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Set the external input (EXT.
IN) mode.
Press the EXT. IN to switch
the external input.
Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL
(front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left), and
SR (surround right) channels of the EXT. IN jacks are output
directly to the front (left and right), center, surround (left and
right) speaker systems without passing through the surround
circuitry.
In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer) jack is
output to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack.

Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks

1
(Main unit)
(Remote control unit)
2Cancelling the external input mode
To cancel the external input (EXT. IN) setting, press the INPUT
MODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch to
the desired input mode. (See page 27.)
(Remote control unit)
(Main unit)
•When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the play
mode (STEREO, DOLBY/DTS SURROUND, 5CH STEREO or DSP
SIMULATION) cannot be selected.
NOTES:
•In play modes other than the external input mode, the signals
connected to EXT. IN jacks cannot be played. In addition, signals
cannot be output from channels not connected to the input
jacks.
•The external input mode can be set for any input source. To
watch video while listening to sound, select the input source to
which the video signal is connected, then set this mode.
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Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored)

1Follow step 1 to 3 under “Playing the input source”.
The signals of the source selected with the function selector button are output simultaneously to the CDR/TAPE and VCR REC OUT jacks. If
a total of two tape and/or video decks are connected and set to the recording mode, the same source can be recorded simultaneously on
every decks.
NOTES:
•The AUDIO IN’s signal selected with the function selector button are output to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT jacks.
•Digital signals are not output from the audio output jack.
2Start recording on the tape or video deck.
For instructions, refer to the component’s operating
instructions.

Simultaneous recording