Operating instructions
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09 Using other functions
Button(s) What it does
Input func-
tion buttons
Use to select the input function 
directly (this may not work for some 
functions) in the sub zone.
MASTER 
VOLUME 
+/–
<a>
Use to set the listening volume in the 
sub zone.
MUTE
<a>
Mutes the sound or restores the 
sound if it has been muted (adjusting 
the volume also restores the sound).
a  You can only use this button when Speaker System 
is set to ZONE 2.
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 record-
ing 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 10 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 instruc-
tion manual if you’re unsure.
5  Start recording, then start playback of 
the source component.
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 that the OVER indicator lights 
often or you can hear distortion in the sound.
The attenuator isn’t available with digital 
sources, or when using the Stream Direct 
(ANALOG DIRECT) modes.
%  Press   to the receiver operation 
mode, then press A.ATT to switch the 
input attenuator on or off.
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   to the receiver operation 
mode, then press SLEEP repeatedly to set 
the sleep time.
30 min 60 min
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.
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 processing 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 fol-
lowing 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 41 ).
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.










