Sony LBT-DR8AV User Manual

3-865-551-13(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.

LBT-DR8AV LBT-DR7AV LBT-W900AV LBT-XB800AV

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.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

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.

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* Btype noise reduction system. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

(LBT-XB800AV only)

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

Saving power in standby mode* ........ 11

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 13

Recording a CD .................................... 14

Listening to the radio........................... 15

Recording from the radio .................... 17

Playing a tape........................................ 18

Recording from a tape ......................... 20

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 21

Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 22

Playing CD tracks in random order .. 22

Programming CD tracks ..................... 23

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 25

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 26

Recording CDs by specifying the track

order ................................................ 27

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 30

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 31

Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 32

Making a personal audio

emphasis file................................... 34

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround

sound ............................................... 35

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)** ............................................ 36

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 38

Falling asleep to music ........................ 40

Waking up to music ............................. 41

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 42

Optional AV components

Connecting audio components .......... 44

Connecting video components........... 45

Connecting outdoor antennas ............ 48

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 49

Troubleshooting ................................... 50

Specifications ........................................ 52

Index........................................ Back cover

F ES

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 29

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 29

* For LBT-W900AV/XB800AV only **For the European model only

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

FM antenna

Right front speaker

Right rear speaker Left rear speaker

Center speaker

Left front speaker

The above illustration is of the LBT-DR7AV.

1 Connect the speakers.

1 Connecting the front speakers

Connect the speaker cords to FRONT SPEAKER jacks.

Notes

• If “PUSH POWER” appears in the display when you turn on the system, press 1/u to turn off the system and check the speaker connections.

• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.

• 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.

Red/Solid (‘)

Black/Stripe (’)

2 Connecting the center speaker

Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks.

REAR

CENTER

Black/Stripe (’)

3 Connecting the rear speakers

Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.

Red/Solid (‘)

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Except for European models

Extend the FM wire

AM loop antenna

For European models

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

REAR

CENTER

Black/Stripe (’)

Red/Solid (‘)

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

3 If your system has a VOLTAGE

SELECTOR on the rear panel, set it to the position of your local power line voltage.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

240V

230

120V

220V

4 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display.

If the supplied adapter on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adapter).

5 Deactivate the demonstration mode

by pressing DISPLAY (for LBTW900AV/XB800AV only) or DEMO (STANDBY) (for other models) while the system is off.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

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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 (for LBT-W900AV/XB800AV only) or DEMO (STANDBY) (for other models) 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.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display.

2 Hold down LOOP and press 1/u to turn

off the system.

To attach the center speaker feet

Attach the four center speaker feet (supplied) to the bottom corners of the center speaker.

To connect optional AV components

See page 44.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

The AC power cord has been fixed temporarily on the rear panel with the plug band for shipment. Unlock the plug band to remove the plug.

Back panel

Plug band

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. These channels manipulate the sound to enhance the action as it happens on the screen.

Since the center speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (L)

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

2 Place the center speaker so it is

placed at about the same height as the front speakers (A). Align the center speaker with the front speakers or place it a little behind the front speakers’ position (B).

Center speaker

3 Place the rear speakers facing each

other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.

Rear speaker

60 to 90 cm

Positioning the center and rear speakers

Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers.

1 Place the front speakers at an angle

of 45 degrees from your listening position.

Front speaker (L)

Rear speaker (L)

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

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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.

1/u

(Power)

VOLUME

1 Press PRO LOGIC.

The indicator above this button lights up.

2 Press T. TONE on the remote.

The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following order. Adjust the volume of the test tone.

n Front (left) n Center

Rear N Front (right) N

3 From your listening position, press

CENTER LEVEL +/– and REAR LEVEL +/– on the remote to adjust the volume levels.

The volume levels from each speaker should be the same.

4 Press T. TONE when you are done

adjusting.

The test tone is turned off.

Tip

If you turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote), all the speaker volumes change.

Note

The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

3 1

2,4

VOL +/–

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 and Brazilian models, and a 12-hour system for other models.

The 24-hour system model is used for illustration purposes.

3,51 2,4

1 Press t/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.

Tip

If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.

Notes

• You cannot set the time in Power Saving mode (see page 11).

• The clock setting is canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minutes indication flashes.

4 Press TUNING +/– to set the

minutes.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts.

Step 4: Presetting radio stations

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “AUTO” appears in the display.

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 AM, and 5 for UKV

The bands you can select depend on the kind of tuner built into your system. Confirm the bands by pressing TUNER/BAND repeatedly.

1/u

(Power)

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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.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

The next available preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store

other stations.

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the desired band 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 AM n UKV*

* When you select this band,

“STEREO PLUS” appears in the display.

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 a station.

To store another station on an existing preset number

Start over from step 1. After step 4, press TUNING +/– to select the preset number on which you want to store the station.

You can add a new preset number after the last preset number.

To erase a preset number

1 Press and hold TUNER MEMORY until the

preset number flashes in the display.

2 Press TUNING +/– to select the preset

number you want to erase. Select “ALL ERASE” to erase all preset numbers.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT. When you erase a preset number, all the

following preset numbers shift up and reduce by one.

To change the AM tuning interval

(Except for the European and the Middle Eastern models)

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, then turn off the system. While holding down ENTER, 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 more than half a day.

Saving power in standby mode (For LBT-W900AV/ XB800AV only)

In standby mode, you can reduce the power consumption to a minimum (Power Saving mode) and thus save energy.

1/u

(Power)

POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY)

DISPLAY

/ Press POWER SAVE/DEMO

(STANDBY) while the system is turned off.

The system switches to the Power Saving mode and the clock display disappears.

The system is turned on/off by pressing 1/u.

To cancel the Power Saving mode

Press DISPLAY. The clock display reappears.

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Saving power in standby mode (continued)

Tips

• Each time you press POWER SAVE/DEMO (STANDBY) in the Power Saving mode, the display switches between the Power Saving mode and the demo mode.

• The 1/u indicator and timer indicator (when the timer is set) light up even in the Power Saving mode.

• The timer works in the Power Saving mode.

Notes

• You cannot set the time in the Power Saving mode.

• One Touch Play function does not work in the Power Saving mode.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal Play

You can play up to five CDs in a row.

1/u

(Power)

PLAY MODE

1,3

VOLUME

Jog dial

·P

1 Press PUSH 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 (or D.SKIP on the

remote) 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 DISC 1 - DISC 5

buttons.

Playback starts. If you press ·P (or CD · on the

remote), playback starts from the CD in

0/ )

the playing position.

Disc number in the playing position

Track number

Basic Operations

Elapsed time

CD ·

AMS =/+

D.SKIP

VOL +/–

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Playing a CD (continued)

Stop playback Pause

Select a track

Find a point in a track

Select a CD

Play only the CD you have selected

Play all CDs

Remove or change the CDs

Adjust the volume

* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor

Tips

• Pressing ·P 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). One Touch Play is not available in Power Saving mode.

• You can switch from another source and begin playing a CD just by pressing ·P, one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5 buttons, or CD · on the remote (Automatic Source Selection).

• If there is no CD in the player, “NO DISC” appears in the display.

• You can change the CD which is in the loading position during playback of the CD which is in the playing position.

Do this

Press p. Press ·P (or P on the remote).

Press ·P again to resume playback (or CD · on the remote).

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.

Press and hold ) or 0 during playback, and release at the desired point.

Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5 buttons (or DISC SKIP).

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears.

Press PUSH OPEN.

Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote).

Recording a CD

— CD Synchro Recording

This function lets you easily record from a CD to a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted.

1/u

(Power)

DOLBY NR

DSP

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1 Press PUSH 6 and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

With the side you want to record on facing forward

2 Press PUSH OPEN and place a CD.

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

3 Close the front cover.

Listening to the

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, the CD player stands by for playback, and the indicator on the · button (for the front side) lights up green.

6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until

A appears to record on one side or ß (or RELAY) to record on both

sides.

7 Press P.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press p on deck B or on the CD player.

Tips

• When you want to record on the reverse side, press ª after pressing CD SYNC in step 5 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 7 so “DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.

• To record with the surround effect, press DSP so “SUR The equalizer settings will not be recorded.

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

” appears in the display.

radio

— Preset Tuning

Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on page 10).

1/u

(Power)

VOLUME

STEREO/MONO

PRESET +/–

Basic Operations

VOL +/–

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Listening to the radio (continued)

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the desired band appears in the display.

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

2 band model: FM ˜ AM 3 band model: FM nAMn UKV*

* When you select this band, “STEREO

PLUS” appears in the display.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the display.

MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET

3 Press TUNING +/– (or PRESET +/–

on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station.

FrequencyPreset number

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 system power is off automatically turns on the system and tunes in the last received station (One Touch Play). One Touch Play is not available in Power Saving mode.

• You can switch from another source to the radio 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.

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press 1/u. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

VOL +/– on the remote).

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.

1/u

(Power)

DSP

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3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in the

desired preset station.

Preset number

Frequency

4 Press PUSH 6 and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

With the side you want to record on facing forward

5 Press r REC.

Deck B stands by for recording, and the indicator on the · button (for the front side) lights up green.

Basic Operations

DOLBY NR pª

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1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the desired band appears in the display.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the display.

6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until

A appears to record on one side or ß (or RELAY) to record on both

sides.

7 Press P.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press p on deck B.

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