Analog recording of digital sources:
To make analog recordings of digital sources (e.g., CD player, laserdisc player, DVD or
DAT), you can either:
1) Connect the source’s analog audio outputs (if so equipped) directly to the analog recording
device;
or
2) Connect your analog recording device to the TheaterMaster’s analog outputs. (If you have
an Ovation or
Signature,
it may not be necessary to disconnect your power amplifier in
order to do this. If you are using the balanced stereo outputs for your power amplifier,
then connect your recording device to the unused single-ended RCA outputs. If you are
using the single-ended outputs for your power amplifier, you can create an adapter to
connect your recording device to your balanced outputs.)
Then, to record, select Stereo playback mode
by pressing
Stereo
on the TheaterMaster
page of the remote control. This will ensure the proper two-channel downmix (either
stereo or matrixed L
t
/R
t
surround-sounded encoded), suitable for recording on a two-chan-
nel recording device. Set the TheaterMaster volume to an appropriate level for recording.
The latter method (2) has the disadvantage that you need to adjust your TheaterMaster
volume to a level suitable for recording—which may not be a comfortable listening level.
However, it has the advantage of providing a higher quality signal than is generally available
from the source’s analog outputs.
Note:
To record a movie soundtrack from a Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded laserdisc, best results are
obtained by selecting the Dolby Surround (linear PCM) soundtracks and choosing Stereo listening
mode, as described in 2), or by using the laserdisc player’s analog audio outputs, as described in 1).
Recording Video
(Encore and Ovation):
Connect the video signal from your video source (e.g., DVD, laserdisc, or satellite) to your
VCR. This can be accomplished in at least two ways:
1) Many video sources have multiple video outputs, so that one video output can be connected
to the TheaterMaster, and a second connected to the VCR. This will allow you to record
a program while viewing it through the projector/TV monitor connected to the Theater-
Master’s video outputs;
or
2) Connect one of the TheaterMaster’s video outputs to the video input of your VCR, and
connect the VCR’s video output to your projector/TV monitor. This will allow you to
view the program while your VCR is recording it.
Recording Video
(Signature):
Video switching with the
Signature
requires the optional SwitchMaster professional-grade
150 Megahertz video switcher. (See Chapter XI: “Options”.)
Connect the SwitchMaster to your TheaterMaster, TV Monitor and your video sources as
described in Chapter II: “C. Hookup”.
Switching of video Tape/Mon sources occurs automatically when the audio Tape/Mon
source is switched. (The same programmed A/V links apply to both the Main and Tape/Mon
outputs—see Chapter III: “F. Programming Audio/Video links”.)
Using the
Signature’s
and SwitchMaster’s Tape/Mon outputs, it is possible to record one pro-
gram while viewing another. If you wish to monitor a program that is being recorded, either
select that program source as your Main input,
or
select the VCR as your Main input, which
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