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.
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.
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.
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 ; and
“PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of the Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
(LBT-LX9AV only)
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
2
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for the customers in North America
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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
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 30
* For LBT-LX90AV/LX9AV only
**For European model only
3
Getting Started
Step 1: 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
Right front
speaker
Right rear speakerLeft rear speaker
Center speaker
Left front
speaker
The above illustration is of the LBT-LX10AV.
4
1 Connect the speakers.
1 Connecting the front speakers
Connect the speaker cords to the
FRONT SPEAKER jacks.
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
antenna horizontally.
Red (3)
Black (#)
2 Connecting the center speaker
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER
jacks.
L
R
REAR
CENTER
Black/Stripe
(#)
Red/Solid
(3)
3 Connecting the rear speakers
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.
Jack type B
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM wire
antenna horizontally.
F
M
75
A
M
C
O
AX
IAL
FM
75
AM
L
R
REAR
CENTER
Black/Stripe
(#)
Red/Solid
(3)
Notes
• 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.
continued
5
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. 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).
To attach the center speaker feet
Attach the four center speaker feet (supplied)
to the bottom corners of the center speaker.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
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” appears in the display. It is now
safe for transportation.
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.
To connect optional AV
components
See page 44.
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-LX90AV/
LX9AV) when the system is off.
6
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).
A
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
45
Front
speaker
(R)
Rear
speaker
(R)
continued
7
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
(Power)
1
VOLUME
1 Press PRO LOGIC.
The 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.
t LEFT t CENTER
REAR T RIGHT T
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 +/–
8
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 model, and a 12-hour system
for other models.
The 24-hour system model is used for
illustration purposes.
3,512,4
1 Press c/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
Tip
If you make a mistake, start over from step 1.
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-LX90AV/LX9AV only, 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.
9
Step 4: Presetting
radio stations
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.
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.
ALL DISC S
MHz
TUNED
DOLBY NR
VOLUME
AUTO
STEREO
OFF
?/1
(Power)
3
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.
4 Press TUNER MEMORY.
The next available preset number flashes
in the display. The stations are stored
from preset number 1.
ALL DISC S
TUNED
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 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 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.
DOLBY NR
VOLUME
AUTO
STEREO
OFF
10
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.
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 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
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-LX90AV/
LX9AV only)
In standby mode, you can reduce the power
consumption to a minimum (Power Saving
mode) and save energy in standby mode.
?/1
(Power)
POWER SAVE/DEMO
(STAND BY)
DISPLAY
, 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.
continued
11
Saving power in standby mode
(continued)
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.
12
Basic Operations
Playing a CD
— Normal Play
You can play up to five CDs in a row.
?/1
(Power)
PLAY MODE
1,34
VOLUME
xm/M
DISC SKIP
Jog dial
HX
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 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 H on the
remote), playback starts from the CD in
the playing position.
Disc number in the playing position
ALL DISC S
Track number
Elapsed time
DOLBY NR
VOLUME
Basic Operations
OFF
CD H
X
x
AMS ./>
m/M
D.SKIP
VOL +/–
continued
13
Playing a CD (continued)
To
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 H 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 H 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 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)
1
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.
DSP
2,3567
With the side you want to
record on facing forward
h
x
x
4
14
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 DSP so
that “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
(Power)
STEREO/
MONOVOLUME
123
TUNER BAND
PRESET +/–
Basic Operations
VOL +/–
continued
15
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
t
3 Press TUNING +/– (or PRESET +/–
on the remote) to tune in the desired
preset 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.
Preset number*
ALL DISC S
Frequency
MHz
* When only one station is preset,
“ONE PRESET” appears in the display.
ToDo this
Turn off the radioPress ?/1.
Adjust the volumeTurn 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.
DOLBY NR
VOLUME
PRESET
OFF
16
Recording from the
radio
3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in the
desired preset station.
FrequencyPreset number
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
(Power)
3
1
DOLBY NR
2
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DSP
x
h
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the desired band appears in
the display.
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly
until “PRESET” appears in the
display.
MHz
DOLBY NR
VOLUME
ALL DISC S
4 Press Z B EJECT and insert a blank
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.
OFF
PRESET
Basic Operations
continued
17
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 DSP
so that “SUR
The equalizer settings will not be recorded.
• To improve broadcast reception, move the
supplied antennas.
” appears in the display.
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
hH or DECK B hH on the remote.
* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor
?/1
(Power)
3
1
VOLUME
18
m/
DOLBY
x
2
NR
M
x
X
m/
M
DECK A hH
x
AMS ./>
m/M
DECK B hH
VOL +/–
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