Sony STR-DE435 Operating Instructions (Receiver Component) - Page 21

Other Operations Other Operations Indexing Preset Stations and Program Sources You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset stations (station index) and program sources. These index names (for example, "VHS") appear in the receiver's display when a station or program source is selected. This function is useful for distinguishing components of the same kind. 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. Notes • Not more than one name can be entered for each preset station or program source. • You cannot index components connected to the 5.1 CH/ DVD jacks. 1 To index a preset station. Tune to the preset station you want to name. To index a program source. Select the program source (component) to be named, then go to Step 2. 2 Press NAME. The cursor blinks in the display. 3 Use + or - to select the character you desire. 4 Press MENU < or > to move the cursor into position for the next character or previous character. 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 characters. 6 Press ENTER to store the names. If you make a mistake Press MENU < or > repeatedly so that the character you want to change blinks in the display, then use + or - to select the desired character. To assign index names to other stations Repeat Steps 2 to 4. To clear program source name Press NAME and then press the same program source button. Press ENTER to delete the name (except TUNER). Recording This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the receiver. You don't have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the receiver, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component. Before you begin, make sure you've connected all components properly. Function buttons Playback component (program source) Recording component (MD recorder, Tape deck, VCR) ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow (except STR-SE491) Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the receiver. See the instruction manual of your MD recorder or tape deck if you need help. 1 Press one of the function buttons to select the program source. 2 Set the component to be ready for playing. For example, insert a CD into the CD player. 3 Insert a blank disc or tape into the recording deck and adjust the recording level, if necessary. 4 Start recording on the recording deck and then start playing the component. 21