Sony STR-DE435: Indexing Preset Stations and Recording Programme Sources

Receiver OperationsOther Operations

Indexing Preset Stations and

Recording

Programme Sources

This receiver makes it easy to record to and from the

components connected to the receiver. You don’t have

You can enter a name of up to 8 characters for preset

to connect playback and recording components

stations (station index) and programme sources. These

directly: once you select a programme source on the

index names (for example, “VHS”) appear in the

receiver, you can record and edit as you normally

receiver's display when a station or programme source

would using the controls on each component.

is selected. This function is useful for distinguishing

Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all

components of the same kind. It is also handy for

components properly.

identifying components connected to jacks meant for

another type of component, for example, a second CD

Function buttons

player connected to the MD/TAPE jacks.

Notes

• Not more than one name can be entered for each preset

station or programme source.

• You cannot index FM RDS stations or components

connected to the 5.1 CH/DVD jacks.

1 To index a preset station.

Playback component

Recording component

Tune to the preset station you want to name.

(programme source)

(MD deck, Tape deck,

VCR)

To index a programme source.

Select the programme source (component) to be

ç: Audio signal flow

named, then go to Step 2.

c: Video signal flow

2 Press NAME.

The cursor blinks in the display.

Recording on a MiniDisc or audio tape

You can record on a MiniDisc or cassette tape using the

3 Use + or – to select the character you desire.

receiver. See the instruction manual of your MD deck

or tape deck if you need help.

4 Press MENU < or > to move the cursor into

position for the next character or previous

1 Press one of the function buttons to select the

character.

programme source.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to enter up to 8 characters.

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

6 Press ENTER to store the names.

3 Insert a blank disc or tape into the recording deck

If you make a mistake

and adjust the recording level, if necessary.

Press MENU < or > repeatedly so that the character you

want to change blinks in the display, then use +

4 Start recording on the recording deck and then

or – to select the desired character.

start playing the component.

To assign index names to other stations

Repeat Steps 2 to 4.

To clear programme source name

Press NAME and then press the same programme source

button. Press ENTER to delete the name (except TUNER).

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