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3-862-183-12(1)
Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System
Operating Instructions
LBT-D890AV
LBT-XB55AV
LBT-XB80AV
LBT-XB88AV
LBT-XB88AVK
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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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. Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. This
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Table of Contents Getting Started Sound Adjustment Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4 Adjusting the sound ............................ 31 Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............. 7 Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 32 Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9 Adjusting the audio emphasis ............ 33 Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10 Making a personal audio emphasis file .... 35 Connecting optional AV Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround components
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Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Follow steps 1 through 5 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 4
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AM FM75 AM COAXIAL FM 75 + _ + + _ _ + + _ _ R L R L L R REAR CENTER REAR CENTER 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 FRONT connect it. SPEAKER jacks of the same color. For European model Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna Red (Ô) Black (Õ) 2 Connecting the center speaker Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks. For other models Extend the
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Inserting two size AA (R6) Step 1: Hooking up the system batteries into the remote (continued) 4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. If the plug on this unit does not fit your wall outlet, detach the supplied adapter from the plug (except for North and South American countries, Europe and Australia). Tips 5 Deactivate the demonstration mode • With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer by pressing DISPL
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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 (or PRO LOGIC (continued) ON/OFF on the remote). Adjusting the speaker The indicator on this button lights up. volume 2 Press T. TONE ON/OFF on the To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, remote. adjust the volume of each speaker using the The test tone is heard from the speakers test tone that the system provides. in the following order. Adjust the 1/u volume of the test tone. 1 VOLUME (Power) nFront (left) n Center Rear N Front (right) N 3 Fro
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1 Press t/CLOCK SET. Step 3: Setting the The hour indication flashes. time You must set the time before using the timer functions. The clock is on a 24- hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour 2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour. system for other models. The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purpose. 1 3,52,4 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes. 4 Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes. 5 Press ENTER/NEXT. The clock starts. Tip If you make a mistake, start over f
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2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly Step 4: Presetting until “AUTO” appears in the display. radio stations 3 Press TUNING +/–. You can preset the following number of The frequency indication changes and stations: scanning stops when the system tunes in — 2 band model: 20 for FM and 10 for AM a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for — 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and a stereo program) appear. 10 for LW DOLBY NR OFF AUTO — 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10 TUNED STEREO for LW, and 5 for UKV ALL
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To tune in a station with a weak signal Connecting Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until optional AV “MANUAL” appears in step 2, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the station. components To change the preset number To enhance your system, you can connect Start over from step 1. optional components. Refer to the To change the AM tuning interval instructions included with each component for details. (Except for the European and the Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 C
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Connecting optional AV Connecting an MD deck for digital components (continued) recording (except for LBT-D890AV) You can record a CD to an MD digitally by Connecting audio connecting your MD deck using an optical cable. components To the digital input of the MD deck 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. To the audio output of the turntable Connecting
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FM75 AM AM AM FM75 AM COAXIAL FM 75 COAXIAL FM 75 AM antenna Connecting outdoor Connect a 6 to 15 meter insulated wire to the antennas AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Connect an outdoor antenna to improve the reception. For European model FM antenna Screw clamp Connect an optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. Insulated wire (not supplied) For European model IEC standard socket (not supplied) Screw clamp Ground wire (not suppl
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T R E P E R E D O M Y A L P A Basic Operations 1 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on Playing a CD 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 1/u » » side up. p 0) p 0) Pr (Power) VOLUME á When you play 6 6 6 a CD single, Pp 0 ) place it on the inner circle of the tray. 2 Press DISC SKIP to place up to four more CDs on the tray. The disc tray rotates so you can insert other CDs. 3 Close the front cover
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Basic Operations To Do this Stop playback Press p. Recording a CD Pause Press P. Press again to resume — CD Synchro Recording playback. Select a track During playback or pause, turn This function lets you record from a CD to a the jog dial clockwise (to go tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or forward) or counterclockwise (to TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is go backward) and release it when adjusted automatically. you reach the desired track. 1/u Or press AMS* + (to go (Power)
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Recording a CD (continued) Listening to the radio 3 Close the front cover. — Preset Tuning 4 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step the disc number you want to record 4: Presetting radio stations”). appears in the playing position indicator. STEREO/MONO 1/u 3 2 1 VOLUME (Power) 5 Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback, and the indicator on the á button (for the front side)
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Basic Operations Tips 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly • Pressing TUNER/BAND while the system is off until the band you want appears in automatically turns on the system and tunes to the last received station (One Touch Play). the display. • You can switch from another source to the radio Each time you press this button, the just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic band changes as follows: Source Selection). 2 band model: • If an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/ MONO so “MONO” appears in the displa
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1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly Recording from the until the band you want appears in the display. radio 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly You can record a radio program on a tape by until “PRESET” appears in the tuning in a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The display. recording level is automatically adjusted. 3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in a 1/u DSP (Power) 3 2 1 preset station. Preset number DOLBY NR OFF PRESET TUNED STEREO ALL DISC S MHz Frequency 4 Press 6 EJE
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Basic Operations Tips • If you want to record on the reverse side, press » Playing a tape so the indicator on the » button (for the reverse side) lights up green after pressing r REC in step 5. • When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse You can play any type of tape, TYPE I side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side. (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal). • To record non-preset stations, select “MANUAL” The deck automatica
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Playing a tape (continued) Tips • Pressing á or » 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). 1 Press 6 EJECT and insert a • You can switch from another source to the tape recorded tape in deck A or B. deck just by pressing á or » (Automatic Source Selection). With the side you want to play facing forward • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low- level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so “DOLBY N
