Channel Trim
Channel Trim allows you to
You can trim the channels while you are listening to a source, or you can trim the channels using the Model 970’s internal test tone. The trim range is +10dB to
To adjust channel level while listening to a source:
1.Press TRIM on the remote control.
“TRIM LEVEL ADJUST” will appear in the front panel display and in the
2.Press the or buttons to adjust the level as desired.
3.When the desired level offset is set, use the and buttons to move through the list of channels.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you finished adjusting the channel levels.
4.Press SET when you are finished adjusting the channel outputs or wait a few seconds for the display to disappear.
To adjust channel level using the test tone, use the same procedure described above, except start the process by pressing the TEST button on the remote instead of the TRIM button. :
Recording a Source
You can record from any input source connected to the Model 970 when you have an audio or video recorder properly connected to the appropriate output jacks on the rear panel but you cannot monitor the output of the recorder through the Model 970 while recording.
To record from a currently selected analog input source:
1.Prepare your analog recording device.
Follow the recommended procedure from the recorder manufacturer about settings, etc.
2.Set the device to the record mode and begin recording.
The source audio signals appear at the Tape Record Outputs and the Video 1 audio outputs. If the source contains a video signal, it appears at both the composite and
To record from a currently selected digital input source:
1.Prepare your digital recording device.
Follow the recommended procedure from the recorder manufacturer about settings, etc.
2.Set the device to the record mode and begin recording.
The source audio signals appear at the Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Output jacks. If the source contains a video signal, it appears at both the composite and
Owner’s Manual
Model 970 Operation
Notes on recording: You can record analog to analog and digi- tal to digital but you cannot record analog to digital or digital to analog through the Model 970.
If you change the input source during recording, you will record the signals from the newly selected input source from that point on.
Night Mode Selection
The Model 970’s Night Mode is intended for
You can activate Night Mode through the Surround Configuration
To adjust Night Mode from the remote control when a Dolby Digital source is playing:
1.Press the NIGHT button on the remote control.
The current setting of Night Mode appears on the front panel display and in the
2.Press the NIGHT button to toggle between the two modes.
No Comp means no compression (i.e., Night Mode Off)
DR Comp means dynamic range compression (i.e., Night Mode On)
3.Press EXIT on the remote control to exit Night Mode selection, or wait a few seconds for the display to disappear.
Sleep Timer
The Model 970’s sleep timer automatically shuts the unit off after a predeter- mined amount of time. The sleep time can be activated through the System Configuration
To activate the sleep timer from the remote:
1.Press SLEEP on the remote.
“SLEEP TIME: 90 MIN” appears on the lower line of the
display and in the
2.Press SLEEP repeatedly to reduce the amount of time before the Model 970 shuts off.
The available choices are:
90MIN75MIN60MIN45MIN30MIN20MIN10MIN5MINOFF
Choosing one of the time settings will cause the Model 970 to turn itself off after selected amount of time.
Choose OFF to disengage the sleep timer function
3.Press EXIT on the remote to remove the sleep timer display, or wait a few seconds for the display to disappear.
4.To check the amount of time left on the sleep timer, press SLEEP again.
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