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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D498 Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D498 Operating Instructions
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... instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Please write this Pioneer product. This is for this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is located on a circuit different from that may be determined by one or more... NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION. If this equipment is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear panel. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B ...
... instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. Please write this Pioneer product. This is for this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is located on a circuit different from that may be determined by one or more... NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION. If this equipment is connected. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on the rear panel. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B ...
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... effects 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 the power consumption in the (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to...
... effects 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 the power consumption in the (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to...
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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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... 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 your home entertainment center. Total power consumption of batteries may result in such hazards as blow dryers and irons to the AC OUTLET... Accessories Please check that you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control, replace all batteries with the same shape may have received all of the following precautions. • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries...
... 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 your home entertainment center. Total power consumption of batteries may result in such hazards as blow dryers and irons to the AC OUTLET... Accessories Please check that you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control, replace all batteries with the same shape may have received all of the following precautions. • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries...
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...respective component. OPERATION 7 This will prevent noise caused by the transformers in the receiver. When Making Cable Connections Be careful not to the other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of the remote... the speakers. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of space above the receiver. It will operate the receiver for up to operate other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. CONTROL OUT IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. If you to a distance of...
...respective component. OPERATION 7 This will prevent noise caused by the transformers in the receiver. When Making Cable Connections Be careful not to the other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of the remote... the speakers. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of space above the receiver. It will operate the receiver for up to operate other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. CONTROL OUT IN Receiver CONTROL IN OUT PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. If you to a distance of...
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... plugs to R (right) and white plugs to insert completely. Cassette deck placement Depending on page 11 when making digital connections from the transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the wall outlet when you make or change connections. ANTENNA DIGITAL IN PCM/ OPT... the audio signal. OPERA TION 9 SET UP Connections Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to standby and remove the power cord from the receiver.
... plugs to R (right) and white plugs to insert completely. Cassette deck placement Depending on page 11 when making digital connections from the transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the wall outlet when you make or change connections. ANTENNA DIGITAL IN PCM/ OPT... the audio signal. OPERA TION 9 SET UP Connections Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to standby and remove the power cord from the receiver.
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...SEE INSTRUCTION SE REPOTER AU MANUAL MODE D'EMPLON 8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / HAUT- The factory setting for Surround Sound" on this receiver. Be sure to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. Digital audio cord Fiber-optic cables (or standard video cord) OPERA TION 11 COAX : ... 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. For more details, refer to insert completely. When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off ...
...SEE INSTRUCTION SE REPOTER AU MANUAL MODE D'EMPLON 8~16Ω / SPEAKER 8~16Ω / HAUT- The factory setting for Surround Sound" on this receiver. Be sure to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. Digital audio cord Fiber-optic cables (or standard video cord) OPERA TION 11 COAX : ... 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. For more details, refer to insert completely. When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off ...
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...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 2 33 4 memo • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for rerouted bass frequencies... the input to be sent to the sub woofer or "Large" speakers. Preparations SET UP Setting Up for each mode. 1 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn the power on or off. SURROUND speaker distance time setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the distance from...
...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 2 33 4 memo • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for rerouted bass frequencies... the input to be sent to the sub woofer or "Large" speakers. Preparations SET UP Setting Up for each mode. 1 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to turn the power on or off. SURROUND speaker distance time setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the distance from...
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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 to Large. Preparations SPEAKER setting mode Establishes the size and configuration 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 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press % or fi to set to Large. Preparations SPEAKER setting mode Establishes the size and configuration of...
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... an appropriate level. to adjust the volume to 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 given to the Dolby Surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to page 16). ...206; 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...
... an appropriate level. to adjust the volume to 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 given to the Dolby Surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to page 16). ...206; 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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...playback is on (refer to show the channels being processed . TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected. SP 3 A : Lights when speaker system A is received. SP 3 B : Lights when speaker system B is selected. ~ Program format indicators The following indicators light to "Front Panel", (, DIRECT on pages 23, 24...SELECT, this indicator lights when an excessively strong signal is being played back. MONO : Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts in monaural. = Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital...
...playback is on (refer to show the channels being processed . TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected. SP 3 A : Lights when speaker system A is received. SP 3 B : Lights when speaker system B is selected. ~ Program format indicators The following indicators light to "Front Panel", (, DIRECT on pages 23, 24...SELECT, this indicator lights when an excessively strong signal is being played back. MONO : Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts in monaural. = Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital...
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...ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. For example, pressing TUNER sets the remote to operate the tuner functions. 2 SURROUND button Press to select the receiver for remote control operation. 3 FUNCTION button Press repeatedly to select a source. 4 Press repeatedly to select the (Dolby) Surround mode. (...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 input the number of these buttons to select the remote operation mode. CLASS :...
...ON CHANNEL STATION TV FUNC. For example, pressing TUNER sets the remote to operate the tuner functions. 2 SURROUND button Press to select the receiver for remote control operation. 3 FUNCTION button Press repeatedly to select a source. 4 Press repeatedly to select the (Dolby) Surround mode. (...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 input the number of these buttons to select the remote operation mode. CLASS :...
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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 - + - +...SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons Use to select the (Dolby) Surround mode. To listen to 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. (Refer to...
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 - + - +...SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons Use to select the (Dolby) Surround mode. To listen to 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. (Refer to...
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...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. This receiver automatically detects and displays the format of Parts and Basic Operations ! With digital signal ...HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2). SIGNAL SELECT button Use to the program source. Use to bypass the receiver's tone control circuitry or level control for higher fidelity to select input signals for components not assigned to one of the three digital input...
...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. This receiver automatically detects and displays the format of Parts and Basic Operations ! With digital signal ...HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2). SIGNAL SELECT button Use to the program source. Use to bypass the receiver's tone control circuitry or level control for higher fidelity to select input signals for components not assigned to one of the three digital input...
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... power of the reflected sound to page 43. THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of wooden construction. Sound Modes This receiver incorporates two surround modes for classical music. THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the dance music. For more information about Dolby formats, refer to simulate the...
... power of the reflected sound to page 43. THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of wooden construction. Sound Modes This receiver incorporates two surround modes for classical music. THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the dance music. For more information about Dolby formats, refer to simulate the...
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... audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, 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...
... audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, 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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... 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 channel level setting, the MAX volume level may differ 0 to 0 dB (MAX). The ...source you want to playback is displayed in the range of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to playback. memo • Depending on the power of --- TAPE BAND TV VOL. Playback Sound Modes OPERATION 3 2 SOURCE SELECT...
... 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 channel level setting, the MAX volume level may differ 0 to 0 dB (MAX). The ...source you want to playback is displayed in the range of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER STANDBY/ON to playback. memo • Depending on the power of --- TAPE BAND TV VOL. Playback Sound Modes OPERATION 3 2 SOURCE SELECT...
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... 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/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. (... 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. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with Dolby Digital Sound 3 SOURCE ...
... 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/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. (... 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. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with Dolby Digital Sound 3 SOURCE ...
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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...