Pioneer VSX1017TXV manual Using other functions Chapter, Making an audio or a video recording

Using other functions 10

Chapter 10:

Using other functions

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 11 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.

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 the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can

hear distortion in the sound.2

XM RADIO	SIRIUS	DVR 2
DVD	TV	DVR 1	TVCTRL
CD-R/TAPE
CD	iPod	TUNER	RECEIVER
	SLEEP	SBch	ANALOG
			ATT

For more information about video connections, see Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 14.

RECEIVER	INPUT	SYSTEM OFF
		SOURCE
	SELECT

SR+	DIMMER	MIDNIGHT/
		LOUDNESS

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

Using the sleep timer

XM RADIO	SIRIUS	DVR 2
DVD	TV	DVR 1	TVCTRL
CD-R/TAPE
CD	iPod	TUNER	RECEIVER

1 Select the source you want to record.

Use the input source buttons (or INPUT SELECT).

•If necessary, press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (see Choosing the input signal on page 30 for more on this).

2 Prepare the source you want to record.

The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without worrying about the receiver being left on all night. Use the remote control to set the sleep timer.

XM RADIO	SIRIUS	DVR 2
DVD	TV	DVR 1	TVCTRL
CD-R/TAPE
CD	iPod	TUNER	RECEIVER
	SLEEP	SBch	ANALOG
			ATT
	SR+	DIMMER	MIDNIGHT/
			LOUDNESS

•Press RECEIVER then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.

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.

30 min		60 min
	Off	90 min

•You can check the remaining sleep time at any time by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing repeatedly will cycle through the sleep options again.3

Note

1• The receiver’s volume, DSP (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.

2The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources.

3You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.

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