Sony LBT-D690 User Manual
3-859-536-11(2)
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 cal! upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No..
Serial No.
aiD§(B
Diomu. AUDIO
LBT-D290
LBT-XB4
LBT-D590 LBT-XB4K
LBT-D690
LBT-G3300
LBT-XB3
LBT-XB600
LBT-XB6
LBT-XB6K
LBT-XB3K
©1996 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To a\’oid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer ser\ icing 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
CLASS ' LASER PHOCXJCT Щ
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This caution label is located inside the unit.
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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
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CAOTHX TO BEOXETKERIS*; OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEASlE parts nsioe
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
a CLASS 1 LASER product.
The CLASS 1 LASER
PRODUCT MARKING is
located on the rear exterior.
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.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class В digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the ГСС 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, mav
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 Cl] are
trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Stop 1: Hooking up the system
Step 2: Setting the time
Step 3: Presetting radio stations
Connecting optional AV
components
Playing a CD...........................................10
Recording a CD
Listening to the radio
Recording from the radio........................14
Playing a tape..........................................15
Recording from a tape
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The CD Player
Using the CD display..............................18
Playing CD tracks repeatedly
Playing CD tracks in random
order..................................................19
Programming CD tracks
Playing CDs without interruption
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Sound Adjustment
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Adjusting the sound
Selecting the audio emphasis
Adjusting the audio emphasis
Making a personal audio emphasis
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Other Features
Singing along: Karaoke
Falling asleep to music............................33
Waking up to music
Timer-recording radio programs
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Additional Information
Precautions..............................................37
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Index........................................................42
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The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually
• Recording CDs by specifying the track
order
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DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD..............................25
Flashing part of a CD..............................25
Waving the equalizer
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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow stops Q through Q to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
Aiyi loop antenna
Connect the speakers.
1 Connect the speaker cords to
SPEAKER jacks of the same color.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
Red (®) Black (©)
2 Insert only the stripped portion of the
cord. Inserting the vinyl portion will
interfere with the speaker connection
and no sound will come from the
speaker.
Note
The speakers for LBT-D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K do
not have the speaker jacks.
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks on
the unit.
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Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
Extend the FM wire
AM loop antenna
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Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
antenna horizontally.
position of your local power line
voltage (except for North American,
Malaysian, Mexican, and Australian
models).
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
X
110-120V 220-240V
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote
• 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 power 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.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD"
appears in the display.
2 Hold down PLAY MODE and press
POWER to turn off the power.
d 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, Australia,
and Malaysia).
S Deactivate-the demonstration mode
by pressing DISPLAY /DEMO while
the system power is off.
step 2: Setting the time
5 Press ENTER/NEXT,
The clock starts.
You must sot the time before using the timer
functions.
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LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/ XB4/XB4K only
1 Press ©/CLOCK SET,
The hour indication flashes.
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2 Press TUNING +/- to set the hour.
The dock uses the 12-hour system.
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1 Press ©/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
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2 Press TUNING + /- to set the hour.
The clock uses the 12-hour system.
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3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
4 Press TUNING -f- / - to set the
minutes.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
4 Press TUNING -i- /- to set the
minutes.
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts.
Tip
If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.
step 3: Presetting radio stations
LBT-D690/XB600/XB6/XB6K
You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 tor FM
and 10 for AM.
1 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
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until "AUTO" appears in the
display.
3 Press TUNING+/-.
The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for
a stereo program) appear.
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4 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A .peeset number flashes in the display.
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5 Press TUNING+/-to select the
preset number you want.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K
6 Pi-ess ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store
other stations.
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 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), tune in any AM
station first, then turn off the power. While holding
down ENTER / NEXT, turn the power 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 onhonco 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
Connecting surround speakers
(LBT-D590/D690/XB600/XB6/XB6K only)
You can connect optional surround speakers.
Note
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.
Note
Using the turntable at high volume may cause
distortion or howling. This is often caused by the
bass sound from the speakers. The bass sound may
be picked up by the needle of the turntable, and
produce the distortion or howling. To avoid this, do
the following:
1 Keep some distance between the speakers and the
turntable.
2 Stop using the surround effect.
3 Install the speakers or the turntable on a firm and
stable surface.
4 Press DBFB repeatedly until "DBFB ^\\\\\ "
disappears from the display {LBT-D290/G3300/
XB3/XB3K only).
Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the
indicator on this button goes off (except for LBTD290/G3300/XB3/XB3K).
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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. —
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)
Ground wire (not supplied)' •
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Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, connect a
ground ■viire to the' rh terminal with the screw
clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Basic Operations
Playing a CD
— Normal Play
You can play up to five CDs in a row.
4 3 12"
1/ALL DISCS
VOLUME O
1 Press ± OPEN and place a CD on
the disc tray.
If the disc is not placed properly it will
not be recognized.
With the label
side up.
When you play
a CD single,
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.
4 Press one of the DIRECT PLAY
buttons.
Playback starts.
If you press t> (or CD ► on the
remote), playback starts from the CD in
the playing position.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K
Disc number in the playing position
10
Jog dial
DISC SKIP
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CD ►
VOLUME +/-
LBT-D690/XB600/XB6/XB6K
Disc number in the playing position
Track number
CDi - 1
Elapsed time
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To Do this
Stop playback Press ■■
Pause Press II. Press again to resume
Select a track During playback or pause, turn
Find a point in Press and hold ►► or ◄◄ during
a track playback, and release at the
Select a CD Press one of the DIRECT PLAY
Play only the
CD you have
selected
Play all CDs Press 1 / ALL DISCS repeatedly
Remove or
change the
CDs
Adjust the
volume
• AMS: Automatic Music Sensor.
Tips
• Pressing C> while 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 O
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. ^
playback.
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.
desired point.
buttons (or DISC SKIP).
Press 1 / ALL DISCS repeatedly
until "1 DISC" appears.
until "ALL DISCS" appears.
Press — OPEN.
Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/ - on the remote).
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Recording a CD
— CD Synchro Recording
Ttiis function lets you record from a CD to a
tape easily. You can use TYPE 1 (normal) or
TYPE II (CrO:) tapes. The recording level is
adjusted automatically.
1 Press ^ EJECT and insert a blank
tape into deck B.
With the side you want to
record on facing forward
3 Close the front cover.
4 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until
the disc number you want to record
appears in the playing position
indicator.
5 Press CD SYNC.
Deck B stands by for recording and the
CD player stands by for playback, and
the indicator on the O button (for the
front side) lights up green.
6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select to record on one side or
CZl? (or RELAY) to record on both
sides.
7 Press II on deck B.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press ■ on deck B or on the CD player.
tips
• If you want to record on the reverse side, press -<]
so the indicator on the <] 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 EXDLBY NR
before step 7 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.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
With the label
side up.
When you play
a CD single,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray.
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Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning
Bi'fore using this function, preset radio
stations in the tuner's memor\' (see "Step
3: Presetting radiostations").
STEREO/MONO
3 Press TUNING + / - (or PRESET + / -
on the remote) to tune in the desired
preset station.
LBT-D290/D590/G3300/XB3/XB3K/XB4/XB4K
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PRESET +/TUNER/BAND
VOLUME +/-
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
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until "PRESET" appears in the
display.
MANUAL -► AUTO -► PRESET
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Frequency
Preset number
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To
Turn off the radio Press POWER.
Adjust the volume
Do this
Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME+/-on the
remote).
To listen to non-preset radio
stations
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly in step 2
until "MANUAL" appears, then press
TUNING +/- to tune in the desired station.
Tips
• Pressing TUNER/BAND while the power is off
automatically turns on the power 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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