Pioneer VSX-D498 Table of Contents, Introductory Information, Preparations, Sound Modes

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introductory Information	6
Checking the Supplied Accessories	6
How to Use This Manual	6
Power Connection (AC OUTLET)	6
Preparing the Remote Control	6
Receiver Installation	7
When Making Cable Connections	7
Connections	8
Antennas	8
Audio Components Connections	9
Video Components Connections	10
Digital Connections	11
DVD 5.1 Channel Connection	12
Speakers	13
Preparations	15
Setting Up for Surround Sound	15
Names of Parts and Basic Operations	21
Display	21
Remote Control	22
Front Panel	23
Sound Modes	25
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input	26
Playback	27
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital Sound	28
Selecting a Sound Mode	29
DVD 5.1ch input playback	30
Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode	30
Ajusting Bass and Treble Frequencies (Tone Control)	31
Tuner Operations	32
Automatic and Manual Tuning	32
Direct Tuning	33
Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations	34
Recalling the Memorized Stations	35
Other Operations	36
Recording from Audio Components	36
Recording from Video Components	37
Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components	38
Additional Information	43
Dolby Digital	43
Troubleshooting	44
Specifications	46

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