Sony LBT LX50 User Manual

4-227-074-14(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-LX8 LBT-LX7 LBT-LX6 LBT-LX5

LBT-LX50 LBT-LX30

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.

for the customers in North America

ENERGY STAR

mark. As

ENERGY STAR

Corporation has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency.

is a U.S. registered

Partner, Sony

ENERGY STAR

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.

(LBT-LX7/LX5 only)

Getting Started

Step 1: Using this manual..................... 4

Step 2: Hooking up the system............ 5

Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 7

Step 4: Presetting radio stations .......... 8

Saving power in standby mode* ........ 10

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 11

Recording a CD .................................... 12

Listening to the radio ........................... 13

Recording from the radio .................... 15

Playing a tape........................................ 16

Recording from a tape ......................... 18

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 19

Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 20

Playing CD tracks in random order .. 20

Programming CD tracks ..................... 21

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 23

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 24

Recording CDs by specifying the track

order ................................................ 25

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 28

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 29

Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 30

Making a personal audio

emphasis file ................................... 32

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System

(RDS)** ............................................ 33

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 35

Falling asleep to music ........................ 37

Waking up to music ............................. 38

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 39

Optional AV Components

Connecting audio components .......... 41

Connecting video components ........... 43

Connecting outdoor antennas ............ 44

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 45

Troubleshooting ................................... 47

Specifications ........................................ 49

Index....................................... Back Cover

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 27

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 27

* For LBT-LX50/LX30/LX7/LX5 only

**For European models only

Getting Started

Step 1: Using this manual

The instructions in this manual are for LBT-LX50/LX30/LX8/LX7/LX6/LX5. The LBT-LX6 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “LBT-LX7/LX5 only” or “For European models.”

Wide display is used for LBT-LX8/LX7 and normal display is used for LBT-LX50/LX30/LX6/ LX5.

Wide display for LBT-LX8/LX7

Normal display for LBT-LX50/LX30/LX6/LX5

ALL DISC S

DOLBY NR

VOLUME

AUTO

OFF

ALL DISC S

DOLBY NR

VOLUME

AUTO

OFF

The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the player. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the player.

Before operating the system, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

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: Hooking up the system

Follow steps 1 through 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

The above illustration is of the LBT-LX6.

1 Connect the speakers.

1 Connect the speaker cords to FRONT

SPEAKER jacks.

Red (3)

Left speakerRight speaker

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

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

Black (#)

continued

Step 2: Hooking up the system (continued)

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Jack type A

Extend the FM wire

AM loop antenna

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally.

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. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically stops.

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).

C FM

To connect optional AV

components

IAL

See page 41.

To deactivate the demonstration

When you set the time (see “Step 3 Setting the time”), the demonstration is deactivated.

To activate/deactivate the demonstration again, press DISPLAY (for LBT-LX50/LX30/ LX7/LX5) or DEMO (STAND BY)(for other models) while the system is off.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Step 3: Setting the time

You must set the time before using the timer functions. The clock is on a 24-hour system for European models, and a 12-hour system for other models.

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

Tip

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.

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.

Make sure that all discs are removed from the unit.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display.

2 Hold down LOOP and press ?/1 to turn

off the system.

“LOCK” apperas in the display. It is now

safe for transportation.

3,51 2,4

1 Press c/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minute indication flashes.

4 Press TUNING +/– to set the

minute.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts.

continued

Step 3: Setting the time (continued)

Tip

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

Step 4: Presetting radio stations

To change the time

The previous explanation shows you how to set the time while the power is off. To change the time while the power is on, do the following:

1 Press c/CLOCK SET. 2 Press TUNING +/– to select SET CLOCK. 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. 4 Perform steps 2 through 5 in the previous

explanation.

Notes

• You cannot set the time in Power Saving mode (LBT-LX50/LX30/LX7/LX5 only, see page 10).

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

You can preset the following number of stations:

— 20 for FM and 10 for AM The bands you can select depend on the kind

of tuner built into your system. Confirm the bands by pressing TUNER/BAND repeatedly.

?/1

(Power)

5124

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the desired band appears in the display.

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

FM y 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.

Wide display

MHz

ALL DISC S

Normal display

ALL DISC S

MHz

TUNED

TUNED STEREO

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

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

Wide display

ALL DISC S

Normal display

ALL DISC S

MHz

TUNED

TUNED STEREO

DOLBY NR

VOLUME

AUTO

STEREO

DOLBY NR

VOLUME

DOLBY NR

VOLUME

AUTO

STEREO

DOLBY NR

VOLUME

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.

OFF

To erase a preset number

1 Press and hold TUNER MEMORY until a

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.

OFF

When you erase a preset number, all the following preset numbers shift up and reduce

AUTO

by one.

To change the AM tuning interval

(Except for European and 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

OFF

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.

OFF

AUTO

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store

other stations.

Saving power in standby mode (For LBT-LX50/LX30/LX7/ LX5 only)

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

POWER SAVE/DEMO

?/1

(Power)

(STAND BY)

DISPLAY

Tips

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

• The ?/1 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.

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

, Press POWER SAVE/DEMO

(STAND BY) 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.

To cancel the Power Saving mode

Press DISPLAY. The clock display reappears.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal Play

You can play up to five CDs in a row.

?/1

(Power)

1,3

PLAY MODE

VOLUME

Jog dial

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 to place up to four

more CDs on the tray.

The disc tray rotates so that 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 HX (or CD N on the

remote), playback starts from the CD in the playing position.

Wide display

Disc number in the playing position

Track number Elapsed time

Basic Operations

m/M

DISK SKIP

AMS ./>

m/M

CD N

VOL +/–

ALL DISC S

Normal display

Disc number in the playing position

Track number Elapsed time

ALL DISC S

continued

DOLBY NR

VOLUME

DOLBY NR

VOLUME

OFF

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 HX 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 HX, one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5 buttons, or CD N 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 x. Press HX (or X on the remote).

Press HX again to resume playback (or CD N 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 M or m 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

(Power)

DOLBY NR

1 Press Z B EJECT and insert a

recordable tape into deck B.

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.

SURROUND

2,3 56

With the side you want to record on facing forward

3 Close the front cover.

Listening to the

4 Press DISC SKIP repeatedly until

the number of the disc you want to record from 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 H button (for the front side) lights up green.

6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until

g appears to record on one side, or j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

7 Press X.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x on deck B or on the CD player.

Tips

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

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

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

” appears in the

radio

— Preset Tuning

Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on page 8).

STEREO/ MONO

VOLUME

TUNER BAND

PRESET +/–

VOL +/–

?/1

(Power)

Basic Operations

continued

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:

FM y AM

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the display.

MANUAL t AUTO t PRESET

3 Press TUNING +/– (or PRESET +/–

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

Wide display

Preset number*

ALL DISC S

Frequency

MHz

DOLBY NR

OFF

VOLUME

PRESET

To Do this

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

VOL +/– 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 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 that “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.

Normal display

Preset number*

ALL DISC S

Frequency

MHz

DOLBY NR

* When only one station is preset, "ONE PRESET" appears in the display.

OFF

VOLUME

PRESET

Recording from the radio

You can record a radio program onto 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

123

(Power)

SURROUND

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in the

desired preset station.

Wide display

Preset number

ALL DISC S

Normal display

Preset number

Frequency

MHz

Frequency

MHz

DOLBY NR

VOLUME

PRESET

DOLBY NR

VOLUME

OFF

DOLBY NR

4576

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the desired band appears in the display.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the display.

ALL DISC S

4 Press Z B EJECT and insert a

recordable tape into deck B.

With the side you want to record on facing forward

5 Press z REC.

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

6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until

g appears to record on one side, or j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

7 Press X.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x on deck B.

PRESET

Basic Operations

continued

Recording from the radio (continued)

Tips

• When you want to record on the reverse side, press h after pressing z REC in step 5 so that the indicator on the h 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.

• To record non-preset stations, select “MANUAL” in step 2, then press TUNING +/– to tune in the desired station.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel, high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR before step 7 so that “DOLBY NR B” appears in the display.

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

• To improve broadcast reception, move the supplied antennas.

” appears in the

Playing a tape

You can play any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2), or TYPE IV (metal). The deck automatically detects the tape type. You can also use the AMS* functions to quickly locate the desired songs.

To select either deck A or B, press DECK A N or DECK B N on the remote.

* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor

?/1

(Power)

VOLUME

DOLBYNRm/

Xm/

DECK A N X

x AMS ./> m/M

DECK B N

VOL +/–

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Sony LBT LX50 User Manual

Table of Contents

Step 1: Using this manual

Step 2: Hooking up the system

Step 3: Setting the time

Step 4: Presetting radio stations

Saving power in standby mode (For LBT-LX50/LX30/LX7/ LX5 only)

Playing a CD

Recording a CD

Recording from the radio

Playing a tape