Pioneer VSX-D498 operating instructions Additional Information, Symptom, Cause, Remedy

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Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

Broadcast stations cannot be selected

• Weak radio signals.

• Connect an outdoor antenna (refer

automatically.

 

to page 8).

No sound from surround or center speakers.

•Speaker settings are incorrect.

•The rear and/or center levels are turned down.

•The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected.

•Refer to “SPEAKER setting mode” on page 16 to check the speaker settings.

•Refer to “Adjusting the speaker volume” on page 20 to check the speaker levels.

•Connect the speakers (refer to page 13).

Sound is produced from other components, but not from LD or DVD player.

•SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.

•The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all.

•Set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" or "ANAROG" according to the type of connections made. (refer to page 26)

•Set the digital input setting correctly (refer to page 15, 19).

Cannot be remote controlled.

• The remote control batteries have

 

worn out.

 

• Too far away or bad angle of

 

operation.

 

• There is an obstacle between the

 

receiver and the remote control.

 

• Strong light such as fluorescent

 

light is shining onto the unit's

 

remote control signal light-

 

receiving window.

 

• A cord is connected to the

 

CONTROL IN terminal on this unit.

•Replace the batteries (refer to page 6).

•Operate within 23 feet (7 m), 30° of the remote sensor on the front panel (refer to page 7).

•Remove the obstacle or operate from another position.

•Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light.

•Connect cord to the correct jack.

The display is dark.

• This is not a malfunction.

•In standby, pressing Manual background STANDBY/ ON while holding down the Manual backgroundManual background button (both on the front panel) returns the display to the default brightness.

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.

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Contents VSX-D498 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVEROperating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE Information to User SET UP OPERATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this productDolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic FeaturesVarious Surround Effects DSP Midnight Listening ModeIntroductory Information Table of ContentsPreparations Names of Parts and Basic OperationsHow to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPower connection AC OUTLET Preparing the Remote ControlWhen Making Cable Connections Receiver InstallationOperating range of remote control unit SET UPOutdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coatedwire Using external antennasConnections AntennasAudio Components Connections Cassette deck placementOPERATION Connections7 Front Video Components Connections7Audio/Video cords Video deckDigital Connections When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital7Digital audio cords/Fiber-opticcables Digital audio cordConnections DVD 5.1 Channel Connectionthis unit to the AC power source connections before connectingSpeakers Amplified Sub WooferSub Woofer FrontFront Left Center Right Speaker placementSurround Left1 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn the power on Setting Up for Surround Sound4 Press % or fi to select the setting you desire initial adjustments in the order described belowFront speaker initial setting is “L Large” SPEAKER setting modeCenter speaker initial setting is “L Large” Surround speaker initial setting is “L Large”Crossover frequency setting mode SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode • Initial setting is “0 dB”FRONT speaker distance setting mode Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modeCENTER speaker distance setting mode SURROUND speaker distance setting modeCoaxial digital input setting Dynamic range control setting modeOptical digital input 1 setting Optical digital input 2 setting1 Press button 3 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone 2Digital indicators 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators3SFC DSP mode indicator 4ATT indicator9Number buttons/Surround setting buttons Remote Control=MASTER VOLUME+/–buttons Names of Parts and Basic Operations6TUNING SELECT button 2STANDBY indicatorFront Panel 1 STANDBY/ON button$MASTER VOLUME SIGNAL SELECT button@DSP MODE button #MIDNIGHT buttonSurround modes Sound ModesDolby Surround mode DSP modesSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input SIGNAL SELECTSound Modes Playback 1 Turn on the power of the playback componentdB MIN to 0 dB MAX OPERATION5 Press VOL +/–to adjust the volume level 3 Press to switch the Dolby Surround mode onPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital Sound DIGITALSurrround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode =HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCEListening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode DVD 5.1ch Input PlaybackPress DVD/LD on the unit Press MIDNIGHTPress TREBLE +/–to adjust the high frequencies Press BASS +/–to adjust the low frequenciesTREBLE +/– BASS +/– OPERATIONFor Automatic Tuning Automatic and Manual TuningFor Manual Tuning When using the front panelTo cancel before inputting the frequency Direct TuningTuner Operations the remote to the tuner operation mode32 4 Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Tuned Stations 1 Tune to the desired stationRecalling the Memorized Stations Using the remote control2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class To skip through each channel in orderRecording from Audio Components Other OperationsRecord monitor TAPE 2 MONITOR 1 Select the component you want to recordOther Operations Recording from Video ComponentsSIGNAL SELECT OPERATIONDVD player operations Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components44˜¢ 51˜¡pressing this button when the unit is stopped may Press to switch the LD player on or offLD player operations 4 4˜¢2TV FUNC TV operations33 CHANNEL +/– 4 TV VOL. +/–CD player operations Press to switch the CD player on or off7 CD DISC+/– Press to stop playback5 1˜¡ Cassette deck operations7 Number buttons 7 buttonDolby Digital Additional InformationLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundSymptom TroubleshootingAdditional Information CauseAdditional Information SymptomCause RemedyAmplifier Section SpecificationsAM Tuner Section Miscellaneous8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CAUTION• EIA We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
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