12Other connections

•Connect the LINE 2 (OPTICAL IN) jack on the rear panel to the optical digital output of an external playback component.

OPTICAL

IN

 

LINE 2

 

These include digital components such as an MD player, digital satellite, or a game system. Connect using a optical digital cable (not supplied).

Reducing the TV and line signal levels

• Default setting: ATT 6dB

Some sources may produce a high signal level which may produce unpleasant distortion from the speakers. In such cases, you may need to reduce the signal level of the auxiliary source (connected to the TV or LINE 1 analog inputs) by switching on the attenuator.

1Switch the system into standby.

2Press SYSTEM SETUP.

3 Use the (cursor left/right) buttons to select ‘TV ATT?’ or ‘LINE1 ATT?’, then press ENTER.

4 Use the

(cursor up/down)

buttons to select ‘ATT Off’, ‘ATT 6dB’ or ‘ATT 10dB’.

If the ATT 6dB setting still results in distorted sound, try the ATT 10dB setting.

5 Press ENTER to confirm.

Recording mode

The Recording mode allows you to make analog recordings from the LINE 1 (OUT) jacks.

When Recording mode is on, most sound- related functions (including SURROUND,

ADVANCED, AUTO, SYSTEM SETUP) become inactive. The display will briefly blink RecMode On if you try and use a prohibited function while Recording mode is on.

When Recording mode is off, the audio from the analog output may be interrupted, depending on the operation.

1

Press SOUND.

 

2

Use the

(cursor left/right)

buttons to select ‘Rec Mode?’.

3

Press ENTER.

 

4

Use the

(cursor up/down)

buttons to select ‘R.Mode On’ or ‘R.Mode Off’.

Connecting using the S-video output

Not applicable to the European model

If your TV has an S-video input, you can use this instead of the standard video output for a better quality picture.

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Pioneer XW-DV515, XV-DV515 Connecting using the S-video output, Reducing the TV and line signal levels, Recording mode
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