Listening To Multi Channel Sound (Multi Ch Direct); Listening To Fm/Am Radio - Sony STR-DB1080 Operating Instructions Manual

Listening to multi channel
sound
(MULTI CH DIRECT)
You can select the audio directly from the
components connected to the MULTI CH IN
jacks. This function enables you to enjoy high
quality analog sources like DVD or Super
Audio CD.
Also see "D.POWER" on page 47.
Surround effects are not activated when using
this function.
Press MULTI CH DIRECT repeatedly to
select the multi channel audio source
("MULTI CH 1 DIRECT" or "MULTI CH 2
DIRECT").
The selected audio source is output.
Note
This function is canceled when you switch the
function (page 24) or sound field (pages 35–37).
When the center speaker or sub
woofer is not connected
(Analog downmix function)
If you set the center speaker size (CENTER
SP) or sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER)
in the SET UP menu to "NO" or "MIX"
(CENTER SP only) (page 21) and activate the
MULTI CH DIRECT function, the analog
center or sub woofer audio will be downmixed
to the FRONT L/R channel audio.
To assign the multi channel audio to
a specific function
Set "MULTI CH 1" or "MULTI CH 2" in the
CUSTOMIZE menu (page 47). The multi
channel audio inputs can be assigned to any
functions except TUNER and PHONO.

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 17).
Tip
The tuning scale for direct tuning differs depending
on the area code as shown in the following table. For
details on area codes, see page 3.
Area code
U, CA
SP, CEL, CEK, KR
E
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 70).
Automatic tuning
1
Rotate FUNCTION to switch the
function to TUNER.
2
Press FM/AM to select the FM or AM
band.
3
Press TUNING + or – (TUNING/PTY
SELECT + or – for models of area code
CEL, CEK).
Press + to scan from low to high; press – to
scan from high to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo reception
Press FM MODE to switch to monaural audio.
If the FM stereo reception is poor and
"STEREO" flashes in the display, select the
monaural audio so that the sound will be less
distorted.
FM AM
100 kHz 10 kHz*
50 kHz 9 kHz
50 kHz 9 kHz*
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