426 403 FISHER 410 426 412 427 425 420 PANASONIC 408 432 433 TOSHIBA 405 409 426 JVC 428 430 429 408 414 431 407 HITACHI 408 401 406 436 434 SONY 416 417 404 408 457 458 459 MITSUBISHI 409 420 421 422 423 424 408 407 456 SANYO 410 412 425 435 SHARP 402 418 419 456 GOLDSTAR 411 409 OPTIMUS 408 432 433 402 418 419 GRADIENTE 441 LOEWE 414 432 KENWOOD 456 PIONEER 400 DVD Recorder Manufacturer Code PIONEER 456
12. a subwoofer the large L speakers in your system instead of the speakers set to small S in your setup Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to the subwoofer or L speakers Setting up the receiver 06 We recommend setting this to 200Hz if your S speakers are smaller bookshelf type speakers e Use or J to specify the crossover frequency for your small speakers 100 Hz 150 Hz or 200 Hz 100HZ 150HZ 200Hz 100Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer or L speakers 150Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer or L speakers 200Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the subwoofer or L speakers Note e f all speakers front center and surround are set to L the crossover frequency can t be set because there are no S speakers appears in the display LFE attenuator setting e Default setting 0 dB Dolby Digital and DIS audio sources include ultra low bass tones Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers e Use or J to set the attenuation level 0 dB 10 dB or dB C o displays Note e When is selected appears in the display LFE cannot be heard Front left speaker distance setting e Default setting 10 ft Sets the distance from the front left soeaker to the listening position e Use ff or J to set
13. ch2 ch1 Component video input settings Here you tell the receiver what components you have hooked up to the component video jacks on the back of the receiver Component video 1 e Default settings DVD e Use or J to assign the component video 1 input DVD TV VCR or OFF Component video 2 e Default setting TV e Use or J to assign the component video 2 input DVD TV VCR or OFF gt Setting up the receiver En Surround back channel input setting VSX D872 only e Default setting SB 2ch IN You only have to make this setting if you are using a seperate component for decoding DVDs and the component has only one surround back channel output If this is the case select SB 1ch IN otherwise leave it set to SB 2ch IN e Use or JL to select SB 2ch IN or SB 1ch IN Digital input settings Here you tell the receiver what components you have hooked up to the coaxial and optical DIGITAL IN jacks on the back of the receiver After you assign acomponent to a digital jack whenever you select that component for example a DVD player the receiver automatically changes to the digital input setting and DIGITAL shows in the display Coaxial digital 1 e Default settings DVD e Use or J to assign the coaxial digital 1 input DVD TV CD CDR VCR or OFF Coaxial digital 2 e Default setting CD e Use or J to assign the coaxial digital 2 input DVD TV CD CDR VCR or OFF
14. is stored when ENTER is pressed after choosing the fourth char acter Q e To erase a station name simply repeat steps 1 3 and input four spaces instead of a name e Once you have named a station preset you can press DISPLAY when listening to a station to switch the display between the name and the frequency 07 Using the tuner Listening to station presets You will need to have some presets stored to do this See Saving station presets on page 55 if you haven t done this already 1 Press TUNER to select the tuner 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A Bandt 3 Press ST STATION to select the station preset you want Note e f the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for an extended period the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed Making recordings C3 Chapter 8 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver such as a CD player or TV Keep in mind you can t make a digital recording from an analog source or vice versa so make sure the components you are recording to from are hooked up in the same way see Connecting up on page 15 for more on connections If you want to record a video source you also need use the same type of conn
15. 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 H010 En Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment H011 En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections H012 En 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 IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE CO
16. on this refer to Using the Virtual Surround Back mode VSB on page 41 and Using the Surround Back Channel SB CH on page 40 Choose one of the following to add depth toa 2 channel source Pro Logic Il Movie MOVIE This mode gives 5 1 channel Surround sound It is suitable for movies especially those recorded in Dolby Surround The channel separation and movement of surround effects is comparable to Dolby Digital 5 1 Pro Logic Il Music MUSIC This mode gives 5 1 channel Surround sound and is suitable for music The surround effect is more enveloping than Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic PROLOGIC This mode gives 4 1 channel Surround sound It is less sensitive to the quality of the source material so may be useful when Pro Logic Movie Music modes don t give good results Neo 6 Cinema CINEMA This mode gives 6 1 channel Surround sound and is suitable for movies The Neo 6 Cinema mode delivers good channel separation for movie soundtracks Playing sources 05 Neo 6 Music MUSIC This mode gives 6 1 channel surround sound and is Suitable for music The Neo 6 Music mode plays the stereo source as is through the front left right speakers and generates a natural ambient surround and center sound Advanced Surround modes These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio visual sources like DVDs and LDs Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtrac
17. 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 un used for a long period of time GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION e If this productis 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 e f this product is equipped with a three wire 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 Power supply 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 sy
18. sleep timer 000 43 06 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver Setup 0 005 44 Speaker Setting 0 eee 45 Surround back speaker setting 46 Subwoofer Setting cee eee 46 Crossover frequency setting 46 LFE attenuator setting 0000 41 Front left speaker distance setting Center speaker distance setting 41 Front right speaker distance setting 48 Surround right speaker GISTENCS Soling a wa Hawd enw tooo 48 Surround back speaker diane O aac deen tegensras ans 48 Surround left speaker distance setting Subwoofer distance setting Dynamic range control setting Dual MONO STING 14 46h sosdoo bio baas Component video input settings Surround back channel input setting VSX D812 only Digital INDUTSETIINGS 0 esc0e4es94e424 Manually calibrating your listening GaN GC eeraa oe eee nee oua aes Setting separate channel levels for listening modes 07 Using the tuner Listening tothe radio cee eee Improving FM stereo sound Tuning directly toa station 05 Saving station presets ouaaa eee eee Naming station presets 000 Listening to station presetsS 08 Making recordings Making an audio or avideo recording 09 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components selecting preset codes directly Clearing all the remote control settings Direct function CON
19. use a particular code even if it is listed on page 63 e The remote control buttons will not be able operate other equipment unless preset with the method above 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to try a different code or to enter a code for another component you want to control 5 When you re done press RECEIVER Clearing all the remote control settings You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings e While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 0 button for three seconds The LED blinks three times indicating the settings have been restored to the factory presets Direct function e Default setting ON You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time using your receiver to playback a different component This could let you for example use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player When direct function is on any component you select using the MULTI CONTROL buttons will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control When you turn direct function off you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 4 button The LED blinks 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control The LED l
20. video jacks Make sure they are connected to the video component using the same kind of connection When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet e The arrows indicate the direction of the signal This receiver TV tuner or Satellite tuner DVD or LD player The illustration shows the VSX D872 but connections for the VSX D772 are the same Connecting to the front panel video terminal Front video connections are accessed via the front panel using the VIDEO button There are standard audio video jacks as well as an S video jack Hook them up the same way you made the rear panel connections Video camera etc VIDEO OUTPUT CD Connecting up En Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below To improve reception and sound quality connect external antennas see Using external antennas below Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections FM wire antenna FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that gives good reception AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver Attach if necessary and face in the direction that gives the best reception Antenna snap connec
21. your system The easiest way to do this is to assign the component s manufacturer preset code oe starting on page 63 to one of the MULTI mn En CONTROL buttons on the remote control The buttons can be set to control the following components Button Controllable Components DVD LD DVD or LD player TV SAT TV or Satellite tuner VCR or Digital Video Recorder CD player CD Recorder Tape deck or MD player TV CONT TV or Cable TV tuner TUNER FM AM tuner Note e The remote control will exit an operation after 1 minute of inactivity 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 1 button The LED blinks 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control The LED lights 3 Use the number buttons to enter the preset code see page 63 The LED blinks again En Controlling the rest of your system C If the correct code has been input the power of the component being input will turn on or off The power of the component being input will only turn on or off if that component is able to be turned on directly by remote control e You can only input a code for the compo nent type written on each MULTI CONTROL button except RECEIVER and TUNER Even if you don t input a preset code for the TV TV SAT MULTI CONTROL button you will be able to control your TV using the dedicated TV CONTROL on the remote if you have assigned it to the TV CONT button e You may not be able to
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23. 50 dB EN thi bena ie r een rior cae Leos anonra ever use thinners benzine insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit since these will corrode the surface Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V 60Hz Power Consumption VSX D812 yen ee eR 300W 420 VA VSX D712 chose amp oven eK ey 260W 340 VA TY Sty inna ee dee kee eR eS 0 5 W AC Outlet 100 W MAX SWITCHED Dimensions 420 W x 158 H x 401 D mm 16 9 16 W x 6 4 16 H x 15 6 16 D in Weight without package VSX D812 0 ccc 10 5 kg 23 1 Ib VSX D712 oven Xe wo oom ee 9 0 kg 19 8 Ib Furnished parts AM loop antenna saaana aucun dean Goats 1 FM wire Antenna ees 1 AA R6 dry cell batteries 00005 2 Remote Contool 4 vein ede evened eee veld shad 1 These operating INStrUCtionS 005 1 Note e Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer KO Additional information En Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consume
24. 8 ADVANCED SURROUND Use to switch between the various Surround modes page 39 STEREO DIRECT Switches between direct and stereo play back Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source page 39 MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS Switches to Midnight or Loudness listening page 42 CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the receiver page 52 LEVEL Adjusts the levels of the surround sound of the receiver page 52 TEST TONE Sounds the test tone when setting up the surround sound of the receiver page 52 MUTE Mutes the sound or restores the sound if it has been muted EFFECT Adds or subtracts the amount of effect with different advanced surround modes page 39 04 Controls and displays En FL DIMMER Dims or brightens the display 4 MASTER VOLUME Use to set the listening volume 5 Receiver and component control buttons Press the corresponding MULTI CONTROL button first to access These controls function according to the component you ve selected TOP MENU Displays the disc top menu of a DVD DTV MENU Displays menus on a digital TV AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel with DVD discs MCACC SETUP Use to setup your speaker system using the multi channel acoustic calibration system MENU Displays the disc menu of DVD Video discs It also displays TV and DIV menus INPU
25. Channel Stereo 6 STEREO This can be selected to give multi channel sound to a stereo source using all of the speakers in your setup Phones Surround PHONES SURROUND When listening through headphones you can still get the effect of overall surround Choosing the input signal e Default setting AUTO You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between Input signals 05 Playing sources En e Press SIGNAL SELECT front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component Each press cycles through the options as follows AUTO DVD 5 1 ch DIGITAL DVD 7 1 ch L ANALOG The AUTO setting automatically switches to DIGITAL if a digital source is detected other wise the signal select will be ANALOG DVD 5 1ch VSX D712 and DVD 7 1ch VSX D812 will only appear when DVD LD is selected When set to DIGITAL or AUTO DO DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input and DTS lights when a DIS signal is input Note e This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital PCM 82kHz 96 kHz and DIS digital signal formats however only the VSX D812 can decode DIS 96kHz 24 bit signal formats With other digital signal formats set to ANALOG e You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal To prevent noise make the proper digital connections page 16 and s
26. Company in Canada Alternatively please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc Customer Satisfaction Department 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L8R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous adresser a un distributeur autoris Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autoris Pioneer le plus pr s de chez vous Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service a la client le de Pioneer Pioneer Electroniques du Canada Inc Service a la client le 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la garantie j Testicle qui accompagne le produit S018D_enfr SE Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2002 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90810 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario LR OP2 Canada TEL 905 479 4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE LTD 253 Alexandra Road 04
27. Connecting audio components Connecting DVD multi channel COMP E 4 445 EEE SEESE E E E Connecting video components Connecting to the front panel video terminal Connecting antennas FM wire antenna cee AM loop antenna cece Using external antennas Connecting the speakers VSX D712 Connecting the speakers VSX D812 Speaker terminals aaa ccc A and B speaker systemS 0 Hints on speaker placement Connecting additional amplifiers PC OWUCl w2 v2048 cect cahe eee pene reese POWEr COM CauliOn 4 lt lt ca lt eetenas enw Operating other Pioneer components 04 Controls and displays FOUL OGG occa i 44500 00 taavd dee deus 29 DISDA 466404 e seen dnene cues daae ees ol REMOTE CONWOl cr revrisireririserisrsi oo 05 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 36 Stereo Direct vo 36 Standard MOdE ces reri reri ee ee 36 Advanced Surround modes of Choosing the input signal 00 Si Listening to multi channel playback 30 Using Stereo Direct aaa 39 Using Advanced Surround sasaosan naaa 39 Using the Surround Back ChenincliobD GAi eidesksaees4 hea Ga eu cw AQ Using the Virtual Surround Back m da VOB jse anki etorweney ieee enec dhe 41 Using Midnight and Loudness listening 42 Using the tone CONMOISs 25 44 4 004e8 eX 42 Playing other SOUNCES 2 cc ecceacavens 42 Selecting the multi channel analog MOUIS 25a 652503008 2246 2e48 rki 43 Using the
28. H022AEn For U S model lers ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR certification mark are registered US marks K001A_En CAUTION THE STANDBY ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION THEREFORE INSTALL THE UNIT SUITABLE PLACES EASY TO DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG IN CASE OF THE ACCIDENT THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED FROM THE WALL SOCKET WHEN LEFT UNUSED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME yotzaen 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 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 HOO6AEn 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
29. OIS TOR TVS oc ng gh he de ek haere Controls for other components Preset Code List 10 Additional information Troubleshooting Resetting the main unit eee SPECIICAONS 22 44 25 os wiwses weer dees Cleaning the unit cee ee ron 01 Before you start En Chapter 1 Before you start Checking what s in the box Please check that you ve received the following supplied accessories Installing the receiver AM loop antenna FM wire antenna AA R6 dry cell batteries x2 Remote control These operating instructions Please note the following points e Do not place objects directly on top of this unit This prevents proper heat dispersal e When installing on a rack shelf etc be sure to leave more than 8 inches 20 cm of space above the receiver 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 Loading the batteries X Before you start 01 A Important Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the following precautions e Never use new and old batteries together e 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
30. ON Sometimes the material may sound better in the 5 1 format for which it was originally encoded In this case you can have the receiver only apply this effect to 6 1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES VSB AUTO or you can simply switch it off VSB OFF The table indicates when you will hear the virtual Surround back channel e Press SB CH MODE front panel repeatedly to cycle the virtual surround back channel options Each press cycles through the options as follows m VSB ON VSB OFF Ls VSB AUTO Note e You can t use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the Speaker setting on page 45 is set to SX e You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the Surround back speaker setting on page 46 is set to SB or SB SW VSX D812 only You can t adjust the surround back channel level when you re listening to the virtual Surround back channel STANDARD ADVANCED SURROUND Virtual Type of source Surround STANDARD MOVIE MUSIC NEO 6 CINEMA All modes Back mode decoding PROLOGIC NEO 6 MUSIC DTS ES Dolby Digital Matrix encoded multi channel sources with 6 1 surround Dolby Digital DTS encoded multi channel sources Dolby Digital DTS encoded stereo sources Stereo sources Analog 2 channel stereo source gt Playing sources En Using Midnight and Loudness listening The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels
31. Optical digital 1 e Default settings TV e Use or J to assign the optical digital 1 input DVD TV CD CDR VCR or OFF Optical digital 2 VSX D812 only e Default setting CDR e Use or J to assign the optical digital 2 input DVD TV CD CDR VCR or OFF Note e You can t assign two inputs to the same function For example assigning input 1 to the default setting of input 2 automatically switches input 2 to OFF Setting up the receiver 06 Manually calibrating your listening area MCACC You can use the Multi Channel Acoustic Cali bration MCACC system to fine tune your speaker levels and channel delay These are calibrated according to the distance trom your left front speaker to the listening posi tion You will hear a series of test tones that will allow you to set the speaker levels and channel delay to your liking The advantage of doing this is that you can achieve an overall balance defined by the front speakers the main speakers for home theater A Important e You must complete the Speaker setting on page 45 before using the MCACC setup I fa be C co C COO a 0 SETUP Caution e These test tones can be loud so take care that there is no one in the room who will be startled by the noise 1 Press RECEIVER 2 Press MCACC SETUP The MCACC system uses the left front speaker as a reference point to calibrate the speaker level and channel delay The front left s
32. Pioneer sound vision sou AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX D712 VSX D812 Operating Instructions WARNING THE APPARATUS IS NOT WATERPROOFS TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS SUCH AS VASE FLOWER POT COSMETICS CONTAINER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC H001AEn 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 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 SILES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT H007A2L For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour le mod le Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada H009 2L 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 could exist if connected to a socket outlet
33. Q Frequency response VCR DVR DVD LD TV SAT MONITOR 5 Hz to T MHz 8 dB Signal to Noise Rall saras over etoawes 55 dB Component video section Input Sensitivity DYO ED IV OAT riria e raae 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level Impedance MONT RW cc s ous oe restai 1 Vp p 75 Q Frequency response DVD LD TV SAT gt MONITOR 5 Hz to 40 MHz dB Signal to Noise Ratio cece 66 dB FM tuner section Frequency Range 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 UV 15 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono 20 2 dB ee Werk aA oes BR a Pa Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf Distortion aS wore ke Sec eh Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity 60dB 400 kHz Additional information 10 Stereo Separation 0 0 40dB 1 kHz Cleaning the unit Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz e Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe 1 dB off dust and dirt Antenna Input DIN 75 Q unbalanced e When the surface is dirty wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser AM tuner section diluted five or six times with water and Frequency Range 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz wrung out well and then wipe again with Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna 350 uV m a dry cloth Do not use furniture wax or eo es einen said Ea a Ai 20015 cleansers Signal to Noise Ratio cece
34. T ATT Attenuates lowers the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion T EDIT Use to memorize and name a station for recall using the STATION buttons page 55 GUIDE Displays the guides on a digital TV SUBTITLE Displays changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD Video discs SLEEP Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and select the amount of time before the receiver turns off 6 amp 1 TUNE ST ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system see page 44 Also used to control DVD menus options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player Use the TUNE buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST to find preset stations page 55 7 Component Tuner control buttons The main buttons gt W etc are used to control a component after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons The tuner DIV controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corre sponding MULTI CONTROL button TUNER or TV SAT when connected to DTV RETURN Returns to the last screen selected when using a digital TV tuner BAND DTV ON OFF Switches between the tuner AM and FM bands page 54 Also switches a digital TV on off page 60 DTV INFO Use to bring up information screens on a digital TV DISPLAY Use to switch the display between the station preset name and the frequency for the tuner CLASS Switches between the t
35. TAPE Manufacturer Code DENON 810 FISHER 813 JVC 802 KENWOOD 804 807 MARANTZ 821 ONKYO 808 809 OPTIMUS 800 SONY 801 806 TEAC 805 TECHNICS 803 YAMAHA 811 812 PIONEER 800 CD Manufacturer Code DENON 309 346 JVC 303 KENWOOD 310 311 321 MARANTZ 323 312 324 346 ONKYO 320 308 307 OPTIMUS 300 PHILIPS 312 322 346 RCA 302 319 313 SANYO 313 09 Controlling the rest of your system En SONY 301 316 317 318 TEAC 305 306 327 324 825 TECHNICS 304 326 YAMAHA 315 314 328 341 PIONEER 300 345 MD Manufacturer Code SONY 901 KENWOOD 903 SHARP 902 TEAC 904 ONKYO 905 DENON 906 PIONEER 900 902 907 Additional information 10 Chapter 10 Additional information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work Problem Remedy The power does not turn on Connect the power plug to the wall outlet e Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again e Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel This could ca
36. VER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 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 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 to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons SERVICE PERSONNEL 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
37. When playback from the multi channel Selecting the multi channel inputs is selected you can t use the analoa inputs INPUT ATT TONE and MIDNIGHT g inp LOUDNESS buttons as well as the STAN If you have connected a decoder or a DVD DARD ADVANCED SURROUND and player with multi channel analog outputs to STEREO DIRECT sound modes this receiver page 18 you must select the analog multi channel inputs for Surround sound playback e When playback from the multi channel inputs is selected only the volume and channel levels can be set Using the sleep timer The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specitied amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night Use the remote control to set the sleep timer 1 Press RECEIVER 2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time 90 min 60 min Off 30 min Q 1 Press DVD LD 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to e You can check the remaning sleep time at select DVD 5 1ch DVD 7 1ch any time by pressing SLEEP once To cancel playback trom the multi channel Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the inputs use the SIGNAL SELECT button to sleep options again select a different input signal e You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver Chapter 6 gt Setting up the receiver Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup To ensure the best possible surrou
38. ce can t be set Dynamic range control setting e Default setting OFF Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal With this setting you can compress the dynamic range so that low level sounds can be heard more easily Sounding relatively louder yet louder sounds won t be too over bearing e Use ff or J to set the dynamic range control OFF MAX or MID Note e When listening at low volumes set to MAX for maximum dynamic range compression e Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is being played back Dual mono setting e Default setting ch1 The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital and DTS signals with dual mono encoding It is sometimes used when it is necessary to have one language on one channel and a different language on the other With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to If Dolby Digital mode is switched on you will hear the channel you have selected either ch1 or ch2 through your center speaker With Dolby Digital mode off or if you don t have a center speaker you will hear the channel you have selected through both front speakers In the Lch 1 R ch2 setting the left front speaker will play channel 1 and the right front speaker will play channel 2 e Use ff or J to cycle through the possible dual mono settings L ch 1 R ch2
39. ck the speaker settings center speakers e Refer to Manually calibrating your listening area WCACC on page 51 to check the speaker levels e Connect the speakers properly refer to page 21 or page 22 No sound trom surround e Refer to Surround back speaker setting on page 46 to check the sur back speakers round back speaker settings e Refer to Using the Surround Back Channel SB CH on page 40 to make sure the SB CH MODE and the sound mode are set for sur round back sound No sound trom subwoofer e Make sure the subwoofer is switched on e f the subwoofer has a volume knob make sure it s turned up e Switch the Subwoofer setting on page 46 to YES or PLUS e Switch the LFE attenuator setting on page 47 to 0 dB or 10 dB e The Dolby Digital or DIS source you are listening to does not have an LFE channel Noise during playback of a e Move the cassette deck further from your receiver until the noise cassette deck disappears Sound is produced from e Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO DIGITAL or ANALOG accord other components but not ing to the type of connections made refer to page 37 trom LD or DVD player e Set the digital input settings correctly refer to page 50 e Make digital connections refer to page 16 and set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL refer to page 37 e Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player No sound is output or a noise Set the digital volume level of the player to full or to the
40. duct 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 LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic Surround Ex and the double D symbol are trademarks of Do by Laboratories DTS DTS ES Extended Surround and Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Contents 01 Before you start Checking what s inthe box 00 ee Installing the receiver Making cable connections Loading the batteries noana aaa Operating range of the remote CONVO UNIC 4 4 riere pire Gon he ey de ded 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater Listening to Surround Sound Using the Quick Setup 03 Connecting up Audio Video COPdS cee ee S video cables Component video cords Digital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Connecting digital components
41. ection for the source as for the recorder For example you can t record a component hooked up to S video jacks with a recorder hooked up to the component video outputs see page 19 for more on video connections INPUT SELECT DVD LD TV SAT VCRDVR VIDEO EB o MULTI CONTROL KS i oo 1 Select the source you want to record Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons or INPUT SELECT 2 Select the input signal if necessary Press SIGNAL SELECT front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component see page 37 for more on this 3 Prepare the source you want to record Tune to the radio station load the CD video DVD etc 4 Prepare the recorder Insert a blank tape MD video etc into the recording device and set the recording levels Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically check the component s instruction manual if you re unsure 5 Start recording then start playback of the source component Note e The receiver s volume balance tone bass treble loudness and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal 09 Controlling the rest of your system Chapter 9 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control Selecting preset codes other components directly There are several ways to set your remote to control the other components in
42. eing sent to different speakers in your system This is what creates a Surround sound effect and gives you the feeling of being there This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround DVD Video discs according to your speaker setup In most cases you won t have to make changes for realistic surround sound but other possibilities like listening to a CD with multi channel surround sound are explained in Playing sources on page 36 5 minute guide 02 Listening to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind so with the following quick setup guide you should have your system hooked up for surround sound in no time at all In most cases you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source 1 Hook up your DVD player For surround sound you ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver You can do this with either a coaxial or an optical connection you don t need to connect both If you hook up using an optical cable you should refer to Digital input settings on page 50 to assign the optical input to DVD Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks as shown in the illustration 2 Hook up your TV Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the TV using the jacks as shown in the illustra
43. elected 14 LOUDNESS Lights when LOUDNESS has been selected 15 TUNER indicators STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received 16 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level dB indi cates the minimum level and 0 dB indicates the maximum level Depending on your level settings for each channel the maximum volume can range between 10 dB and 0 dB Controls and displays C3 Remote control 10 a1 1 a J RECEIVER PELNE l SOURCE a CONTROL Ta ADVANCED STEREO ar Gjela TI SELECT LEVEL TONE EREHE H FL EFFECT DIMMER W SASER VOLUME TOP MENU ED MENU INPUT ATT T EDIT GUIDE SUBTITLE 5 RETURN BAND DTV ON OFF an 1 7 fee CLASS MPX D ACCESS RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER This switches between standby and on for this receiver 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Press to select control of other components see Controlling the rest of your system on page 58 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver used to select the features such as SLEEP MCACC SETUP etc Also use this button to set up Surround sound page 44 page 51 RECEIVER CONTROL buttons STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic and Neo 6 options page 3
44. er it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel on the VSX D812 or the surround back channel of the VSX D712 Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections e The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal VSX D712 Powered subwoofer Surround back channel amplifier or powered speaker INPUT VSX D812 oe amplifier HO S een Surround back e E gt j gt QO Powered subwoofer L___ Note e To hear sound only from the pre outs disconnect any speakers that are connected directly to the receiver PREOUT Connecting up e f you re not using a subwoofer change the front speaker setting see Soeaker setting on page 45 to large e VSX D7 12 only If you connect to a surround back speaker make sure the Surround back speaker setting on page 46 is switched on and set to the proper speaker size AC outlet Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver s power switch Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W 0 8 A Caution e Do not connect a monitor TV set heater or similar appliance to this unit s AC outlet e Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC outlet in order to avoid overheating and fire risk Th
45. et the signal input to DIGITAL e Some DVD players don t output DIS signals For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player Listening to multi channel playback RECEIVER INPUT SELECT ae MULTI CONTROL 8 i mo STANDARD COC COC COO O OC CARI GS GD N KON 1 Switch on the playback component 2 Turn on the power of the receiver 3 Select the source you want to play back Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons or INPUT SELECT 4 Press STANDARD If the source is Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround encoded the proper decoding format will automatically be selected and shows in the display If you are listening to a two channel source each press changes the display as follows MOVIE D0 Pro Logic Il l MUSIC MUSIC Neo 6 D0 Pro Logic Il CINEMA L Neo 6 PROLOGIC Refer to page 36 for more details about each mode Playing sources C 5 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 Note e You can t use the STANDARD mode with 96kHz PCM or DIS 96kH7 24 bit stereo Sources Using Stereo Direct When you select STEREO or DIRECT you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings Dolby Digital and DTS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo See page 36 for more on these modes e Press STEREO DIRECT repeatedly to switch between the two options
46. hat 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 e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e f the product has been exposed to rain or water e Ifthe 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 e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e 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 resultin fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this pro
47. hree banks classes of radio station presets page 55 MPX Switches between stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality page 54 Controls and displays C3 D ACCESS After pressing you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons page 54 8 Number buttons Use the number buttons to directly select a radio frequency page 54 or the tracks on a CD DVD etc 9 CHANNEL Use to select channels when using a VCR DVR etc Also use to skip tracks backward or forward on CDs DVDs etc 10 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source 11 LED This lights when a command is sent from the remote control 12 SOURCEO Press to turn on off other components connected to the receiver 13 DISC ENTER The button s use depends on the component selected It can be used to enter commands for TV or DIV and can also be used to select a disc in a multi CD player 14 TV CONTROL buttons These buttons are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONT button Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CONT MULTI CONTROL button If you have two IVs assign the main TV to the TV CONT button Use to turn on off the power of the TV TV CONTROL INPUT SELECT Use select the TV function CHANNEL Use to select channels VOLUME Use to adjust the volume on your TV 05 Playing s
48. ights 3 Use the number buttons to enter either 1 direct on or 2 direct off The LED blinks again 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control 5 When you re done press RECEIVER Note e You can t use direct function for TUNER 09 Controlling the rest of your system En Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands see Setting the remote to contro othercomponents on page 58 for more on this Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component Button s TVO INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME TOP MENU MENU pb pb gt aad Number Buttons 10 button ENTER DISC Function Switches the DTV on or off Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on Switches the TV input Not possible with all models Selects channels Adjust the TV volume Press to display the DIV menu Select different menus from the DTV functions Select the menu screen Use to switch DTV audio tracks Use as the GUIDE button for navigating Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DIV menu Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DIV menu Use to choose the RED commands on a DIV menu Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DIV menu Press to get information on DIV programs Switches DTV on or oft Use to select closed captioning with DTV Use to select a specific TV channel Use
49. ignal is detected DOO DIGITAL Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded signal is detected ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is detected DTS Lights when a source with DTS encoded audio signals is detected 2 DTS When the STANDARD mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS signal 3 DO DIGITAL When the STANDARD mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital signal dts aha Dicrratoo pierra Da PROLOGIC ATT MIDNIGHT STEREO TUNED Neo G ADV SURRs 567 8 9 10 SLEEP 4 00 PROLOGICII When the STANDARD Pro Logic I mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate Pro Logic Il decoding 5 VIR SB Lights during Virtual Surround back processing 6 ATT Lights when INPUT ATT is used to attenuate reduce the level of the analog input signal 7 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in use Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source 8 MIDNIGHT Lights during Midnight listening 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode 10 Speaker indicator Shows the speaker system currently in use 11 Character display 12 Neo 6 When the STANDARD NEO 6 mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate NEO 6 processing 04 Controls and displays En 13 ADV SURR Advanced Surround Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been s
50. information En Specifications Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 100 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 2 total harmonic distortion front Continuous power output stereo ie TE Pky be eee 100 W per channel 20 20 000 Hz THD 0 2 8 Q Continuous power output surround Eie EOE EEEE 100 W per channel 1kHz 1 0 8 Q Center 0 cee 100 W 1kHz 1 0 8 Q SUT FOU wc cn ate wae sca siee a 100 W per channel 1kHz 1 0 8 Q SUPOUNG BACK os prik redna 100 W per channel VSX D872 only 1kHz 1 0 8 Q Input Sensitivity Impedance CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD VILLI I WAN o s ir ee dot Behe es 200 mV 47 KQ Frequency response CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD sy oe eee 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz dB Output Level Impedance VCR DVR REC CD R TAPE Vaca w wade aa Seow ew aces 200 mV 2 2 KQ eee a bank oa aa AB 6 dB 100 Hz WEEDS ian estes ote a saannin a 6 dB 10 kHz Loudness 6 5dB 3 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz at volume level 50 dB NS NS a DY Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TA AS accuse wae eee pen es 96 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD eID T Alee ew aie Era tess 79 dB Video section Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR DVR DVD LD TV SAT 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level Impedance VCR DVR MONITOR OUT 1 Vp p 75
51. ion that you ve selected En Connecting up Cy Chapter 3 Connecting up A Important e Before making or changing any connec tions switch off the power and discon nect the power cord trom the AC outlet Audio Video cords Use audio video cords not supplied to connect the audio video components and a video cord to connect the monitor TV Connect red plugs to R right white plugs to L left and the yellow plugs to VIDEO Be sure to insert completely S video cables Use S video cables not supplied to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords Connect from an S video jack on the rear of the receiver to an S video jack on the video component you are hooking up Be sure to insert completely S o Sul Component video cords Use component video cords to get the best possible color reproduction of your video source The color signal of the TV is divided into the luminance Y signal and the color PB and PR signals and then output In this way interference between the signals is avoided Connect from the component video jacks on the rear of the receiver to the compo nent video jacks on the video component you are hooking up Digital audio coaxial 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 Be sure to insert complete
52. is can also cause the receiver to malfunction Note e Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically e This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use ex when on vacation Power cord caution Handle the power cord by the plug Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock Do not place the unit a piece of furniture etc on the power cord or pinch the cord Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on Adamaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock Check the power cord once in a while When you find it damaged ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement 03 Connecting up En Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord optional you can point the remote controls of other Pioneer components at the receiver s remote sensor The remote control signals are received by the remote sensor of this unit and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminals on the receiver CONTROL IN P CONTROL Receiver fN Ln lt Other Pioneer products Remote With CONTROL terminals co
53. ke special connections to ensure you can play OO RF format LDs on your system If this is the case hook up your DVD or LD player directly to an RF demodulator using both the OO RF output and either a coaxial or optical digital connection We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks as well 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 Connecting audio components To begin set up connect your analog audio components such as a cassette deck to the jacks For components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs to the receiver a set of stereo inputs and a set of stereo outputs but for components that only play you only need to hook up one Set of stereo plugs You must also hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to from digital components like an MD to from analog compo nents See page 16 for more on digital connections When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the AC outlet e The arrows indicate the direction of the signal CD player CD R Tape MD deck This receiver The illustration shows the VSX D872 but connections for the VSX D712 are the same En CD Connecting up Connecting DVD multi channel components
54. ks but some modes are also suited for music sources Iry different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like Note e Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup For more on this refer to Using the Virtual Surround Back mode VSB on page 41 and Using the Surround Back Channel SB CH on page 40 Advanced Movie ADV MOVIE Simulates the relaxed environment of a movie theater and is suitable for watching movies Advanced Music ADV MUSIC Simulates the acoustic environment ofa large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical Sources TV Surround TV SURR This mode produces surround sound for both mono and stereo TV sources It is useful for older movies recorded with mono soundtracks Sports SPORTS This is designed for sports programs with alot of action adding to the excitement by bringing background action to the forefront Game GAME Useful when playing video games It works especially well with sound moving from left to right in game software with alot of movement Expanded EXPANDED This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources and lets you hear two channel stereo signals as simu lated multi channel surround sound Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the STANDARD modes 6
55. l tuning To change the frequency one step at a time press TUNE High speed tuning Press and hold TUNE for high speed tuning Release the button at the frequency you want Improving FM stereo sound Ifthe TUNED or STEREO indicators don t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast Tuning directly to a station Sometimes you ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to In this case you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control 1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner 2 Use the BAND button to change the band FM or AM if necessary Each press switches the band between FM and AM Using the tuner CA 3 Press D ACCESS Direct Access 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station For example to tune to 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 0 STEREO TUNED SP gt A If you make a mistake halfway through press D ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station it s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time This unit can memorize up to 30 stations s
56. ly Digital audio coaxial cord or standard video cord Ce Om We Optical cable CD Connecting up En Connecting digital components The easiest way to hook up this receiver for Surround sound is to use a digital input 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 itis a matter of matching like with like for example the coaxial output from the component to coaxial input on the receiver The VSX D712 has three digital inputs on the rear panel two coaxial inputs and an optical input and the VSX D812 has four two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs Connect your digital components to the rear panel as shown below There is one digital output 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 trom the AC outlet e The arrows indicate the direction of the signal This receiver Satellite tuner CD player DVD player E kK The illustration shows the VSX D812 but connections for the VSX D772 are the same Connecting up Note e f you have an LD player you need to ma
57. modes e Default setting 0 dB In addition to the MCACC setup you can also set relative channel levels from the listening position using the method below Using CH SELECT see tip below it is also possible to set separate channel levels for each of the listening modes Ome O Co Ca O CO CI Co C stanparo SURROUND CH TEST SELECT LEVEL TONE CO MASTER VOLUME CS ae 1 Press STANDARD or ADVANCED SURROUND 2 O G 2 2 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone The test tone is output in the following order depending on the speaker setting L C R RS SW LS SB e f you don t hear a test tone from one of your speakers please refer to Speaker setting on page 45 and Surround back speaker setting on page 46 to make sure you have correctly specified your speaker setup Setting up the receiver 3 Press MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume to an appropriate level 4 Use LEVEL to adjust the speaker levels in turn You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position The channel level range is 10 dB 5 When you re done press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone The receiver returns to the Standard mode Q e The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH SELECT and then using LEVEL However you can only adjust the level of the speakers cur
58. nd sound be sure to complete the following set up operations This is particularly important when using DTS and Dolby surround You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers etc Refer to the following pages for details on each of the settings A Important e f you are using the Pioneer S FCRW230 730 speaker system make sure the Subwoofer setting is set to YES and the Speaker setting is set to FS CS SS You ll also have to change the Crossover frequency setting to 200Hz RECEIVER O05 O eS a a coco CD ee eo es aS oe ae es 1s ae home Co 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on The STANDBY indicator goes out 2 Press RECEIVER 3 Use or gt to choose the option you want to adjust It will be easiest to adjust each of the settings in turn following the order below and on the following pages The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display Speaker setting page 45 Specify the number and type of speakers you have connected Surround back speaker setting page 46 Specify your surround back speaker surround back subwoofer setup Subwoofer setting page 46 Specify how the subwoofer is used Crossover frequency setting page 46 Determine which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer or large speakers LFE attenuator setting page 47 Choose the attenuator level f
59. neutral is output when software with position DTS is played back When a search is performed This is not a malfunction but be sure to turn the volume down to by a DIS compatible CD prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers player during playback noise is output Can t operate the remote e Replace the batteries refer to page 6 control e Operate within 23 feet 7 m 30 of the remote sensor on the front panel refer to page 7 e Remove the obstacle or operate from another position e Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light The display is dark or off e Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default Additional information 10 Note e f the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity discon nect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating condi tions Resetting the main unit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver s settings to the factory default Use the front panel controls to do this 1 Switch the receiver on 2 While holding down the TONE button press and hold the STANDBY ON button for about three seconds 3 When you see RESET appear in the display press the TONE button OK shows in the display 4 Press TONE once more to confirm OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings KO Additional
60. nnecessary 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 1 2 3 8 in 1 mm l 1 Twist exposed wire strands together 2 Loosen 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 3 Tighten terminal Note e 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 Ais the main system supporting the Tull 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 sou
61. nput settings page 50 Specify the components to be assigned to the digital inputs below e Coaxial digital input 1 setting e Coaxial digital input 2 setting e Optical digital input 1 setting e Optical digital input 2 setting VSX D812 only 4 Use or J to adjust the setting The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other setup options 6 When you re done press ENTER to exit Note e The setting display is automatically exited after 3 minutes of inactivity Speaker setting e Default setting FL CS SS If a subwoofer is detected when you turn the receiver on the default is FS CS SS You must let the receiver know how many speakers you have and how big they are The size you choose large or small determines how much bass is sent from the receiver to the speakers In the display F C and S refer to front center and surround speakers respectively Soeaker size is denoted as L for large speakers S for small speakers and asterisk if no speaker is connected Note e f the cone size diameter of the speaker is larger than 5 inches set the speaker size to L e f you re not using a Subwoofer we recom mend setting the front speakers to L e Cycle through the available choices using f or and choose a configuration that matches your speaker setup gt Setting up the receiver En One of the following configurations should match your setup
62. nter speaker Surround speakers L R C LS RS Powered VSX D712 subwoofer SW CD Connecting up Connecting the speakers VSX D812 A complete setup of eight speakers including the subwoofer is shown below but everyone s home setup will vary Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers the front speakers in the diagram but using at least three speakers is recommended and a complete setup is best for surround sound If you re not using a subwoofer change the front speaker setting see Speaker setting on page 45 to large Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal Also make sure the positive and negative 4 terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source A Important e Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Q to 16 Q Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Surround back speakers L R C LS RS SBL SBR VSX D812 Powered subwoofer Passive subwoofer or single SW surround back G speaker m G m En Connecting up C Note e 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 u
63. ntrol unit Connect to CONTROL terminal of other compatible Pioneer products Controls and displays Chapter 4 Controls and displays Front panel 24 23 22 21 20 19 1 STANDBY ON Switches the receiver between on and standby 2 Input select buttons Press to select an input source 3 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode 4 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control 5 ENTER 6 MULTI JOG dial The MULTI JOG dial performs a number of tasks Use it to select options after pressing TONE QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT 7 MASTER VOLUME 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones When the head phones are connected there is no sound output from the speakers 04 Controls and displays En 9 STATION buttons Selects station presets when using the tuner page 55 10 TUNING buttons Selects the frequency when using the tuner page 54 11 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic and Neo 6 options page 38 ADVANCED SURROUND Use to switch between the various Surround modes page 39 STEREO DIRECT Switches between direct and stereo play back Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source page 39 12 SIGNAL SELECT Use to select an input signal page 37 13 MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS
64. o place the surround speakers further away from the listening position than the front and center speakers Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect To achieve the best possible surround sound install your speakers as shown below Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality Caution e If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV be sure to secure it with putty or by other suitable means to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes CD Connecting up Overhead view of 5 1 channel speaker setup Front Front Left Center Right Subwoofer Surround Surround Left Right E V E Listening Position 3 D view of 5 1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of 6 1 channel speaker setup Front Front Left Center Right Subwoofer Surround Surround Left Right E 8 E Listening Position Single Surround Back Connecting up Cy 3 D view of 6 1 channel speaker setup x Overhead view of 7 1 channel speaker setup Front Front Left Center Right Subwoofer Surround Surround Left Right Listening Position Surround Back Surround Back Left Right 3 D view of 7 1 channel speaker setup En Connecting up Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use howev
65. or the LFE channel Front left speaker distance setting page 47 Specity the distance from your listening position to your front left speaker Center speaker distance setting page 47 Specify the distance from your listening position to your center speaker Front right speaker distance setting page 48 Specity the distance from your listening position to your front right speaker Setting up the receiver 06 Surround right speaker distance setting page 48 Specify the distance from your listening position to your surround right speaker Surround back speaker distance setting page 48 Specify the distance from your listening position to your surround back speakers Surround left speaker distance setting page 48 Specify the distance from your listening position to your surround left speaker Subwoofer distance setting page 48 Specify the distance from your listening position to your subwoofer Dynamic range control setting page 49 Compress the dynamic range of the sound track Dual mono setting page 49 Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding Component video input settings page 49 Specify the components to be assigned to the component video inputs below e Component video 1 input setting e Component video 2 input setting Surround back channel input setting VSX D872 only page 49 Specify the number of surround back inputs you have connected Digital i
66. ources En Chapter 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes There are three basic sound options Stereo Direct STEREO DIRECT Standard STAN DARD or Advanced Surround ADVANCED SURROUND Stereo Direct When you select STEREO or DIRECT you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings Dolby Digital and DIS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo In STEREO you ll hear the audio with your surround settings and you can still use the Midnight Loudness and Tone control func tions With DIRECT you will bypass all effects and surround settings so that the audio remains as close to the source audio signal as possible Note e f you switch on Midnight listening Loud ness or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected the receiver automatically switches to STEREO Standard mode The Standard mode can be used to decode Dolby Digital DIS and Dolby Surround SOUICeS The other surround sound options next column can add multi channel sound to regular stereo sources You can identify Dolby Digital software by the pame or DAleorev surowe Marks Most Dolby DIGITAL AC 3D IG I Surround software is Marked o0marsmam but unmarked software may also incorporate Dolby Surround Depending on the source and the sound mode you have selected you may not get sound from the surround back speakers in your setup For more
67. peaker tone and the target speaker the one that you re trying to adjust tone will sound in turns So you can judge which needs to be louder 3 Use ff and J to adjust each channel level in turn pressing ENTER to go to the next channel when you re done The test tone is output in the following order depending on the speaker setting R C LS SW SB RS 4 Specify the distance from the front left speaker to your listening position using and J then press ENTER 5 Use and J to adjust the delay for each channel in turn pressing ENTER to go to the next channel when you re done Listen to the reference channel and use it to measure the target channel Stand facing the two speakers with your arms outstretched pointing at each speaker Try to make the two tones sound as if they are arriving simulta neously at a position slightly in front of you and between your arm span erty r I T gt Setting up the receiver En The test tone for channel delay is output in the same order as step 5 R C LS SW SB RS After you have completed all the channels in your speaker setup the volume level returns to normal and COMPLETE then RESUME shows in the display Note e Using the MCACC system to set up your speaker system will overwrite any previous settings you had for the STANDARD or ADVANCED SURROUND modes Setting separate channel levels for listening
68. r Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level e Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from
69. rces 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 e 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 Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV e When placing speakers near the TV we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture move the speakers farther away from the TV Place the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen If possible place the surround speakers slightly above ear level Try not t
70. rently active in the mode you re listening to You can set separate levels for the STANDARD STEREO and DVD 5 1 ch DVD 7 1 ch modes as well as for each ADVANCED SURROUND mode Note e Since the subwoofer transmits an ultra low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is e Using test tones to set up your speaker system will overwrite any previous settings you had for the STANDARD or ADVANCED SURROUND modes 07 Using the tuner En Chapter 7 Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic search and manual step tuning functions If you already know the frequency of the station you want see Tuning directly to a station below Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later see Saving station presets on page 55 tor more on how to do this One O Ca C Ca C O oO a OOOO SP O SQ BAND DTV ON OFF 1 Press the TUNER button to select the tuner 2 Use the BAND button to change the band FM or AM if necessary Each press switches the band between FM and AM 3 Tune to a station There are three ways to do this Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band press and hold TUNE for about a second The receiver will start searching for the next station stopping when it has found one Repeat to search for other stations Manua
71. rsible deck Cassette deck P Press to advance to the start of the next track CD MD CD R DVD LD Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks player Play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck Cassette deck lI Pause playback or recording CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck gt Start playback CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck be gt Hold down for fast forward playback CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck lt lt Hold down for fast reverse playback CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck Bi Stops playback on some models pressing this when the CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open DVR player Cassette deck En 09 Controlling the rest of your system Button s Function Components Number buttons 10 button ENTER DISC MENU ENTER lt gt EDUR ENTER CHANNEL TOP MENU AUDIO GUIDE Directly access tracks on a program source Use the number buttons to navigate the on screen display Selects tracks higher than 10 For example press 10 then 3 to select track 13 Changes the search mode Chooses the disc Use as the ENTER button Displays the setup screen for DVR players Changes sides of the LD Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using Pauses the tape Stops the tape Starts playback Fast rewinds fast forwards the tape Navigates
72. setup for a Subwoofer SW YES or SW NO contirms the subwoofer check then the display prompts you to select your speaker setup 3 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your speaker setup When a subwoofer was detected in step 2 you can cycle between the following choices 2 1ch 3 1ch I 7 1ch 4 1ch L 6 1ch 5 1ch VSX D812 only If a Subwoofer wasn t detected in step 2 you can cycle between the following choices VSX D812 only e Check the table below to find the speaker setup that corresponds with your system Front Center Surround Surround Sub Speakers Speaker Speakers Back Sp Woofer 2och v J Cr a 61ch vV v v ispeaker v aom v v v fora aam v vv oe 0 VSX D812 only 4 Press ENTER 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your room size Depending on the distance of your speakers from the listening position choose between small medium or large S M or L M being an average sized room 6 Press ENTER ED CSminteguide S O 7 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your listening position Cycle between the following choices FWD If you are nearer to the front speakers than the surround speakers MID If you are equal distance trom the front and surround speakers BACK If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to confirm your setup The display shows the speaker setup room size and listening posit
73. stem 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 itis 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 ANTENNA 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 t
74. t the receiver to the DVD input 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup room size and listening position Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to confirm your selection See Using the Quick Setup on page 13 if you re unsure about the settings 6 Play a DVD and adjust the volume to your liking There are several other sound options you can select See Introduction to Sound Modes on page 36 for more on this See also Choosing your receiver setup on page 44 for more setup options Note e Depending on your DVD player or source discs you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound In this case the listening mode must be set to STANDARD it should already be set see Listening to multi channel playback on page 38 if you need to do this if you want multi channel surround sound Gminiteguide 0A Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with just a few button presses The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your speaker setup room size and listening position If you want to make more specific settings refer to Choosing your receiver setup on page 44 Use the front panel controls for the steps below 1 If the receiver is off press STANDBY ON to turn the power on The STANDBY indicator goes out 2 Press QUICK SETUP SW DET flashes in the display while the receiver checks your
75. the distance of the front left speaker from the main listening position within the range of 0 5 ft to 45 ft Center speaker distance setting e Default setting 10 ft The center speaker is normally placed directly in the front of the listening room and closer to the listening position than the front speakers This means that the sound from the center speaker will be heard before the front speakers To prevent this set the center speaker distance setting to delay the sound trom the center speaker so that the sound trom the front and center speakers will be heard at the same time e Use or J to set the distance of the center speaker from the main listening position within the range of 0 5 ft to 45 ft Note e When CX is selected in the speaker setting the center speaker distance can t be set Front right speaker distance setting e Default setting 10 ft Sets the distance from the front right speaker to the listening position e Use or J to set the distance of the front right speaker from the main listening position within the range of 0 5 ft to 45 ft Surround right speaker distance setting e Default setting 10 ft You should set the distance of the surround speakers accurately to hear sounds coming trom all speakers at the same time e Use or J to set the distance of the surround right speaker from the main listening position within the range of 0 5 ft to 45 ft Note e When
76. tion gt Optical cable VIDEO IN GZIM r Video cord This receiver uedi PREOUT i ovo LOVIN L L SURROUND Pa R R EB f Front _Hsurnounol center Y Pa TVI SATIN DIGITAL OUT Coaxial aN able Rh Sl i Bemet DVD player The illustration shows the VSX D812 but DVD connections for the VSX D712 are the same VIDEO OUT J gt Video cord j 3 Connect your speakers A complete setup of speakers is shown here six speakers for the VSX D712 and eight for the VSX D812 but everyone s home setup will vary Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers the front speakers in the diagram but using at least three speakers is recommended and a complete setup is best ED CSmintegide s lt SsS SSCSCS S Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal Also make sure the positive and negative terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers A Important e Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Q to 16 Q e f you re not using a Subwoofer change the front speaker setting see Speaker setting on page 45 to large Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers L R C LS RS O Powered VSX D712 subwoofer SW En Gminteguide
77. to add a decimal point when selecting a specific TV channel Use to enter a channel Components DTV Cable TV Satellite TV TV TV Cable TV Satellite TV TV DIV Cable TV Satellite TV TV Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV DIV Cable TV Satellite TV TV DIV Controlling the rest of your system C Button s Function Components eam tit amp Select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen DTV ENTER ENTER brings up the DIV menus Press to select or adjust and navigate items onthe menu Cable TV Satellite TV TV screen DIV Note e The four TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONT button Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CONT MULTI CONTROL button If you have two TVs assign the main TV to the TV CONT button Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands see Setting the remote to control other components on page 58 for more on this Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component Button s Function Components SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck lt lt Press to return to the start of the current track CD MD CD R DVD LD Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks player Play the reverse side of the tape on a reve
78. tored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 stations each When saving an FM frequency the MPX setting see page 54 is also stored Use the front panel controls to store station presets Ogas Q aoa oaa oa coo eo CO lt 9 OIC ab ae Gl OMmMa C CD Oo 4s BAND DTV ON OFF CLASS MPX oi I 10 1 Tune to a station you want to memo rize See Listening to the radio on page 54 for more on this 2 Press T EDIT TUNER EDIT The display shows ST MEMORY then a blinking memory class STEREO TUNED SPPA 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press ST STATION to select the station preset you want You can also use the the MULTI JOG dial front panel to select a station preset 4 Press ENTER After pressing ENTER the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station Naming station presets For easier identification you can name your station presets 1 Choose the station preset you want to name See Listening to station presets below for how to do this 2 Press T EDIT TUNER EDIT The display shows ST NAME then a blinking cursor at the first character position 3 Input the name you want Names can be up to four characters long e Use the MULTI JOG dial front panel or the ST buttons remote to select characters e Press ENTER to confirm a character If no character is input a space is Input e The name
79. tors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole then snap the connector shut S5 3 8 in 10mm Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external fm antenna T 759 coaxial cable To improve AM reception Connect a 15 18 feet length of vinyl coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend hori zontally outdoors Outdoor antenna l 15 18 ft 5 6m Indoor antenna vinyl coated wire Connecting up CE Connecting the speakers VSX D712 A complete setup of six speakers including the subwoofer is shown below but everyone s home setup will vary Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers the front speakers in the diagram but using at least three speakers is recommended and a complete setup is best If you re not using a subwoofer change the front speaker setting see Soeaker setting on page 45 to large Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal Also make sure the positive and negative terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source A Important e Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Q to 16 Q Front speakers Ce
80. traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation CI ANNO k VN hr A KS kA pa HA S ord SOTI cA as S001 en Additional information 10 Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance Pioneer Electronics USA Inc Customer Support Division P O BOX 1760 Long Beach CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service
81. use different batteries together e When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area Operating range of the remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if e There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver s remote sensor Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor e The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays e The receiver is operated simultaneously with another intrared remote control unit 23ft 7m ED CSminteguide S O En Chapter 2 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but may not be used to home theater systems that give you many more options Such as surround sound when listening to soundtracks Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a Surround sound effect making you feel like you re in the middle of the action or concert The Surround sound you get trom ahome theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your room but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver DVD Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size quality and ease of use Depending on the DVD you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming trom one disc all of them b
82. use the receiver to shut off automatically e f the STANDBY indicator blinks and the power shuts off automatically take the unit to your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing No sound is output when a e Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to Con function is selected necting up on page 15 e Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off e Adjust the MASTER VOLUME No image is output when a e Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to Con function is selected necting up on page 15 e Select the correct component use the MULTI CONTROL buttons Considerable noise in radio Tune in the correct frequency broadcasts e Connect the antenna refer to page 20 e Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and wires e Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall e Connect an outdoor FM antenna refer to page 20 e Adjust the direction and position for best reception e Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna refer to page 20 e Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver e Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise KO Additional information Problem Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be Connect an outdoor antenna refer to page 20 selected automatically No sound trom surround or Refer to Speaker setting on page 45 to che

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