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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 particularly important when using the ... BAND TV VOL. FREQ. Press @ or # to select the mode you have connected. The current settings are displayed automatically. Dynamic range control setting mode (page 19) Use to compress the dynamic range of your front speaker. SPEAKER (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page ...
... 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 particularly important when using the ... BAND TV VOL. FREQ. Press @ or # to select the mode you have connected. The current settings are displayed automatically. Dynamic range control setting mode (page 19) Use to compress the dynamic range of your front speaker. SPEAKER (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page ...
Owner's Manual
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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 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press % or fi to set to the other speakers or sub woofer. FREQ. Center speaker (initial setting is "L (Large)") • Select "FL" if ...
... 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 to the other speakers or sub woofer. FREQ. Center speaker (initial setting is "L (Large)") • Select "FL" if ...
Owner's Manual
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...assigned to OFF. • For listening enjoyment at low volume, setting this dynamic range. Even when watching a movie at low volumes, set the dynamic range control (OFF, MAX or dB MID). SET UP Preparations Dynamic range control setting mode Dynamic range indicates in decibels how loud and soft...coaxial digital input (DVD, TV, CD, dB MD, VCR or OFF). memo SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG • Initial setting is "OFF". • When the volume level is increased, set to the optical input 1 jack. SIGNAL SP A SELECT ANALOG Press % or fi to select the optical digital input 2 ...
...assigned to OFF. • For listening enjoyment at low volume, setting this dynamic range. Even when watching a movie at low volumes, set the dynamic range control (OFF, MAX or dB MID). SET UP Preparations Dynamic range control setting mode Dynamic range indicates in decibels how loud and soft...coaxial digital input (DVD, TV, CD, dB MD, VCR or OFF). memo SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG • Initial setting is "OFF". • When the volume level is increased, set to the optical input 1 jack. SIGNAL SP A SELECT ANALOG Press % or fi to select the optical digital input 2 ...
Owner's Manual
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... output the test tone. 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 0 dB. 1 Press button. TAPE BAND TV VOL. memo • Levels can be set for each surround 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 the following order. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. FREQ. DVD 1 2 3 LD ...
... output the test tone. 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 0 dB. 1 Press button. TAPE BAND TV VOL. memo • Levels can be set for each surround 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 the following order. SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. FREQ. DVD 1 2 3 LD ...
Owner's Manual
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DIGITAL : When the Dolby mode on the reciever is set to receive FM broadcasts in all parts of the sound track). @ Character display # Volume level display Displays the volume level. L : Left front*1*2, C : Center*1, R : Right front*1*2, LS : Left surround*1,S : Surround (mono)*2, RS : Right surround*1 *1: ... . OPERATION 21 DIGITAL : Lights when the digital audio signals are selected. 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 ...
DIGITAL : When the Dolby mode on the reciever is set to receive FM broadcasts in all parts of the sound track). @ Character display # Volume level display Displays the volume level. L : Left front*1*2, C : Center*1, R : Right front*1*2, LS : Left surround*1,S : Surround (mono)*2, RS : Right surround*1 *1: ... . OPERATION 21 DIGITAL : Lights when the digital audio signals are selected. 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 ...
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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 described in conjunction with the operations they are pressed ...in . TAPE BAND TV VOL. When VOL (+/-) buttons are used to adjust the volume. 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 ...
... 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 described in conjunction with the operations they are pressed ...in . TAPE BAND TV VOL. When VOL (+/-) buttons are used to adjust the volume. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...can 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 - + - +...according 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.
...can 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 - + - +...according 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.
Owner's Manual
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... ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS and MIDNIGHT mode are input. (Dolby Digital decoding is switched automatically.) • SIGNAL SELECT is automatically adjusted according to the volume level. $ MASTER VOLUME After turning on or off automatically). ^ STATION/FREQUENCY (+/-) button STATION: Press to select a DSP sound mode (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER ... the frequency. & Function buttons Selects the function. SIGNAL SELECT button Use to select input signals for higher fidelity to bypass the receiver's tone control circuitry or level control for the digital components.
... ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS and MIDNIGHT mode are input. (Dolby Digital decoding is switched automatically.) • SIGNAL SELECT is automatically adjusted according to the volume level. $ MASTER VOLUME After turning on or off automatically). ^ STATION/FREQUENCY (+/-) button STATION: Press to select a DSP sound mode (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER ... the frequency. & Function buttons Selects the function. SIGNAL SELECT button Use to select input signals for higher fidelity to bypass the receiver's tone control circuitry or level control for the digital components.
Owner's Manual
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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 Î AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER ...STANDBY/ON to -10 dB from the level displayed. 27 dB (MIN) to adjust the volume level in the range of...
... 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 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER ...STANDBY/ON to -10 dB from the level displayed. 27 dB (MIN) to adjust the volume level in the range of...
Owner's Manual
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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 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 STADBY/...
... 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 STADBY/...
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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 Select the sound mode. • For (Dolby) \ Press • For DSP modes \ Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: =...
... 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 follows: =...
Owner's Manual
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...the tuner operation mode. 2 TV FUNC. Repeat to is weak, press MPX MODE on the CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME 4 front panel to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the front panel Press FREQUENCY (+/-) until the frequency you want, see ... 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 volume. For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies quickly, hold down TV VOL.FREQ.(+/-...
...the tuner operation mode. 2 TV FUNC. Repeat to is weak, press MPX MODE on the CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME 4 front panel to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the front panel Press FREQUENCY (+/-) until the frequency you want, see ... 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 volume. For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies quickly, hold down TV VOL.FREQ.(+/-...
Owner's Manual
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...station you were previously tuned to is received automatically. Press TUNER to set the remote to activate the direct tuning mode. 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 band (FM or AM). 4 Each press ... MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL 3 Press DIRECT ACCESS to the tuner operation mode. RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to a specific frequency using the remote control. OPERATION 33 Example: To tune station 106.00 (FM), press: 1 = ` = 6 = ` =...
...station you were previously tuned to is received automatically. Press TUNER to set the remote to activate the direct tuning mode. 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 band (FM or AM). 4 Each press ... MUTING CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL 3 Press DIRECT ACCESS to the tuner operation mode. RECEIVER STANDBY/ON EFFECT MASTER VOLUME The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to a specific frequency using the remote control. OPERATION 33 Example: To tune station 106.00 (FM), press: 1 = ` = 6 = ` =...
Owner's Manual
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... to set the remote to is received automatically. 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 The station you were previously tuned to the tuner operation mode. 2 1 SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON...
... to set the remote to is received automatically. 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 The station you were previously tuned to the tuner operation mode. 2 1 SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON...
Owner's Manual
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... MONITOR to the MD/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks. Other Operations Recording 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 ... off). 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 1 Select the component you can listen to record the TAPE 2 MONITOR. 36 memo ...
... MONITOR to the MD/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks. Other Operations Recording 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 ... off). 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 1 Select the component you can listen to record the TAPE 2 MONITOR. 36 memo ...
Owner's Manual
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memo The receiver's volume, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the video tape recorder, then start playback from the source component. Be sure ... 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 record. Other Operations Recording from Video Components ...
memo The receiver's volume, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the video tape recorder, then start playback from the source component. Be sure ... 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 record. Other Operations Recording from Video Components ...
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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 4 5 6 1 Press to switch the DVD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With ... advance to the DVD operation mode. 1 2 3 DVD SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. FREQ. 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 remote to the beginning...
... 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 1 Press to switch the DVD player on or off. 27 Press to stop playback. (With ... advance to the DVD operation mode. 1 2 3 DVD SOURCE SELECT CD STANDBY/ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. FREQ. 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 remote to the beginning...
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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 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 is ...
... 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 is ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. 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. Press to switch the TV's ...
... 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. 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. Press to switch the TV's ...
Owner's Manual
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... you an electrical shock. So what sounds "normal" can actually be stepped on. Once you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway, motorcycle, truck ...L3R OP2, Canada PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. Del Valle, Mexico D.F. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to wipe off dust and dirt. • When the surfaces are dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in the future. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a low ...
... you an electrical shock. So what sounds "normal" can actually be stepped on. Once you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway, motorcycle, truck ...L3R OP2, Canada PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. Del Valle, Mexico D.F. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to wipe off dust and dirt. • When the surfaces are dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in the future. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a low ...