Sony LBT-S3000 User Manual

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Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The mociel anci 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.
Serial No. _
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DIGITAL AUDIO
LBT-DR330 LBT-S3000 LBT-DR3 LBT-XB200
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT I LUOKAN ^ LASERLAITE B KLASS I LASERAPPARAT B
I
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.
CAintON TO AEOUCC THE MSK OF ELECTTttC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER <0A SACK) NO USER.SERVICEASLE PARTS MSIOE.
REFER SERVICINO TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.
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 bc'cn 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 the 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 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 □□ are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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(LBT-XB200 only)

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Step 1; Hooking up the system
Step 2; Setting the time........................6
Step 3; Presetting radio staHons
Playing a CD..........................................9
Recording a CD Listening to the radio
Recording from the radio..................13
Playing a tape
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The CD Player
Using the CD display Playing CD tracks repeatedly Playing CD tracks in rcmdom order .. 17
Programming CD tracks....................18
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The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually Recording CDs by specifying the track
order
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11
14
21
10
16 17
20
Other Features
4
7
Falling asleep to music Waking up to music Timer-recording radio programs
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25 25 27
Optional AV components
Connecting AV components
Connecting outdoor antermas..........30
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28
Additional Information
Precautions...........................................31
Troubleshooting
Specifications.......................................34
Index
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back cover
32
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
Selecting the audio emphasis...........24
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23
Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Follow steps n through El to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.
AM loop antenna
The above illustration is of the LBT-DR3.
Connect the speakers.
1 Connect the speaker cords to
SPEAKER jacks. Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
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Red/Solid
(©)
Black/Stripe
(©)
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 spetiker.
Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Except for European models
AM loop antenna antenna horizontally.
Extend the FM wire
I If your system has a VOLTAGE
SELECTOR on the rear panel, set it to the position of your local power line voltage. ^
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110V-120V—I I—220V-240V
n
Qj 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).
For European models
AM loop antenna antenna horizontally.
Extend the FM wire
13 Deactivate the demonstration mode
by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.

To connect optional AV components

See page 28.
continued
step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

Inserting two size AAA (R03) batteries into the remote

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/DEMO while the system is off.
Note
If you do not use the reniote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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 illusfration purposes.

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1 Press ©/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
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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 +/- to set the
minutes.
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5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts.
Tip
It \’on make a mistako. start o\ or from stop I.

Note

Tlio cUx'k sotting is oancolod whon \htu disconjToct
tho powor cord or if a powor failuro iK'curs.

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

You can preset the following number of stations:
The bands you can selecf depend on the kind of tuner built into your system. Confirm the bands by pressing TUNER/BAND repeatedly.
20 for FM and 10 for AM
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(Power) ^ 2 513

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the desired band appears in the display.
Each time you press this button, the band changes as follows:
EM-^AM
continued
step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)
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.
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.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

i’ress TUNING MODE ropoatedlv 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 \vant 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 (for models with the AM TUNING STEP switch on the rear panel)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, turn off the system and set the AM TUNING STEP switch on the rear panel to 10 kHz (or 9 kHz). Then turn the system back on. When you change the interval, all the preset stations will be erased.
Note
The preset stations are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs for more than half a day.
8

Playing a CD

Normal Play
You can play up to five CDs in a row.
1/6 (Power) VOLUME
1 Press PUSH OPEN and place a CD
on the disc tray.
If the disc is not placed properly, it will
not he 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.
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3 Close the front cover.

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PLAY t>ll MODE
Jog dial
•DISC SKIP
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■ CD I
VOL +/-
4 Press one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5
buttons.
Playback starts. If you press £>ll (or CD ► on the remote), playback starts from the CD in the playing position.
Disc number in the playing position
Track number Elapsed time
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9
Playing a CD (continued)
To Do this
Stop playback Press ■ .
Pause Press Oil (or II on the remote).
Select a track During playback or pause, turn
Find a point in a track
Select a CD
Play only the
CD you haye
selected Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
Remove or change the CDs
Adjust the volume
Press OH again to resume playback (i>r CD ► on the remote).
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 foru’ard) or AMS (to go backward) on the remote.
Press and hold ► ► or 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.
until "ALL DISCS" appears. Press PUSH OPEN.
Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/- on the remote).

Recording a CD

CD Synchro Recording
Tliis function lots you easily record from a
CD to a tape. You can use TYPE 1 (normal) tapes. The recording le\’el is automaticallv adjusted.
l/(!) (Power)
7 1
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* AMS: Automatic Music Sensor
Tips
* Pressing C>ll 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 and begin
playing a CD just by pressii^ one of the DISC 1 - DISC 5 buttons, or CD ► on the remote (Automatic Source Selection).
* If there is no CD in the player, "NQ DISC"
appears in the display.
* You can change the CDs which are in the loading
position during playback.
10
1 Press PUSH ^ 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 Closo 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, the CD player stands by for playback, and the
indicator on the t> button (for the front side) lights up green.
6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until
appears to record on one side or
(or RELAY) to record on both
sides.
7 Press II.
Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press ■ on deck B or on the CD player.
Tips
• When you want to record on the re\ erse side, press <] after pressing CD SYNC in step 5 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 ndise in low­level, high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR before step 7 so "DOLBY NR B" appears in the display.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Listening to the radio

Preset Tuning
Before using this function, preset radio
stations in the tuner's memory (see "Step
3: Presetting radio stations" on page 7).
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