Listening to multi channel

sound

(MULTI CH DIRECT)

You can select the audio directly from the components connected to the MULTI CHANNEL 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 27) 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) or sub woofer selection (SUB WOOFER) in the SET UP menu to “NO” or “MIX” (CENTER only) (page 22) 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 is: FM: 100 kHz AM: 10 kHz*

* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 79).

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 –.

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.

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STR-DA4ES specifications

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