09Using other functions

4When Speaker System is set to ZONE 2, use the MASTER VOLUME dial to adjust the volume for the sub zone.

5When you’re finished, press

MULTI-ZONE CONTROL again to return to the main zone controls.

You can also press MULTI-ZONE ON/OFF on the front panel to switch off all output to the sub zone(s).

!You won’t be able to switch the main zone off completely unless you’ve switched off the MULTI-ZONE control first.

!If you don’t plan to use the MULTI-ZONE feature for a while, turn off the power in both the sub and main rooms so that this receiver is in standby.

MULTI-ZONE remote controls

Press the remote control’s ZONE 2 to operate the ZONE 2.

The following table shows the possible MULTI- ZONE remote controls:

Button(s)

What it does

u

Switches on/off power in the sub

zone.

 

INPUT

Use to select the input function in the

SELECT

sub zone.

Input func-

Use to select the input function

directly (this may not work for some

tion buttons

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

sound if it has been muted (adjusting

<a>

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.

4 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 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.

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