Pioneer XV-DV250 Other connections Chapter, Connecting auxiliary components, Recording mode

06Other connections

Chapter 6

Other connections

Connecting auxiliary components

This system has both stereo analog inputs and outputs. Use these to connect external components, such as your VCR, MD or CD-R recorder.

1Connect the LINE (AUDIO IN) jacks to the analog outputs of an external playback component.

Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables.

2Connect the LINE (AUDIO OUT) jacks to the analog inputs of an external recording component.

These include components such as a cassette deck, VCR, MD, or another recorder with analog inputs. Connect using RCA pin-plug stereo cables.

Tape deck, etc.

AUDIO	AUDIO
OUTPUT	INPUT

T
CB/		LINE
PB			FRONT	R	L
	IN	OUT
CR/	L		L
PR

Y	R	R
	AUDIO	SURROUND R	L
			SPEAKERS

XV-DV250/350

Recording mode

The Recording mode allows you to make surround-compatible analog recordings from

the LINE (AUDIO OUT) jacks.1 Dolby multichannel sources will be downmixed to stereo for improved playback with systems that can provide matrix-decoding (like Dolby Pro Logic).

1	Press SOUND MODE.
2	Use	(cursor left/right) to select REC
MODE then press ENTER.
3	Use	(cursor up/down) to select

MODE ON or MODE OFF then press ENTER to confirm.

•MODE ON – Multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo for recording (the same downmix is heard through the front speakers and the subwoofer).

•MODE OFF – For regular multichannel playback through your speaker system (only the front left and right channels are output from the line output).

Note

1• When Recording mode is on, most sound features cannot be used. The display will briefly blink REC MODE if you try and use a prohibited function while Recording mode is on.

•When Recording mode is off, the audio from the LINE (AUDIO OUT) jacks may be interrupted, depending on the operation.

•The Recording mode switches off if you change the input function (DVD/CD, TUNER, etc.) or switch the power off.

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