Making An Audio Or A Video Recording; Reducing The Level Of An Analog Signal; Watching Video And Audio Sources Independently; Using The Sleep Timer - Pioneer VSX-2016AV Operating Instructions Manual

Using other functions
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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 11 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 14.
1 Select the source you want to record.
Use the input source buttons (or INPUT SELECT).
• If necessary, press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to
select the input signal corresponding to the source
component (see Choosing the input signal on
page 29 for more on this).
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.
4 Start recording, then start playback of the source
component.
Note
1 • The receiver's volume, AV parameters, 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 The attenuator isn't available with digital sources, or when using the Stream Direct modes.
3 • The video select feature is canceled if you change the source input or switch off the receiver.
• The video select feature is not available when an HDMI input source is selected.
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SYSTEM OFF
RECEIVER INPUT
SOURCE
SELECT
CD DVR 2
DVD TV DVR1 TV CTRL
CD-R/TAPE HDMI2 USB
iPod HDMI1 TUNER RECEIVER

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
the that the OVER indicator is lights often, or you can
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hear distortion in the sound.
• Press RECEIVER then press ANALOG ATT to switch
the input attenuator on or off.
Watching video and audio sources
independently
You can listen to a sound source and select a different
video source on your TV.
• While listening to a source, press RECEIVER then
press VIDEO SEL ( VIDEO SELECT ) to select the video
source you want to watch.
Press repeatedly to cycle through the possible video
sources. You can select DVD, TV, DVR1, DVR2, VIDEO
or OFF (no video signal).

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.
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CD DVR 2
TV DVR1 TV CTRL
DVD
CD-R/TAPE HDMI2 USB
iPod HDMI1 TUNER RECEIVER
SLEEP ANALOG
VIDEO
SEL
ATT
SR+ DIMMER MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
CD DVR 2
DVD TV DVR1 TV CTRL
CD-R/TAPE HDMI2 USB
iPod HDMI1 TUNER RECEIVER
SLEEP ANALOG
VIDEO
SEL
ATT
SR+ DIMMER MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS
3
CD DVR 2
DVD TV DVR1 TV CTRL
CD-R/TAPE HDMI2 USB
iPod HDMI1 TUNER RECEIVER
SLEEP ANALOG
VIDEO
SEL
ATT
SR+ DIMMER MIDNIGHT/
LOUDNESS