Press BASS +/–to adjust the low frequencies

Sound Modes

Adjusting Bass and Treble Frequencies (Tone Control)

Use BASS (+/–) or TREBLE (+/–) to adjust the low and high frequencies.

TREBLE +/–

BASS +/–

Press BASS (+/–) to adjust the low frequencies.

SIGNAL	SP A
SELECT
ANALOG

Press TREBLE (+/–) to adjust the high frequencies.

SIGNAL	SP A
SELECT
ANALOG

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•The tone control can be adjusted in a range of ±6.

•Pressing + and – simultaneously restores the setting to 0.

•In cases described below, the tone control cannot be adjusted. 1 Dolby Surround mode is ON.

2 DSP mode is ON.

3 DVD 5.1ch input is selected.

4 Dolby Digital signals are being input.

OPERATION

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Pioneer VSX-D498 Press BASS +/–to adjust the low frequencies, Press TREBLE +/–to adjust the high frequencies, Operation

Contents

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER VSX-D498Operating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product SET UP OPERATIONInformation to User IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Midnight Listening Mode FeaturesDolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Various Surround Effects DSP Names of Parts and Basic Operations Table of ContentsIntroductory Information Preparations Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Power connection AC OUTLET SET UP Receiver InstallationWhen Making Cable Connections Operating range of remote control unit Antennas Using external antennasOutdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coatedwire Connections Connections Cassette deck placementAudio Components Connections OPERATION Video deck Video Components Connections7 Front 7Audio/Video cords Digital audio cord When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalDigital Connections 7Digital audio cords/Fiber-opticcables Connections DVD 5.1 Channel Connection Amplified Sub Woofer connections before connectingthis unit to the AC power source Speakers Left Speaker placementSub Woofer FrontFront Left Center Right Surround initial adjustments in the order described below Setting Up for Surround Sound1 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn the power on 4 Press % or ﬁ to select the setting you desire Surround speaker initial setting is “L Large” SPEAKER setting modeFront speaker initial setting is “L Large” Center speaker initial setting is “L Large” • Initial setting is “0 dB” SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting modeCrossover frequency setting mode LFE attenuator setting mode SURROUND speaker distance setting mode Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modeFRONT speaker distance setting mode CENTER speaker distance setting mode Optical digital input 2 setting Dynamic range control setting modeCoaxial digital input setting Optical digital input 1 setting 3 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone 1 Press button5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone 4ATT indicator 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators2Digital indicators 3SFC DSP mode indicator Names of Parts and Basic Operations Remote Control9Number buttons/Surround setting buttons =MASTER VOLUME+/–buttons 1 STANDBY/ON button 2STANDBY indicator6TUNING SELECT button Front Panel #MIDNIGHT button SIGNAL SELECT button$MASTER VOLUME @DSP MODE button DSP modes Sound ModesSurround modes Dolby Surround mode SIGNAL SELECT Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSound Modes OPERATION 1 Turn on the power of the playback componentPlayback dB MIN to 0 dB MAX DIGITAL 3 Press to switch the Dolby Surround mode on5 Press VOL +/–to adjust the volume level Playing Sources with Dolby Digital Sound =HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE Selecting a Sound ModeSurrround operation Select the sound mode Press MIDNIGHT DVD 5.1ch Input PlaybackListening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode Press DVD/LD on the unit OPERATION Press BASS +/–to adjust the low frequenciesPress TREBLE +/–to adjust the high frequencies TREBLE +/– BASS +/– When using the front panel Automatic and Manual TuningFor Automatic Tuning For Manual Tuning the remote to the tuner operation mode Direct TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Tuner Operations 1 Tune to the desired station Using the front panel32 4 Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations To skip through each channel in order Using the remote controlRecalling the Memorized Stations 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class 1 Select the component you want to record Other OperationsRecording from Audio Components Record monitor TAPE 2 MONITOR OPERATION Recording from Video ComponentsOther Operations SIGNAL SELECT 51˜¡ Remote Controlling Other PIONEER ComponentsDVD player operations 44˜¢ 4 4˜¢ Press to switch the LD player on or offpressing this button when the unit is stopped may LD player operations 4 TV VOL. +/– TV operations2TV FUNC 33 CHANNEL +/– Press to stop playback Press to switch the CD player on or offCD player operations 7 CD DISC+/– 7 button Cassette deck operations5 1˜¡ 7 Number buttons Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Additional InformationDolby Digital Laser disc format Cause TroubleshootingSymptom Additional Information Remedy SymptomAdditional Information Cause Miscellaneous SpecificationsAmplifier Section AM Tuner Section 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Power cord CAUTIONMaintenance of External Surfaces • EIA

Pioneer VSX-D498 Press BASS +/–to adjust the low frequencies, Treble +/– Bass +, Operation

Models: VSX-D498

TREBLE +/–

Press BASS (+/–) to adjust the low frequencies.

Press TREBLE (+/–) to adjust the high frequencies.