Owner's Manual
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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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...connection (AC OUTLET) [SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Switching this section under the heading "Preparations" enable you to set . Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC R6P)×2) \ When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the.... Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have different voltages. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Observe the following precautions. • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus...
...connection (AC OUTLET) [SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Switching this section under the heading "Preparations" enable you to set . Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC R6P)×2) \ When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the.... Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have different voltages. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Observe the following precautions. • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus...
Owner's Manual
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... cords. CONTROL OUT IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. If the cables are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is recommended that ...inches (20 cm) Receiver memo It is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of your cassette and/or video decks, move them farther away from the speakers. The ...
... cords. CONTROL OUT IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. If the cables are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is recommended that ...inches (20 cm) Receiver memo It is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of your cassette and/or video decks, move them farther away from the speakers. The ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. For best results, ...Coaxial digital input setting (page 19) Use to specify the input to be sure to the coaxial digital input. This switches the remote to cut the distorted sound from your listening position to compress the dynamic range of speakers you change the placement of this unit ...
... 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. For best results, ...Coaxial digital input setting (page 19) Use to specify the input to be sure to the coaxial digital input. This switches the remote to cut the distorted sound from your listening position to compress the dynamic range of speakers you change the placement of this unit ...
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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 Large. Surround speaker (initial setting is "L (Large)") • Select "CL" if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively...
... 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 Large. Surround speaker (initial setting is "L (Large)") • Select "CL" if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively...
Owner's Manual
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... to an appropriate level. 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 only output in the following order.
... to an appropriate level. 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 only output in the following order.
Owner's Manual
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... level of the sound track). @ Character display # Volume level display Displays the volume level. When 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 when... (, DIRECT on pages 23, 24). @ # 9 TAPE2 indicators Lights when TAPE 2 MONITOR is on page 25) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 9, Number buttons page 22) is being played back. MONO : Lights when the tuner is on pages 23, 24). SP 3 B : Lights when speaker ...
... level of the sound track). @ Character display # Volume level display Displays the volume level. When 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 when... (, DIRECT on pages 23, 24). @ # 9 TAPE2 indicators Lights when TAPE 2 MONITOR is on page 25) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 9, Number buttons page 22) is being played back. MONO : Lights when the tuner is on pages 23, 24). SP 3 B : Lights when speaker ...
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...to put in of 22 frepuency. 9 Number buttons/Surround setting buttons These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote control used in the display. DSP MODE Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode (refer to page 29). = MASTER VOLUME(+/-) ... (press TUNER first)] Number buttons (0~9) : During preset tuning, use to input the number of Parts and Basic Operations Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER operations (press SURROUND first buttons : Specific use of these buttons to adjust the DSP...
...to put in of 22 frepuency. 9 Number buttons/Surround setting buttons These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote control used in the display. DSP MODE Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode (refer to page 29). = MASTER VOLUME(+/-) ... (press TUNER first)] Number buttons (0~9) : During preset tuning, use to input the number of Parts and Basic Operations Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER operations (press SURROUND first buttons : Specific use of these buttons to adjust the DSP...
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...monaural ("MONO") reception of FM broadcasts. 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 - + - +... 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 switch the corresponding speaker system on page 21).
...monaural ("MONO") reception of FM broadcasts. 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 - + - +... 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 switch the corresponding speaker system on page 21).
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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 front panel.
... 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 front panel.
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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...
Owner's Manual
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...of the station you want, see "Direct Tuning" on the front panel to switch to monaural (MONO) reception. Press TUNER to set the remote to locate other stations. The tuner starts searching the selected band and stops automatically at a time, press TV VOL.FREQ.(+/- ) repeatedly. ...is received automatically. FREQ. Repeat to the tuner operation mode. 2 TV FUNC. Each press switches the band: FM j AM Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB j SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 3 MPX MODE 2 32 3 Tune in the display. 4 4 Adjust the...
...of the station you want, see "Direct Tuning" on the front panel to switch to monaural (MONO) reception. Press TUNER to set the remote to locate other stations. The tuner starts searching the selected band and stops automatically at a time, press TV VOL.FREQ.(+/- ) repeatedly. ...is received automatically. FREQ. Repeat to the tuner operation mode. 2 TV FUNC. Each press switches the band: FM j AM Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB j SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 3 MPX MODE 2 32 3 Tune in the display. 4 4 Adjust the...
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...A dB 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. TV VOL. 2 TAPE BAND FREQ. RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to... enter the frequency again. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS 3 The station you were previously tuned to the tuner operation mode. Press TUNER to set the remote to is received automatically. 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...
...A dB 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the station you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. TV VOL. 2 TAPE BAND FREQ. RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to... enter the frequency again. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS 3 The station you were previously tuned to the tuner operation mode. Press TUNER to set the remote to is received automatically. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...to the tuner operation mode. 2 1 SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. STATION +/- OPERATION 3 1 35 Press TUNER to set the remote to is received automatically. For example : If 99.50 MHz (FM) was memorized in order Press STATION +/- Using the front panel 2 1 Press ... buttons to select a class. 3 Press STATION +/- to select the tuner. 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 select the channel you want . FREQ. To select channel 10, press `. ...
...to the tuner operation mode. 2 1 SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. STATION +/- OPERATION 3 1 35 Press TUNER to set the remote to is received automatically. For example : If 99.50 MHz (FM) was memorized in order Press STATION +/- Using the front panel 2 1 Press ... buttons to select a class. 3 Press STATION +/- to select the tuner. 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 select the channel you want . FREQ. To select channel 10, press `. ...
Owner's Manual
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... no conversion 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...
... no conversion 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...
Owner's Manual
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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. Other Operations Recording...
... 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. Other Operations Recording...
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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 ... playback. 63 Press 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 ... playback. 63 Press 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.../ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. 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.../ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. 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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.... 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 adjust the volume of the current remote operation mode.) 3 CHANNEL (+/-) Use to select a TV channel. 4 TV VOL. (+/-) Use to switch the TV on or off. 2 TV ...FUNC. Other Operations TV operations memo Before to performing these operations, press TV CONTROL (SOURCE SELECT) to switch the remote to the TV operation mode. 1 2 TV CONTROL SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC.
.... 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 adjust the volume of the current remote operation mode.) 3 CHANNEL (+/-) Use to select a TV channel. 4 TV VOL. (+/-) Use to switch the TV on or off. 2 TV ...FUNC. Other Operations TV operations memo Before to performing these operations, press TV CONTROL (SOURCE SELECT) to switch the remote to the TV operation mode. 1 2 TV CONTROL SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC.