Sony STR-K850P Operating Instructions - Page 33

Recording, Naming preset stations, and program sources

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Other Operations Other Operations Naming preset stations and program sources You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8 characters for preset stations and program sources. These names (for example, "VHS") appear in the receiver's display when a station or program source is selected. Note that no more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source. This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind. For example, two VCRs can be specified as "VHS" and "8MM", respectively. It is also handy for identifying components connected to jacks meant for another type of component, for example, a second CD player connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. 1 To name a preset station Press TUNER FM/AM, then tune in the preset station you want to create an index name for. If you are not familiar with how to tune in preset stations, see "Tuning to preset stations" on page 32. To name a program source Select the program source (component) to be named. 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select " NAME ". 3 Create an index name by using the jog dial and or : Turn the jog dial to select a character, then press to move the cursor to the next position. To insert a space Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears in the display. If you've made a mistake Press or repeatedly until the character to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial to select the character you want. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index name for another station or program source. Recording Before you begin, make sure you've connected all components properly. Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc using the receiver. See the operating instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck if you need help. 1 Select the component to be recorded. 2 Prepare the component for playing. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Insert a blank tape or MD into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary. 4 Start recording on the recording deck, then start playback on the playback component. continued 33US

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Other Operations
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Other Operations
4
Press ENTER.
5
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to assign index
name for another station or program
source.
Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape
or MiniDisc
You can record on a cassette tape or MiniDisc
using the receiver. See the operating
instructions of your cassette deck or MD deck
if you need help.
1
Select the component to be recorded.
2
Prepare the component for playing.
For example, insert a CD into the CD
player.
3
Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
4
Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
Naming preset stations
and program sources
You can enter a name (index name) of up to 8
characters for preset stations and program
sources. These names (for example, “VHS”)
appear in the receiver’s display when a station
or program source is selected. Note that no
more than one name can be entered for each
preset station or program source.
This function is useful for distinguishing
components of the same kind.
For example,
two VCRs can be specified as “VHS” and
“8MM”, respectively. It is also handy for
identifying components connected to jacks
meant for another type of component, for
example, a second CD player connected to the
MD/TAPE jacks.
1
To name a preset station
Press TUNER FM/AM, then tune in the
preset station you want to create an
index name for.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset
stations” on page 32.
To name a program source
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
2
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
“
NAME
”.
3
Create an index name by using the jog
dial and
or
:
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then
press
to move the cursor to the next
position.
To insert a space
Turn the jog dial until a blank space appears
in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press
or
repeatedly until the character
to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial
to select the character you want.
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