Sony STR-DE898 Manual

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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.
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.
* 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.
Listening to multi channel 
sound
— MULTI CH IN
Listening to FM/AM radio
Area code
FM 
AM
U, CA
100 kHz
10 kHz*
E2/E3
50 kHz
9 kHz*
AR
50 kHz
10 kHz
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