DVD 5.1ch Input Playback, Press MIDNIGHT, Dvd/Ld | Pioneer VSX-D498

DVD 5.1ch Input Playback

Sound Modes

DVD 5.1ch Input Playback

Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback.

Press DVD/LD on the unit.

Each press switches the input: DVD/LD j DVD 5.1ch

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

AC-3

SP A

DIGITAL

L C R

LS RS

	dB
LEF

j

SIGNAL SELECT

ANALOG

SP A

dB

DVD/LD

memo • When DVD 5.1ch input is selected, Dolby Surround mode, DSP mode, SIGNAL SELECT, ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT mode,

and speakers B cannot be operated.

•When DVD 5.1ch input is selected, only the volume level and channel levels can be set.

Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode

When the volume is low, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on to enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes. This mode allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.

MIDNIGHT

Press MIDNIGHT.

Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.

SIGNAL SELECT

DIGITAL

AC-3

DIGITAL

L C R

LS RS

LEF

SP A

MIDNIGHT

dB

memo

The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume level.

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Pioneer VSX-D498 DVD 5.1ch Input Playback, Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode, Press DVD/LD on the unit, Press MIDNIGHT

Contents

VSX-D498 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVEROperating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SET UP OPERATIONInformation to User DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product Various Surround Effects DSP FeaturesDolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Midnight Listening Mode Preparations Table of ContentsIntroductory Information Names of Parts and Basic Operations Power connection AC OUTLET Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote Control Operating range of remote control unit Receiver InstallationWhen Making Cable Connections SET UP Connections Using external antennasOutdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coatedwire Antennas OPERATION Cassette deck placementAudio Components Connections Connections 7Audio/Video cords Video Components Connections7 Front Video deck 7Digital audio cords/Fiber-opticcables When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalDigital Connections Digital audio cord DVD 5.1 Channel Connection Connections Speakers connections before connectingthis unit to the AC power source Amplified Sub Woofer Surround Speaker placementSub Woofer FrontFront Left Center Right Left 4 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 below Center 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 mode Optical digital input 1 setting Dynamic range control setting modeCoaxial digital input setting Optical digital input 2 setting 1 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 Operations Front Panel 2STANDBY indicator6TUNING SELECT button 1 STANDBY/ON button @DSP MODE button SIGNAL SELECT button$MASTER VOLUME #MIDNIGHT button Dolby Surround mode Sound ModesSurround modes DSP modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input SIGNAL SELECTSound Modes dB MIN to 0 dB MAX 1 Turn on the power of the playback componentPlayback OPERATION Playing Sources with Dolby Digital Sound 3 Press to switch the Dolby Surround mode on5 Press VOL +/–to adjust the volume level DIGITAL Select the sound mode Selecting a Sound ModeSurrround operation =HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE Press DVD/LD on the unit DVD 5.1ch Input PlaybackListening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode Press MIDNIGHT TREBLE +/– BASS +/– Press BASS +/–to adjust the low frequenciesPress TREBLE +/–to adjust the high frequencies OPERATION For Manual Tuning Automatic and Manual TuningFor Automatic Tuning When using the front panel Tuner Operations Direct TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency the remote to the tuner operation mode Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations Using the front panel32 4 1 Tune to the desired station 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class Using the remote controlRecalling the Memorized Stations To skip through each channel in order Record monitor TAPE 2 MONITOR Other OperationsRecording from Audio Components 1 Select the component you want to record SIGNAL SELECT Recording from Video ComponentsOther Operations OPERATION 44˜¢ 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 playback 7 Number buttons Cassette deck operations5 1˜¡ 7 button Laser disc format Additional InformationDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Additional Information TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Cause SymptomAdditional Information Remedy AM Tuner Section SpecificationsAmplifier Section Miscellaneous 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 • EIA Power cord CAUTIONMaintenance of External Surfaces We Want You Listening For A Lifetime