Reducing The Tv And Line Signal Levels; Recording Mode; Connecting Using The S-Video Output (Not Applicable To The European Model) - Pioneer S-DV515 Operating Instructions Manual

12 Other connections
• Connect the LINE 2 (OPTICAL IN) jack
on the rear panel to the optical digital
output of an external playback
component.
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.
1 Switch the system into standby.
2 Press SYSTEM SETUP.
3 Use the
buttons to select 'TV ATT?' or 'LINE1
ATT?', then press ENTER.
4 Use the
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.
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En
(cursor left/right)
(cursor up/down)
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.