Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LBT-XB8AVK Sony
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©1997 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions 3-859-538- 12 (1) Compact Hi-Fi Ster eo System LBT -XB8A V LBT -XB8A VK.
2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
3 ES F P T able of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4 Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............. 6 Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9 Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10 Connecting optional AV components .
4 Follow steps 1 through 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Step 1: Hooking up the system Getting Started Left front speaker Right front speaker AM loop antenna FM ante.
5 1 Connect the speakers. 1 Connecting the front speakers Connect the speaker cords to FRONT SPEAKER jacks of the same color. 2 Connecting the center speaker Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks. 3 Connecting the rear speakers Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.
6 To attach the center speaker feet Attach the four center speaker feet (supplied) to the bottom corners of the center speaker. Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote Tips • With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
7 continued Positioning the center and rear speakers Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers. 1 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. 2 Place the center speaker so it is placed at about the same height as the front speakers (A).
8 Step 2: Setting up the speakers (continued) Adjusting the speaker volume To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, adjust the volume of each speaker using the test tone that the system provides. 1 Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote). The indicator on this button lights up.
9 Step 3: Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions. 1 Press t /CLOCK SET. The hour indication flashes. 2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour. The clock uses the 12-hour system. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes.
10 Step 4: Pr esetting r adio stations You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. Each time you press this button, the band changes as follows: FM ˜ AM 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in the display.
11 To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the station.
12 Connecting audio components Connecting a turntable Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected turntable, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “PHONO” appears. Note Using the turntable at high volume may cause distortion or howling.
13 Connecting outdoor antennas Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meter insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.
14 Playing a CD — Normal Play Basic Operations You can play up to five CDs in a row. 1 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on the disc tray. If the disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized. 2 Press DISC SKIP to place up to four more CDs on the tray.
15 Basic Operations To Stop playback Pause Select a track Find a point in a track Select a CD Play only the CD you have selected Play all CDs Remove or change the CDs Adjust the volume * AMS: Automatic Music Sensor.
16 Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording 3 Close the front cover. 4 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the disc number you want to record appears in the playing position indicator. 5 Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback, and the indicator on the · button (for the front side) lights up green.
17 Basic Operations n Listening to the r adio — Preset Tuning 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in the display. MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET 3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in the desired preset station. To Do this Turn off the radio Press POWER.
18 Recording fr om the r adio 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in the display. 3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in a preset station. 4 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B.
19 Basic Operations Tips • If you want to record on the reverse side, press ª so the indicator on the ª button (for the reverse side) lights up green. • When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
20 Tips • Pressing · or ª while the system is off automatically turns on the system and starts tape playback if there is a tape in the deck (One Touch Play). • You can switch from another source to the tape deck just by pressing · or ª (Automatic Source Selection).
21 Basic Operations 4 Press P . Dubbing starts. When dubbing ends, decks A and B automatically stop. To stop dubbing Press p on deck A or B. Tips • When you dub on both sides, start recording from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
22 nn n n The CD Player Playing CD tr acks r epeatedly — Repeat Play Using the CD display This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in Normal Play, Shuffle Play, and Program Play. / Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback until “REPEAT” appears in the display.
23 Playing CD tr acks in r andom order — Shuffle Play To cancel Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” or “PROGRAM” disappears from the display. The tracks continue playing in their original order. To select a desired CD Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons during 1 Disc Shuffle Play.
24 Pr ogramming CD tr acks –– Program Play 1 Place CDs and close the front cover. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears in the display. 4 Press DISC SKIP to select a CD.
25 Playing CDs without interruption –– Non-Stop Play To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display.
26 You can record from CDs, tapes, or the radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or begin recording from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. 1 Insert a blank tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record (e.
27 Recording CDs by specifying the tr ack order — Program Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. 1 Place CDs and close the front cover.
28 Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued) Selecting th e tape length automatically — Tape Select Edit You can check the most suitable tape length for recording a CD. Note that you cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing more than 20 tracks.
29 Looping part of a CD — Loop Flashing part of a CD — Flash DJ Mix With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. / Press and hold LOOP during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal playback.
30 W aving the equalizer — Wave With the Wave function, you can fluctuate the graphic equalizer automatically while listening to a source. This effect can be used with any source, but it cannot be recorded. / Press and hold WAVE while listening to a source at the point you want to start the Wave function, and release to resume normal playback.
31 n You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones. To reinforce the bass from the super woofer (SUPER WOOFER) Press SUPER WOOFER.
32 Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the music you are listening to. The personal file function (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file (Personal File)”) lets you store your own effects.
33 Adjusting the audio emphasis You can adjust the audio emphasis using the graphic equalizer and surround effect. Adjusting the graphic equalizer You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges. Before operation, first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound.
34 Activating the Surround effect The Surround Menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound you are listening to. / Press DSP (or DSP MODE on the remote) until the desired DSP mode appears in the display.
35 Making a personal audio emphasis file — Personal File 4 Press ENTER. The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number. Any settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new settings.
36 Enjoying Dolby Pr o Logic Surr ound sound You can enjoy the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound of Dolby Surround-encoded ( q ) videos and TV programs. Complete the setup and speaker adjustments first (see “Step 2: Setting up the speakers”). 1 Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote) so the indicator on the PRO LOGIC button lights up.
37 n N Singing along: Kar aoke Other Features To Reduce the singer's voice on a CD or tape Reduce the left channel on a multiplex CD or tape. Reduce the right channel on a multiplex CD or tape. 4 Start playing the music and adjust the volume. 5 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume.
38 Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Adjusting the microphone echo (LBT-XB8AVK only) / Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echoing Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN. Adjusting the key (LBT-XB8AVK only) / Press ˜ or n . You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps (–3.
39 Tips • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. • If you want to record your voice through the microphone only, you can do so by selecting the CD source and not playing a CD.
40 n W aking up to music — Wake-up Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Step 3: Setting the time”). 1 Prepare the music source you want to play. • CD: Insert a CD. To start from a specific track, create a program (see “Programming CD tracks”).
41 To check the setting 1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY 1 or DAILY 2. 2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display. 3 Press DAILY 1 or DAILY 2 again. To cancel the timer operation 1 Press the timer button you have set, DAILY 1 or DAILY 2. 2 “TIMER OFF” appears in the display.
42 4 Set the time to start recording. Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes. Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again. 5 Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure.
43 Pr ecautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
44 T roubleshooting If you run into any problem using this stereo system, use the following checklist. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
45 CD Player The CD tray does not rotate. • A CD is not placed properly. A CD will not play. • The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. • The CD is dirty. • The CD is inserted label side down. • Moisture condensation has built up. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
46 Specifications Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 60 – 13,000 Hz ( ±3 dB),using a Sony TYPE I cassette 60 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using a Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.
47 Speakers SS-XB8V Speaker system 4-way, 4-unit, SAW, Magnetically shielded type Speaker units Super Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Woofer: 17 cm dia., cone type Tweeter: 6 cm dia., cone type Super Tweeter: 2 cm dia., dome type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx.
Index K Karaoke 37 to reduce the vocals (KARAOKE PON) 37 to sing along with a multiplex CD or tape (MPX R/MPX L) 37 to adjust the key (LBT- XB8AVK only) 38 to adjust the microphone echo (LBT-XB8AVK on.
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