Listening To Multi Channel Sound; Multi Ch In; Listening To Fm/Am Radio - Sony STR-DE597 Operating Instructions Manual

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 MULTI CH IN is selected, the tone and
sound field cannot be used.
Press MULTI CH IN.
Press again to cancel the MULTI CH IN
function.
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
CEL, CEK, SP, TW, KR,
AU
E2/E3
AR
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 51).
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
Press TUNER FM/AM repeatedly 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.
FM AM
100 kHz 10 kHz*
50 kHz 9 kHz
50 kHz 9 kHz*
50 kHz 10 kHz
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