Pioneer VSX-60 Owner's Manual - Page 64

09 Using other functions 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 16 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. 1 Select the source you want to record. Use the input function buttons (or INPUT SELECT). 2 Prepare the source you want to record. Tune to the radio station, load the CD, video, DVD etc. 3 Select 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. 5 Start recording, then start playback of the source component. 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 time. to the receiver operation mode, then press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep 30 min 60 min 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 process- ing and your current MCACC preset. 1 Press to the receiver operation mode, then press STATUS to check the system settings. The front panel display shows each of the following settings for three seconds each: Input Source d Sampling Frequency d MCACC preset d ZONE 2 input. 2 When you're finished, press STATUS again to switch off the display. Resetting the system Use this procedure to reset all the receiver's settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand. ! Set the Control with HDMI to OFF (see HDMI Setup on page 56). 1 Switch the receiver into standby. 2 While holding down ENTER on the front panel, press u STANDBY/ON. The display shows RESET c NO d. 3 Select 'RESET' using PRESET k/l, then press ENTER on the front panel. The display shows RESET? OK. 4 Press ENTER to confirm. OK appears in the display to indicate that the receiver has been reset to the factory default settings. ! Note that all settings will be saved, even if the receiver is unplugged. 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. 64