Pioneer VSX-D498 Introductory Information, Checking the Supplied Accessories, Set Up, Operation

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Introductory Information

Introductory Information

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Please check that you have received all of the following accessories with the receiver.

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

Remote control unit

“AA” IEC R6P batteries x 2

How to Use This Manual

This manual is divided into two main sections :

SET UP

This section explains how to make the necessary connections from the receiver to your other audio and video components. Receiver operations described later in this section under the heading “Preparations” enable you to set up and customize your home entertainment center.

OPERATION

This section provides complete information about operation of the receiver and supplied remote control.

The following marks and symbols are used throughout this manual:

	memo	Provides additional information, precautions,
	memo	and advice.
		and advice.

Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display.

Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display.

Power connection (AC OUTLET)

[SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX]

Switching this receiver on or putting it in standby also switches components connected to the receiver’s AC OUTLET jacks on and off. When connecting components to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of the connected components in the ON position. Total power consumption of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A).

CAUTION!

•To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as blow dryers and irons to the AC OUTLET jacks.

•Do not connect a monitor or TV set.

Even if the power consumption of the TV or monitor is within the acceptable limits, when monitors or TV sets are switched on, they consume a large amount of power and may exceed the capacity of this receiver.

Preparing the Remote Control

Loading the batteries

AA dry cell batteries ((“AA” IEC R6P)⋅2)

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When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control, replace all batteries with new ones.

CAUTION!

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions.

•Never use new and old batteries together.

•Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.

•Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.

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Contents VSX-D498 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVEROperating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SET UP OPERATIONInformation to User DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this productVarious Surround Effects DSP FeaturesDolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Midnight Listening ModePreparations Table of ContentsIntroductory Information Names of Parts and Basic OperationsPower connection AC OUTLET Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote ControlOperating range of remote control unit Receiver InstallationWhen Making Cable Connections SET UPConnections Using external antennasOutdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coatedwire AntennasOPERATION Cassette deck placementAudio Components Connections Connections7Audio/Video cords Video Components Connections7 Front Video deck7Digital audio cords/Fiber-opticcables When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalDigital Connections Digital audio cordDVD 5.1 Channel Connection ConnectionsSpeakers connections before connectingthis unit to the AC power source Amplified Sub WooferSurround Speaker placementSub Woofer FrontFront Left Center Right Left4 Press % or ﬁ to select the setting you desire Setting Up for Surround Sound1 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn the power on initial adjustments in the order described belowCenter speaker initial setting is “L Large” SPEAKER setting modeFront speaker initial setting is “L Large” Surround speaker initial setting is “L Large”LFE attenuator setting mode SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting modeCrossover frequency setting mode • Initial setting is “0 dB”CENTER speaker distance setting mode Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modeFRONT speaker distance setting mode SURROUND speaker distance setting modeOptical digital input 1 setting Dynamic range control setting modeCoaxial digital input 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 3SFC DSP mode indicator 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators2Digital indicators 4ATT indicator=MASTER VOLUME+/–buttons Remote Control9Number buttons/Surround setting buttons Names of Parts and Basic OperationsFront Panel 2STANDBY indicator6TUNING SELECT button 1 STANDBY/ON button@DSP MODE button SIGNAL SELECT button$MASTER VOLUME #MIDNIGHT buttonDolby Surround mode Sound ModesSurround modes DSP modesSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input SIGNAL SELECTSound Modes dB MIN to 0 dB MAX 1 Turn on the power of the playback componentPlayback OPERATIONPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital Sound 3 Press to switch the Dolby Surround mode on5 Press VOL +/–to adjust the volume level DIGITALSelect the sound mode Selecting a Sound ModeSurrround operation =HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCEPress DVD/LD on the unit DVD 5.1ch Input PlaybackListening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode Press MIDNIGHTTREBLE +/– BASS +/– Press BASS +/–to adjust the low frequenciesPress TREBLE +/–to adjust the high frequencies OPERATIONFor Manual Tuning Automatic and Manual TuningFor Automatic Tuning When using the front panelTuner Operations Direct TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency the remote to the tuner operation modeMemorizing Frequently Tuned Stations Using the front panel32 4 1 Tune to the desired station2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class Using the remote controlRecalling the Memorized Stations To skip through each channel in orderRecord monitor TAPE 2 MONITOR Other OperationsRecording from Audio Components 1 Select the component you want to recordSIGNAL SELECT Recording from Video ComponentsOther Operations OPERATION44˜¢ Remote Controlling Other PIONEER ComponentsDVD player operations 51˜¡LD player operations Press to switch the LD player on or offpressing this button when the unit is stopped may 4 4˜¢33 CHANNEL +/– TV operations2TV FUNC 4 TV VOL. +/–7 CD DISC+/– Press to switch the CD player on or offCD player operations Press to stop playback7 Number buttons Cassette deck operations5 1˜¡ 7 buttonLaser disc format Additional InformationDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundAdditional Information TroubleshootingSymptom CauseCause SymptomAdditional Information RemedyAM Tuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Miscellaneous8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 • EIA Power cord CAUTIONMaintenance of External Surfaces We Want You Listening For A Lifetime