10Using other functions

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

Contrast

Adjusts the contrast between light

–10 to +10

 

and dark.

Default: 0

 

 

 

Hue

Adjusts the red/green balance.

–10 to +10

 

 

Default: 0

 

 

 

a.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode (also available with 2 Pro Logic II 5.1 channel sound).

b.Only when listening to 2-channel sources in Neo:6 Music mode.

c.You shouldn't have any problems using this with most SACD discs, but if the sound distorts, it is best to switch the gain setting back to 0dB.

2 Prepare the source you want to record.

Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc.

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.

4Start recording, then start playback of the source component.

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). 1

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 10 for more on connections).

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 S-video if your source has also been connected using S-video.

For more information about video connections, see Connecting a DVD/HDD recorder, VCR and other video sources on page 13.

RECEIVER INPUT

SYSTEM OFF

SOURCE

SELECT

 

CD

TV

VIDEO 2

 

DVD

SAT

VIDEO1

TVCONT

DVR2

CD-R

MULTI IN

ROOM2/3

DVR1

iPod

TUNER

RECEIVER

1 Select the source you want to record.

Use the input source buttons (or INPUT SELECT).

If necessary, press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (see Choosing the input signal on page 29 for more on this).

Playing a different source when recording

Using this receiver, it’s possible to listen to a different source than the one you’re recording.

SPEAKERS

 

(TUNE +)

 

BAND

MULTI – ROOM &

VIDEO

SIGNAL

SBch

 

 

 

SOURCE/REC SEL

STEREO

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL ON/OFF

SELECT

SELECT

PROCESSING

 

AV

 

TUNER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARAMETER

 

EDIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO/GAME 2 INPUT

 

PHONES

(ST –)

ENTER

(ST +)

MCACC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP MIC

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(TUNE –)

 

 

DIGITAL IN

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L AUDIO

R

1During recording, press the REC SELECT CONTROL button on the front panel until RECOUT shows in the display.2

2While RECOUT shows in the display, use the

INPUT SELECTOR dial to select the source you want to record.

The default, RECOUT SOURCE, records the source you’re currently listening to (as in Making an audio or a video recording above).

Note that the setting you make here is stored in memory, even if you switch off the receiver, so if you want to record a different input source later, you must do so with REC SELECT, or by selecting

RECOUT SOURCE.

3After RECOUT disappears from the display, select the input source you want to listen to.

This will be heard from the main system without affecting your recording.3

Tip

If you have a digital recorder connected to the DIGITAL OUT1 (ROOM3) digital output and ROOM 3 is switched on (see Using the multi-room controls on page 56), you can also select a different input source for this output while ROOM 3 shows in the display.

Note

1.• The receiver's volume, AV 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.

2.If RECOUT does not appear in the display, you may have to switch ROOM 2 off by pressing MULTI ROOM & SOURCE ON/OFF and selecting either ROOM 3 or off (the MULTI-ROOMindicator disappears). See Using the multi-room controls on page 56 for more on this.

3.• Note that switching the ROOM 2 input source (as explained in Multi-room listening on page 54) also changes the RECOUT input source.

If RECOUT SOURCE is selected, changing the input source likewise changes the input source used for your recording.

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Pioneer VSX-AX2AV-G Using other functions, Making an audio or a video recording, Playing a different source when recording

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