Related Manuals for Sony LBT-D890AV, LBT-XB55AV, LBT-XB80AV, LBT-XB88AV, LBT-XB88AVK
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- Page 1 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...
- Page 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting up the speakers ... 7 Step 3: Setting the time ... 9 Step 4: Presetting radio stations ... 10 Connecting optional AV components ... 11 Basic Operations Playing a CD ... -
Page 4: Getting Started Step 1: Hooking Up The System
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 Right front speaker Right rear speaker FM antenna Center speaker Left front speaker Left rear speaker... - Page 5 Connect the speakers. 1 Connecting the front speakers Connect the speaker cords to FRONT SPEAKER jacks of the same color. Red (‘) Black (’) 2 Connecting the center speaker Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks. Gray (‘) Gray with black stripe (’) 3 Connecting the rear speakers Connect the speaker cords to the...
- Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) 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).
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Page 7: Step 2: Setting Up The Speakers
Step 2: Setting up the speakers By connecting the supplied speakers, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. -
Page 8: Adjusting The Speaker Volume
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. (Power) VOLUME Note The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. -
Page 9: Step 3: Setting The Time
Step 3: Setting the 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 system for other models. The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purpose. -
Page 10: Step 4: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 4: Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations: — 2 band model: 20 for FM and 10 for AM — 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for LW — 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10 for LW, and 5 for UKV The bands you can select depend on the kind of tuner built into your system. -
Page 11: Connecting Optional Av Components
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. To change the preset number Start over from step 1. To change the AM tuning interval (Except for the European and the Middle Eastern models) The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9... -
Page 12: Connecting Audio Components
Connecting optional AV components (continued) 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. To the audio output of the turntable Note Using the turntable at high volume may cause distortion or howling. -
Page 13: Connecting Outdoor Antennas
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. For European model IEC standard socket (not supplied) A X I Ground wire (not supplied) For other models 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) -
Page 14: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal Play You can play up to five CDs in a row. (Power) 1/ALL DISCS Jog dial Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on the disc tray. If the disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized. -
Page 15: Recording A Cd
Do this Press p. Stop playback Press P. Press again to resume Pause playback. Select a track During playback or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go backward) and release it when you reach the desired track. Or press AMS* + (to go forward) or AMS* = (to go backward) on the remote. -
Page 16: Listening To The Radio
Recording a CD (continued) Close the front cover. Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the disc number you want to record appears in the playing position indicator. Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback, and the indicator on the ·... - Page 17 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. Each time you press this button, the band changes as follows: 2 band model: FM ˜ AM 3 band model: FM n MW n LW 4 band model: FM n MW n LW n UKV* * When you select this band, “STEREO Plus”...
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Page 18: Recording From The Radio
Recording from the radio You can record a radio program on a tape by tuning in a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO recording level is automatically adjusted. (Power) ª DOLBY NR ) tapes. The To stop recording Press p on deck B. -
Page 19: Playing A Tape
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 after pressing r REC in step 5. • When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. - Page 20 Playing a tape (continued) Press 6 EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B. With the side you want to play facing forward ª ª Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to play one side, ß* to play both sides, or RELAY (Relay Play)** to play both decks in succession.
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Page 21: Recording From A Tape
Recording from a tape — High-speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. (Power) Press 6 EJECT and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a blank tape in deck B. -
Page 22: The Cd Player
The CD Player Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the whole CD. DISPLAY/DEMO Press DISPLAY/DEMO during playback. Each time you press this button in Normal Play, the display changes as follows: n Elapsed time on the current track Remaining time on the current track Remaining time on the current CD (1 DISC... -
Page 23: Playing Cd Tracks In Random Order
Playing CD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all the CDs in random order. DIRECT PLAY Jog dial Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE”... -
Page 24: Programming Cd Tracks
Programming CD tracks –– Program Play You can create a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. CHECK CLEAR Place CDs and close the front cover. Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”... -
Page 25: Playing Cds Without Interruption
To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. Press Check the program CHECK on the remote repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears. Clear the last selected CLEAR on the remote track in stop mode. -
Page 26: The Tape Deck Recording On A Tape Manually
The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually 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. -
Page 27: Recording Cds By Specifying The Track Order
Recording CDs by specifying the track 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. 12 2 1113 EDIT CHECK... - Page 28 Recording CDs by specifying the track order (continued) Repeat steps 5 through 7 to program the tracks to be recorded on side B. Skip step 5 to select tracks from the same disc. Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording, the CD player stands by for playback, and the indicator on the ·...
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Page 29: Dj Effect Looping Part Of A Cd
DJ Effect Looping part of a — Loop With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. LOOP Press and hold LOOP during playback at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release to resume normal playback. -
Page 30: Waving The Equalizer
Waving 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. WAVE 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. -
Page 31: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones. DBFB or GROOVE SUPER WOOFER PHONES SUPER W MODE To reinforce the bass (DBFB) (LBT-D890AV/XB55AV only) Press DBFB.* Each time you press this button, the DBFB level display changes as follows: DBFB n DBFB... -
Page 32: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
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. SPECTRUM ANALYZER Press GEQ V/v (or MUSIC MENU... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Audio Emphasis
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. -
Page 34: Activating The Surround Effect
Adjusting the audio emphasis (continued) 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. Each time you press this button, the menu changes as follows: DSP OFF: Deactivates the DSP mode... -
Page 35: Making A Personal Audio Emphasis File
Making a personal audio emphasis file — Personal File You can create personal files of audio patterns (surround effect and graphic equalizer) and store them in the unit's memory. Later call up an audio pattern to play a favorite tape, CD, or radio program. You can create up to five audio files. -
Page 36: Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround 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”). Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote) so the indicator on the PRO LOGIC button lights up. -
Page 37: Other Features
Other Features Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (For European model only) What is the Radio Data System? The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features, such as monitoring traffic, news, or information programs and locating a station by program type. - Page 38 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) To stop the search while it is in progress Press PTY. List of program types (PTY) AFFAIRS Topical programs that expand on current news topics. ALARM Emergency broadcasts. CULTURE Programs about national or regional culture.
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Page 39: Singing Along: Karaoke
Singing along: Karaoke You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone level. Connect an optional microphone to the MIC (MIC 1*) jack. -
Page 40: Mixing And Recording Sounds
Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Adjusting the microphone echo (LBT-XB88AVK only) ECHO LEVEL Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echoing Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN. Adjusting the key (LBT-XB88AVK only) n/˜ Press ˜ or n. You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps (–3.0 to 3.0). -
Page 41: Falling Asleep To Music
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. -
Page 42: Waking Up To Music
Waking 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”). The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purpose. DAILY 1/DAILY 2 Prepare the music source you want to play. -
Page 43: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
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. - Page 44 Timer-recording radio programs (continued) Set the time to start recording. Press TUNING +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT. The minutes indication flashes. DISC Press TUNING +/– to set the minutes, then press ENTER/NEXT. The hour indication flashes again. Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure.
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Page 45: Additional Information
• When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
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. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the system... -
Page 47: Tape Deck
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. •... -
Page 48: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section (LBT-D890AV) Continuous RMS power output FRONT SPEAKER: CENTER SPEAKER: REAR SPEAKER: Total harmonic distortion (LBT-XB80AV) DIN power output (Rated) FRONT SPEAKER: CENTER SPEAKER: REAR SPEAKER: Continuous RMS power output (Reference) FRONT SPEAKER: CENTER SPEAKER: REAR SPEAKER: Music power output (Reference) FRONT SPEAKER: CENTER SPEAKER: REAR SPEAKER:... - Page 49 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.
- Page 50 General Power requirements North American model: European model: Mexican model: Australian, South African and Thailand models: Other models: Power consumption Canadian model: Other models: Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass (LBT-D890AV) (LBT-XB80AV) (LBT-XB55AV/XB88AV/XB88AVK) Supplied accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 120 V AC, 60 Hz 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz...
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Page 51: Index
Index Adjusting the audio emphasis 33 the sound 31 the speaker volume 8 the volume 15, 17, 20 Antennas 5, 13 Audio emphasis 32, 33 Automatic Source Selection 15, 17, 20 Batteries 6 CD player 14, 22 CD Synchro Recording 15 Clock setting 9 Connecting. - Page 52 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia...