Features, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic | Pioneer VSX-D498

Features

Features

Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in the (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! (When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, “ and double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Various Surround Effects (DSP)

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies.

Midnight Listening Mode

When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low, the surround effects may tend to become less than satisfactory. When the midnight listening mode is on, you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes.

5.1 Channel Input

By connecting components equipped with 5.1 channel output to the DVD 5.1 channel input on this unit, you can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Connections can be made to a DVD player, Multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks.

5 Channels of Independent Amplification

This receiver incorporates 5 independent 80 watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of Dolby Digital surround sound. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital program sources.

Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (during Standby). Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to “Specifications” on page 46.

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Pioneer VSX-D498 Features, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic, Various Surround Effects DSP, Midnight Listening Mode

Contents

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER VSX-D498Operating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE SET UP OPERATION Information to UserIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product Features Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro LogicVarious Surround Effects DSP Midnight Listening Mode Table of Contents Introductory InformationPreparations Names of Parts and Basic Operations Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualPower connection AC OUTLET Preparing the Remote Control Receiver Installation When Making Cable ConnectionsOperating range of remote control unit SET UP Using external antennas Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl-coatedwireConnections Antennas Cassette deck placement Audio Components ConnectionsOPERATION Connections Video Components Connections 7 Front7Audio/Video cords Video deck When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital Digital Connections7Digital audio cords/Fiber-opticcables Digital audio cord DVD 5.1 Channel Connection Connections connections before connecting this unit to the AC power sourceSpeakers Amplified Sub Woofer Speaker placement Sub Woofer FrontFront Left Center RightSurround Left Setting Up for Surround Sound 1 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn the power on4 Press % or ﬁ to select the setting you desire initial adjustments in the order described below SPEAKER setting mode Front speaker initial setting is “L Large”Center speaker initial setting is “L Large” Surround speaker initial setting is “L Large” SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode Crossover frequency setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode • Initial setting is “0 dB” Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode FRONT speaker distance setting modeCENTER speaker distance setting mode SURROUND speaker distance setting mode Dynamic range control setting mode Coaxial digital input settingOptical digital input 1 setting Optical digital input 2 setting 3 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone 1 Press button5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 2Digital indicators3SFC DSP mode indicator 4ATT indicator Remote Control 9Number buttons/Surround setting buttons=MASTER VOLUME+/–buttons Names of Parts and Basic Operations 2STANDBY indicator 6TUNING SELECT buttonFront Panel 1 STANDBY/ON button SIGNAL SELECT button $MASTER VOLUME@DSP MODE button #MIDNIGHT button Sound Modes Surround modesDolby Surround mode DSP modes SIGNAL SELECT Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputSound Modes 1 Turn on the power of the playback component PlaybackdB MIN to 0 dB MAX OPERATION 3 Press to switch the Dolby Surround mode on 5 Press VOL +/–to adjust the volume levelPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital Sound DIGITAL Selecting a Sound Mode Surrround operationSelect the sound mode =HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE DVD 5.1ch Input Playback Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening ModePress DVD/LD on the unit Press MIDNIGHT Press BASS +/–to adjust the low frequencies Press TREBLE +/–to adjust the high frequenciesTREBLE +/– BASS +/– OPERATION Automatic and Manual Tuning For Automatic TuningFor Manual Tuning When using the front panel Direct Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyTuner Operations the remote to the tuner operation mode Using the front panel 32 4Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations 1 Tune to the desired station Using the remote control Recalling the Memorized Stations2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class To skip through each channel in order Other Operations Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord monitor TAPE 2 MONITOR 1 Select the component you want to record Recording from Video Components Other OperationsSIGNAL SELECT OPERATION Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components DVD player operations44˜¢ 51˜¡ Press to switch the LD player on or off pressing this button when the unit is stopped mayLD player operations 4 4˜¢ TV operations 2TV FUNC33 CHANNEL +/– 4 TV VOL. +/– Press to switch the CD player on or off CD player operations7 CD DISC+/– Press to stop playback Cassette deck operations 5 1˜¡7 Number buttons 7 button Additional Information Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Troubleshooting SymptomAdditional Information Cause Symptom Additional InformationCause Remedy Specifications Amplifier SectionAM Tuner Section Miscellaneous 8 0 0 - 4 2 1 - 1 4 Power cord CAUTION Maintenance of External Surfaces• EIA We Want You Listening For A Lifetime