Pioneer Stereo Receiver VSX D514 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL  
RECEIVER  
VSX-D514  
VSX-D714  
VSX-D814  
Operating Instructions  
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.  
Please read through these operating instructions so that you will know how to operate your  
model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them in a safe place for  
future reference.  
01 Before you start  
04 Controls and displays  
Checking what’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Making cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Loading the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Operating range of remote control unit . . . 6  
Front panel (VSX-D514) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Front panel (VSX-D714/D814) . . . . . . . . . .29  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
02 5 minute guide  
05 Listening to your system  
Introduction to home theater . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Listening to Surround Sound . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Using the Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Listening in surround sound . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Using the Advanced surround effects . . .37  
Listening in stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Choosing the input signal . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
Using the Surround Back Channel  
03 Connecting up  
(SB CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Using the Virtual Surround Back mode  
Audio/Video cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
S-video cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Component video cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Digital audio coaxial cords/Optical  
(VSB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
Using Midnight and Loudness listening . .41  
Using the tone controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Playing other sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Selecting the multichannel analog  
inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
VSX-D514 model:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
VSX-D714/D814 model: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Using the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Connecting digital components . . . . . . . . 15  
Connecting audio components . . . . . . . . 16  
Connecting DVD 5.1 channel  
components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Connecting video components. . . . . . . . . 18  
Connecting to the front panel video  
terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Connecting antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Using external antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Connecting the speakers  
(VSX-D514/D714) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Connecting the speakers (VSX-D814) . . . . 21  
Speaker terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
A and B speaker systems. . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Hints on speaker placement . . . . . . . . . 22  
Speaker placement diagrams . . . . . . . . 23  
Connecting additional amplifiers . . . . . . . 24  
Power cord caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Operating other Pioneer components . . . 25  
Using this receiver with a Pioneer  
06 Setting up the receiver  
Choosing your receiver setup . . . . . . . . . .44  
Speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
Surround back speaker setting . . . . . . . .46  
Subwoofer setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Crossover frequency setting . . . . . . . . . .47  
LFE attenuator setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Front speaker distance setting . . . . . . . .48  
Front left speaker distance setting . . . . .48  
Center speaker distance setting . . . . . . .48  
Front right speaker distance setting . . . .48  
Surround speaker distance setting . . . . .48  
Surround right speaker distance  
setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Surround back speaker distance  
plasma display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Surround left speaker distance setting . .49  
Subwoofer distance setting. . . . . . . . . . .49  
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Dynamic range control setting. . . . . . . . 50  
Dual mono setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Component video input settings . . . . . . 50  
Digital input settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
SR+ control for Pioneer plasma  
displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Manually calibrating your listening area  
(MCACC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Setting separate channel levels for  
Preset Code List (VSX-D514/D714). . . . . . .66  
Preset Code List (VSX-D814) . . . . . . . . . . .68  
10 Additional information  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70  
Resetting the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
Switching the speaker impedance. . . . . . .72  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
Amplifier section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
Audio section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
Video Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
Component video section . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
FM Tuner Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
AM Tuner Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
Miscellaneous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
Cleaning the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
listening modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer  
plasma display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
07 Using the tuner  
Listening to the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Improving FM stereo sound . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Tuning directly to a station. . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Saving station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Naming station presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Listening to station presets . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Changing the frequency step . . . . . . . . . . 58  
"DTS" ,"DTS-ES Extended Surround" and  
"Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic",  
"Surround EX", and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
08 Making recordings  
Making an audio or a video recording . . . 59  
09 Controlling the rest of your  
system  
Setting the remote to control other  
For U.S. and Australia Model  
components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Selecting preset codes directly. . . . . . . . . 60  
Programming signals from other  
remote controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Erasing all of your programmed  
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Clearing all the remote control settings . . 62  
Direct function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Controls for TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Controls for other components. . . . . . . . . 64  
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Before you start  
01  
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Checking what’s in the box  
Please check that you've received the  
following supplied accessories:  
• AM loop antenna  
• FM wire antenna  
• Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2  
• Remote control  
• Power cords (make sure you use the  
correct cord for your country/region):  
VSX-D514/D714/D814-K (black models)  
Round 2-pin type and Australian type  
Loading the batteries  
VSX-D514/D714-S (silver models)  
Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type and  
UK 3-pin type (Except Australian model)  
VSX-D814-S (silver model)  
Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type, UK  
3-pin type and Australian type  
• Power plug adaptor (VSX-D514/D714/  
D814-K only) x1  
• J-shape plug (VSX-D514/D714/  
D814-K only) x1  
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such  
hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the  
following precautions:  
• These operating instructions  
• Never use new and old batteries together.  
Making cable connections  
• Insert the plus and minus sides of the  
batteries properly according to the marks  
in the battery case.  
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  
• Batteries with the same shape may have  
different voltages. Do not use different  
batteries together.  
humming noise from the speakers.  
• When disposing of used batteries, please  
comply with governmental regulations or  
environmental public instruction’s rules  
that apply in your country or area.  
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Before you start  
Operating range of remote  
control unit  
The remote control may not work properly if:  
• There are obstacles between the remote  
control and the receiver's remote sensor.  
• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is  
shining onto the remote sensor.  
• The receiver is located near a device that  
is emitting infrared rays.  
• The receiver is operated simultaneously  
with another infrared remote control unit.  
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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  
from a home 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  
from one disc, all of them being 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 multichannel surround  
sound) are explained in Listening to your system on page 36.  
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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  
shown below.  
2
Hook up your TV.  
Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the TV using the jacks as shown below.  
Optical cable  
VIDEO IN  
Video cord  
TV  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPT  
This receiver*  
OPT  
2
CEN-  
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DIGITAL OUT  
SUB WOOFER  
Coaxial  
cable  
AUX  
CD  
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* The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for the VSX-D514/D714 are the same.  
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Connect your speakers.  
A complete setup of speakers is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-D514/D714, and eight for  
the VSX-D814), but different home setups may 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.  
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. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16  
(please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with an  
impedance of less than 8).  
Front speakers  
Center speaker  
C
Surround speakers  
L
R
LS  
RS  
CEN-  
SUB WOOFER  
TER  
AUX  
IN  
COPONENT VIDEO  
ASSIGNABLE  
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MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
SURROUND  
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IN  
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OUT  
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Powered subwoofer  
SW  
INPUT  
* The illustration shows the VSX-D714, but connections for the VSX-D514 are the same.  
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Front speakers  
Center speaker  
C
Surround speakers  
LS RS  
Surround back speakers  
L
R
SBL  
SBR  
CEN-  
SB WOOFER  
TER  
AUX  
CD  
IN  
CMPONENT VIDEO  
ASSIGNABLE  
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AM  
LOOP  
DIGITAL OUT  
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ANTENNA  
MONITOR OUT  
OPT N  
MONITOR T  
OUT  
SURROND  
OPT  
CONTROL  
IN  
DVD 5.1CH NPUT  
OUT  
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VIDEO  
OPT  
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VCR  
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CENTER  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
FRONT  
IN  
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COAX  
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Passive  
subwoofer  
or single  
surround  
back  
Powered subwoofer  
SW  
TV  
AUDIO IN  
INPUT  
speaker  
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on  
page 46) to large.  
VSX-D814 only  
• To use 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.  
• If 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).  
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• 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 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-D814  
SURROUND BACK  
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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 on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input.  
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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 12 if you’re unsure about the settings.  
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Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking.  
There are several other sound options you can select. See Listening to your system on page 36  
for more on this. See also Choosing your receiver setup on page 44 for more setup options.  
• 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 in surround sound on page 36 if you need to do this) if you  
want multichannel surround sound.  
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* VSX-D814 only  
Using the Quick Setup  
If a subwoofer wasn’t detected in step 2, you  
can cycle between the following choices:  
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.  
2.0ch  
3.0ch  
4.0ch  
7.0ch*  
6.0ch  
5.0ch  
If you want to make more specific settings,  
refer to Choosing your receiver setup on  
page 44.  
* VSX-D814 only  
VSX-D514 – Cycle between the following  
choices:  
Use the front panel controls for the steps  
below.  
5.1ch  
2.1ch  
5.0ch  
3.0ch  
4.1ch  
3.1ch  
MULTI JOG  
2.0ch  
4.0ch  
ENTER  
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI JOG  
QUICK SETUP  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
SB CH  
MODE  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
DOWN  
UP  
• Check the table below to find the speaker  
setup that corresponds with your system.  
TENING MODE  
MMER  
VIDEO INPUT  
DIGITAL IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
1
If the receiver is off, press  
STANDBY/ON to turn the power on.  
2
Press QUICK SETUP.  
VSX-D714/D814 only – SW DET flashes in the  
display while the receiver checks your setup  
for a subwoofer. SW YES or SW NO confirms  
the subwoofer check, then the display  
prompts you to select your speaker setup.  
3
Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your  
speaker setup.  
VSX-D714/D814 – When a subwoofer was  
detected in step 2, you can cycle between the  
following choices:  
* VSX-D714/D814 only  
2.1ch  
3.1ch  
** VSX-D814 only  
4.1ch  
7.1ch*  
5.1ch  
6.1ch  
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5
Press ENTER.  
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.  
7
Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your  
listening position.  
You can cycle between the following choices:  
FWD  
MID  
BACK  
FWD – If you are nearer to the front  
speakers than the surround speakers  
MID – If you are equal distance from 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 position that you have  
selected.  
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Component video cords  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
• Before making or changing any  
connections, switch off the power and  
disconnect the power cord from the AC  
outlet.  
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.  
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.  
Y
Be sure to insert completely.  
PB  
R
Green  
L
PR  
Blue  
VIDEO  
Red  
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.  
S-video cables  
Use S-video cables (not supplied) to get  
clearer picture reproduction than regular  
video cords.  
Be sure to insert completely.  
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.  
Digital audio coaxial cord  
(or standard video cord)  
Optical cable  
Be sure to insert completely.  
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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, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial output from the  
component to coaxial input on the receiver).  
The VSX-D514/D714 has three digital inputs on the rear panel (two coaxial inputs and an optical  
input) and the VSX-D814 has four (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs). Connect your  
digital components to the rear panel as shown below.  
VSX-D714/D814 only – 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 from the AC outlet.  
• The arrows indicate the direction of the digital audio signal.  
DIGITAL  
OUT  
DIGITAL  
IN  
VSX-D714/  
D814 only  
CD recorder  
This receiver*  
CEN-  
TER  
SUB WOOFER  
VSX-D814 only  
AUX  
IN  
CO  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
DIGITAL OUT  
ANTENNA  
CD  
IN  
OPT  
MONITOR  
O
R
L
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
SURROUND  
OPT  
CONTROL  
IN  
DVD 5.1CH INPUT  
OUT  
IN  
DVR/  
VCR  
2
DIGITAL  
OUT  
Y
PB  
Satellite tuner  
CD player  
(DVR/VCR)  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OPT  
DVR/  
VCR  
FRONT  
IN  
IN  
R
L
1
S
P
E
TV  
/
OUT  
SAT  
(TV  
/
IN  
IN  
IN  
SAT)  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
COAX  
2
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
T
V
/
SAT  
IN  
A
A
K
(CD)  
D
V
D
5.1CH  
REC INPUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
COAX  
DVD  
/LD  
1
IN  
CD-R  
TAPE  
E
R
S
PREOUT  
OUT  
IN  
(DVD  
/LD)  
/
IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAX  
/
MD  
S-VIDEO  
PLAY  
R
AUDIO  
L
DIGITAL OUT  
COAX  
DVD player  
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• If you have an LD player, you need to make special connections to ensure you can play 2  
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 2RF 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  
components. See page 15 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.  
• The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.  
This receiver*  
OUTPUT  
CEN-  
SUB WOOFER  
TER  
CD player  
L
AUX  
IN  
ASSIGNABLE  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
(
)
D
V
D
/
LD IN  
¥
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
R
DIGITAL OUT  
ANTENNA  
CD  
IN  
OPT  
MONITOR OUT  
R
L
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
SURROUND  
OPT  
CONTROL  
IN  
DVD 5.1CH INPUT  
OUT  
IN  
DVR/  
VCR  
2
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
PR  
(
)
T
V
/
SAT IN  
ø
(DVR/VCR)  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OPT  
DVR/  
VCR  
FRONT  
CENTER  
SURROUND BACK  
IN  
IN  
R
L
R
L
1
S
P
E
TV  
/
OUT  
SAT  
(TV  
/
IN  
IN  
IN  
SAT)  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
REC PLAY  
2
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
T
V
/
SAT  
IN  
CD-R/Tape/MD deck  
A
A
K
S I N G L E  
SEE INSTRUCTION  
MANUAL  
(CD)  
D
V
D
5.1CH  
REC INPUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
COAX  
DVD  
/LD  
1
IN  
CD-R  
TAPE  
E
R
S
PREOUT  
OUT  
IN  
(DVD  
/LD)  
/
IN  
/
MD  
S-VIDEO  
PLAY  
R
AUDIO  
L
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Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components  
If you prefer to use a separate component for decoding DVDs, you can connect a decoder or a  
DVD player with multichannel analog outputs to the multichannel 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.  
• The arrows indicate the direction of the signal.  
CEN-  
SUB WOOFER  
TER  
AUX  
IN  
CO
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
DIGITAL OUT  
ANTENNA  
CD  
OPIN  
MONITOR O
R
L
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
SURROUND  
OP
CONTROL  
IN  
DVD 5.1CH INPUT  
OUT  
DVR/  
VCR  
2
Y
P
(DVR/VCR
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO  
OP
DVR/  
VCR  
FRONT  
T
SURROUND  
IN  
IN  
R
L
SUB  
1
S
E
/
OUT  
OUTPUT
FRON  
OUTPUT  
CENTER  
OUTPUT  
WOOFER  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
SAT  
(TV  
IN  
SA
OUTPUT  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
COA
2
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
L
L
MONITOR  
OUT  
T
V
/
SAT  
IN  
A
A
K
(C
D
V
D
I
5.1CH  
I
SUB  
WOOFER  
COAX  
DVD  
/LD  
R
R
1
IN  
CD-R  
TAPE  
E
R
S
PREOUT  
OUT  
IN  
(DVD  
/LD)  
/
IN  
/
MD  
S-VIDEO  
PLAY  
R
AUDIO  
L
DVD/multi-channel decoder  
with multi-channel analog  
output jacks  
This receiver*  
* The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for the VSX-D514/D714 are the same.  
• The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see page 42).  
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Connecting video components  
Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. 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 15). It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio  
connections (see page 16).  
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 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.  
• The arrows indicate the direction of the signal  
Video deck  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
L
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
This receiver*  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
L
AUX  
IN  
R
R
TV tuner  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
DIGITAL OUT  
L
ANTENNA  
(or Satellite tuner)  
CD  
IN  
OPT  
R
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
R
OPT  
CONTROL  
IN  
DV
OUT  
IN  
DVR/  
VCR  
2
(DVR/VCR)  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OPT  
DVR
VCR  
IN  
IN  
1
TV  
/
OUT  
SAT  
(TV  
/
IN  
IN  
IN  
SAT)  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
COAX  
2
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
T
V
/
SAT  
IN  
(CD)  
D
V
D
INPUT  
VIDEO  
5.1CH  
SUB  
WOOFER  
COAX  
REC INPUT  
DVD  
/LD  
1
IN  
OUTPUT  
CD-R  
PREOUT  
OUT  
IN  
(DVD  
/LD)  
T
I
/
MD  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
PLAY  
DVD or LD player  
R
AUDIO  
L
L
R
TV (monitor)  
* The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but connections for the VSX-D514/D714 are the same.  
Connecting to the front panel video  
terminal  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
MULTI JOG  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
SB CH  
MODE  
TONE  
QUICK SETUP  
SPEAKERS  
VIDEO INPUT  
DIGITAL IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
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 (the VSX-D814 also has an optical  
input). Hook them up the same way you made  
the rear panel connections.  
Video  
camera  
(etc.)  
V
L
R
DIGITAL OUT  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
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Antenna snap connectors  
Twist the exposed wire strands together and  
insert into the hole, then snap the connector  
shut.  
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.  
10mm  
Using external antennas  
AM loop  
antenna  
To improve FM reception  
Connect an external FM antenna.  
FM wire  
antenna  
AUX  
IN  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
DIGITAL OUT  
ANTENNA  
CD  
OPT IN  
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
OPT  
CONTROL  
IN  
OUT  
DVR/  
VCR  
2
(DVR/VCR)  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO  
OPT  
DVR/  
VCR  
T  
IN  
IN  
1
75coaxial cable  
TV  
/
OUT  
SAT  
(TV  
/
IN  
SAT)  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
COAX  
2
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
T
V
/
SAT  
IN  
(CD)  
D
V
D
5.1CH  
REC INPUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
COAX  
DVD  
/LD  
1
IN  
CD-R  
TAPE  
PREOUT  
OUT  
IN  
(DVD  
/LD)  
/
IN  
/
MD  
S-VIDEO  
J-shape plug  
PLAY  
R
AUDIO  
L
FM UNBAL  
75  
FM wire antenna  
To improve AM reception  
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend  
vertically along a window frame or another  
suitable place that gives good reception.  
Connect a 5–6 metre length of vinyl-coated  
wire to the AM antenna terminal without  
disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.  
For the best possible reception, suspend  
horizontally outdoors.  
AM loop antenna  
Assemble the antenna and connect to the  
receiver. Attach (if necessary) and face in the  
direction that gives the best reception.  
Outdoor  
antenna  
5–6m  
Indoor antenna  
(vinyl-coated wire)  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
ANTENNA  
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Connecting the speakers (VSX-D514/D714)  
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 Speaker setting on page 46) 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. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16Ω  
(please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with an  
impedance of less than 8).  
Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.  
Front speakers  
Center speaker  
C
Surround speakers  
L
R
LS  
RS  
CEN-  
SUB WOOFER  
TER  
AUX  
CD  
IN  
COPONENT VIDEO  
ASSIGNLE  
(
FM UNBAL  
75  
D
V
D
/
LD N  
¥
AM  
LOOP  
DIGITAL OU
ANTENNA  
OPT IN  
R
L
MONITOR O
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
SURROUN
CONTROL  
IN  
DVD 5.1CH INUT  
OUT  
DVR/  
VCR  
Y
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
PR  
(
)
T
V
/
S
A
T
IN  
ø
OUT  
DIGITAL IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO  
OPT  
DVR/  
VCR  
FRON
CENTER  
SURROUND  
FRONT  
IN  
IN  
R
L
R
L
R
L
1
S
P
E
TV  
/
OUT  
SAT  
(T  
V
/
IN  
SAT  
)
ASSIGNABLE  
COAX  
2
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
T
V
/
SAT  
IN  
A
A
K
(CD)  
D
V
D
B
5.1CH  
REC INPUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
COAX  
DVD  
/LD  
1
IN  
CD-R  
TAPE  
E
R
S
OUT  
IN  
PREOUT  
(DVD  
/
IN  
/
L
D)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
/
MD  
S-VIDEO  
PLAY  
R
AUDIO  
L
VSX-D714  
Powered subwoofer  
SW  
INPUT  
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Connecting the speakers (VSX-D814)  
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 46)  
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. You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6–16Ω  
(please see Switching the speaker impedance on page 72 if you plan to use speakers with an  
impedance of less than 8).  
Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source.  
Front speakers  
Center speaker  
C
Surround speakers  
Surround back speakers  
L
R
LS  
RS  
SBL  
SBR  
CEN-  
SB WOOFER  
TER  
AUX  
CD  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
ASSIGNABLE  
SURROUD  
BAK  
L
L
(
D
V
D
/
LD) IN  
¥
FM UNBAL  
AM  
LOOP  
DIGITAL OUT  
75  
ANTENNA  
MONITOR OUT  
OPT IN  
MONITOR OUT  
R
L
OUT  
SURROND  
OPT  
CONTROL  
IN  
DVD 5.1CH NPUT  
OUT  
DVR/  
VCR  
2
CENTR  
PREO
P
B
P
R
Y
P
B
P
R
R
R
(T  
V
/
S
A
T
)
IN  
ø
FROT  
SURROUND  
(DVR/VCR)  
OUT  
IN  
IN  
IN  
VIDEO  
OPT  
DVR/  
VCR  
FROT  
CENTER  
SURROUND BACK  
SURROUND  
FRONT  
IN  
IN  
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
1
S
P
E
TV  
/
OUT  
SAT  
(
T
V
/
T
IN  
SA  
)
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
COAX  
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
T
V
/
2
SAT  
IN  
A
A
K
S
I
N
L
E
(
C
D
)
D
V
D
SEE INSTCTION  
B
5.1CH  
REC INPUT  
MANL  
SUB  
COAX  
DVD  
/LD  
1
IN  
CD-R  
TAPE  
E
R
S
PREOUT  
OUT  
IN  
(
D
V
D
)
/
IN  
/
L
D
/
MD  
SVIDEO  
PLAY  
R
AUDIO  
L
VSX-D814  
Passive  
subwoofer  
or single  
surround  
back  
Powered subwoofer  
SW  
TV  
AUDIO IN  
INPUT  
speaker  
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A and B speaker systems  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
• 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.  
The receiver has two speaker systems: A and  
B. A is the main system supporting the full  
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 multichannel  
sources 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.  
• If 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 (see illustration on page 11).  
• 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  
Press the SPEAKERS button on the  
front panel to switch between speaker  
systems (A, B or both).  
negative wire to the left channel ()  
terminal (see illustration on page 11).  
Hints on speaker placement  
Speakers are usually designed with a  
particular 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  
Speaker terminals  
1
2
3
10mm  
placement that the speaker manufacturer  
provided with your particular speakers to get  
the most out of them.  
1
2
Twist exposed wire strands together.  
Loosen speaker terminal and insert  
exposed wire.  
• Place the front left and right speakers at  
equal distances from the TV.  
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.  
• 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.  
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Tighten terminal.  
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• Place the center speaker above or below  
the TV so that the sound of the center  
channel is localized at the TV screen.  
Overhead view of speaker setup  
Front  
Left  
Front  
Right  
Center  
• If possible, place the surround speakers  
slightly above ear level.  
• Try not to place the surround speakers  
further away from the listening position  
than the front and center speakers. Doing  
so can weaken the surround sound effect.  
Subwoofer  
Surround  
Left  
Surround  
Right  
• 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.  
Listening Position  
Surround Back Left  
Surround Back Right  
Single Surround Back Speaker  
• 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.  
3-D view of 6.1 channel speaker setup  
• Make sure no exposed speaker wire is  
touching the rear panel, this may cause  
the receiver to turn off automatically.  
Speaker placement diagrams  
The following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1  
channel speaker setups.  
3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup  
VSX-D514 only – Follow the speaker  
placement diagrams below, disregarding  
the surround back speakers.  
VSX-D714 only – See Connecting additional  
amplifiers on page 24 for more on  
connecting a surround back speaker.  
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Connecting additional amplifiers  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, however it is possible to add  
additional amplifiers to every channel on the VSX-D814 or the surround back channel of the VSX-  
D714. 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.  
• The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.  
VSX-D714  
CEN-  
SUB WOOFER  
TER  
AUX  
IN  
CO
Powered  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
LOOP  
DIGITAL OUT  
ANTENNA  
CD  
IN  
OPT  
R
L
MONITOR O
MONITOR OUT  
subwoofer  
OUT  
SURROUND  
INPUT  
CONTROL  
IN  
DVD 5.1CH INPUT  
OUT  
IN  
DVR/  
VCR  
Y
P
B
OUT  
DIGITAL IN  
VIDEO  
OPT  
DVR/  
VCR  
FRONT  
IN  
IN  
R
L
1
S
P
E
TV  
/
OUT  
SAT  
(TV  
/
IN  
IN  
IN  
SAT)  
ASSIGNABLE  
COAX  
2
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
T
V
/
SAT  
IN  
A
A
K
(CD)  
D
V
D
5.1CH  
REC INPUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
COAX  
DVD  
/LD  
1
IN  
CD-R  
TAPE  
E
R
S
Surround back  
channel amplifier  
or powered speaker  
OUT  
IN  
PREOUT  
(DVD  
/LD)  
/
IN  
SURROUND  
BACK  
/
MD  
S-VIDEO  
ANALOG IN  
PLAY  
R
AUDIO  
L
ANALOG IN  
Front channel  
amplifier  
L
R
VSX-D814  
ANALOG IN  
Surround channel  
amplifier  
AUX  
CD  
IN  
SURROUND  
BACK  
L
L
¥
I
FM UNBAL  
AM  
LOOP  
DIGITAL OUT  
75  
L
R
AN
IN  
OPT  
MO
OUT  
OPT  
CONTROL  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
DVR/  
VCR  
2
CENTER  
PREOUT  
P
R
R
R
ANALOG IN  
FRONT  
SURROUND  
(DVR/VCR)  
Surround back  
VIDEO  
OPT  
ACK  
SU  
R
ROUND  
FRONT
IN  
IN  
L
R
L
R
1
TV  
/
OUT  
SAT  
(TV  
/
IN  
IN  
channel amplifier  
SAT)  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
COAX  
2
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
L
E
(CD)  
D
V
D
B
CTION
5.1CH  
REC INPUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
COAX  
1
IN  
CD-R  
TAPE  
PREOUT  
OUT  
IN  
(DVD  
/LD)  
/
ANALOG IN  
/
MD  
S-VID
Center channel  
amplifier  
PLAY  
R
AUDIO  
L
INPUT  
Powered  
subwoofer  
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Operating other Pioneer  
components  
• To hear sound only from the pre-outs,  
disconnect any speakers that are  
connected directly to the receiver.  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
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 terminal  
of the receiver.  
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, change  
the front speaker setting (see Speaker  
setting on page 46) to large.  
VSX-D714 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.  
CONTROL  
OUT  
IN  
CONTROL  
IN  
OUT  
Receiver  
• These speaker terminals are hazardous  
when live. To prevent the risk of electric  
shock when connecting or disconnecting  
the speaker cables, disconnect the power  
cord.  
Other Pioneer products  
with CONTROL terminals  
Remote  
control  
unit  
Connect to CONTROL  
terminal of other  
compatible Pioneer products  
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. A damaged 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.  
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Use a 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable to  
Using this receiver with a  
connect the CONTROL IN jack of this  
receiver with the CONTROL OUT of your  
plasma display.  
Pioneer plasma display  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
Before you can use the extra SR+ features,  
you need to make a few settings in the  
receiver. See Using the SR+ mode with a  
Pioneer plasma display on page 54 for detailed  
instructions.  
If you have a Pioneer plasma display (models  
PDP-504HDG and PDP-434HDG), you can use  
an SR+ cable (see note below) to connect it to  
this unit and take advantage of various  
convenient features, such as automatic video  
input switching of the plasma display when  
the input is changed.  
VIDEO  
INPUT 3  
VIDEO  
INPUT 1  
Pioneer plasma  
display  
Pioneer plasma  
CONTROL  
display  
OUT  
Media receiver  
DVD player  
Satellite receiver, etc  
CEN-  
SUB WOOFER  
TER  
DVD  
AUDIO IN  
TV/SAT  
AUX  
CD  
IN  
IN  
FM UNBAL  
75  
AM  
AUDIO IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
LOOP  
ANTENNA  
OPT  
R
L
MONITOR OUT  
OUT  
MULTI JOG  
SURROUND  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
VIDEO  
CD-R/  
APE/MD  
ENTER  
OPT  
2
CONTROL  
IN  
DVD 5.1CH INPUT  
CD  
T
TUNER  
AUX  
OUT  
IN  
DVR/  
VCR  
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI JOG  
TONE  
QUICK SETUP  
AD  
V
R
ANCED  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
SB CH  
MODE  
ST  
A
TION  
TUNING  
STANDARD  
SPEAKERS  
S
U
R
O
U
ND  
DOWN  
UP  
(DVR/VCR)  
OPT  
1
OUT  
STANDBY/ON  
PHONES  
VIDEO  
LISTENING MODE  
VIDEO INPUT  
DIGITAL IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
DVR/  
VCR  
PTY  
SEARCH  
EON  
MODE  
TUNER EDIT  
MULTI JOG  
CLASS  
BAND  
MPX  
IN  
IN  
R
S
P
E
A
A
K
E
R
S
TV  
/
OUT  
SAT  
(TV  
/
IN  
IN  
IN  
SAT)  
ASSIGNABLE  
DIGITAL IN  
COAX  
2
(CD)  
DVD  
/LD  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
T
V
/
SAT  
IN  
D
V
D
VSX-D714/814  
5.1CH  
REC INPUT  
SUB  
COAX  
WOOFER  
DVD  
/LD  
1
IN  
CD-R  
TAPE  
PREOUT  
OUT  
IN  
(DVD  
/
IN  
/LD)  
/
MD  
S-VIDEO  
PLAY  
To make the most of the SR+ features, you  
should connect your source components  
(DVD player, etc.) in a slightly different way to  
that described in this chapter. For each  
component, connect the video output directly  
to the plasma display, and just connect the  
audio (analog and/or digital) to this receiver.  
R
AUDIO  
L
* The illustration shows the VSX-D814, but  
connections for the VSX-D714 are the same.  
• If you connect to a Pioneer plasma display  
using an SR+ cable, you will need to point  
the remote control at the plasma display  
remote sensor to control the receiver. In  
this case, you won’t be able to control the  
receiver using the remote control if you  
switch the plasma display off.  
• The 3-ringed miniplug SR+ cable from  
Pioneer is commercially available under the  
part number ADE7095. Contact the Pioneer  
Customer Support division for more infor-  
mation on obtaining an SR+ cable.  
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CChaoptnert4r: ols and displays  
Front panel (VSX-D514)  
1
2
3
4
5
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D514  
MULTI JOG  
DVD/LD  
CD  
DVD 5.1  
TV/SAT  
FM  
DVR/VCR  
AM  
CD-R/  
TAPE/MD  
ENTER  
MASTER VOLUME  
DOWN  
UP  
STANDBY/ON  
PHONES  
7
6
8
9
10  
11 12 13 14 15 16  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
SPEAKER  
IMPEDANCE  
VSB  
MODE  
TUNING  
STATION  
TONE  
QUICK SETUP  
STANDARD  
LISTENING MODE  
MUTE  
MULTI JOG  
TUNER EDIT  
CLASS  
MPX  
INPUT ATT  
FL DIMMER  
MULTI JOG  
22 21 20 19 18 17  
STANDBY/ON  
Switches the receiver between on and  
standby.  
1
5
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.  
2
Input select buttons  
Press to select an input source.  
6
MASTER VOLUME  
3
Remote sensor  
7
PHONES jack  
Receives the signals from the remote control.  
Use to connect headphones. When the  
headphones are connected, there is no sound  
output from the speakers.  
4
ENTER  
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8
STATION +/– buttons  
16 QUICK SETUP  
See Using the Quick Setup on page 12.  
Selects station presets when using the tuner  
(page 58).  
17 MUTE  
9
TUNING +/– buttons  
Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if it  
has been muted).  
Selects the frequency when using the tuner  
(page 56).  
18 FL DIMMER  
10 LISTENING MODE buttons  
Dims or brightens the display.  
STANDARD  
19 INPUT ATT  
Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog  
input signal to prevent distortion.  
Press for Standard decoding and to  
switch between the various Pro Logic II  
and (VSX-D714/D814 only) Neo:6 options  
(page 36).  
20 MPX  
Press to receive a radio broadcast in mono  
ADVANCED SURROUND  
(page 56).  
Use to switch between the various  
surround modes (page 37).  
21 CLASS  
Switches between the three banks (classes)  
STEREO/DIRECT  
of station presets (page 57).  
Switches between direct and stereo  
playback. Direct playback bypasses the  
tone controls and channel levels for the  
most accurate reproduction of a source  
(page 38).  
22 TUNER EDIT  
Press to memorize and name a station for  
recall (page 57).  
11 SIGNAL SELECT  
Use to select an input signal (page 38).  
12 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS  
Use Midnight when listening to movie  
soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to  
boost the bass and treble at low volume  
(page 41).  
13 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE  
Use to change the impedance setting  
(page 72)  
14 VSB MODE  
Selects the Virtual Surround Back (VSB)  
mode (page 40).  
15 TONE  
Press this button to access the bass and  
treble controls, which you can then adjust  
with the MULTI JOG dial (page 41).  
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Front panel (VSX-D714/D814)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D814  
MULTI JOG  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
TUNER  
VIDEO  
AUX  
CD-R/  
TAPE/MD  
ENTER  
MASTER VOLUME  
DOWN  
UP  
STANDBY/ON  
PHONES  
8
7
9
10  
11  
12 13 14 15 16 17  
MULTI JOG  
TONE  
QUICK SETUP  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
SB CH  
MODE  
TUNING  
STATION  
STANDARD  
SPEAKERS  
LISTENING MODE  
FL DIMMER  
VIDEO INPUT  
DIGITAL IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
TUNER EDIT  
CLASS  
BAND  
MPX  
INPUT ATT  
MULTI JOG  
25 24 23 22 21 20  
STANDBY/ON  
Switches the receiver between on and  
standby.  
19  
18  
1
7
MASTER VOLUME  
PHONES jack  
Use to connect headphones. When the  
headphones are connected, there is no sound  
output from the speakers.  
8
2
Input select buttons  
Press to select an input source.  
3
Remote sensor  
9
STATION +/– buttons  
Receives the signals from the remote control.  
Selects station presets when using the tuner  
(page 58).  
4
MCACC indicator  
Lights after the MCACC setup is complete  
(page 52).  
10 TUNING +/– buttons  
Selects the frequency when using the tuner  
(page 56).  
5
6
ENTER  
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.  
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11 LISTENING MODE buttons  
19 DIGITAL IN  
VSX-D814 only  
STANDARD  
See Connecting to the front panel video  
terminal on page 18.  
Press for Standard decoding and to  
switch between the various Pro Logic II  
and (VSX-D714/D814 only) Neo:6 options  
(page 36).  
20 FL DIMMER  
Dims or brightens the display.  
ADVANCED SURROUND  
Use to switch between the various  
surround modes (page 37).  
21 INPUT ATT  
Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog  
input signal to prevent distortion.  
STEREO/DIRECT  
22 MPX  
Switches between direct and stereo  
playback. Direct playback bypasses the  
tone controls and channel levels for the  
most accurate reproduction of a source  
(page 38).  
Press to receive a radio broadcast in mono  
(page 56).  
23 BAND  
Switches between AM and FM radio bands  
(page 56).  
12 SIGNAL SELECT  
Use to select an input signal (page 38).  
24 CLASS  
Switches between the three banks (classes)  
of station presets (page 57).  
13 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS  
Use Midnight when listening to movie  
soundtracks at low volume. Use Loudness to  
boost the bass and treble at low volume  
(page 41).  
25 TUNER EDIT  
Press to memorize and name a station for  
recall (page 57).  
14 SPEAKERS  
Use to cycle through the speaker system:  
A B A+B (page 22)  
15 SB CH MODE  
Selects the Surround back channel mode  
(page 39) and the Virtual Surround Back  
(VSB) mode (page 40).  
16 TONE  
Press this button to access the bass and  
treble controls, which you can then adjust  
with the MULTI JOG dial (page 41).  
17 QUICK SETUP  
See Using the Quick Setup on page 12.  
18 VIDEO INPUT  
See Connecting to the front panel video  
terminal on page 18.  
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Display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
x
SP A B  
11 12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
1
SIGNAL SELECT indicators  
3 2DIGITAL  
Lights to indicate the type of input signal  
assigned for the current component:  
When the STANDARD mode of the receiver is  
on, this lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby  
Digital signal.  
AUTO  
Lights when AUTO signal select is on.  
4 2PRO LOGIC II (x)  
When the (STANDARD) Pro Logic II mode of  
the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Pro  
Logic II decoding.  
SB  
Depending on the source, this lights  
when a signal with surround back  
channel encoding is detected.  
VSX-D714/D814 only – The x lights to indicate  
Pro Logic IIx decoding (see Listening in  
surround sound on page 36 for more on this).  
DIGITAL  
Lights when a digital audio signal is  
detected.  
5
VIR.SB  
Lights during Virtual surround back  
2DIGITAL  
Lights when a Dolby Digital encoded  
signal is detected.  
processing.  
6
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.  
ANALOG  
Lights when an analog signal is detected.  
DTS  
Lights when a source with DTS encoded  
audio signals is detected.  
7
MIDNIGHT  
Lights during Midnight listening.  
8
SLEEP  
2
Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode.  
When the STANDARD mode of the receiver is  
on, this lights to indicate decoding of a DTS  
signal.  
9
ATT  
Lights when INPUT ATT is used to attenuate  
(reduce) the level of the analog input signal.  
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10 Speaker indicator  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
Remote control  
Illustration shows the VSX-D714/D814 remote  
control  
Shows the speaker system currently in use.  
11 Character display  
10  
11  
12 Neo:6  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
RECEIVER  
SOURCE  
INPUT SELECT  
1
2
12  
When the (STANDARD) NEO:6 mode of the  
receiver is on, this lights to indicate NEO:6  
processing.  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD  
C D  
TV / SAT  
DVR/VCR  
TV CONT  
RECEIVER  
CD-R/TAPE  
TUNER  
ADVANCED  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
STANDARD SURROUND  
13 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround)  
Lights when one of the Advanced Surround  
modes has been selected.  
TEST  
CH  
SELECT  
MUTE  
LEVEL  
TONE  
3
4
FL  
EFFECT  
DIMMER  
RECEIVER CONTROL  
14 LOUDNESS  
Lights when LOUDNESS has been selected.  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
SETUP  
TUNE  
5
5
15 TUNER indicators  
SR+  
INPUT ATT  
T.EDIT  
DTV MENU  
ST  
ST  
STEREO  
ENTER  
TUNE  
6
GUIDE  
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is  
being received in auto stereo mode.  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
MCACC  
SETUP  
SLEEP  
RETURN  
BAND DTV ON/OFF  
DTV INFO  
MONO  
Lights when the mono mode is set using  
the MPX button.  
DISPLAY  
CLASS  
MPX  
D.ACCESS  
7
DISC  
TUNED  
ENTER  
13  
14  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
+
10  
Lights when a broadcast is being  
received.  
8
9
9
0
16 Master volume level  
TV CONTROL  
Shows the overall volume level. ---dB  
indicates the minimum level, and - 0 dB  
indicates the maximum level.  
CHANNEL  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
Depending on your level settings for each  
channel, the maximum volume can range  
between –10 dB and –0 dB.  
RECEIVER  
1
RECEIVERꢀ  
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 60).  
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Controls and displays  
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RECEIVER  
FL DIMMER  
Dims or brightens the display.  
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 52).  
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5
MASTER VOLUME +/–  
Use to set the listening volume.  
Receiver and component control  
buttons (Press the corresponding MULTI  
CONTROL button first to access).  
These controls function according to the  
component you’ve selected.  
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RECEIVER CONTROL buttons  
STANDARD  
Press for Standard decoding and to  
switch between the various Pro Logic II  
and (VSX-D714/D814 only) Neo:6 options  
(page 36).  
TOP MENU  
Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.  
SR+  
ADVANCED SURROUND  
Use to switch between the various  
surround modes (page 37).  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
Switches the SR+ mode on/off (page 54).  
DTV MENU  
Displays menus on a digital TV.  
STEREO/DIRECT  
Switches between direct and stereo  
playback. Direct playback bypasses the  
tone controls and channel levels for the  
most accurate reproduction of a source  
(page 38).  
AUDIO  
Changes the audio language or channel  
with DVD discs.  
MCACC SETUP  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS  
Switches to Midnight or Loudness  
listening (page 41).  
Use to setup your speaker system using  
the multichannel acoustic calibration  
system (page 52).  
CH SELECT  
Selects a speaker when setting up the  
surround sound of the receiver (page 53).  
MENU  
Displays the disc menu of DVD-Video  
discs. It also displays TV menus.  
LEVEL +/–  
Adjusts the levels of the surround sound  
of the receiver (page 53).  
INPUT ATT  
Attenuates (lowers) the level of an analog  
input signal to prevent distortion.  
TEST TONE  
Sounds the test tone when setting up the  
surround sound of the receiver (page 53).  
T.EDIT  
Use to memorize and name a station for  
recall using the STATION +/buttons  
(page 57).  
MUTE  
Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if  
it has been muted).  
GUIDE  
EFFECT +/–  
Displays the guides on a digital TV.  
Adds or subtracts the amount of effect  
with different advanced surround modes  
(page 37).  
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Controls and displays  
SUBTITLE  
CLASS  
Displays/changes the subtitles included  
in multilingual DVD-Video discs.  
Switches between the three banks  
(classes) of radio station presets  
(page 57).  
SLEEP  
Use to put the receiver in sleep mode and  
select the amount of time before the  
receiver turns off.  
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 56).  
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ꢁꢂꢃꢄ (TUNE +/–, ST +/–) /ENTER  
Use the arrow buttons when setting up  
your surround sound system (see  
D.ACCESS  
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 58).  
After pressing, you can access a radio  
station directly using the number buttons  
(page 56).  
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Number buttons  
Use the number buttons to directly select a  
radio frequency (page 56) or the tracks on a  
CD, DVD, etc.  
Component/Tuner control buttons  
The main buttons (, , etc.) are used to  
control a component after you have selected  
it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. The  
tuner/DTV controls above these buttons can  
be accessed after you have selected the  
corresponding MULTI CONTROL button  
(TUNER or TV/SAT (when connected to  
DTV)).  
9
CHANNEL +/–  
Use to select channels when using a VCR,  
DVR, etc.  
10 INPUT SELECT  
Use to select the input source.  
11 LED  
RETURN  
This lights when a command is sent from the  
remote control.  
Returns to the last screen selected when  
using a digital TV tuner.  
12 SOURCEꢀ  
Press to turn on/off other components  
connected to the receiver.  
BAND DTV ON/OFF  
Switches between the tuner AM and FM  
bands (page 56). Also switches a digital  
TV on/off.  
13 DISC (ENTER)  
The button’s use depends on the component  
selected. It can be used to enter commands  
for TV or DTV, and can also be used to select  
a disc in a multi-CD player.  
DTV INFO  
Use to bring up information screens on a  
digital TV.  
DISPLAY  
14 TV CONTROL buttons  
Use to switch the display between the  
station preset name and the frequency for  
the tuner.  
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 TVs, assign the main  
TV to the TV CONT button.  
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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.  
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Listening to your system  
Chapter 5:  
Listening to your system  
VSX-D714/D814 only:  
Listening in surround sound  
2Pro Logic IIx MOVIE – Up to 6.1  
channel sound, especially suited to movie  
sources  
Using this receiver, you can listen to any  
source in surround sound. However, the  
options available will depend on your speaker  
setup and the type of source you’re listening  
to.  
2Pro Logic IIx MUSIC – Up to 6.1  
channel sound, especially suited to music  
sources  
If you connected surround back speakers, see  
also Using the Surround Back Channel (SB  
CH) on page 39.  
2PRO LOGIC – 5.1 channel surround  
sound  
NEO:6 CINEMA – 6.1 channel sound,  
especially suited to movie sources  
NEO:6 MUSIC – 6.1 channel sound, espe-  
cially suited to music sources  
STANDARD  
• You can’t use the STANDARD mode with  
96kHz PCM or (VSX-D714/D814 only) DTS  
96kHz/24-bit stereo sources.  
While listening to a source, press  
STANDARD.  
VSX-D714/D814 only – During playback of  
a Dolby Digital multichannel source with  
the SB CH MODE switched ON, you will  
only be able to select DOLBY EX or 2  
Pro Logic IIx MUSIC. See Using the  
Surround Back Channel (SB CH) on  
page 39 for more on this.  
If the source is Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby  
Surround encoded, the proper decoding  
format will automatically be selected and  
shows in the display.  
With two channel sources, press STANDARD  
repeatedly to select from:  
VSX-D514 only:  
2Pro Logic II MOVIE– Up to 5.1 channel  
sound, especially suited to movie sources  
2Pro Logic II MUSIC – Up to 5.1 channel  
sound, especially suited to music sources  
2PRO LOGIC – 5.1 channel surround  
sound  
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Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect. You  
can also use with Dolby Digital sources  
for a wider stereo field than the Standard  
modes.  
Using the Advanced surround effects  
The Advanced surround effects can be used  
for a variety of additional surround sound  
effects. Most Advanced Surround modes are  
designed to be used with film soundtracks,  
but some modes are also suited for music  
sources. Try different settings with various  
soundtracks to see which you like.  
5-STEREO (VSX-D514) / 6-STEREO (VSX-  
D714/D814) – This can be selected to give  
multichannel sound to a stereo source,  
using all of the speakers in your setup.  
PHONES SURROUND – When listening  
through headphones, you can still get the  
effect of overall surround.  
ADVANCED  
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 on this, refer to  
Using the Surround Back Channel (SB CH)  
on page 39.  
Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeat-  
edly to select a listening mode.  
ADV. MOVIE – Simulates the relaxed  
environment of a movie theater, and is  
suitable for watching movies.  
• If you press ADVANCED SURROUND  
when the headphones are connected, the  
PHONES SURROUND mode will automat-  
ically be selected.  
ADV. MUSIC – Simulates the acoustic  
environment of a large concert hall and is  
suitable for music or musical sources.  
• You can’t use the Advanced Surround  
listening modes with 96kHz PCM or (VSX-  
D714/D814 only) DTS 96kHz/24 bit  
sources.  
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 – This is designed for sports  
programs with alot of action, adding to  
the excitement by bringing background  
action to the forefront.  
• The Advanced Surround effects can be  
adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by  
GAME – Useful when playing video  
games. It works especially well with  
sound moving from left to right in game  
software with alot of movement.  
pressing EFFECT +/. The effect level can  
be set for each Advanced Surround mode.  
The Standard mode cannot be changed.  
EXPANDED – This mode is especially  
designed to give sound depth to stereo  
sources, and lets you hear two-channel  
(stereo) signals as simulated multi-  
channel surround sound. Use with Dolby  
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Listening to your system  
Listening in stereo  
MULTI JOG  
QUICK SETUP  
ADVANCED  
STANDARD SURROUND  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
SB CH  
MODE  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
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.  
LISTENING MODE  
VIDEO INPUT  
DIGITAL IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
INPUT ATT  
FL DIMMER  
* Illustration shows the VSX-D814 model  
Press SIGNAL SELECT on the front  
panel to select the input signal corre-  
sponding to the source component.  
Each press cycles through the options as  
follows:  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
AUTO – This automatically switches to  
DIGITAL if a digital source is detected,  
otherwise it remains on ANALOG.  
DVD 5.1ch (VSX-D714/D814 only) –  
Selects the multichannel inputs (only  
appears when DVD/LD is selected).  
While listening to a source, press  
STEREO/DIRECT for stereo playback.  
Press repeatedly to switch between:  
ANALOG – Selects the analog inputs.  
STEREO – The audio is heard with your  
surround settings and you can still use  
the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone control  
functions.  
DIGITAL – Selects the digital input.  
When set to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2DIGITAL  
lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input,  
and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.  
DIRECT – Bypass all effects and surround  
settings so that the audio remains as  
close to the source audio signal as  
possible.  
• This receiver can only play back Dolby  
Digital, PCM (32kHz–96 kHz) and DTS  
digital signal formats (however, only the  
VSX-D714/D814 can decode DTS 96kHz/  
24 bit signal formats). With other digital  
signal formats, set to ANALOG.  
• If you switch on Midnight listening, Loud-  
ness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is  
selected, the receiver automatically  
switches to STEREO.  
• 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 15) and  
set the signal input to DIGITAL.  
Choosing the input signal  
• 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.  
• Some DVD players don’t output DTS  
signals. For more details, refer to the  
instruction manual supplied with your  
DVD player.  
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Using the Surround Back  
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Press SB CH MODE (front panel) to  
select a surround back channel option.  
Each press cycles through the options as  
follows:  
Channel (SB CH)  
(VSX-D714/D814 only)  
• Default setting: SB ON (VSX-D814), SB  
OFF (VSX-D714)  
SB CH AUTO – Automatically switches to  
6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for  
example, Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES)  
You can use automatic 6.1 decoding for 6.1  
encoded sources (for example, Dolby Digital  
EX or DTS-ES), or you can choose to always  
use 6.1 decoding with other sources (for  
example, 5.1 encoded material). 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. The  
table below indicates when you will hear the  
surround back channel.  
SB CH ON – 6.1 encoding is always used  
(for example, on 5.1 encoded material)  
SB CH OFF – Surround back channel is  
switched off  
• You can’t use the surround back channel  
with headphones, the STEREO / DIRECT  
mode, or if the Surround back speaker  
setting on page 46 is set to SB or (VSX-  
D814 only) SB SW.  
• You can’t hear the surround back channel  
with DTS 96kHz/24 bit sources.  
STANDARD  
ADVANCED SURROUND  
All modes  
SB CH  
Type of source  
STANDARD  
decoding  
PRO LOGIC IIx  
MOVIE/MUSIC  
NEO:6 CINEMA/  
NEO:6 MUSIC  
MODE  
DTS-ES/Dolby Digital  
Matrix encoded  
ON  
multi-channel sources  
with 6.1 surround  
AUTO  
ON  
Dolby Digital/DTS  
encoded multi-channel  
sources  
(Dolby Digital)  
AUTO  
ON  
Dolby Digital/DTS  
encoded stereo sources,  
Stereo sources  
AUTO  
ON  
Analog 2-channel  
(stereo) source  
AUTO  
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Each press cycles through the options as  
follows:  
Using the Virtual Surround  
Back mode (VSB)  
VSB AUTO (VSX-D714/D814 only)  
VSB ON  
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  
VSB OFF  
encoding (VSB ON). Sometimes the material  
may sound better in the 5.1 format for which  
it was originally encoded. In this case you can  
simply switch it off (VSB OFF) or (VSX-D714/  
D814 only) have the receiver only apply this  
effect to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby  
Digital EX or DTS-ES (VSB AUTO).  
• You can’t use the Virtual Surround Back  
mode with headphones, the STEREO /  
DIRECT mode, or if the Speaker setting on  
page 46 is set to S .  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
• You can only use the Virtual Surround  
Back mode if the surround speakers are  
on and the Surround back speaker setting  
on page 46 is set to SB or (VSX-D814  
only) SB SW.  
The table indicates when you will hear the  
virtual surround back channel.  
Press SB CH MODE / VSB MODE (front  
panel) to select a virtual surround back  
channel option.  
• You can’t adjust the surround back  
channel level when you’re listening to the  
virtual surround back channel.  
STANDARD  
ADVANCED SURROUND  
All modes  
Virtual  
Surround  
Type of source  
STANDARD  
decoding  
PRO LOGIC IIx  
MOVIE/MUSIC  
NEO:6 CINEMA/  
NEO:6 MUSIC  
Back mode  
DTS-ES/Dolby Digital  
Matrix encoded  
multi-channel sources  
with 6.1 surround  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
Dolby Digital/DTS  
encoded multi-channel  
sources  
AUTO  
ON  
Dolby Digital/DTS  
encoded stereo sources,  
Stereo sources  
AUTO  
ON  
Analog 2-channel  
(stereo) source  
AUTO  
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Using Midnight and Loudness  
listening  
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.  
The Midnight listening feature allows you to  
hear effective surround sound of movies at  
low volume levels. The effect automatically  
adjusts according to the volume at which  
you’re listening.  
MULTI JOG  
ENTER  
The Loudness listening feature can be used to  
get good bass and treble from music sources  
at low volume levels.  
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI JOG  
QUICK SETUP  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
SB CH  
MODE  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
DOWN  
UP  
VIDEO INPUT  
DIGITAL IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
* Illustration shows the VSX-D814 model  
Press TONE to select the frequency you  
1
want to adjust.  
Press to switch between BASS and TREBLE.  
Press MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS to switch  
between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.  
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.  
• You can’t use MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS  
when DVD 5.1 ch has been selected, or  
when listening to a DTS 96kHz/24 bit  
source and 96 kHz PCM.  
• You can only use the tone controls when  
STEREO/DIRECT is selected. DIRECT will  
switch to STEREO when the tone controls  
are used.  
VSX-D714/D814 only – The tone controls  
affect SPEAKER A only. They can’t be  
used when SPEAKER A is switched off.  
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Listening to your system  
Playing other sources  
Press DVD 5.1 on the front panel to  
select the multichannel inputs.  
VSX-D714/D814 model:  
MULTI JOG  
RECEIVER  
INPUT SELECT  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR/DVR  
TV CONT  
ADVANCED  
SURROUND  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
SB CH  
MODE  
TONE  
QUICK SETUP  
CD-R/TAPE  
TUNER  
STANDARD  
SPEAKERS  
LISTENING MODE  
FL DIMMER  
VIDEO INPUT  
DIGITAL IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
INPUT ATT  
1
Turn on the power of the playback  
component.  
2
3
Turn on the power of the receiver.  
Select the source you want to play-  
* Illustration shows the VSX-D814 model  
Press DVD/LD on the remote control or  
1
back.  
the front panel.  
Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT  
SELECT).  
2
Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel)  
repeatedly to select DVD 5.1ch.  
To cancel playback from the multichannel  
inputs, use the SIGNAL SELECT button to  
select a different input signal.  
4
Start playback of the component you  
selected in step 1.  
Selecting the multichannel  
analog inputs  
If you have connected a decoder or a DVD  
player with multichannel analog outputs to  
this receiver (page 17), you must select the  
analog multichannel inputs for surround  
sound playback.  
• When playback from the multichannel  
inputs is selected, you can’t use the  
INPUT ATT, TONE, and MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS buttons, as well as the STAN-  
DARD, ADVANCED SURROUND, and  
STEREO/DIRECT sound modes.  
VSX-D514 model:  
• When playback from the multichannel  
inputs is selected, only the volume and  
channel levels can be set.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
DVD 5.1  
TV/SAT  
FM  
DVR/VCR  
AM  
CD-R/  
TAPE/MD  
ADVANCED  
STANDARD SURROUND  
ST  
D
STATION  
TUNING  
STANDBY/ON  
LISTENING MODE  
TUNER EDIT  
CLASS  
MPX  
INPUT ATT  
FL DIMMER  
MUTE  
PHONES  
MULTI JOG  
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Using the sleep timer  
05  
The sleep timer switches the receiver into  
standby after a specified 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  
Off  
60 min  
30 min  
• You can check the remaining sleep time  
at any time by pressing SLEEP once.  
Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the  
sleep options again.  
• You can also switch off the sleep timer  
simply by switching off the receiver.  
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Setting up the receiver  
CSheapttetri6n: g up the receiver  
VSX-D514 only:  
Choosing your receiver setup  
To ensure the best possible surround 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.  
Speaker setting (page 46)  
Specify the number and type of speakers  
you have connected.  
Subwoofer setting (page 47)  
Specify how the subwoofer is used.  
Crossover frequency setting (page 47)  
Determine which frequencies will be sent  
to the subwoofer (or large speakers).  
LFE attenuator setting (page 47)  
Choose the attenuator level for the LFE  
channel.  
RECEIVER  
Front speaker distance setting (page 48)  
Specify the distance from your listening  
position to your front left speaker.  
RECEIVER  
Center speaker distance setting (page 48)  
Specify the distance from your listening  
position to your center speaker.  
Surround speaker distance setting  
(page 48)  
ENTER  
Specifies the distance from your listening  
position to your surround back speakers.  
Subwoofer distance setting (page 49)  
Specify the distance from your listening  
position to your subwoofer.  
1
on.  
Press RECEIVERto turn the power  
2
3
Press RECEIVER.  
Dynamic range control setting (page 50)  
Compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track.  
Use or 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.  
Dual mono setting (page 50)  
Isolate one channel when listening to  
discs with dual mono encoding.  
Digital input settings (page 50)  
Specify the components to be assigned to  
the digital inputs (below).  
The VSX-D514 and VSXD714/D814 settings  
are separated below for easy reference.  
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Surround left speaker distance setting  
(page 49)  
Specify the distance from your listening  
position to your surround left speaker.  
Coaxial digital input 1 setting  
Coaxial digital input 2 setting  
Optical digital input 1 setting  
VSX-D714/D814:  
Subwoofer distance setting (page 49)  
Specify the distance from your listening  
position to your subwoofer.  
Speaker setting (page 46)  
Specify the number and type of speakers  
you have connected.  
Dynamic range control setting (page 50)  
Compress the dynamic range of the  
sound track.  
Surround back speaker setting (page 46)  
Specify your surround back speaker/  
surround back subwoofer setup.  
Dual mono setting (page 50)  
Isolate one channel when listening to  
discs with dual mono encoding.  
Subwoofer setting (page 47)  
Specify how the subwoofer is used.  
Crossover frequency setting (page 47)  
Determine which frequencies will be sent  
to the subwoofer (or large speakers).  
Component video input settings  
(page 50)  
Specify the components to be assigned to  
the component video inputs (below).  
LFE attenuator setting (page 47)  
Choose the attenuator level for the LFE  
channel.  
Component video 1 input setting  
Component video 2 input setting  
Front left speaker distance setting  
(page 48)  
Specify the distance from your listening  
position to your front left speaker.  
Digital input settings (page 50)  
Specify the components to be assigned to  
the digital inputs (below).  
Coaxial digital input 1 setting  
Coaxial digital input 2 setting  
Optical digital input 1 setting  
Optical digital input 2 setting (VSX-  
Center speaker distance setting (page 48)  
Specify the distance from your listening  
position to your center speaker.  
Front right speaker distance setting  
(page 48)  
D814 only)  
Specify the distance from your listening  
position to your front right speaker.  
SR+ control settings (page 51)  
Specify how you want to control your  
Pioneer plasma display.  
Surround right speaker distance setting  
(page 49)  
Specify the distance from your listening  
position to your surround right speaker.  
Control mode setting  
Volume control setting  
Function setting for DVD input  
Function setting for TV input  
Function setting for DVR input  
Function setting for VIDEO input  
Surround back speaker distance setting  
(page 49)  
Specifies the distance from your listening  
position to your surround back speakers.  
4
Use or to adjust the setting.  
The setting is entered automatically.  
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5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other  
One of the following configurations should  
match your setup:  
setup options.  
6
exit.  
When you’re done, press ENTER to  
FS-CS-SS  
FS-CS-S  
FS-C -SS  
FS-C -S  
FL-CL-SL  
FL-CL-SS  
FL-CL-S  
FL-C -S  
FL-C -SS  
FL-C -SL  
FL-CS-S  
FL-CS-SS  
• The setting display is automatically exited  
after 3 minutes of inactivity.  
Speaker setting  
• VSX-D514 default setting: S (all speakers)  
VSX-D714/D814 default setting: FL-CS-SS  
(If a subwoofer is detected when you turn  
the receiver on, the default is FS-CS-SS.)  
FL-CS-SL  
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.  
Surround back speaker setting  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
In the display, F, C, and S refer to front, center,  
and surround speakers respectively. Speaker  
size is denoted as L for large speakers, S for  
small speakers, and (asterisk) if no speaker  
is connected.  
• Default setting: S (VSX-D814), (VSX-  
D714)  
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 subwoofer to the surround back  
terminals (VSX-D814 only), you should select  
the surround back subwoofer setting (SB SW)  
• If the cone size (diameter) of the speaker  
is larger than 15 cm, set the speaker size  
to L.  
• If you’re not using a subwoofer, we  
recommend setting the front speakers to  
from the options. Choose (asterisk) if no  
speaker is connected.  
L.  
Use or to select SB S, SB , SB SW  
Cycle through the available choices  
using or and choose a configuration  
that matches your speaker setup.  
or SB L.  
SB S  
SB  
SB L  
* VSX-D814 only  
SB SW*  
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We recommend setting this to 200Hz if your  
S speakers are smaller bookshelf-type  
speakers.  
• To select SB L, you must have SL selected  
in the Speaker setting.  
Use or to specify the crossover  
frequency for your small speakers (100 Hz,  
150 Hz or 200 Hz).  
100Hz – Sends bass frequencies below  
Subwoofer setting  
You can choose whether the subwoofer is  
used or not. Use the plus (PLUS) setting for  
extra bass.  
100 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers).  
150Hz – Sends bass frequencies below  
150 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers).  
Use or to select subwoofer YES,  
200Hz – Sends bass frequencies below  
200 Hz to the subwoofer (or L speakers).  
PLUS or NO.  
YES – The LFE channel and bass frequen-  
cies from the small (S) speakers are sent  
to the subwoofer.  
PLUS – The LFE channel and bass  
frequencies from all speakers are sent to  
the subwoofer (L speakers will also output  
bass).  
• If 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  
NO – No bass frequencies are sent to the  
subwoofer.  
display).  
LFE attenuator setting  
• Default setting: 0 dB  
• If you chose the small front speaker  
setting, SW YES is automatically set and  
locked.  
Dolby Digital and DTS 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.  
Crossover frequency setting  
• Default setting: 100 Hz  
Use or to set the attenuation  
level (0 dB, 10 dB or  
dB()).  
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 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).  
0 dB  
10 dB  
(displays  
)
• When  
is selected (  
appears in the  
display), LFE cannot be heard.  
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Use or to set the distance of the  
Front speaker distance setting  
center speaker from the main listening  
position (within the range of 0.1 m to 9.0  
m).  
VSX-D514 only  
• Default setting: 3 m  
Sets the distance from the front left speaker to  
the listening position.  
Use or to set the distance of the  
front speakers from the main listening  
position (within the range of 0.1 m to 9.0  
m).  
• When C is selected in the speaker  
setting, the center speaker distance can’t  
be set.  
Front left speaker distance setting  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
Front right speaker distance setting  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
• Default setting: 3 m  
• Default setting: 3 m  
Sets the distance from the front left speaker to  
the listening position.  
Sets the distance from the front right speaker  
to the listening position.  
Use or to set the distance of the  
Use or to set the distance of the  
front left speaker from the main listening  
position (within the range of 0.1 m to 9.0  
m).  
front right speaker from the main  
listening position (within the range of 0.1  
m to 9.0 m).  
Center speaker distance setting  
• Default setting: 3 m  
Surround speaker distance setting  
VSX-D514 only  
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  
from the center speaker so that the sound  
from the front and center speakers will be  
heard at the same time.  
• Default setting: 3 m  
You should set the distance of the surround  
speakers accurately to hear sounds coming  
from all speakers at the same time.  
Use or to set the distance of the  
surround speaker from the main listening  
position (within the range of 0.1 m to 9.0  
m).  
• When S is selected in the speaker  
setting, the surround speaker distance  
can’t be set.  
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Surround right speaker distance  
setting  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
Surround left speaker distance  
setting  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
• Default setting: 3 m  
• Default setting: 3 m  
You should set the distance of the surround  
speakers accurately to hear sounds coming  
from all speakers at the same time.  
You should set the distance of the surround  
speakers accurately to hear sounds coming  
from all speakers at the same time.  
Use or to set the distance of the  
Use or to set the distance of the  
surround right speaker from the main  
listening position (within the range of 0.1  
m to 9.0 m).  
surround left speaker from the main  
listening position (within the range of 0.1  
m to 9.0 m).  
• When S is selected in the speaker  
setting, the surround speaker distance  
can’t be set.  
• When S is selected in the speaker  
setting, the surround speaker distance  
can’t be set.  
Surround back speaker distance  
setting  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
Subwoofer distance setting  
• Default setting: 3 m  
Like your speakers, you should set the  
distance of the subwoofer accurately to hear  
sounds from all speakers at the same time.  
• Default setting: 3 m  
You should set the distance of the surround  
back speakers accurately to hear sounds  
coming from all speakers at the same time.  
Use or to set the distance of the  
subwoofer from the main listening posi-  
tion (within the range of 0.1 m to 9.0 m).  
Use or to set the distance of the  
surround back speakers from the main  
listening position (within the range of 0.1  
m to 9.0 m).  
• When SW NO is selected in the  
subwoofer setting, the subwoofer  
distance can’t be set.  
• When SB SW (VSX-D814 only) or SB is  
selected in the surround back speaker  
setting, the surround back speaker  
distance can’t be set.  
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Use or to cycle through the  
Dynamic range control setting  
• Default setting: OFF  
possible dual mono settings.  
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.  
Lch1.Rch2  
ch2  
ch1  
Component video input settings  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
Use or to set the dynamic range  
control (OFF, MAX, or MID).  
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:  
• Default setting: DVD  
• When listening at low volumes, set to  
MAX for maximum dynamic range  
compression.  
1
Use or to assign the component  
• Dynamic range control is effective only  
when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is  
being played back.  
video 1 input (DVD, TV, DVR or OFF).  
Component video 2:  
• Default setting: TV  
Dual mono setting  
2
Use or to assign the component  
video 2 input (DVD, TV, DVR or OFF).  
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.  
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 a component 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.  
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 Lch1.Rch2 setting, the left front speaker  
will play channel 1 and the right front speaker  
will play channel 2.  
Coaxial digital 1:  
• Default setting: DVD  
Use or to assign the coaxial  
digital 1 input (DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR or  
OFF).  
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Coaxial digital 2:  
Control mode setting  
• Default setting: CD  
This must be switched to SR+ ON to access  
the settings below (default is SR+ OFF).  
Use or to assign the coaxial  
digital 2 input (DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR or  
OFF).  
SR+ OFF – Switches SR+ off (the receiver  
and plasma display work independently)  
SR+ ON – Switches SR+ on (the receiver  
sends control signals to the plasma  
display)  
Optical digital 1:  
• Default setting: TV  
Use or to assign the optical digital  
Volume control setting  
VOL C OFF – The receiver does not control  
1 input (DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR or OFF).  
the volume of the plasma display  
Optical digital 2  
(VSX-D814 only)  
VOL C ON – When the receiver is  
switched to one of the inputs that use the  
plasma display (DVD/LD, or another one  
of functions listed below), the volume on  
the plasma display is muted so only  
sound from the receiver is heard.  
• Default setting: DVR  
Use or to assign the optical digital  
2 input (DVD, TV, CD, CDR, DVR or OFF).  
Function setting for DVD/LD input  
DVD:1 DVD:5 or TV – Matches the  
DVD/LD function of the receiver with a  
numbered video input on the plasma  
display. For example, DVD:3 matches the  
DVD/LD input with video input 3 on the  
plasma display.  
• 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.  
SR+ control for Pioneer plasma  
displays  
Function setting for TV/SAT input  
TV:1 TV:5 or TV – Matches the TV/SAT  
function of the receiver with a numbered  
video input on the plasma display. For  
example, TV:1 matches the TV/SAT input  
with video input 1 on the plasma display.  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
Make the following settings if you have  
connected a Pioneer plasma display to this  
receiver using an SR+ cable. Note that the  
number of function settings available will  
depend on the plasma display you’ve  
connected.  
Function setting for DVR/VCR input  
DVR:1 DVR:5 or TV – Matches the DVR/  
VCR function of the receiver with a  
numbered video input on the plasma  
display. For example, DVR:2 matches the  
DVR/VCR input with video input 2 on the  
plasma display.  
See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer  
plasma display on page 26 and Using the SR+  
mode with a Pioneer plasma display on  
page 54.  
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Function setting for VIDEO input  
VIDEO:1 VIDEO:5 or TV – Matches the  
VIDEO function of the receiver with a  
numbered video input on the plasma  
display. For example, VIDEO:4 matches  
the VIDEO input with video input 4 on the  
plasma display.  
• You must complete the Speaker setting on  
page 46 before using the MCACC setup.  
Manually calibrating your  
RECEIVER  
listening area (MCACC)  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
You can use the Multichannel Acoustic Cali-  
bration (MCACC) system to fine tune your  
speaker levels and channel delay. These are  
calibrated according to the distance from  
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).  
ENTER  
MCACC  
SETUP  
1
2
Press RECEIVER.  
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 speaker 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.  
• These test tones can be loud, so take care  
that there is no one in the room who will  
be startled by the noise.  
3
Use and 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  
RS  
SW  
SB  
4
Specify the distance from the front left  
speaker to your listening position using ꢄ  
and then press ENTER.  
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5
Use and to adjust the delay for  
Setting separate channel  
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.  
levels for listening modes  
• Default setting: 0 dB  
You can set relative channel levels from the  
listening position using the method below  
(this is similar to the VSX-D714/D814 MCACC  
setup). Using CH SELECT (see tip below), it is  
also possible to set separate channel levels  
for each of the listening modes.  
ADVANCED  
STANDARD SURROUND  
TEST  
TONE  
CH  
SELECT  
LEVEL  
The test tone for channel delay is output in the  
same order as step 5:  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
R
C
LS  
RS  
SW  
SB  
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.  
1
Press STANDARD or ADVANCED  
SURROUND.  
2
Press TEST TONE to output the test  
The MCACC indicator then lights to show that  
MCACC setup is complete.  
tone.  
The test tone is output in the following order  
(depending on the speaker setting):  
L
C
R
• Using the MCACC system to set up your  
speaker system will overwrite any  
previous settings you had for the  
STANDARD or ADVANCED SURROUND  
modes.  
RS  
SW  
LS  
SB  
• If you don’t hear a test tone from one of  
your speakers, please refer to Speaker  
setting on page 46 and (VSX-D714/D814  
only) Surround back speaker setting on  
page 46 to make sure you have correctly  
specified your speaker setup.  
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3
Press MASTER VOLUME +/– to adjust  
Using the SR+ mode with a  
the volume to an appropriate level.  
Pioneer plasma display  
4
Use LEVEL +/– to adjust the speaker  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
levels in turn.  
When connected using an SR+ cable, a  
number of features become available to make  
using this receiver with your Pioneer plasma  
display even easier. These features include:  
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.  
• On-screen displays when making receiver  
settings, such as speaker setup, MCACC  
setup, and so on.  
5
When you’re done, press TEST TONE to  
turn off the test tone.  
The receiver returns to the Standard mode.  
• On-screen volume display.  
• On-screen display of listening mode.  
• Automatic video input switching on the  
plasma display.  
• 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 currently active  
in the mode you’re listening to. You can  
set separate levels for the STANDARD,  
STEREO and DVD 5.1 ch modes, as well  
as for each ADVANCED SURROUND  
mode.  
• Automatic volume muting on the plasma  
display.  
See also Using this receiver with a Pioneer  
plasma display on page 26 for connecting up,  
and SR+ control for Pioneer plasma displays  
on page 51 for setting up the receiver.  
1
Make sure that the plasma display and  
this receiver are switched on and that  
they are connected with the SR+ cable.  
See Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma  
display on page 26 for more on connecting  
these components.  
• Test tone is only output in STANDARD or  
ADVANCED SURROUND mode.  
2
To switch SR+ mode on/off, press  
RECEIVER, then the SR+ button.  
The front panel display shows SR+ CHECK,  
then the new setting is displayed (SR+ ON or  
SR+ OFF).  
• Since the subwoofer transmits an ultra-  
low frequency its sound may seem quieter  
than it actually is.  
• Using test tones to set up your speaker  
system will overwrite any previous  
settings you had for the STANDARD or  
ADVANCED SURROUND modes.  
• The automatic volume muting feature is  
enabled separately; see SR+ control for  
Pioneer plasma displays on page 51. (You  
can also use the System Setup menu to  
switch the SR+ mode of the receiver.)  
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• If you disconnect the SR+ cable or switch  
the plasma display off while SR+ is on,  
the receiver will automatically revert to  
SR+ OFF.  
SR+ ERR shows in the display if no SR+  
connection is detected (for example, the  
cable isn’t connected).  
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Using the tuner  
Chapter 7:  
Using the tuner  
Automatic tuning  
Listening to the radio  
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.  
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 57 for more on how to do this.  
Manual 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.  
TUNER  
Improving FM stereo sound  
If the 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.  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
TUNE  
TUNE  
BAND DTV ON/OFF  
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.  
MPX  
1
Press the TUNER button to select the  
tuner.  
2
Use the BAND button to change the  
1
Press the TUNER button to select the  
band (FM or AM), if necessary.  
Each press switches the band between FM  
and AM.  
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:  
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3
4
Press D.ACCESS (Direct Access).  
ADVANCED  
STANDARD SURROUND  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
TUNING  
STATION  
Use the number buttons to enter the  
LISTENING MODE  
frequency of the radio station.  
For example, to tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1,  
0, 6, 0, 0.  
DIGITAL I  
TUNER EDIT  
CLASS  
BAND  
MPX  
INPUT ATT  
FL DIMMER  
MULTI JOG  
STEREO TUNED  
A
SP  
* Illustration shows the VSX-D814 model  
FM  
106.00  
If you make a mistake halfway through, press  
D.ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and  
start over.  
TUNER  
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, stored in three  
banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of 10 stations  
each. When saving an FM frequency, the  
MPX setting (see page 56) is also stored. Use  
the front panel controls to store station  
presets.  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
TUNE  
INPUT ATT  
T.EDIT  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
TUNE  
BAND DTV ON/OFF  
MPX  
CLASS  
1
Tune to a station you want to  
memorize.  
See Listening to the radio on page 56 for more  
MULTI JOG  
on this.  
ENTER  
MASTER VOLUME  
2
Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT).  
MULTI JOG  
QUICK SETUP  
/
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
SB CH  
MODE  
TONE  
SPEAKERS  
DOWN  
UP  
The display shows ST. MEMORY, then a  
VIDEO INPUT  
blinking memory class.  
DIGITAL IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
STEREO TUNED  
A
SP  
A -  
99.50  
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Using the tuner  
3
Press CLASS to select one of the three  
Listening to station presets  
classes then press ST +/– (STATION +/–) to  
select the station preset you want.  
You can also use the MULTI JOG dial (front  
panel) to select a station preset.  
You will need to have some presets stored to  
do this. See Saving station presets on page 57  
if you haven’t done this already.  
1
Press TUNER to select the tuner.  
4
Press ENTER.  
2
Press CLASS to select the class in which  
After pressing ENTER, the preset class and  
number stop blinking and the receiver stores  
the station.  
the station is stored.  
Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A,  
B and C.  
3
Press ST +/– (STATION +/–) to select  
Naming station presets  
For easier identification, you can name your  
station presets.  
the station preset you want.  
1
Choose the station preset you want to  
name.  
See Listening to station presets below for how  
to do this.  
• If 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.  
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.  
Changing the frequency step  
Names can be up to four characters long.  
If you find that you can’t tune into stations  
successfully, the frequency step may not be  
suitable for your country/region. Here’s how  
to switch the setting:  
• Use the MULTI JOG dial (front panel) or  
the ST +/– buttons (remote) to select  
characters.  
• Press ENTER to confirm a character. If no  
character is input, a space is input.  
1
Switch the receiver into standby.  
2
On the front panel, press STANDBY/  
• The name is stored when ENTER is  
pressed after choosing the fourth  
character.  
ON while you press and hold the BAND  
(VSX-D714/D814) / CLASS (VSX-D514)  
button.  
The channel tuning step alternates between  
FM 100 kHz/AM 10kHz and FM 50 kHz/AM  
9 kHz each time you do this.  
• To erase a station name, simply repeat  
steps 1-3 and input four spaces instead of  
a name.  
• 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.  
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Chapter 8:  
Making recordings  
1
Select the source you want to record.  
Making an audio or a video  
recording  
Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons (or INPUT  
SELECT).  
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).  
2
Select the input signal (if necessary).  
Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) to select  
the input signal corresponding to the source  
component (see page 38 for more on this).  
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 14 for more  
on connections).  
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  
If you want to record a video source, you also  
need to use the same type of connection 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 18 for  
more on video connections).  
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.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
TUNER  
VIDEO  
AUX  
INPUT SELECT  
CD-R/  
TAPE/MD  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
TV CONT  
CD-R/TAPE  
TUNER  
STATION  
STANDBY/ON  
• The receiver's volume, balance, tone  
(bass, treble, loudness), and surround  
effects have no effect on the recorded  
signal.  
TUNER EDIT  
CLASS  
BA  
PHONES  
MULTI JOG  
MULTI JOG  
ADVANCED  
STANDARD SURROUND  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT/  
LOUDNESS  
SB CH  
MODE  
TONE  
QUICK SETUP  
SPEAKERS  
LISTENING MODE  
VIDEO INPUT  
DIGITAL IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
PUT ATT  
FL DIMMER  
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CChaoptnert9r: olling the rest of your  
system  
Setting the remote to control  
other components  
Selecting preset codes  
directly  
There are several ways to set your remote to  
control the other components in your system.  
The easiest way to do this is to assign the  
component’s manufacturer preset code  
(starting on page 66) to one of the MULTI  
CONTROL buttons on the remote control.  
MULTI CONTROL  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
DVR/VCR  
TV CONT  
RECEIVER  
CD-R/TAPE  
TUNER  
The buttons can be set to control the following  
components:  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
Button  
Controllable Components  
TUNE  
DVD/LD:  
TV/SAT:  
DVD or LD player  
TV or Satellite tuner  
ST  
ST  
ENTER  
DVR/VCR: Digital Video Recorder or VCR  
CD:  
CD player  
TUNE  
CD-R/TAPE: CD Recorder, Tape deck  
or MD player  
TV CONT:  
TUNER:  
TV or Cable TV tuner  
FM/AM tuner  
VSX-D814 only – If you can’t find a preset  
code that matches the component you  
want to control, you can still teach the  
remote individual commands from  
another remote control (page 61).  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button,  
press and hold the 1 button.  
The LED blinks.  
2
Press the MULTI CONTROL button for  
• The remote control will exit an operation  
after 1 minute of inactivity.  
the component you want to control.  
The LED lights.  
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3
Use the number buttons to enter the  
nent (for example , , or other operation  
preset code.  
You can find the preset codes on page 66  
(VSX-D514/D714) and page 68 (VSX-D814).  
buttons). This can also be used to program  
additional operations (buttons not covered in  
the presets) after assigning a preset code.  
The LED blinks again after you enter the code.  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button,  
If the correct code has been input the power  
of the component being input will turn on or  
off.  
press and hold the 2 button.  
The LED blinks.  
2
Press the MULTI CONTROL button for  
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.  
the component you want to control.  
The LED lights.  
• To exit or cancel press RECEIVER.  
• You can only input a code for the compo-  
nent type written on each MULTI  
CONTROL button (except RECEIVER and  
TUNER).  
3
Point the two remote controls  
towards each other about 2–5 cm apart  
then press the button that will be doing  
the learning on this receiver’s remote  
control.  
• 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.  
The LED blinks rapidly.  
2 – 5 cm  
4
Press the corresponding button on the  
• You may not be able to use a particular  
code even if it is listed on page 66.  
other remote control that is sending  
(teaching) the signal to this receiver’s  
remote control.  
If the operation has been learned success-  
fully, the LED on this receiver’s remote will  
blink once then light steadily.  
• 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.  
If for some reason the operation hasn’t been  
learned the LED will blink for three seconds  
and then light steadily. If this happens, keep  
pressing the (teaching) button as you vary the  
distance between the two remotes, until you  
see the LED light steadily.  
5
When you’re done, press RECEIVER.  
Programming signals from  
other remote controls  
If there is not enough memory for this button  
to be learned by the remote, the LED will blink  
twice and the operation will be canceled.  
VSX-D814 only  
If the preset code for your component is not  
available, or the available preset codes do not  
operate correctly, you can program signals  
from the remote control of another compo-  
5
To program additional signals for the  
current component repeat steps 3 and 4.  
To program operations for another compo-  
nent exit and repeat steps 1 through 5.  
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When you’re done, press RECEIVER to  
Direct function  
store the operation(s).  
• 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.  
• Some commands from other remote  
controls cannot be learned, but in most  
cases the remotes just need to be moved  
closer together or farther apart.  
• Certain buttons represent operations that  
cannot be learned from other remote  
controls. These include: RECEIVER, the  
MULTI CONTROL buttons, RECEIVER  
CONTROL and MASTER VOLUME  
buttons.  
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.  
Erasing all of your  
1
While pressing the RECEIVER button,  
programmed settings  
press and hold the 4 button.  
VSX-D814 only  
The LED blinks.  
This erases all of the buttons you have  
programmed (in Programming signals from  
other remote controls, above) and restores the  
button to the factory default.  
2
Press the MULTI CONTROL button for  
the component you want to control.  
The LED lights.  
3
Use the number buttons to enter  
While pressing the RECEIVER button,  
either 1 (direct on) or 2 (direct off).  
The LED blinks again.  
press and hold the 9 button for three  
seconds.  
The LED blinks steadily for three seconds and  
then goes off.  
4
Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other  
components 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.  
• You can’t use direct function for TUNER.  
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.  
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Controls for TVs  
09  
This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the  
receiver the commands (see Setting the remote to control other components on page 60 for more  
on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component.  
Button(s) Function  
Components  
TVꢀ  
Switches the DTV on or off.  
DTV  
Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on.  
Switches the TV input. (Not possible with all models.)  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV  
TV  
INPUT  
SELECT  
CHANNEL Selects channels.  
+/–  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/  
DTV  
VOLUME  
+/–  
Adjust the TV volume.  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/  
DTV  
TOP MENU Use as the TEXT ON button.  
TV  
MENU  
Select different menus from the DTV functions.  
DTV  
Select the menu screen.  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV  
AUDIO  
GUIDE  
Use as the AUDIO button.  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/  
DTV  
Use as the GUIDE button for navigating.  
Use as the TEXT OFF button.  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/DTV  
TV  
Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu.  
DTV  
Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. DTV  
Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu. DTV  
Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu. DTV  
Press to get information on DTV programs.  
Switches DTV on or off.  
DTV  
DTV  
DTV  
Use to select closed captioning with DTV.  
Use to select a specific TV channel.  
Number  
Buttons  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/  
DTV  
+10 button Use to add a decimal point when selecting a specific TV DTV  
channel.  
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Button(s) Function  
Components  
ENTER/  
DISC  
Use to enter a channel.  
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/  
DTV  
ꢁꢂꢄꢃ & Select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen. DTV  
ENTER  
ENTER brings up the DTV menus.  
Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV/  
screen.  
DTV  
• 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 60 for  
more on this). Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component.  
Button (s) Function  
Components  
SOURCEPress to switch the component between standby and on. CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/Cassette deck  
Press to return to the start of the current track.  
Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks.  
CD/MD/CD-R/DVD/LD  
player  
Play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck.  
Press to advance to the start of the next track.  
Cassette deck  
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.  
Pause playback or recording.  
Cassette deck  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/Cassette deck  
Start playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/Cassette deck  
Hold down for fast forward playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/Cassette deck  
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Button (s) Function  
Components  
Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/DVD/LD/  
DVR player/Cassette deck  
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  
Number  
buttons  
Directly access tracks on a program source.  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD  
player  
Use the number buttons to navigate the on-screen  
display.  
DVD/DVR player  
+10 button Selects tracks higher than 10. (For example, press +10  
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD  
player  
then 3 to select track 13.)  
ENTER/  
DISC  
Changes the search mode.  
DVD  
Chooses the disc.  
Multiple CD player  
VCR  
Use as the ENTER button.  
Displays the setup screen for DVR players.  
Changes sides of the LD.  
DVR player  
LD player  
TOPMENU Displays the disc ‘top’ menu of a DVD.  
DVD/DVR player  
MENU  
Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you DVD/DVR player  
are using.  
Pauses the tape.  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
Cassette deck  
DVD/DVR player  
Stops the tape.  
ENTER  
ꢁ/ꢂ  
Starts playback.  
Fast rewinds/fast forwards the tape.  
ꢁꢂꢄ& Navigates DVD menu/options.  
ENTER  
GUIDE  
Displays/changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs.  
DVD/DVR player  
VCR/DVR player  
CHANNEL Selects channels.  
+/–  
AUDIO  
Changes the audio language or channel.  
DVD/DVR player  
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Preset Code List (VSX-D514/D714)  
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.  
• The TV, STB and DTV codes can only be set to the TV/SAT or TV CONT button.  
PHILIPS 607  
SONY 604  
TV / SAT  
TV CONT  
DVD  
DTV  
TAPE  
Manufacturer Code  
DENON 810  
FISHER 813  
JVC 802  
PANASONIC 803  
KENWOOD 804, 807  
ONKYO 808, 809  
SONY 801, 806  
TEAC 805  
YAMAHA 811, 812  
PIONEER 800  
Manufacturer Code  
TOSHIBA 001  
SONY 002  
PANASONIC 003  
JVC 004  
SAMSUNG 005  
SHARP 006  
AKAI 007  
RCA 009, 011  
DENON 010  
HITACHI 012  
PHILIPS 013  
ZENITH 014  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 229, 207, 231,  
232  
PANASONIC 226, 230  
VICTOR 227  
PANASONIC 608, 622  
TOSHIBA 605, 626  
SHARP 602, 619, 627  
HITACHI 606, 624, 625  
SANYO 621, 614  
MITSUBISHI 609  
GOLDSTAR 610, 623  
JVC 613  
FUNAI 658  
AIWA 660  
NEC 659  
GRANDIENTE 630  
PIONEER 600  
TOSHIBA 228  
TUNER  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 500  
VCR  
CD  
THOMSON 015  
SONY 016 (video game)  
MICROSOFT  
017(Videogame)  
PIONEER 000, 008  
Manufacturer Code  
RCA 401, 413, 415  
ZENITH 403  
MAGNAVOX 414  
FISHER 426, 412, 427  
PANASONIC 408 , 432 ,  
433  
Manufacturer Code  
DENON 309  
JVC 303  
PANASONIC 304, 326  
KENWOOD 310, 311, 321  
MARANTZ 323  
ONKYO 320, 308, 307  
PHILIPS 312, 322  
RCA 302, 319  
STB (SATELLITE/  
TV / SAT  
TV CONT  
CATV)  
Manufacturer Code  
JERROLD 701, 702, 703,  
704, 711, 712, 713 , 714,  
715, 716  
S.ATLANTA 705, 706, 708,  
709  
LD  
TOSHIBA 405  
Manufacturer Code  
SONY 101  
PANASONIC 105, 106  
PHILIPS 104  
KENWOOD 103  
RCA 107  
JVC 428, 430, 429, 431, 407  
HITACHI 406, 436, 434  
SONY 416, 417, 404, 457,  
458 , 459  
MITSUBISHI 409, 420, 421,  
422, 423, 424  
SANYO 410, 425, 435  
SHARP 402, 418, 419  
GOLDSTAR 411  
GRADIENTE 441  
PIONEER 400  
SANYO 313  
ZENITH 707, 717, 710  
PIONEER 700, 718  
SONY 301, 316, 317, 318  
TEAC 305, 306, 327, 324,  
325  
YAMAHA 315 , 314 , 328  
PIONEER 300  
PIONEER 100  
On digital STB  
TV / SAT  
TV CONT  
TV / SAT  
TV CONT  
TV  
ManufacturerCode  
RCA 201, 203, 209  
SONY 202  
ECHOSTAR 205  
PRIMESTAR 206  
BELL 208  
Manufacturer Code  
RCA 601, 615, 616, 617,  
618  
ZENITH 603, 620  
MAGNAVOX 612, 629  
GE 611, 628  
CD-R  
Manufacturer Code  
PHILIPS 346  
DVD Recorder  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 456  
PIONEER 345  
PIONEER 200  
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MD  
Manufacturer Code  
SONY 901  
KENWOOD 903  
SHARP 902  
TEAC 904  
ONKYO 905  
DENON 906  
PIONEER 900, 907  
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Preset Code List (VSX-D814)  
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.  
• The TV CONT button will only accept preset codes for TV, STB and DTV.  
CLATRONIC 5025  
CRAIG 5026, 5027, 5028,  
5029  
CROSLEX 5030  
CURTIS MATHIS  
MIVAR 5100  
NEC 5101, 5102  
NOKIA OCEANIC 5103  
NORDMENDE 5104,5105  
OKANO 5106  
ONWA 5107  
PANASONIC 5108, 5109,  
5110, 5111  
PHILCO 5112, 5113, 5114  
PHONOLA 5115  
PORTLAND 5116, 5117  
PROSCAN 5118  
QUASAR 5119, 5120  
RADIO 5121, 5122  
RADIOSHACK 5123,5124,  
5125  
RADIOLA 5126  
RCA/PROSCAN 5127,  
5128, 5129  
SABA 5130  
SAMSUNG 5131, 5132  
SANYO 5133, 5134, 5135  
DVD  
VCR  
Manufacturer Code  
TOSHIBA 1010  
SONY 1009  
SAMSUNG 1008  
JVC 1005  
RCA 1007  
DENON 1004  
PHILIPS 1006  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 3001, 3002,  
3003, 3004, 3005  
ADMIRAL 3006  
AIWA 3007, 3008, 3009  
AKAI 3010, 3011  
ALBA 3012  
AUDIO DYNAMIC 3013,  
3014  
BELL&HOWELL 3015  
BLAUPUNKT 3016, 3017  
BROCSONIC 3018, 3019  
BUSH 3020  
CANON 3021  
CGM 3022, 3023  
CITIZEN 3024  
CLATRONIC 3025  
CRAIG 3026  
CURTIS MATHIS 3027,  
3028, 3029  
DAEWOO3030, 3031,  
3032  
DBX 3033, 3034  
DIMENSIA 3035  
EMERSON 3036,  
3037,3038, 3039, 3040,  
3041  
FERGUSON 3042  
FISHER 3043, 3044, 3045,  
3046  
FUNAI 3047, 3048  
GE 3049, 3050, 3051  
GOLDSTAR 3052  
GOODMANS 3053, 3054  
GRUNDIG 3055  
HITACHI 3056, 3057, 3058,  
3059, 3060  
5031,5032, 5033  
DAEWOO 5034, 5035,  
5036, 5037, 5038, 5039  
DAYTRON 5040  
DUAL 5041  
EMERSON 5042,  
5043,5044,5045, 5046,  
5047, 5048  
FERGUSON 5049, 5050  
FIRST 5051  
FISHER 5052  
TOSHIBA 1010  
YAMAHA 1011, 1012  
PIONEER 1001, 1002, 1003  
LD  
Manufacturer Code  
SONY 2008  
FUJITSU 5053  
PHILIPS 2006, 2007  
PANASONIC 2005  
KENWOOD 2004  
DENON 2003  
YAMAHA 2009  
PIONEER 2001, 2002  
FUNAI 5054, 5055, 5056  
GE 5057, 5058, 5059, 5060  
GOLDSTAR 5061, 5062,  
5063, 5064  
GOODMANS 5065, 5066  
HITACHI 5067, 5068, 5069, SCHNEIDER 5136  
5070, 5071  
ICE 5072  
IRRADIO 5073  
ITT/NOKIA 5074,5075  
JC PENNY 5076, 5077,  
5078, 5079  
JVC 5080, 5081  
KENDO 5082  
KTV 5083, 5084  
LOEWE 5085  
LXI 5086, 5087, 5088, 5089,  
5090  
MAGNAVOX 5091  
MARK 5092  
MATSUI 5093, 5094  
MATSUSHITA 5095, 5096  
MEDION 5097  
SCOTT 5137, 5138  
SHARP 5139, 5140  
SIEMENS 5141  
SIGNATURE 5142, 5143  
SONY 5144, 5145  
SYLVANIA 5146, 5147  
SYMPHONIC 5148  
TATUNG 5149  
TV  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 5001,5002, 5003,  
5004, 5005, 5006, 5007,  
5008, 5009, 5010  
ADMIRAL 5011, 5012.  
5013  
AIWA 5014, 5015  
AKAI 5016  
ALBA 5017  
AOC 5018  
BESTAR 5019  
BLAUPUNKT 5020  
BLUE SKY 5021  
BRANDT 5022  
BROCSONIC 5023  
BUSH 5024  
TELEFUNKEN 5150, 5151  
THORN 5152  
TOSHIBA 5153, 5154  
UNIVERSUM 5155  
VIDECH 5156, 5157  
W. WHOUSE 5158  
WARDS 5159, 5160, 5161  
WATSON 5162  
INSTANT REPLAY 3061,  
3062  
ITT/NOKIA 3063  
ZENITH 5163, 5164  
MITSUBISHI 5098, 5099  
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JC PENNY 3064, 3065,  
3066, 3067, 3068, 3069  
JVC 3070, 3071, 3072  
KENDO 3073  
KENWOOD 3074, 3075,  
3076  
LOEWE 3077, 3078  
LUXOR 3079  
LXI 3080, 3081, 3082,  
3083, 3084, 3085, 3086  
MARANTZ 3087, 3088  
MARTA 3089  
SCOTT 3141, 3142, 3143,  
3144, 3145, 3146, 3147  
SEG 3148  
HNS/HUGHES 6014  
HITACHI 6015  
ITT/NOKIA 6016  
JERROLD 6017, 6018,  
6019, 6020, 6021  
NEC 6022, 6023  
OAK 6024, 6025, 6026  
PANASONIC 6027, 6028,  
6029  
PHILIPS 6030, 6031  
PRIMESTAR 6048  
RADIO SHACK 6032  
RCA 6033  
SAMSUNG 6034, 6035  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA  
6036, 6037, 6038  
SIEMENS 6039, 6040  
SONY 6041  
TOSHIBA 6042, 6043  
TOCOM 6044  
TECHNICS 7034, 7035  
YAMAHA 7036, 7037,  
7038, 7039  
DENON 7040, 7041  
JVC 7042  
KENWOOD 7043  
PHILIPS 7044  
SONY 7045  
SELECO 3149  
SHARP 3150, 3151, 3152  
SIEMENS 3153, 3154, 3155  
SIGNATURE 3156, 3157  
SONY 3158, 3159, 3160,  
3161, 3162, 3163  
SYLVANIA 3164, 3165,  
3166, 3167  
SYMPHONIC 3168  
TANDBERG 3169  
TASHIRO 3170  
TATUNG 3171, 3172  
TEAC 3173, 3174, 3175  
TECHNICS 3176, 3177  
TELEFUNKEN 3178, 3179  
THORN 3180, 3181  
TOSHIBA 3182, 3183, 3184  
UNIVERSUM 3185, 3186,  
3187  
W. WHOUSE 3188  
WARDS 3189, 3190, 3191,  
3192, 3193  
YAMAHA 3194, 3195,  
3196  
DVR  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 4001  
MATSUI 3090  
MEMOREX 3091, 3092  
MINOLTA 3093, 3094  
MITSUBISHI 3095, 3096,  
3097,3098, 3099  
MULTITECH 3100, 3101,  
3102  
MD  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 8001, 8002, 8003  
DENON 8004  
JVC 8005  
KENWOOD 8006  
SONY 8007  
NEC 3103  
NOKIA OCEANIC 3104  
NOKIA 3105, 3106  
NORDMENDE 3107  
OKANO 3108  
OLYMPIC 3109, 3110  
ORION 3111  
PANASONIC 3112, 3113,  
3114, 3115, 3116, 3117  
PENTAX 3118, 3119  
PHILCO 3120, 3121  
PHILIPS 3122  
ZENITH 6045, 6046  
YAMAHA 8008, 8009  
CD/CD-R  
TAPE  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 7001, 7002  
DENON 7003, 7004, 7005  
FISHER 7006, 7007  
JVC 7008, 7009, 7010,  
7011  
KENWOOD 7012, 7013,  
7014, 7015, 7016  
MAGNAVOX 7017, 7018  
MARANTZ 7019  
ONKYO 7020, 7021  
PANASONIC 7022, 7023  
PHILIPS 7024, 7025  
RCA 7026, 7027  
SANYO 7028  
SHARP 7029  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 9001, 9002  
DENON 9003, 9004  
FISHER 9005, 9006  
JVC 9007, 9008  
ZENITH 3197  
STB  
KENWOOD 9009, 9010,  
9011  
Manufacturer Code  
PIONEER 6001, 6002,  
6003, 6004, 6005, 6006  
BELL 6049  
BLAUPUNKT 6007  
ECHOSTAR 6047  
GENERAL INSTRUMENT  
6008  
PHONOLA 3123  
NAKAMICHI 9012  
ONKYO 9013, 9014, 9015  
PHILIPS 9016, 9017  
SONY 9018, 9019  
TEAC 9020, 9021  
TECHNICS 9022  
QUASAR 3124, 3125  
RCA/PROSCAN 3126  
REALISTIC 3127, 3128,  
3129, 3130, 3131, 3132  
SABA 3133  
SAMSUNG 3134, 3135  
SANSUI 3136  
YAMAHA 9023, 9024,  
9025, 9026  
GOLDSTAR 6009  
GRUNDIG 6010, 6011  
HAMLIN 6012, 6013  
SANYO 3137, 3138  
SCHNEIDER 3139, 3140  
SONY 7030  
TEAC 7031, 7032, 7033  
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Additional information  
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  
The power does not turn on. • Connect the power plug to the wall outlet.  
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.  
Remedy  
• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the  
rear panel. This could cause the receiver to shut off automatically.  
• If the power shuts off automatically, take the unit to your nearest  
Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer for servicing.  
• The unit may have been switched on using the wrong voltage  
setting. Make sure you switch the VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear  
panel to the right voltage for your country or region, then reset the  
unit (page 72) before switching on again.  
No sound is output when a  
function is selected.  
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to  
Connecting up on page 14).  
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.  
• Adjust the MASTER VOLUME.  
No image is output when a  
function is selected.  
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to  
Connecting up on page 14).  
• Select the correct component (use the MULTI CONTROL buttons).  
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Problem  
Remedy  
Considerable noise in radio  
broadcasts.  
Tune in the correct frequency.  
• Connect the antenna (refer to page 19).  
• Route any loose cables away from the antenna terminals and  
wires.  
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and  
secure to a wall.  
• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (refer to page 19).  
• Adjust the direction and position for best reception.  
• Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to  
page 19).  
Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the  
receiver.  
• Move antennas farther away from equipment causing the noise.  
Broadcast stations cannot be • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 19).  
selected automatically.  
No sound from surround or  
center speakers.  
• Refer to Speaker setting on page 46 to check the speaker settings.  
VSX-D714/D814 only – Refer to Manually calibrating your listening  
area (MCACC) on page 52 to check the speaker levels.  
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 20).  
No sound from surround  
back speakers (VSX-D714/  
D814 only).  
• Refer to Surround back speaker setting on page 46 to check the  
surround back speaker settings.  
• Refer to Manually calibrating your listening area (MCACC) on  
page 52 to check the speaker levels.  
• Refer to Using the Surround Back Channel (SB CH) on page 39 to  
make sure the SB CH MODE and the sound mode are set for  
surround back sound.  
No sound from subwoofer.  
• Make sure the subwoofer is switched on.  
• If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it’s turned up.  
• Switch the Subwoofer setting on page 47 to YES or PLUS.  
• Switch the LFE attenuator setting on page 47 to 0 dB or 10 dB.  
• The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to does not have  
an LFE channel.  
Noise during playback of a  
cassette deck.  
• Move the cassette deck further from your receiver, until the noise  
disappears.  
Sound is produced from  
other components, but not  
from LD or DVD player.  
• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO, DIGITAL or ANALOG  
according to the type of connections made. (refer to page 38).  
• Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 50).  
• Make digital connections (refer to page 15) and set the SIGNAL  
SELECT to DIGITAL (refer to page 38).  
• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.  
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Additional information  
Problem  
Remedy  
No sound is output or a noise • Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the 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 DTS compatible CD  
player during playback, noise  
is output.  
prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.  
Can’t operate the remote  
control.  
• Replace the batteries (refer to page 5).  
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel  
(refer to page 6).  
• Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.  
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.  
The display is dark or off.  
• Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to  
the default.  
• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity  
disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating  
conditions.  
Resetting the main unit  
Switching the speaker  
impedance  
Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s  
settings to the factory default. Use the front  
panel controls to do this.  
We recommend using speakers of 8with  
this system, but it is possible to switch the  
impedance setting if you plan to use speakers  
with a 6impedance rating.  
1
Switch the receiver on.  
2
While holding down the TONE button,  
With the receiver in standby, press ꢀ  
press and hold the STANDBY/ON  
STANDBY/ON while holding down the  
SPEAKERS / SPEAKER IMPEDANCE button.  
Each time you do this, you switch between the  
impedance settings:  
button for about three seconds.  
3
When you see RESET? appear in the  
display, press the TONE button.  
OK? shows in the display.  
SP 6 OHM – Use this setting if your  
speakers are rated at 6.  
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.  
SP 8 OHM – Use this setting if your  
speakers are rated at 8or more.  
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10  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
(IHF, short circuited, A network)  
CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,  
Specifications  
Amplifier section  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 dB  
Continuous power output (stereo)  
Front . . . . . . .100 W (DIN 1kHz, THD 1.0%, 8 )  
Signal-to Noise Ratio  
[EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)]  
CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 dB  
Continuous power output (surround)  
Front . . . . 100 W per channel (1kHz, 1.0%, 8 )  
Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W (1kHz, 1.0%, 8 )  
Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 W per channel  
(1kHz, 1.0%, 8 )  
Video Section  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
DVR/VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Surround Back. . . . . . 100 W (1kHz, 1.0 %, 8 )  
(VSX-D814 only)  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
DVR/VCR, MONITOR OUT . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Audio section  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mV/47 kΩ  
Frequency response  
DVR/VCR, DVD/LD,  
TV/SAT MONITOR . . . . .5 Hz to 7 MHz dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 dB  
Frequency response  
CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD,  
TV/SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB  
Component video section  
VSX-D714/D814 only  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
DVR/VCR REC, CD-R/TAPE/  
MD REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 mV/2.2 kΩ  
Input (Sensitivity)  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
MONITOR OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Tone control  
Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 dB (100 Hz)  
Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 dB (10 kHz)  
Loudness . . . . +6.5 dB/+3 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)  
(at volume level –50 dB)  
Frequency response  
DVD/LD,  
TV/SAT MONITOR . . . .5 Hz to 40 MHz dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
DIN (Continuous rated power output /  
50mW)  
CD, DVR/VCR, CD-R/TAPE/MD,  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88/64 dB  
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Furnished Parts  
FM Tuner Section  
AM loop antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
FM wire antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) . . . . . . . . 2  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Power cords:  
Frequency Range . . . . . . .87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Usable Sensitivity . . . . . . . . Mono:13.2 dBf, IHF  
(1.3 µV/ 75 )  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity . . . . . Mono: 20.2 dB  
Stereo: 38.6 dBf  
VSX-D514/D714/D814-K (black models) . . . 2  
(Round 2-pin type and Australian type)  
VSX-D514/D714-S (silver models – Except  
Australian model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
(Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type  
and UK 3-pin type)  
VSX-D814-S (silver model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
(Round 2-pin type, flat blade 2-pin type,  
UK 3-pin type and Australian type)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . .Mono: 73 dB (at 85 dBf)  
Stereo: 70 dB (at 85 dBf)  
Distortion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stereo: 0.5 % (1 kHz)  
Alternate Channel Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . 60dB  
(400 kHz)  
Stereo Separation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 dB (1 kHz)  
Frequency Response . . . . . . . . .30 Hz to 15 kHz  
(
1 dB)  
Antenna Input (DIN). . . . . . . . 75 unbalanced  
Power plug adaptor (VSX-D514/D714/D814-K  
only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
J-shape plug (VSX-D514/D714/D814-K only). . . 1  
These operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
AM Tuner Section  
Frequency Range  
9kHz step. . . . . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz  
10kHz step. . . . . . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1,700 kHz  
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . .350 µV/m  
Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 dB  
Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loop antenna  
• Specifications and the design are subject  
to possible modifications without notice,  
due to improvements.  
Miscellaneous  
Cleaning the unit  
• Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe  
off dust and dirt.  
Power requirements. . . . . AC 110/120–127/220/  
240 V (switchable), 50/60Hz  
Power consumption:  
• When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft  
cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser  
diluted five or six times with water, and  
wrung out well, and then wipe again with  
a dry cloth. Do not use furniture wax or  
cleansers.  
VSX-D514/D714:  
Singapore/Malaysia models . . . . . . 250 W  
All other models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 W  
VSX-D814  
Singapore/Malaysia models . . . . . . 280 W  
All other models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 W  
In standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9 W  
Dimensions. . . 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 401 (D) mm  
Weight (without package)  
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide  
sprays or other chemicals on or near this  
unit, since these will corrode the surface.  
VSX-D514. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.0 kg  
VSX-D714/D814. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.6 kg  
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Copyright©2004 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 L3R 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, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.  
Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico,D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270  
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