10Using other functions
Making an audio or a video recording
You can make an audio or a video recording from the
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
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
For more information about video connections, see Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 14.
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
CD |
| DVR 2 |
|
DVD | TV | DVR1 | TVCTRL |
HDMI2 | XM RADIO | ROOM 2 | |
iPod | HDMI1 | TUNER | RECEIVER |
SLEEP | VIDEO | ANALOG |
| SEL | ATT |
SR+ | DIMMER | MIDNIGHT/ |
|
| LOUDNESS |
•Press RECEIVER then press ANALOG ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.
Watching video and audio sources independently
You can listen to a sound source and select a different video source on your TV.
RECEIVER | INPUT | SYSTEM OFF |
SOURCE | ||
| SELECT |
|
CD |
| DVR 2 |
|
DVD | TV | DVR1 | TVCTRL |
HDMI2 | XM RADIO | ROOM 2 | |
iPod | HDMI1 | 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 29 for more on this).
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
4Start recording, then start playback of the source component.
CD |
| DVR 2 |
|
DVD | TV | DVR1 | TVCTRL |
HDMI2 | XM RADIO | ROOM 2 | |
iPod | HDMI1 | TUNER | RECEIVER |
SLEEP | VIDEO | ANALOG |
| SEL | ATT |
SR+ | DIMMER | MIDNIGHT/ |
|
| LOUDNESS |
•While listening to a source, press RECEIVER then press VIDEO SEL (VIDEO SELECT) to select the video source you want to watch.
Press repeatedly to cycle through the possible video sources. You can select DVD, TV, DVR1, DVR2, VIDEO
or OFF (no video signal).3
Using the sleep timer
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.
CD |
| DVR 2 |
|
DVD | TV | DVR1 | TVCTRL |
HDMI2 | XM RADIO | ROOM 2 | |
iPod | HDMI1 | TUNER | RECEIVER |
SLEEP | VIDEO | ANALOG |
| SEL | ATT |
SR+ | DIMMER | MIDNIGHT/ |
|
| LOUDNESS |
Note
1• The receiver's volume, AV parameters, and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.
•Some digital sources are
•Some video sources are
2The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.
3• The video select feature is canceled if you change the source input or switch off the receiver.
•The video select feature is not available when an HDMI input source is selected.
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