37Set the external input (EXT.IN) mode.Press the EXT. IN to switchthe external input.Once this is selected, the input signals connected to the FL(front left), FR (front right), C (center), SL (surround left), andSR (surround right) channels of the EXT. IN jacks are outputdirectly to the front (left and right), center, surround (left andright) speaker systems without passing through the surroundcircuitry.In addition, the signal input to the SW (subwoofer) jack isoutput to the PRE OUT SUBWOOFER jack.Playback using the external input (EXT. IN) jacks1(Main unit) (Remote control unit)2 Cancelling the external input modeTo cancel the external input (EXT. IN) setting, press the INPUTMODE (AUTO, PCM, DTS) or ANALOG button to switch tothe desired input mode. (See page 34.)(Remote control unit)(Main unit)• When the input mode is set to the external input (EXT. IN), the playmode (DIRECT, STEREO, STANDARD, 5/6CH STEREO or DSPSIMULATION) cannot be selected.NOTES:• In play modes other than the external input mode, the signalsconnected to EXT. IN jacks cannot be played. In addition, signalscannot be output from channels not connected to the inputjacks.• The external input mode can be set for any input source. Towatch video while listening to sound, select the input source towhich the video signal is connected, then set this mode.• If the subwoofer output level seems to high, set the “SW ATT.”surround parameter to “ON”.2 12 1Recording the program source (recording the source currently being monitored)1 Follow step 1 to 3 under “Playing the input source”.The signals of the source selected with the function selector button are output simultaneously to the CDR/TAPE and VCR REC OUT jacks. Ifa total of two tape and/or video decks are connected and set to the recording mode, the same source can be recorded simultaneously onevery decks.NOTE:• The AUDIO IN’s signal selected with the input selector knob are output to the CDR/TAPE and VCR AUDIO OUT jacks.2 Start recording on the tape or video deck.For instructions, refer to the component’s operatinginstructions.Simultaneous recordingENGLISH