Sony STR-DE885
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US
STR-DE985/DE885 4-238-488-12(1) US
Other Operations
6
Press ENTER.
7
Repeat steps 2 to 6 to assign index
name for another station or program
source.
name for another station or program
source.
Note
When MULTI CH DIRECT (for STR-DE985,
MULTI CH 1 (or 2) DIRECT) is selected, “NAME
IN?” does not appear in the display.
MULTI CH 1 (or 2) DIRECT) is selected, “NAME
IN?” does not appear in the display.
Recording
Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected
all components properly.
all components properly.
Recording on an audio tape
or MiniDisc
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.
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.
player.
3
Insert a blank tape or MD into the
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
recording deck and adjust the
recording level, if necessary.
4
Start recording on the recording deck,
then start playback on the playback
component.
then start playback on the playback
component.
Naming preset stations
and program sources
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/DAT jacks (STR-DE985) or MD/TAPE
jacks (STR-DE885).
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/DAT jacks (STR-DE985) or MD/TAPE
jacks (STR-DE885).
1
To name a preset station
Rotate FUNCTION to select TUNER,
then tune in the preset station you want
to create an index name for.
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 41.
If you are not familiar with how to tune in
preset stations, see “Tuning to preset
stations” on page 41.
To name a program source
Select the program source (component)
to be named.
to be named.
2
Press CUSTOMIZE.
3
Press
or
repeatedly until
“NAME IN?” appears in the display.
4
Press ENTER.
5
Create an index name by using the jog
dial and
dial and
or
:
Turn the jog dial to select a character, then
press
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.
in the display.
If you’ve made a mistake
Press
or
repeatedly until the character
to be changed flashes, then turn the jog dial
to select the right character.
to select the right character.
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