26 ENRecording audio (digital sources)Switch on the REC MODE to record a digital input source.Usually use the REC MODE AUTO to record audio input sources. Whenthe digital mode changes during recording in the REC MODE AUTO, theaudio input source may be interrupted momentarily.Recording music in REC MODE AUTO or MANUALDIMMERInput SelectorkeysINPUT SELECTOR1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or Input Selector keys to select thesource (CD/DVD, DVD/6CH, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3) you want torecord.2 Set the MD or TAPE recorder to record.3 Press and hold the DIMMER key for more than 2 seconds to selectthe REC MODE AUTO or MANUAL.1 REC MODE off : The digital input record mode is switchedoff.2 REC MODE AUTO : The digital input signals (DTS, DolbyDigital, or PCM) are identified automati-cally and converted into stereo signalsthat are ready for recording.3 REC MODE MANUAL : The input signal type at the moment thismode is selected is held throughout thismode.• When the REC MODE MANUAL is selected, the digital input signalis converted to stereo signals (down-mix). But once the digital signalis changed to other signal, no signal is output.When the REC MODE AUTO is selected, the digital input signal isconverted to stereo signals even if the digital signal is changed.Recording audio (analog sources)Input SelectorkeysINPUT SELECTORRecording a music source1 Use the INPUT SELECTOR key or Input Selector keys to select thesource (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 key or Input selector keys to select thevideo source (other than “VIDEO 1”) you want to record.2 Set the video recorder 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 dueto the copy guard condition. pRecording