[JFR0317]

I'm not aware of a discrete code for selecting the "External" input, but I do have a suggestion as to a potential workaround that I use with my MX135 and my MVP871. I use the balanced left and right analog outs from my MVP871 for CD's and two channel SACD's, the coaxial digital out for DVD's, and the 5.1 channel analog outs for multi-channel SACD's and DVD-Audio. I have the component video from the MVP871 connected to one of the assignable component video inputs on the MX135. I then have set up three of the physical inputs on the MX135 to all use the same component video input but to each use the appropriate physical input for what I am trying to do. For example, the input used for CD's has one of the balanced audio inputs on the MX135 assigned to it in the set-up menu. The one for DVD's has the digital input that the MVP871's coaxial digital output is connected to assigned to it, and the MX135 input for multi-channel has "External" set as its default surround mode in the set-up menu. You can also change the four character name shown in the display to make it easier to know which is which.

If this workaround isn't clear, please post exactly what activities you are trying to do and the types of connections you are using, and I'll try to give you specific instructions.