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 equalizer 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
Tip
The tuning scale is:
FM: 100 kHz
AM: 10 kHz*
* The AM tuning scale can be changed (see page 52).
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.