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...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 ...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 5 OPERATION
...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 ...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 5 OPERATION
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...! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as leakage and bursting. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC R6P)×2) \ When you to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not... of the batteries properly according to your home entertainment center. Observe the following marks and symbols are switched on and off. Remote control unit "AA" IEC R6P batteries x 2 The following precautions. • Never use different batteries together. Total power consumption of ...
...! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as leakage and bursting. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC R6P)×2) \ When you to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not... of the batteries properly according to your home entertainment center. Observe the following marks and symbols are switched on and off. Remote control unit "AA" IEC R6P batteries x 2 The following precautions. • Never use different batteries together. Total power consumption of ...
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... 8 inches of this unit as illustrated below. 30 30 23 feet(7m) memo Remote control may not function properly if : • There are brought over this unit. Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you to arrange cables in the illustration. When... the receiver. CONTROL OUT IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. The receiver then sends the remote control signals to the other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit may cause...
... 8 inches of this unit as illustrated below. 30 30 23 feet(7m) memo Remote control may not function properly if : • There are brought over this unit. Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you to arrange cables in the illustration. When... the receiver. CONTROL OUT IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. The receiver then sends the remote control signals to the other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit may cause...
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... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 33 4 memo • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for rerouted bass frequencies. Press @ or # to ...connected. Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the sub woofer as on or off. This switches the remote to specify the type of the sound track. FRONT speaker distance setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the distance from your listening ...
... TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 33 4 memo • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for rerouted bass frequencies. Press @ or # to ...connected. Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the sub woofer as on or off. This switches the remote to specify the type of the sound track. FRONT speaker distance setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the distance from your listening ...
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... 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press % or fi to set the front speaker. @,# %,fi Front speaker (initial setting is "L (Large)") • Select "FL" if your speakers will...
... 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press % or fi to set the front speaker. @,# %,fi Front speaker (initial setting is "L (Large)") • Select "FL" if your speakers will...
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... .ACCESS 2 Press VOL + or - The test tone is given to the Dolby Surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to page 16). Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is 0 dB. 1 Press button. memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the following order. TAPE...
... .ACCESS 2 Press VOL + or - The test tone is given to the Dolby Surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to page 16). Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is 0 dB. 1 Press button. memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the following order. TAPE...
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...PRO LOGIC lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are plugged in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights, press ATT on the remote control to attenuate (lower) the signal and prevent distortion. 6 MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when the MIDNIGHT mode is on. 7 LOUDNESS indicator Lights ...---dB indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. • Depending on page 25) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 9, Number buttons page 22) is used to reduce the level of the input signal. (available in ANALOG mode only) 5 Overload indicator When...
...PRO LOGIC lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are plugged in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights, press ATT on the remote control to attenuate (lower) the signal and prevent distortion. 6 MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when the MIDNIGHT mode is on. 7 LOUDNESS indicator Lights ...---dB indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. • Depending on page 25) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 9, Number buttons page 22) is used to reduce the level of the input signal. (available in ANALOG mode only) 5 Overload indicator When...
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...TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 8 9 0 = ~ 1 SOURCE SELECT buttons Use these buttons is canceled. ~ EFFECT (+/-) Use to page 20). CLASS :changes preset bank... STATION TV FUNC. TV VOL.FREQ. :Changes the tuner frequency. Names of Parts and Basic Operations Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used in of 22 frepuency. 9 Number buttons/Surround setting buttons These buttons can perform a variety...
...TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 8 9 0 = ~ 1 SOURCE SELECT buttons Use these buttons is canceled. ~ EFFECT (+/-) Use to page 20). CLASS :changes preset bank... STATION TV FUNC. TV VOL.FREQ. :Changes the tuner frequency. Names of Parts and Basic Operations Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used in of 22 frepuency. 9 Number buttons/Surround setting buttons These buttons can perform a variety...
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...be more information about Dolby Digital.) 23 Names of Parts and Basic Operations Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 - =~ !@# $ STANDBY STANDBY/ON VSX-D498 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MPX CLASS MEMORY MODE - + STATION TUNING SELECT - + FREQUENCY DSP MODE SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT PHONES SPEAKERS A B BASS TREBLE - + -...to the input signal. (Refer to page 28 for more easily heard when listening at low volumes. = Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. ~ button Press to select the (Dolby) Surround mode. Use to adjust ...
...be more information about Dolby Digital.) 23 Names of Parts and Basic Operations Front Panel 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 0 - =~ !@# $ STANDBY STANDBY/ON VSX-D498 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MPX CLASS MEMORY MODE - + STATION TUNING SELECT - + FREQUENCY DSP MODE SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT PHONES SPEAKERS A B BASS TREBLE - + -...to the input signal. (Refer to page 28 for more easily heard when listening at low volumes. = Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. ~ button Press to select the (Dolby) Surround mode. Use to adjust ...
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... CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Turn on the power of --- Playback Sound Modes OPERATION 3 2 SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC.
... CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Turn on the power of --- Playback Sound Modes OPERATION 3 2 SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC.
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... CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 27.) 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER...
... CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 27.) 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER...
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... CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Select the sound mode. • For (Dolby) \ Press • For DSP modes \ Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as...
... CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Select the sound mode. • For (Dolby) \ Press • For DSP modes \ Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as...
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...want , see "Direct Tuning" on the front panel to select the tuner. CD DISC 0 1 FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING 2 Press TV FUNC.BAND on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to switch to enjoy the broadcast. For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies quickly, hold TV VOL.FREQ...station it locates. Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual Tuning The following page. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the following steps show you how to select the band (FM or AM). The tuner starts searching the selected band and...
...want , see "Direct Tuning" on the front panel to select the tuner. CD DISC 0 1 FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING 2 Press TV FUNC.BAND on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to switch to enjoy the broadcast. For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies quickly, hold TV VOL.FREQ...station it locates. Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual Tuning The following page. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the following steps show you how to select the band (FM or AM). The tuner starts searching the selected band and...
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... SP A dB To cancel before inputting the frequency Press DIRECT ACCESS, and enter the frequency again. OPERATION 33 Press TUNER to set the remote to a specific frequency using the remote control. DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 SURROUND ATT. 0 5 6 8 9 CD DISC 2 Press TV FUNC.BAND... to select the tuner. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 4 Use the number buttons to is received automatically.
... SP A dB To cancel before inputting the frequency Press DIRECT ACCESS, and enter the frequency again. OPERATION 33 Press TUNER to set the remote to a specific frequency using the remote control. DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 SURROUND ATT. 0 5 6 8 9 CD DISC 2 Press TV FUNC.BAND... to select the tuner. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 4 Use the number buttons to is received automatically.
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... front panel 2 1 Press FM/AM. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to is received automatically. Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the remote control 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to the tuner operation mode. 2 1 SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. ...1 35 TAPE BAND TV VOL. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB To skip through each channel in class B at channel 7. Press TUNER to set the remote to select the tuner. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 3 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select the channel you want .
... front panel 2 1 Press FM/AM. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to is received automatically. Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the remote control 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to the tuner operation mode. 2 1 SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. ...1 35 TAPE BAND TV VOL. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB To skip through each channel in class B at channel 7. Press TUNER to set the remote to select the tuner. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 3 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select the channel you want .
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... the sound of the audio signal, recordings cannot be made from analog to digital, and similarly from the source component. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR) If you connect a cassette deck (etc.) with a record monitor function to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks...
... the sound of the audio signal, recordings cannot be made from analog to digital, and similarly from the source component. Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR) If you connect a cassette deck (etc.) with a record monitor function to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks...
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... CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR jacks. FREQ. Be sure...
... CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR jacks. FREQ. Be sure...
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...7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 1 Press to switch the DVD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this ...; : Press to advance to the DVD operation mode. 1 2 3 DVD SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. Other Operations Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components DVD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the DVD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the...
...7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 1 Press to switch the DVD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this ...; : Press to advance to the DVD operation mode. 1 2 3 DVD SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. Other Operations Remote Controlling Other PIONEER Components DVD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the DVD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the...
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... CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 7 1 Press to switch the LD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button when the unit... FUNC. TAPE BAND TV VOL. Other Operations LD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the LD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the remote to start playback. 7 CD DISC(+) Switches between sides A and B of the disc.
... CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 5 6 7 1 Press to switch the LD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button when the unit... FUNC. TAPE BAND TV VOL. Other Operations LD player operations memo Before to performing these operations, press the LD (SOURCE SELECT) button to switch the remote to start playback. 7 CD DISC(+) Switches between sides A and B of the disc.
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TAPE BAND TV VOL. FREQ. Other Operations TV operations memo Before to performing these operations, press TV CONTROL (SOURCE SELECT) to switch the remote to switch the TV on or off. 2 TV FUNC. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 ...9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 1 Press to the TV operation mode. 1 2 TV CONTROL SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. Press to ...
TAPE BAND TV VOL. FREQ. Other Operations TV operations memo Before to performing these operations, press TV CONTROL (SOURCE SELECT) to switch the remote to switch the TV on or off. 2 TV FUNC. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 TV CONTROL TEST TONE 7 8 ...9 SURROUND ATT. 0 CD DISC FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 1 Press to the TV operation mode. 1 2 TV CONTROL SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. Press to ...