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4-227-076-13(1)
Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
LBT-LX90AV
LBT-LX10AV
LBT-LX9AV
©2000 Sony Corporation
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INFORMATION WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits expose the unit to rain or moisture. are designed to provide reasonable protection To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. against harmful interference in a residential Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radi
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Table of Contents Getting Started Sound Adjustment Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4 Adjusting the sound ............................ 30 Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............ 7 Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 31 Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9 Adjusting the audio emphasis ............ 32 Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10 Making a personal audio emphasis file ................................... 34 Saving power in standby mode* ........
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Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM antenna Center speaker Right front Left front speaker speaker Right rear speaker Left rear speaker The above illustration is of the LBT-LX10AV. 4
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FM 75 AM AM COAXIAL FM 75 1 Connect the speakers. 2 Connect the FM/AM antennas. 1 Connecting the front speakers Set up the AM loop antenna, then Connect the speaker cords to the connect it. FRONT SPEAKER jacks. Jack type A Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna Red (3) Black (#) 2 Connecting the center speaker Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks. Jack type B Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna Black/Stripe Red/Solid (#) (3) 3 C
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120V 240V Step 1: Hooking up the system Inserting two R6 (size AA) (continued) batteries into the remote 3 If your system has a VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel, set it to the position of your local power line voltage. VOLTAGE SELECTOR - Tip With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damag
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2 Place the center speaker so it is Step 2: Setting up placed at about the same height as the front speakers (A). Align the the speakers center speaker with the front speakers or place it a little behind By connecting the supplied speakers, you can the front speakers’ position (B). enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and A movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. These ch
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Step 2: Setting up the speakers 1 Press PRO LOGIC. (continued) The button lights up. Adjusting the speaker 2 Press T. TONE on the remote. volume The test tone is heard from the speakers To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, in the following order. Adjust the adjust the volume of each speaker using the volume of the test tone. test tone that the system provides. t LEFT t CENTER REAR T RIGHT T ?/1 (Power) 1 VOLUME 3 From your listening position, press CENTER LEVEL +/– and REAR LEVEL +/–
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Tip If you make a mistake, start over from step 1. Step 3: Setting the To change the time time The previous explanation shows you how to set the time while the power is off. To change the time while the power is on, do the You must set the time before using the timer following: functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for European model, and a 12-hour system 1 Press c/CLOCK SET. for other models. 2 Press TUNING +/– to select SET CLOCK. The 24-hour system model is used for 3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
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3 Press TUNING +/–. Step 4: Presetting The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in radio stations a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear. You can preset the following number of stations: MHz DOLBY NR — 20 for FM and 10 for AM OFF VOLUME The bands you can select depend on the kind ALL DISC S TUNED of tuner built into your system. Confirm the AUTO STEREO bands by pressing TUNER/BAND repeatedly. 4 Press TUNER MEMORY. ?/1 (Power)12 3 5 4 The ne
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To erase a preset number 1 Press and hold TUNER MEMORY until a Saving power in preset number flashes in the display. standby mode 2 Press TUNING +/– to select the preset number you want to erase. Select “ALL (For LBT-LX90AV/ ERASE” to erase all preset numbers. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. LX9AV only) When you erase a preset number, all the following preset numbers shift up and reduce by one. In standby mode, you can reduce the power consumption to a minimum (Power Saving To change the AM tuning interval
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Saving power in standby mode (continued) Tips • Each time you press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STAND BY) in the Power Saving mode, the display switches between the Power Saving mode and the demo mode. • The ?/1 indicator and timer indicator (when the timer is set) light up even in the Power Saving mode. • The timer works in the Power Saving mode. Notes • You cannot set the time in the Power Saving mode. • The One Touch Play function does not work in the Power Saving mode. 12
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Basic Operations Basic Operations 1 Press PUSH OPEN and place a CD Playing a CD on the disc tray. — Normal Play If the disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized. You can play up to five CDs in a row. With the label side up. ?/1 When you play (Power) VOLUME a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray. 2 Press DISC SKIP (or D.SKIP on the remote) to place up to four more CDs on the tray. The disc tray rotates so that you can insert other CDs. 3 Close the front cover. PLAY MOD
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Playing a CD (continued) Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording To Do this Stop playback Press x. This function lets you easily record from a Pause Press HX (or X on the remote). CD to a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) or Press HX again to resume TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is playback (or CD H on the automatically adjusted. remote). Select a track During playback or pause, turn ? /1 the jog dial clockwise (to go (Power) 1 DSP x h forward) or counterclockwise (to go backward) and
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Basic Operations 3 Close the front cover. Listening to the 4 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until radio the number of the disc you want to — Preset Tuning record from appears in the playing position indicator. Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on page 10). 5 Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording, the CD ?/1 STEREO/ player stands by for playback, and the (Power) MONO VOLUME 12 3 indicator on the H button (for the f
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Tips Listening to the radio (continued) • Pressing TUNER/BAND while the system power is off automatically turns on the system and tunes in the last received station (One Touch Play). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly One Touch Play is not available in Power Saving mode. until the desired band appears in • You can switch from another source to the radio the display. by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Each time you press this button, the Selection). band changes as follows: • If an FM program is
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Basic Operations 3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in the Recording from the desired preset station. radio Preset number Frequency MHz You can record a radio program onto a tape DOLBY NR OFF by tuning in a preset station. You can use VOLUME TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The ALL DISC S recording level is automatically adjusted. PRESET ?/1 (Power) 3 1 2 DSP 4 Press Z B EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B. With the side you want to record on facing forward 5 Press z REC. Deck B stands by
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Recording from the radio (continued) Playing a tape Tips • When you want to record on the reverse side, press h after pressing z REC in step 5 so that the You can play any type of tape, TYPE I indicator on the h button (for the reverse side) (normal), TYPE II (CrO2), or TYPE IV (metal). lights up green . The deck automatically detects the tape type. • When you record on both sides, be sure to start You can also use the AMS* functions to from the front side. If you start from the reverse quickly
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Basic Operations To search for the beginning of a 1 Press A EJECT Z (or Z B EJECT) track (AMS) and insert a recorded tape. Press M to search forward or m to search backward when playing the front side (or With the side you want vice-versa when playing the reverse side). to play facing forward When you use the remote, AMS . or >. The search direction, + (forward) or – (backward), and number of songs being skipped (1 - 9) appear in the display. Example: searching forward 2 songs 2 Press DIRECTION
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3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until Recording from a g appears to record on one side or j (or RELAY) to record on both tape sides. — High-speed Dubbing 4 Press X. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is Dubbing starts. automatically adjusted. When dubbing ends, decks A and B automatically stop. ?/1 (Power) To stop dubbing Press x on deck A or B. Tips • When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recor
