Sony LBT-G1300 User Manual

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3-859-546-53(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.

f

LBT-G1/LBT-G1300

©1997 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 caution label is located inside the unit.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U. S. A.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note on CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820–40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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TableofContents

 

Getting Started

 

Step 1: Hooking up the system ............

4

Step 2: Setting the time .........................

5

Step 3: Presetting radio stations ..........

6

Connecting optional AV components

 

and outdoor aerials .........................

7

Basic Operations

 

Playing a CD ...........................................

9

Recording a CD ....................................

10

Listening to the radio ...........................

11

Recording from the radio ....................

12

Playing a tape ........................................

13

Recording from a tape .........................

14

The CD Player

 

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ......

15

Playing the CD tracks in random

 

order ................................................

16

Programming the CD tracks ...............

16

Playing only the beginning of each

 

track .................................................

17

The Tape Deck

 

Recording a CD by specifying track

 

order ................................................

18

Sound Adjustment

 

Adjusting the sound ............................

19

Selecting the Preset Equalizer menu . 19

Other Features

 

Falling asleep to music ........................

20

Waking up to music .............................

20

Additional Information

 

Precautions ............................................

22

Troubleshooting ...................................

23

Specifications ........................................

25

Index .......................................................

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Getting Started

Step1: Hookingupthesystem

Do the following procedures 1 to 4 to hook up your system using accessories. To complete the setup, do steps 2 and 3 also.

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

Right speaker

LBT-G1/ LBT-G1300 rear panel

the supplied cords and

Left speaker

1Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks of the same color . Keep the speaker cords away from the aerials to prevent noise.

Black (Õ)

Red (Ô)

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2Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

AM loop antenna

ANTENNA

 

 

FM

 

750HM

 

AM

Step2: Settingthe time

You must set the time beforehand to use the timer function.

2,4

1,3,5

3Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage (For LBT-G1 only).

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110V-120V

220V-240V

4Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.

If the plug of this unit does not fit your wall outlet, detach the supplied adapter from the plug (Except for North American models).

1 Press CLOCK SET for a few seconds, when the power is off. “– – : – –” appears.

2 Press or -0and set the hour. “A” indicates AM and “P” indicates PM.

Inserting two R03 (size AAA)

batteries into the remote 3 Press CLOCK SET.

The minute indication flashes.

Tip

4 Press or -0and set

 

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.

the minute.

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of

 

time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage

 

from battery leakage.

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Setting the time (continued)

5 Press CLOCK SET.

The clock starts working.

To light up the display

Press TIMER SET when the power is off. The light on the display turns on for 5 seconds.

To check the clock when the power is on

Press CLOCK SET.

The clock is displayed for a few seconds.

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Step3: Presetting

radiostations

You can preset up to 30 stations.

4

3,5

1

2

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.

Each time you press the button, the band changes as follows:

FM ÷AM

2 Press or -0 for a second.

The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.

3 Press MEMORY.

“MEMORY” flashes.

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4 Press PRESET + or – and select the preset number you want.

Preset number

TUNED

 

PRESET EQ

 

FLAT ROCK POPS JAZZ

MHz

5 Press MEMORY.

The station is stored.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press or -0repeatedly to tune in the station.

To change the preset number

Start again from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval (except for North American, Mexican, Australian and Middle Eastern models)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, turn off the power and change the position of the AM TUNING STEP switch on the rear panel to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz). Then turn the power back on. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Tip

The preset stations are retained for a week even if you pull out the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Connectingoptional AVcomponentsand outdoorantennas

Connecting a turntable

To enhance your system, you can connect a turntable. Refer to the instructions of each component.

Make sure to match the colour of the plugs and the connectors.

To the audio output of a turn table.

To listen to the sound of a turntable

Press PHONO.

“Phono” appears in the display.

Tip

You can record the turntable sound.

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Connecting optional AV components and outdoor antennas (continued)

Connecting outdoor antennas

Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the reception.

FM antenna

Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead.

ANTENNA

FM

 

750HM

Screw clamp

 

AM

y

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Ground wire (not supplied)

AM antenna

Connect a 6- to 15meter (20to 50feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.

Insulated wire (not supplied)

 

ANTENNA

FM

Screw clamp

750HM

AM

 

 

y

Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

Ground the external antenna from yterminal against lightning. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

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Basic Operations

PlayingaCD

You can play up to three CDs continuously.

p DISC 1–3

1

2 -0/)± VOLUME

1 Press ¤and place a CD on the disc tray.

With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

To place the third disc, press DISC SKIP to rotate the disc tray.

2 Press áP.

The disc tray closes and play starts from the CD loaded on the tray whose button is lit green.

Track number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESET EQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISC

 

 

 

 

FLAT

ROCK POPS JAZZ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc tray number Playing time

To

Do this

 

 

 

 

Stop play

Press p.

 

 

 

 

Pause

Press áP. Press again to

 

 

 

 

 

 

resume play.

Select a track

Press or -0 (or

 

 

 

 

 

 

+or =on the remote).

Find a point in

Press and hold down

 

 

 

 

a track

or -0 during play and

 

 

release it at the desired point.

Select a CD

Press DISC 1 – 3 or DISC SKIP.

 

 

 

 

Remove or

Press ¤.

 

 

 

 

exchange the

 

 

CD

 

 

Adjust the

Turn VOLUME (or press VOL

 

 

 

 

volume

+ or – on the remote).

Tips

Pressing áPwhen the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is a CD on the tray (One Touch Play).

You can switch from another source to the CD

player and start playing a CD just by pressing áP(Automatic Source Selection).

When the disc tray is selected or the CD loaded on the tray is playing, the DISC 1 – 3 button for the tray is lit green.

Operations Basic

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