Pioneer VSX-D498 operating instructions Press button, Press TEST TONE to output the test tone

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1 Press button.

Setting the volume level of each channel (Adjusting the speaker volume balance)

memo

• Sound from the SUB WOOFER seems quite.

• The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or

CHANNEL SELECT .

• Initial setting is 0 dB.

1

4

SOURCE

SELECT

CD	STANDBY/ON	CHANNEL
CD	STANDBY/ON	STATION
	TV FUNC.	TV VOL.
TAPE	BAND	FREQ.
TUNER	MPX	CLASS	DIRECT
TUNER	MPX	CLASS	.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			Î

1 Press button.

2 Press VOL + or – to adjust the volume to an appropriate level.

3 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone.

The test tone is output in the following order.

3,5

FL

CT

FR

2

SW

SL

SR

memo • Depending on the “SPEAKER setting mode” chosen, some

channels may not output test tone (refer to page 16).

• Test tone is only output in Dolby mode.

4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position.

The channel level ranges ± 10 dB.

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• Levels can be set for each surround mode.

•When both the DSP mode and Dolby Surroud mode are turned on, priority is given to the Dolby Surround mode.

5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone.

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Contents Operating Instructions VSX-D498AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER 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 setting5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone 1 Press button3 Press TEST TONE to output 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 modesSound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSIGNAL SELECT 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