Midnight Listening Mode - Pioneer VSX-D498 Operating Instructions Manual

Audio/video multi-channel receiver

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Features

Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in the

Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal. All you have to do is sit back and

enjoy! (When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF

demodulator (RFD-1) is required.)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", " and double-D

Various Surround Effects (DSP)

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your living room into six different

sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies.

Midnight Listening Mode

When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low, the surround effects may tend to

become less than satisfactory. When the midnight listening mode is on, you can enjoy the effects of quality

surround sound even at low volumes.

5.1 Channel Input

By connecting components equipped with 5.1 channel output to the DVD 5.1 channel input on this unit, you can

enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Connections can be made to a DVD player, Multi channel decoder 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

Digital surround sound. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel

for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital program sources.

Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (during Standby). Regarding the value

of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on page 46.

(Dolby)

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