Pioneer VSX-D498 operating instructions SPEAKER setting mode, @,# %,fi, Preparations

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Preparations

Preparations

SPEAKER setting mode

Establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected.

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.

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If the cone size of your speaker is larger than 5 inches (12 cm), please set to Large.

 

SOURCE

SELECT

CD

STANDBY/ON

CHANNEL

STATION

 

TV FUNC.

TV VOL.

TAPE

BAND

FREQ.

TUNER

MPX

CLASS

DIRECT

.ACCESS

DVD

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

LD

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

TV

 

 

 

CONTROL TEST TONE

 

 

 

7

8

9

SURROUND

ATT.

CD DISC

 

0

 

 

FUNCTION

 

DSP MODE MUTING

CHANNEL

 

 

SELECT

LEVEL

 

RECEIVER

 

 

MASTER

STANDBY/ON

EFFECT

VOLUME

AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

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@,#

%,

1 Press % or to set the front speaker.

Front speaker (initial setting is “L (Large)”)

Select “FL” if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you did not connect a sub woofer.

Select “FS” to send bass frequencies to the sub woofer. (The center and surround speakers cannot be set to Large if the front speakers are set to Small. In this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the sub woofer.)

2 Press % or to set the center speaker.
Center speaker (initial setting is “L (Large)”)

Select “CL” if your speaker will reproduce bass frequencies effectively.

Select “CS” to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or sub woofer.

Select “C” if you did not connect a center speaker. In this case, the center channel is output from the front speakers.

SIGNAL

SP A

SELECT

 

ANALOG

 

dB

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP A

 

SIGNAL

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

dB

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SP A

 

SIGNAL

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

dB

* Press # to advance to the next setting, and press @ to return to previous setting.

3 Press % or to set the surround speaker.
Surround speaker (initial setting is “L (Large)”)

Select “SL” if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively.

Select “SS” to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or sub woofer.

Select “S” if you did not connect surround speakers. In this case, the sound of the surround channels is output from the front and center speakers.

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Contents AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER VSX-D498Operating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE SET UP OPERATION Information to UserIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this productFeatures Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro LogicVarious Surround Effects DSP Midnight Listening ModeTable of Contents Introductory InformationPreparations Names of Parts and Basic OperationsChecking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualPower connection AC OUTLET Preparing the Remote ControlReceiver Installation When Making Cable ConnectionsOperating range of remote control unit SET UPUsing external antennas Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coatedwireConnections AntennasCassette deck placement Audio Components ConnectionsOPERATION ConnectionsVideo Components Connections 7 Front7Audio/Video cords Video deckWhen playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital Digital Connections7Digital audio cords/Fiber-opticcables Digital audio cordDVD 5.1 Channel Connection Connectionsconnections before connecting this unit to the AC power sourceSpeakers Amplified Sub WooferSpeaker placement Sub Woofer FrontFront Left Center RightSurround LeftSetting Up for Surround Sound 1 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn the power on4 Press % or fi to select the setting you desire initial adjustments in the order described belowSPEAKER setting mode Front speaker initial setting is “L Large”Center speaker initial setting is “L Large” Surround speaker initial setting is “L Large”SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode Crossover frequency setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode • Initial setting is “0 dB”Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode FRONT speaker distance setting modeCENTER speaker distance setting mode SURROUND speaker distance setting modeDynamic range control setting mode Coaxial digital input settingOptical digital input 1 setting Optical digital input 2 setting3 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone 1 Press button5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 2Digital indicators3SFC DSP mode indicator 4ATT indicatorRemote Control 9Number buttons/Surround setting buttons=MASTER VOLUME+/–buttons Names of Parts and Basic Operations2STANDBY indicator 6TUNING SELECT buttonFront Panel 1 STANDBY/ON buttonSIGNAL SELECT button $MASTER VOLUME@DSP MODE button #MIDNIGHT buttonSound Modes Surround modesDolby Surround mode DSP modesSIGNAL SELECT Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSound Modes 1 Turn on the power of the playback component PlaybackdB MIN to 0 dB MAX OPERATION3 Press to switch the Dolby Surround mode on 5 Press VOL +/–to adjust the volume levelPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital Sound DIGITALSelecting a Sound Mode Surrround operationSelect the sound mode =HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCEDVD 5.1ch Input Playback Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening ModePress DVD/LD on the unit Press MIDNIGHTPress BASS +/–to adjust the low frequencies Press TREBLE +/–to adjust the high frequenciesTREBLE +/– BASS +/– OPERATIONAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Automatic TuningFor Manual Tuning When using the front panelDirect Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyTuner Operations the remote to the tuner operation modeUsing the front panel 32 4Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations 1 Tune to the desired stationUsing the remote control Recalling the Memorized Stations2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class To skip through each channel in orderOther Operations Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord monitor TAPE 2 MONITOR 1 Select the component you want to recordRecording from Video Components Other OperationsSIGNAL SELECT OPERATIONRemote Controlling Other PIONEER Components DVD player operations44˜¢ 51˜¡Press to switch the LD player on or off pressing this button when the unit is stopped mayLD player operations 4 4˜¢TV operations 2TV FUNC33 CHANNEL +/– 4 TV VOL. +/–Press to switch the CD player on or off CD player operations7 CD DISC+/– Press to stop playbackCassette deck operations 5 1˜¡7 Number buttons 7 buttonAdditional Information Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundTroubleshooting SymptomAdditional Information CauseSymptom Additional InformationCause RemedySpecifications Amplifier SectionAM Tuner Section Miscellaneous8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 Power cord CAUTION Maintenance of External Surfaces• EIA We Want You Listening For A Lifetime