Sony STR-DA2100ES Operating Instructions for STRDA2100ES - Page 24

Listening to multi channel sound - MULTI CH IN You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks. This enables you to enjoy high quality analog inputs such as DVD or Super Audio CD. When the MULTI CH IN function is selected, the equalizer cannot be used. Press MULTI CH IN to select "MULTI CH IN". To cancel the MULTI CH IN function, press MULTI CH IN until the "MULTI CH IN" indicators in the display turn off. When MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up The MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up when the receiver is decoding multi channel sources. However, this indicator does not light up if you select 2CH STEREO mode. Listening to FM/AM radio You can listen to FM and AM broadcasts through the built-in tuner. Before operation, make sure you have connected the FM and AM antennas to the receiver (see page 14). Tip The tuning scale is: FM: 100 kHz AM: 10 kHz * * The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 65). Automatic tuning If you do not know the frequency of the station you want, you can let the receiver scan all available stations in your area. 1 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the FM or AM band. The last received station is tuned in. 2 Press TUNING + or TUNING -. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING - to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo reception is poor and STEREO flashes in the display, select monoural audio so that the sound will be less distorted. 1 Press MAIN MENU to select " TUNER ". 2 Turn MENU to select "FM MODE". 3 Turn -/+ to select "MONO". The FM reception switches to monaural. 24US