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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
automatically—check the component’s
instruction manual if you’re unsure.
4 Start 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.1
• Press , 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 , then press
SLEEP
repeatedly to set the sleep time.
• You can check the remaining sleep time at
any time by pressing SLEEP once. Pressing
repeatedly will cycle through the sleep
options again.2

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 , then press
DIMMER
repeatedly to change the brightness of the
front panel display.

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.
1 Press , then press
STATUS
to
check the system settings.
These appear on the front panel display.3
The front panel display shows each of the
following settings for three seconds each:
2 When you’re finished, press
STATUS
again to switch off the display.
Note
1 The attenuator isn’t available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct (ANALOG DIRECT) modes.
2 • You can also switch off the sleep timer simply by switching off the receiver.
• The sleep timer is valid for all zones. If any zone is on, the sleep timer continues functioning.
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3 If the Pure Direct mode is switched on, some settings above will show OFF, even though they are on.
Input function
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Sampling Frequency
↓
Surround Back channel Processing
↓
MCACC preset
↓
ZONE 2 input
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