Sony STR-DE898 Operating Instructions - 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 like DVD or Super Audio CD. When the MULTI CH IN function is selected, the equalizer and sound field cannot be used. Press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly to select "MULTI DIRECT". To cancel the MULTI CH IN function, press MULTI CH IN/DIRECT repeatedly until "MULTI CH IN" and "A.DIRECT" indication turns 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 differs depending on the area code as shown in the following table. For details on area codes, see page 3. Area code U, CA E2/E3 AR FM 100 kHz 50 kHz 50 kHz AM 10 kHz* 9 kHz* 10 kHz * The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 61). 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. Tip If "STEREO" flashes in the display and the FM stereo reception is poor, press FM MODE to change to monaural (MONO). You will not be able to enjoy the stereo effect, but the sound will be less distorted. To return to stereo mode, press FM MODE again. 24GB