Other Operations; Naming Preset Stations And Program Sources; Recording - Sony STR-DE685 Operating Instructions Manual

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, then tune in the preset
station you want to create an index
name for.
The last station you received is tuned in.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see "Tuning to preset
stations" on page 33.
To name a program source
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
2
Press 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
to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial
to select the right character.
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repeatedly until the character
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.
Notes
• Sound adjustments do not affect the signal output
from the MD/TAPE OUT jacks.
• The analog audio signals of the current function is
output from the REC OUT jacks.
• When MULTI CH IN is selected, the analog audio
signals of the current function is output from the
REC OUT jacks.
• You cannot record a digital audio signal using a
component connected to the analog MD/TAPE
OUT jacks. To record a digital audio signal,
connect a digital component to the DIGITAL MD/
TAPE OUT jacks.