Pioneer VSX-D498 Features, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic, Various Surround Effects DSP

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Features

Features

Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in the (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! (When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, “ and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Various Surround Effects (DSP)

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies.

Midnight Listening Mode

When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low, the surround effects may tend to become less than satisfactory. When the midnight listening mode is on, you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes.

5.1 Channel Input

By connecting components equipped with 5.1 channel output to the DVD 5.1 channel input on this unit, you can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Connections can be made to a DVD player, Multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks.

5 Channels of Independent Amplification

This receiver incorporates 5 independent 80 watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of Dolby Digital surround sound. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital program sources.

Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (during Standby). Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to “Specifications” on page 46.

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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