20 ENRecording audio (analog sources)INPUT SELECTORRecording3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to selectthe A-REC or M-REC mode during digital input.1 Rec mode off : The digital input record mode is switched off.2 A-REC mode : The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digital,or PCM) are identified automatically andconverted into stereo signals that are readyfor recording.3 M-REC mode : The input signal type at the moment thismode is selected is held throughout thismode.• When the M-REC mode is selected, the digital input signal isconverted to stereo signals (down-mix). But once the digital signalis changed to other signal, no signal is output.When the A-REC mode is selected, the digital input signal isconverted to stereo signals even if the digital signal is changed.For A-REC mode:For M-REC mode:4 Start playback, then start recording.• If the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change in theinput signals, etc., press the DIMMER key.Recording a music source1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (other than“MD/TAPE”) you want to record.2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record.3 Start playback, then start recording.Recording video1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the video source (otherthan “VIDEO1”) you want to record.2 Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record.• Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source.3 Start playback, then start recording.• Recording may not be normal for some video software. This is due tothe copy guard condition. ‹Recording audio (digital sources)Switch on the REC mode to record a digital input source.Usually use the A-REC (Auto-Record) mode to record audio inputsources. When the digital mode changes during recording in the A-RECmode, the audio input source may be interrupted momentarily.Recording music in A-REC or M-REC modeINPUT SELECTORDIMMER1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR knob to select the source (CD/DVD,DVD/6CH or VIDEO2) you want to record.2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record.