Sony LBT-G5500 User Manual
3-862-180-13(
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..
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OiOITAL AUDIO
LBT-D390
LBT-D790
LBT-G5500
LBT-XB33
LBT-XB33K
LBT-XB44
©1998 by Sony Corporation
LBT-XB44K
LBT-XB50
LBT-XB60
LBT-XB66
LBT-XB66K
LBT-XB660
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.
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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
iTie 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* Btype noise reduction system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"DOLBY" and the double-D symbol □□ are
trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Step 2: Setting the time
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Step 3: Presetting radio stations
Connecting optional AV
components
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD.....................................11
Recording a CD
Listening to the radio
Recording from the radio
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Playing a tape....................................16
Recording from a tape
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The CD Player
Playing CD tracks in random
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually
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Recording CDs by specifying the track
order
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Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
Selecting the audio emphasis
Adjusting the audio emphasis
Making a personal audio emphasis
file
Other Features
Using the Radio Data System
(RDSr
Singing along: Karaoke...................34
Falling asleep to music....................36
Waking up to music
Timer-recording radio programs
Additional Information
Precautions............................
19
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21
Troubleshooting
Specifications........................
Index
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* For European model only
22
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
The AC power cord has been fixed on the rear
panel with the plug band temporarily for
shipment.
Unlock the plug band to remove the plug.
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Russia
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD.......................26
Flashing part of a CD......t.t.........^....... 26
Waving the equalizer
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Plug band
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Follow steps D through Q to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
AM 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* (©)
The color of your speaker cords might be
different. See the speakers' manual for
details if supplied.
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-D390/G5500/;XB33/XB33K/
XB50 do not have the speaker jacks.
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks on
the unit.
wH Connect the FM / AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
For European model
Extend the FM wire
antenna horizontally.
For other models
Extend the FM wire
AM loop antenna
antenna horizontally.
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, Europe and
Australia).
Deactivate the demonstration mode
by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while
the system is off.
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Q Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
posihon of your local power line
voltage (except for North American,
European, Mexican, South African,
Thailand and Australian models).
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220-240V
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• With normal use, the batteries should last tor
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 ot
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 I /(!) to
turn off the system.
step 2: 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 purpose.
4 Press TUNING 4-/-to set the
minutes.
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts.
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LBT-D390/D790/G5500/XB33/XB33K/
XB44/XB44K/XB50/XB60 only
1 Press ©/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press TUNING + /- to set the hour.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
LBT-XB66/XB66K/XB660 only
1 Press ©/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
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2 Press TUNING + /- to set the hour.
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3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
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4 Press TUNING 4-/- to set the
minutes.
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5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts.
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Tip
U you make a mistake, start over from step 1.
step 3: Presetting radio stations
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 MW, and
10 for LW
— 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10
for LW, 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,
1/6
(Power)
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
Each time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
2 band model:
FM'H-» AM
3 band model:
FM -► MW -► LW
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4 band model:
FM -► MW -► LW -► UKV*
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* When you selecf this band, "STEREO
Plus" appears in the display.
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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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A preset number flashes in the display.
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5 Press TUNING + / - to select the
preset number you want.
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2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until "AUTO" appears in the-
display.
6 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store
other stations.
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step 3: Presetting radio stations
{continued)
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 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 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.
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
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-D390/G5500/
XB33/XB33K/XB50 only).
Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the
indicator on this button goes off (except for LBTD390 / G5500 / XB33 / XB33K / XB50).
Connecting an MD deck for digital recording (except for LBT-D390/ D790/G5S00)
You can record a CD to an MD digitally by
connecting your MD deck using an optical
cable.
Connecting surround speakers
(LBT-D790/XB33/XB33K/XB50/XB60 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 an MD deck for analog recording (except for LBT-D390/ D790/G5500)
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected MD deck, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until "MD" appears.
To the audio outputs To the audio inputs of
of the MD deck the MD deck
Note
If you cannot select "MD" by pressing FUNCTION,
press I / (!) while pressing FUNCTION when the
power is turned off. "VIDEO" will be switched to
"MD." To return to "VIDEO," do the same '
procedure.
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.
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Connecting optional AV
components (cont/nuecO
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.
For European model
lEC standard socket
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
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.
For European model
Screw clamp
Insulated wire (not supplied)
For other models
Ground wire (not supplied) '
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For other models
Screw clamp
Insulated wire (not supplied)
Ground wire (not supplied) • ■ ■
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, connect a
ground wire to the At 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.
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(Power) 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 O (or CD on the
remote), playback starts from the CD in
the playing position.
LBT-D390/D790/GS500/XB33/XB33K/XB44/
XB44K/XB50/XB60
Disc number in the playing position
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DISC SKIP
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Disc number in the playing position
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Elapsed time
Track number
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Playing a CD (continued)
To
Stop playback Press ■.
Pause
Select a track
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
Remove or
change the
CDs
Adjust the
volume
‘ AMS: Automatic Music Sensor.
Do this
Press II. Press again to resume
playback.
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’^’^W (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.
Press 1 / ALL DISCS repeatedly
until "ALL DISCS" appears.
Press A OPEN.
Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/- on the remote).
Tips
• Pressing O 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 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.
Recording a CD
— CD Synchro Recording
This function lets you record from a CD to a
tape easily. You can use TYPE 1 (normal) or
TYPE II (CrOt) tapes. The recording level is
adjusted automatically.
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(Power) SURROUND / ■ <] D
1 Press ^ EJECT and insert a blank
tape into deck B.
With the side you want to
record on facing forward
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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 l> button (for the
front side) lights up green.
6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to
select to record on one side or
(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 <3
so the indicator on the O 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 lo\vlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR
before step 7 so "DOLBY NR B" appears in the
display.
• To record with the surround effect, press
SURROUND so "SUR llli»ii|) " appears in the
display.
The equalizer settings will not be recorded.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
2 Press ^ 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.
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning
Before using this function, preset radio
stations in the tuner's memory (see "Step
3; Presetting radio stations").
2 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.
LBT-D390/D790/G5500/XB33/XB33K/XB44/
XB44K/XB50/XB60
Preset number
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Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
Each time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
2 band model:
FM AM
3 band model:
FM -► MW -♦ LW
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4 band model:
FM-► MW-► LWUKV*
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* When you select this band, "STEREO
Plus" appears in the display.
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Frequency
Preset number
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Frequency
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To
Turn off the radio
Adjust the volume
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Do this
Press l/G.
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 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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