Pioneer VSX-AX4AVi-S Using other functions, Making an audio or a video recording, Recout Source

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10Using other functions

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

Contrast

Adjusts the contrast between light

–10 to +10

 

and dark.

Default: 0

 

 

 

Hue

Adjusts the red/green balance.

–10 to +10

 

 

Default: 0

 

 

 

a.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode (also available with 2 Pro Logic II 5.1 channel sound).

b.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode.

c.You shouldn't have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0dB.

2 Prepare the source you want to record.

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

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.

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). 1

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 10 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 S-video if your source has also been connected using S-video.

For more information about video connections, see Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 13.

RECEIVER INPUT

SYSTEM OFF

SOURCE

SELECT

 

CD

TV

VIDEO 2

 

DVD

SAT

VIDEO1

TVCONT

DVR2

CD-R

MULTI IN

ROOM2/3

DVR1

iPod

TUNER

RECEIVER

1 Select the source you want to record.

Use the input source buttons (or INPUT SELECT).

•If necessary, press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (see Choosing the input signal on page 28 for more on this).

Playing a different source when recording

Using this receiver, it’s possible to listen to a different source than the one you’re recording.

SPEAKERS

 

(TUNE +)

 

BAND

MULTI – ROOM &

VIDEO

SIGNAL

SBch

 

 

 

SOURCE/REC SEL

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL ON/OFF

SELECT

SELECT

PROCESSING

 

AV

 

TUNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARAMETER

 

EDIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT

 

PHONES

(ST –)

ENTER

(ST +)

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP MIC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TUNE –)

 

 

DIGITAL IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

1During recording, press the REC SELECT CONTROL button on the front panel until RECOUT shows in the display.2

2While RECOUT shows in the display, use the

INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source you want to record.

The default, RECOUT SOURCE, records the source you’re currently listening to (as in Making an audio or a video recording above).

•Note that the setting you make here is stored in memory, even if you switch off the receiver, so if you want to record a different input source later, you must do so with REC SELECT, or by selecting

RECOUT SOURCE.

3After RECOUT disappears from the display, select the input source you want to listen to.

This will be heard from the main system without affecting your recording.3

Tip

•If you have a digital recorder connected to the DIGITAL OUT1 (ROOM3) digital output and ROOM 3 is switched on (see Using the multi-room controls on page 56), you can also select a different input source for this output while ROOM 3 shows in the display.

Note

1.• The receiver's volume, AV 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.

2.If RECOUT does not appear in the display, you may have to switch ROOM 2 off by pressing MULTI ROOM & SOURCE ON/OFF and selecting either ROOM 3 or off (the MULTI-ROOMindicator disappears). See Using the multi-room controls on page 56 for more on this.

3.• Note that switching the ROOM 2 input source (as explained in Multi-room listening on page 54) also changes the RECOUT input source.

•If RECOUT SOURCE is selected, changing the input source likewise changes the input source used for your recording.

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Contents VSX-AX4AVi-S VSX-AX2AV-S Ventilation Caution Operating Environment Contents Other Settings Using other functionsControlling the rest of your system Additional informationInstalling the receiver Before you startBefore you start Chapter Checking what’s in the boxAutomatically setting up for surround sound Mcacc Minute guideMinute guide Chapter Introduction to home theater02 5 minute guide EnterBetter sound using Phase Control Problems when using the Auto Mcacc SetupMinute guide Playing a sourceConnecting your equipment Chapter Connecting your equipmentRear panel When making cable connections Connecting your equipmentAbout the video converter Connecting your equipment Connecting your TV and DVD player Or other set-top box Other video sources Use an optical cable for the connectionUsing the component video jacks For a second recorder, use the DVR/VCR2 outputsUse a three-way component video cable DVD playerConnecting your equipment Connecting digital audio sources About the WMA9 Pro decoderConnecting your equipment Connecting analog audio sources Connecting a component to the front panel inputsSelect these inputs using Input Select remote or Input Selector dial front panel to selectConnecting your equipment Installing your speaker system Connecting the speakersBare wire connections Placing the speakersConnecting antennas THX speaker system setupAM loop antenna Assemble the stand as shown in the illustrationFM wire antenna Connecting external antennasPlugging in the receiver AC outletControls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel STANDBY/ONOperating range of remote control unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Display Controls and displays Remote control ReceiverInput Select 6TUNE/ST /ENTERStatus MultiopeShift SourceListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterAuto playback Listening in surround soundUsing the Home THX modes Using the Advanced surround effectsTHX Games Mode Listening to your systemUsing Stream Direct Selecting Mcacc presetsChoosing the input signal Listening to your system Listening in stereoUsing surround back channel processing Using the Virtual Surround Back modeUsing the tuner Using the tuner ChapterSaving station presets Listening to the radioUsing the tuner Naming station presetsListening to station presets An introduction to RDSDisplaying RDS information Using EONPress Disp for RDS information System Setup menu System Setup menu ChapterMaking receiver settings from the System Setup menu Select the setting you want to adjustSystem Setup menu MemorySurround back speaker setting If necessary, confirm the speaker configuration in the OSD.1Manual Mcacc setup Fine Channel LevelAdjust the level of the left channel When youre finished, press ReturnFine Speaker Distance Standing WaveSelect ‘Standing Wave’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menu Select ‘EQ Adjust’ from the Manual Mcacc setup menuSelect the channels you want and adjust to your liking Acoustic Calibration EQHow to use Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ How to interpret the graphical outputSelect ‘EQ Professional’ then press Enter Using Professional Acoustic Calibration EQSelect an option and press Enter Copying Mcacc preset data Checking Mcacc preset dataData Management Manual speaker setup Speaker SettingRenaming Mcacc presets Clearing Mcacc presetsSelect ‘Speaker Setting’ from the Manual SP Setup menu Select ‘Channel Level’ from the Manual SP Setup menuSelect a setup option Confirm your selected setup optionBass Peak Level Speaker DistanceEnter THX Audio Setting CurveConnecting an iPod Connecting your iPod to the receiverOther connections Other connections ChapterConnecting using Hdmi Other connectionsBasic playback controls Button What it doesAbout Hdmi Using the i.LINK interfaceOn a HDMI-compatible monitor.1 About i.LINK Checking the i.LINK inputsAbout Pqls rate control Creating an i.LINK networkUsing the USB interface Connecting the multichannel analog inputsSelecting the multichannel analog inputs Use standard RCA/phono jack cables for the connectionsSecond Zone speaker B setup Switching the speaker systemUse the Input Select button to select USB Start playback of a source on your computerBi-amping your front speakers Bi-wiring your speakersConnect your speakers as shown below Multi-room listening Other connections Connecting additional amplifiersMaking multi-room connections Multi-room listening options Basic multi-room setup RoomSub room Input sources available Connecting an IR receiver Using the multi-room controlsMulti-room remote controls InputSwitching components on and off using the 12 volt trigger Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma displayPioneer plasma display Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display Pioneer plasmaDisplay DVD player Satellite receiver, etcOther connections Connecting a PC for Advanced Mcacc output Advanced Mcacc output using your PCOther Settings Chapter Other SettingsInput Setup menu Other Settings Other Setup menuInput function default and possible settings Select ‘Other Setup’ then press EnterOSD Adjustment Multi-Room and IR receiver setupSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Using other functions Using other functions ChapterSetting the AV options Setting What it does OptionsUsing other functions Playing a different source when recordingMaking an audio or a video recording Recout SourceSwitching the speaker impedance Using the sleep timerChecking your system settings Dimming the displayResetting the system Default system settingsDisplay shows RESET? Setting DefaultSetting the remote to control other components Selecting preset codes directlyProgramming signals from other remote controls Controlling the rest of your systemErasing one of the remote control button settings Resetting the remote control presetsConfirming preset codes Controlling the rest of your systemRenaming input source names Direct functionMulti Operation and System Off Programming a multi-operation or a shutdown sequenceUsing multi operations Using System offControlling the rest of your system Controls for TVs Controls for other componentsButtons Function Components Function ComponentsButton s Function Components Operating other Pioneer components with this unit’s sensorDecide which component you want to use the remote sensor Troubleshooting PowerAdditional information Additional information ChapterOther audio problems Additional informationSettings VideoDisplay Professional Calibration EQ graphical outputRemote control Link interfaceUSB interface Link messagesMessage Explanation Symptom Cause Action IPod messagesDolby Additional information Surround sound formatsWindows Media Audio 9 Professional About THX Listening modes with different input signal formats Stereo 2 channel signal formatsTHX Games Mode THX MusicModeInput signal format Standard Multichannel signal formatsAuto Surround Surround Back speakers Input signal formatUnavailable with only one surround back speaker connected Additional information Specifications Cleaning the unitFeatures Our philosophyAdditional information Pioneer Corporation 05F00001 Printed ARB7335-E
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