Connecting Auxiliary Components; Recording Mode - Pioneer HTD88DVD Operating Instructions Manual

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Connecting auxiliary components

This system has both stereo analog inputs and
outputs, as well as a coaxial digital input. Use
these to connect external components, such
as your VCR, MD or CD-R recorder.
Tape deck, etc.
AUDIO
INPUT
AUDIO
COAXIAL IN
LINE 2
• Connect the LINE 1 (IN) jacks to the
analog outputs of an external playback
component.
These include components such as a VCR or
cassette deck. Connect using RCA pin-plug
stereo cables.
• Connect the LINE 1 (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.
• Connect the COAX IN (LINE 2) jack on
the rear panel to the coaxial digital output
of an external playback component.
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En
AUDIO
OUTPUT
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
OUT IN IN
L L
FM
UNBAL
75
R R
LINE 1 TV
These include digital components such as an
MD player, digital satellite, or a game system.
Connect using a coaxial digital cable (not
supplied).
• If you find that the LINE 1 audio is
distorting when played through this
system, you can set the input attenuator to
reduce the input signal level. See Optional
system settings on page 67 to do this.

Recording mode

The Recording mode allows you to make
surround-compatible analog recordings from
the LINE 1 (OUT) jacks. 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 the Use the
buttons to select 'Rec Mode?'.
3 Press ENTER.
4 Use the (cursor up/down) buttons
to select 'R.Mode On' or 'R.Mode Off'.
• R.Mode On – A surround-compatible
downmix (left-total/right-total, or Lt/Rt) of
Dolby multichannel sources is output,
(suitable for Dolby Surround Pro Logic or
other matrix decoding).
• R.Mode Off – A simple stereo downmix
(left-only/right-only, or Lo/Ro) is output
(suitable for playback on a two-channel
stereo system or on headphones).
(cursor left/right)