Pioneer VSX-LX52 Making an audio or a video recording, Reducing the level of an analog signal

08Using other functions

4Use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the zone you have selected.

This is only possible if you selected the Variable volume control in ZONE Audio Setup on page 89.1

5When you’re finished, press MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to the main zone controls.

You can also press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel to switch off all output to the sub zone(s).2

MULTI-ZONE remote controls

Set the MULTI-ZONE operation switch to ZONE 2 or ZONE

3to operate the corresponding zone.

The following table shows the possible MULTI-ZONE remote controls:

Button What it does

Switches on/off power in the sub zone.

INPUT SELECT Use to select the input function in the sub zone.

For more information about video connections, see Connecting an HDD/DVD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 27.

DVD	BD	DVR	HDMI	TV/DTV	MPX	PQLS
TV	CD	CD-R	VIDEO	AUDIO	INFO	CH
					DISP
iPod USB	TUNER	INPUT SELECT			TV CTRL	RECEIVER
		HDMI OUT		REMOTE
				SETUP
1	2		3
SIGNAL SEL MCACC			SLEEP	ZONE 2		ZONE 3
4	5		6		MAIN

1 Select the source you want to record.

Use the input function buttons (or INPUT SELECT).

•If necessary, press RECEIVER , then press SIGNAL SEL to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (see Choosing the input signal on page 55 for more on this).

2 Prepare the source you want to record.

Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.

Input function	Use to select the input function directly (this
buttons	may not work for some functions) in the sub
	zone.
MASTER	Use to set the listening volume in the sub
VOLUME +/–	zone.

Making an audio or a video recording

You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).3

Keep in mind you can’t make a digital recording from an analog source or vice-versa, so make sure the components you are recording to/from are hooked up in the same way (see Connecting your equipment on page 14 for more on connections).

Since the video converter is not available when making recordings (from the video OUT jacks) make sure to use the same type of video cable for connecting your recorder as you used to connect your video source (the one you want to record) to this receiver. For example, you must connect your recorder using Component video if your source has also been connected using Component video.

3 Prepare the recorder.

Insert a blank tape, MD, video etc. into the recording device and set the recording levels.

Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this. Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically—check the component’s instruction manual if you’re unsure.

4Start recording, then start playback of the source component.

Reducing the level of an analog signal

The input attenuator lowers the input level of an analog signal when it’s too strong. You can use this if you find that the OVER indicator lights often or you can hear distortion in the sound.4

		HDMI OUT	AUDIO INFO	CH
1	2	3
			DISP
SIGNAL SEL	MCACC	SLEEP	TV CTRL	RECEIVER
4	5	6
SBch	A.ATT	DIMMER	REMOTE
7	8	9	SETUP
D.ACCESS	CH LEVEL	CLASS	ZONE 2	ZONE 3

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•Press RECEIVER , then press A.ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.

Note

1The volume levels of the main and sub zones are independent.

2• You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first.

•If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby.

3• The receiver’s volume, Audio parameters (the tone controls, for example), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.

•Some digital sources are copy-protected, and can only be recorded in analog.

•Some video sources are copy-protected. These cannot be recorded.

4The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes.

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