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.

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Diomu. AUDIO

LBT-D290 LBT-D590 LBT-D690 LBT-G3300 LBT-XB3 LBT-XB3K

LBT-XB4 LBT-XB4K LBT-XB600 LBT-XB6 LBT-XB6K

©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 a CLASS 1 LASER product.

ILlXЖAN 1 LASERLAHE I The CLASS 1 LASER KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT Щ

PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

This caution label is located inside the unit.

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

CAOTHX TO BEOXETKERIS*; OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEASLE PARTS NSIOE

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.

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 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.................	4
Step 2: Setting the time..........................	7h
Step 3: Presetting radio stations................	7
Connecting optional AV
components........................................	8

Playing a CD...........................................		10
Recording a CD ..............	:.......................	12
Listening to the radio..............................		13
Recording from the radio........................		14
Playing a tape..........................................		15
Recording from a tape............................		17

The CD Player

Using the CD display..............................	18
Playing CD tracks repeatedly.................	18
Playing CD tracks in random
order..................................................	19
Programming CD tracks.........................	20
Playing CDs without interruption...........	21

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ................	22
• Recording CDs by specifying the track
order.................................................	23

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD..............................	25
Flashing part of a CD..............................	25
Waving the equalizer..............................	26

Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ...............................	27
Selecting the audio emphasis..................	28
Adjusting the audio emphasis.................	29
Making a personal audio emphasis
file.....................................................	30
Other Features
Singing along: Karaoke..........................	31
Falling asleep to music............................	33
Waking up to music................................	34
Timer-recording radio programs.............	35
Additional Information
Precautions..............................................	37
Troubleshooting......................................	38
Specifications..........................................	40
Index........................................................	42

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.

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.

Red (®) Black (©)

I Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

AM loop antenna

El Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage (except for North American, Malaysian, Mexican, and Australian models).

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

X

110-120V 220-240V

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.

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.

1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD" appears in the display.

2Hold down PLAY MODE and press POWER to turn off the power.

step 2: Setting the time

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.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT,

The clock starts.

LBT-D690/XB600/XB6/XB6K only

1Press ©/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.

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2Press TUNING + /- to set the hour.

The clock uses the 12-hour system.

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3Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minutes indication flashes.

4Press 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

You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 tor FM and 10 for AM.

1Press 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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5Press 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.

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

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 LBT-

8 D290/G3300/XB3/XB3K).

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.

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)

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Ground wire (not supplied)' •

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.

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.

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1/ALL DISCS

Jog dial

DISC SKIP

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CD ►

VOLUME +/-

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

LBT-D690/XB600/XB6/XB6K

Disc number in the playing position

Track number

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Elapsed time

10

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Stop playback Press ■■
Pause	Press II. Press again to resume
	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.

Find a point in Press and hold ►► or ◄◄ during a track playback, and release at the

desired point.

Select a CD	Press one of the DIRECT PLAY
	buttons (or DISC SKIP).
Play only the	Press 1 / ALL DISCS repeatedly
CD you have	until "1 DISC" appears.
selected
Play all CDs	Press 1 / ALL DISCS repeatedly
	until "ALL DISCS" appears.
Remove or	Press — OPEN.
change the
CDs
Adjust the	Turn VOLUME (or press
volume	VOLUME +/ - on the remote).

• 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.

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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

With the label side up.

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

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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.

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

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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3 Press TUNING + / - (or PRESET + / - on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station.

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Adjust the volume			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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