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...flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that interference will know how to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "... on a circuit different from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This is for this Pioneer product. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to persons. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for your...
...flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that interference will know how to radio communications. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "... on a circuit different from that to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This is for this Pioneer product. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to persons. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for your...
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... value of quality surround sound even at low volumes. 5.1 Channel Input By connecting components 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 Laboratories. All you have to the DVD 5.1 channel input on page 46...
... value of quality surround sound even at low volumes. 5.1 Channel Input By connecting components 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 Laboratories. All you have to the DVD 5.1 channel input on page 46...
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...Contents Introductory Information 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 How to Use This Manual 6 Power Connection (AC OUTLET 6 Preparing the Remote Control 6 Receiver Installation 7 When Making Cable Connections 7 Connections 8 Antennas ...8 Audio Components Connections 9 Video Components Connections 10 Digital Connections 11 DVD 5.1 Channel Connection... 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
...Contents Introductory Information 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 How to Use This Manual 6 Power Connection (AC OUTLET 6 Preparing the Remote Control 6 Receiver Installation 7 When Making Cable Connections 7 Connections 8 Antennas ...8 Audio Components Connections 9 Video Components Connections 10 Digital Connections 11 DVD 5.1 Channel Connection... 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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...of the TV or monitor is divided into two main sections : SET UP This section explains how to make the necessary connections from the receiver to the marks in such hazards as blow dryers and irons to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of connected components should ...consumption of the connected components in standby also switches components connected to set . Do not use of the remote control, replace all of the receiver and supplied remote control. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna How to Use This Manual This manual is within the acceptable limits, when monitors ...
...of the TV or monitor is divided into two main sections : SET UP This section explains how to make the necessary connections from the receiver to the marks in such hazards as blow dryers and irons to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of connected components should ...consumption of the connected components in standby also switches components connected to set . Do not use of the remote control, replace all of the receiver and supplied remote control. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna How to Use This Manual This manual is within the acceptable limits, when monitors ...
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... Making Cable Connections Be careful not to arrange cables in the illustration. OPERATION 7 This type of this unit. CONTROL OUT IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. If you to a distance of 23 feet (7 m) within 30° angle on each ... playback of your cassette and/ or video decks. memo You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by the transformers in the receiver. Leave more than 8 inches (20 cm) Receiver memo It is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously...
... Making Cable Connections Be careful not to arrange cables in the illustration. OPERATION 7 This type of this unit. CONTROL OUT IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. If you to a distance of 23 feet (7 m) within 30° angle on each ... playback of your cassette and/ or video decks. memo You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by the transformers in the receiver. Leave more than 8 inches (20 cm) Receiver memo It is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously...
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... to connect the audio components. R Be sure to "Digital Connections" on where the cassette deck is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. Cassette deck placement Depending on page 11 when making digital connections from the wall outlet when you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther... away from the transformer in the receiver. If you make or change connections. Connect your cassette deck which is placed, noise may occur during playback of the audio signal....
... to connect the audio components. R Be sure to "Digital Connections" on where the cassette deck is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. Cassette deck placement Depending on page 11 when making digital connections from the wall outlet when you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther... away from the transformer in the receiver. If you make or change connections. Connect your cassette deck which is placed, noise may occur during playback of the audio signal....
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The factory setting for Surround Sound" on this receiver. When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the caps and insert the plugs. PARLEUR 6 ~ LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6 ~ MOINS DE 8Ω /... Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the receiver through the digital input jacks. Digital audio cord Fiber-optic cables (or standard video cord) OPERA TION 11 The RF demodulator changes the RF signal...
The factory setting for Surround Sound" on this receiver. When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the caps and insert the plugs. PARLEUR 6 ~ LESS THAN 8Ω /SPEAKER 6 ~ MOINS DE 8Ω /... Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the receiver through the digital input jacks. Digital audio cord Fiber-optic cables (or standard video cord) OPERA TION 11 The RF demodulator changes the RF signal...
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...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 2 33 4 memo • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for rerouted bass frequencies...Preparations SET UP Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of the settings available for each mode. 1 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn the power on. TAPE BAND TV VOL. Optical digital input 2 setting (page 19) Use to specify the...
...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 2 33 4 memo • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for rerouted bass frequencies...Preparations SET UP Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of the settings available for each mode. 1 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn the power on. TAPE BAND TV VOL. Optical digital input 2 setting (page 19) Use to specify the...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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FREQ. FL CT FR 1 FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL SW SL SR 4 RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME 2 memo • Depending on , priority is given to the Dolby Surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test ... Surroud mode are turned on the "SPEAKER setting mode" chosen, some channels may not output test tone (refer to page 16). Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is only output in Dolby mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same...
FREQ. FL CT FR 1 FUNCTION DSP MODE MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL SW SL SR 4 RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME 2 memo • Depending on , priority is given to the Dolby Surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test ... Surroud mode are turned on the "SPEAKER setting mode" chosen, some channels may not output test tone (refer to page 16). Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • Test tone is only output in Dolby mode. 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same...
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... during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are plugged in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights when an excessively strong signal is received in monaural. = Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to "Front Panel", 7, SPEAKERS (A/B) on pages 23,... : Lights when an FM stereo broadcast is being played back. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected. SP 3 A : Lights when speaker system A is received. Names of Parts and Basic Operations Display 1 2 3 45 67 8 9 0-= SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG PRO LOGIC DIGITAL DIGITAL AC-3 L C R LS S RS ...
... during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are plugged in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights when an excessively strong signal is received in monaural. = Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to "Front Panel", 7, SPEAKERS (A/B) on pages 23,... : Lights when an FM stereo broadcast is being played back. TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected. SP 3 A : Lights when speaker system A is received. Names of Parts and Basic Operations Display 1 2 3 45 67 8 9 0-= SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG PRO LOGIC DIGITAL DIGITAL AC-3 L C R LS S RS ...
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...When VOL (+/-) buttons are pressed while muting, muting is described in conjunction with the operations they are used to switch the receiver on the remote control used in. For example, pressing TUNER sets the remote to operate the tuner functions. 2 SURROUND button Press...22 frepuency. 9 Number buttons/Surround setting buttons These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER operations (press SURROUND first buttons : Specific use to adjust the DSP mode effect level. TAPE BAND TV VOL. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS ...
...When VOL (+/-) buttons are pressed while muting, muting is described in conjunction with the operations they are used to switch the receiver on the remote control used in. For example, pressing TUNER sets the remote to operate the tuner functions. 2 SURROUND button Press...22 frepuency. 9 Number buttons/Surround setting buttons These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER operations (press SURROUND first buttons : Specific use to adjust the DSP mode effect level. TAPE BAND TV VOL. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS ...
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...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 - + - + ... the broadcast signal is in standby mode. (Please note that both speaker systems (A and B), press the buttons so that this receiver consumes a small amount of power (2.5 W) during the standby mode.) 3 CLASS button Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes...
...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 - + - + ... the broadcast signal is in standby mode. (Please note that both speaker systems (A and B), press the buttons so that this receiver consumes a small amount of power (2.5 W) during the standby mode.) 3 CLASS button Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes...
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... when Dolby Digital signals are automatically turned OFF. ) VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. Use to bypass the receiver's tone control circuitry or level control for components not assigned to one of the three digital input jacks. • Because the audio from a ...2 monitor on or off (refer to page 36). ( DIRECT button Switches direct playback on the desired component, rotate to "ANALOG". • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz),digital signal formats. to the VIDEO INPUT jacks (refer to select the frequency...
... when Dolby Digital signals are automatically turned OFF. ) VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. Use to bypass the receiver's tone control circuitry or level control for components not assigned to one of the three digital input jacks. • Because the audio from a ...2 monitor on or off (refer to page 36). ( DIRECT button Switches direct playback on the desired component, rotate to "ANALOG". • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz),digital signal formats. to the VIDEO INPUT jacks (refer to select the frequency...
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Sound Modes This receiver incorporates two surround modes for classical music. Surround modes (Dolby) Surround mode Use this mode when playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software. For more ...
Sound Modes This receiver incorporates two surround modes for classical music. Surround modes (Dolby) Surround mode Use this mode when playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software. For more ...
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...-3 SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL AC-3 SP A When a Dolgy Digital signal is input. With digital signal formats other than these, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be switched to an analog or digital input signal by pressing the SIGNAL SELECT button. 1 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select...
...-3 SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL AC-3 SP A When a Dolgy Digital signal is input. With digital signal formats other than these, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be switched to an analog or digital input signal by pressing the SIGNAL SELECT button. 1 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select...
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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 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn on the front panel. Be sure that the standby indicator ...turns off on the receiver. memo • Depending on page 26.) 5 Start playback of --- Playback Sound Modes OPERATION 3 2 SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. STANDBY...
... 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 the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn on the front panel. Be sure that the standby indicator ...turns off on the receiver. memo • Depending on page 26.) 5 Start playback of --- Playback Sound Modes OPERATION 3 2 SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. STANDBY...
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...Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. Sound Modes Playing Sources with the RFD-1. FREQ. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 ... 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 27.) 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STADBY/ON to turn on the receiver. 3 Press FUNCTION to select the source component you want to play. 2 5 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select DIGITAL...
...Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. Sound Modes Playing Sources with the RFD-1. FREQ. TUNER MPX DIRECT CLASS .ACCESS DVD 1 2 3 LD 4 5 6 ... 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 27.) 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STADBY/ON to turn on the receiver. 3 Press FUNCTION to select the source component you want to play. 2 5 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select DIGITAL...
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... 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 Select the sound mode. • For (Dolby) \ Press • For DSP modes \ Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press...
... 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 Select the sound mode. • For (Dolby) \ Press • For DSP modes \ Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press...