English 31Recording mode setting in digitalaudio source recording(main unit only)When recording a multi-channel digital audio source, it isrecommended to set up the recording mode properly to convertthe digital input into the 2-channel analog output. Usually usethe "A-REC" (Auto record) mode.However, some discs often produce sound skipping. The "M-REC"(Manual record) mode should be used with such a disc.INPUT SELECTORAUTO/MONOœ Use [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source (CD/DVD, DVD/6CH or VIDEO2) you want to record.∑ Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record.é Press and hold [AUTO/MONO] for more than 2seconds to select a recording mode during digitalinput.Recording mode Display OperationRecording mode off --- The digital input record mode is switched off.Auto record mode "A-REC"The digital input signals (DTS, Dolby Digitalor PCM) are identified automatically andconverted into stereo signals that are readyfor recording.Manual record mode "M-REC"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 digitalsignal is 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.• When the digital mode changes during recording in the "A-REC"mode, the audio input source may be interrupted momentarily.For "A-REC" mode:For "M-REC" mode:Recording® Start playback, then start recording.• If the audio reproduction stops in the middle due to change inthe input signals, etc., press [AUTO/MONO].Recording audio (analog sources)INPUT SELECTORœ Use [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source (otherthan "MD/TAPE") you want to record.∑ Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record.é Start playback, then start recording.Recording videoINPUT SELECTORœ Use [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the video source(other than "VIDEO1") you want to record.∑ Set the video deck connected to VIDEO 1 to record.• Select the REC MODE to record a digital input source. See.é Start playback, then start recording.• Recording may not be normal for some video software. This isdue to the copy guard condition.