Pioneer VSX-1021-K 50

09Using other functions

	Button(s)	What it does
	INPUT	Use to select the input function in the
	SELECT	sub zone.
	Input func-	Use to select the input function
	Input func-	directly (this may not work for some
	tion buttons	directly (this may not work for some
	tion buttons	functions) in the sub zone.
		functions) in the sub zone.
	MASTER
	VOLUME	Use to set the listening volume in the
	+/–	sub zone.
	<a>
	MUTE	Mutes the sound or restores the
	MUTE	sound if it has been muted (adjusting
	<a>	sound if it has been muted (adjusting
	<a>	the volume also restores the sound).
		the volume also restores the sound).

aYou can only use this button when Speaker System is set to ZONE 2.

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).

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).

!The receiver’s volume, Audio 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.

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 Component video

if your source has also been connected using Component video.

1Select the source you want to record. Use the input function buttons (or

INPUT SELECT).

2Prepare the source you want to record. Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.

3Select the input signal according to the signal to be recorded.

Use the remote control’s SIGNAL SEL button.

4Prepare 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.

5Start 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 that the OVER indicator lights often or you can hear distortion in the sound. The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes.

%Press to the receiver operation mode, then press A.ATT to switch the input attenuator on or off.

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.

%Press to the receiver operation mode, then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep time.

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.

!The sleep timer is valid for all zones. If any zone is on, the sleep timer continues functioning.

Dimming the display

You can choose between four brightness levels for the front panel display. Note that when selecting sources, the display automatically brightens for a few seconds.

%Press to the receiver operation mode, then press DIMMER repeatedly to change the brightness of the front panel display.

! You can also choose to turn the display off. In this case, the FL OFF indicator lights.

Checking your system settings

Use the status display screen to check your current settings for features such as surround back channel processing and your current MCACC preset.

1Press to the receiver operation mode, then press STATUS to check the system settings.

The front panel display shows each of the fol- lowing settings for three seconds each: Input Source d Sampling Frequency d MCACC preset d ZONE 2 input.

2When you’re finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display.

Resetting the system

Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to

MULTI ZONE OFF.

!Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.

1Switch the receiver into standby.

2While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press uSTANDBY/ON. The display shows RESET cNO d.

3Select ‘RESET’ using PRESET k/l, then press ENTER on the front panel. The display shows RESET? OK.

4Press ENTER to confirm.

OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings.

!Note that all settings will be saved, even if the receiver is unplugged.

Default system settings

Setting		Default
Digital Video Converter		ON
SPEAKERS		SB/FH
Speaker System		Normal(SB/
Speaker System		FH)
		FH)
	Front	SMALL
	Center	SMALL
Speaker Setting	FH/FW	SMALL
Speaker Setting	Surr	SMALL
	Surr	SMALL
	SB	SMALLx2
	SW	YES
Surround Position		IN REAR
Crossover		80 Hz

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