3-859-536-15(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.
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LBT-D290 LBT-XB4
LBT-D590 LBT-XB4K
LBT-D690 LBT-XB600
LBT-D990 LBT-XB6
LBT-G3300 LBT-XB6K
LBT-XB3 LBT-XB30
LBT-XB3K
©1996 by Sony Corporation
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.
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.
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.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* B- type noise reduction system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol aare trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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Getting Started |
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Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ |
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Step 2: Setting the time ......................... |
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Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... |
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Connecting optional AV |
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Sound Adjustment |
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Adjusting the sound ............................ |
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Selecting the audio emphasis ............. |
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Adjusting the audio emphasis ............ |
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Making a personal audio emphasis |
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Basic Operations |
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Playing a CD ......................................... |
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Recording a CD .................................... |
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Listening to the radio ........................... |
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Recording from the radio .................... |
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Playing a tape ........................................ |
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Recording from a tape ......................... |
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The CD Player |
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Using the CD display ........................... |
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Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. |
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Playing CD tracks in random |
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Programming CD tracks ..................... |
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Playing CDs without interruption ..... |
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The Tape Deck |
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Recording on a tape manually ........... |
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Recording CDs by specifying the track |
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DJ Effects |
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Looping part of a CD ........................... |
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Flashing part of a CD ........................... |
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Waving the equalizer ........................... |
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Other Features |
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Singing along: Karaoke ...................... |
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Falling asleep to music ........................ |
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Waking up to music ............................. |
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Timer-recording radio programs ....... |
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Additional Information |
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Precautions ............................................ |
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Troubleshooting ................................... |
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Specifications ........................................ |
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Index ....................................................... |
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps 1through 5to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
AM loop antenna
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SPEAKER jacks of the same color. |
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3Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage (except for North American, Malaysian, Mexican, and Australian models).
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110-120V 220-240V
4Connect 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, Australia, and Malaysia).
5Deactivate the demonstration mode by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.
Tips
•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.
•When you set the time, the demonstration is deactivated.
To activate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD mechanism.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.
2Hold down PLAY MODE and press POWER (I/ufor LBT-D990/XB30) to turn off the system.
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Step 2: Setting the time
You must set the time before using the timer functions.
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The clock starts.
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1 Press t/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.
The clock uses the 12-hour system.
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1 Press t/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
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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 from step 1.
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Step 3: Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.
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1 Press POWER (I/ufor LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power.
2 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
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in the display.
4 Press TUNING +/–.
The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
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A preset number flashes in the display.
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6 Press TUNING +/– to select the preset number you want.
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7 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 3, 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 Middle Eastern model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz), press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until “AM” appears first, then turn off the system. While holding down ENTER/NEXT, turn the system back on. When you change the interval, the AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Note
The preset stations are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs for half a day.
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Connecting optional AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details.
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
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2 Stop using the surround effect. |
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Connecting surround speakers
(LBT-D590/D690/D990/XB600/XB6/XB6K only)
You can connect optional surround speakers.
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You need to connect both left and right surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
Connecting a VCR
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound from the connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.
To the audio output of the VCR
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.
Screw clamp
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
FM75
AM
Ground wire (not supplied)
AM antenna
Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.
Screw clamp
Insulated wire (not supplied)
FM75
AM
Ground wire (not supplied)
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, connect a ground wire to the yterminal with the screw clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD
— Normal Play
You can play up to five CDs in a row.
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1 Press POWER (I/ufor LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press 6OPEN and place a CD on the disc tray.
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The disc tray rotates so you can insert other CDs.
4 Close the front cover.
5 Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons.
Playback starts.
If you press ·(or CD (on the remote), playback starts from the CD in the playing position.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
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Find a point in Press and hold )or 0during a track playback, and release at the
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Tips
•Pressing ·while the system power is off automatically turns on the system 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 · or one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons (Automatic Source Selection).
•If there is no CD in the player, “NO DISC” appears in the display.
•You can change the CD in the loading position during playback.
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Recording a CD
— CD Synchro Recording
This function lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
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1 Press POWER (I/ufor LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press 6EJECT and insert a blank tape into deck B.
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4 Close the front cover.
5 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until the disc number you want to record appears in the playing position indicator.
6 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.
7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select Ato record on one side or ß(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
8 Press Pon deck B.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press pon deck B or on the CD player.
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.
•When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR before step 8 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.
•To record with the surround effect, press SURROUND so “SUR ” appears in the display.
The equalizer settings will not be recorded.
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You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
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Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning
Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”).
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1 Press POWER (I/ufor LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power.
2 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
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in the display.
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4 Press TUNING +/– (or PRESET +/– on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station.
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Press TUNING MODE repeatedly in step 3 until “MANUAL” appears, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the desired station.
Tips
• Pressing TUNER/BAND while the system power is off automatically turns on the system and tunes to the last received station (One Touch Play).
• You can switch from another source to the radio just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection).
• If an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/ MONO so “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press this button again to restore the stereo effect.
• To improve broadcast reception, move the supplied antennas.
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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 (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted.
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1 Press POWER (I/ufor LBT-D990/ XB30) to turn on the power.
2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in the display.
4 Press TUNING +/– to tune in a preset station.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K/XB30
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6 Press rREC.
Deck B stands by for recording, and the indicator on the ·button (for the front side) lights up green.
7 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select Ato record on one side or ß(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
8 Press Pon deck B.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press pon deck B.
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