Sony LBT-V8900S User Manual

Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System

Operating Instructions

3-864-161-11(1)

LBT-V8900S

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.

This system can play the following discs:

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

The laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

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

This caution label is located inside the unit.

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system* and the Dolby B-type noise reduction system. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

DOLBY, the double-D symbol a and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

VIDEO CDs Audio CDs

Disc logo

Contents Audio + Video Audio

(moving pictures) Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm Play time 74 min./20 min. 74 min./20 min.

Note on VIDEO CDs

This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBC* functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC* functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type.

Disc type You can

VIDEO CDs without Enjoy video playback PBC functions (moving pictures) as (Ver. 1.1 discs) well as audio CDs.

VIDEO CDs with Play interactive PBC functions software using menu (Ver. 2.0 discs) screens displayed on

the TV screen (menu playback), in addition to the video playback function of VIDEO CDs without PBC functions. Moreover, you can play high or standard quality still picture.

* PBC = PlayBack Control

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system ............ 4

Step 2: Setting up the speakers ............ 7

Step 3: Setting the time ....................... 10

Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 11

Connecting optional AV

components .................................... 12

Basic Operations

Playing a VIDEO CD ........................... 14

Playing a CD ......................................... 16

Recording a CD/VIDEO CD .............. 18

Listening to the radio ........................... 19

Recording from the radio .................... 20

Playing a tape........................................ 21

Recording from a tape ......................... 23

Singing along: Karaoke ....................... 24

The VIDEO CD/CD Player

Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions (Ver 2.0) ......................... 26

Using the CD display........................... 27

Using the on-screen display ............... 28

Locating a specific part of a disc ........ 30

Playing a VIDEO CD from where it was

last stopped ..................................... 35

Reducing distortion of the picture with

advanced DNR ............................... 36

Setting the sharpness ........................... 37

Adding trails to moving pictures....... 37

Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 38

Playing CD tracks in random order .. 38

Programming CD tracks ..................... 39

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 41

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 42

Recording CDs by specifying the track

order ................................................ 43

DJ Mix

Looping part of a CD ........................... 45

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 45

Waving the equalizer ........................... 46

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 47

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 48

Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 49

Making a personal audio emphasis

file .................................................... 51

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround

sound ............................................... 52

Other Features

Mixing and recording sounds ............ 53

Falling asleep to music ........................ 54

Waking up to music ............................. 54

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 56

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 57

Troubleshooting ................................... 58

Specifications ........................................ 60

Glossary ................................................. 63

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

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

AM loop antenna

Right front speaker

Right rear surround

speaker

FM antenna

To the video input

Center surround speaker

Left front speaker

Left rear surround speaker

1 Connect the speakers.

1 Connecting the front speakers

Connect the speaker cords to FRONT

SPEAKER jacks of the same color.

Black (’)Red (‘)

2 Connecting the center surround

speaker

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER

jacks.

REAR

Gray with black stripe (’)Gray (‘)

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Extend the FM wire

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

FM75

3 Connect the video input jack of your

CENTER

TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video connecting cable.

VID

S VIDEO OUT

3 Connecting the rear surround

speakers

Connect the speaker cords to the

SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks.

REAR

CENTER

Gray (‘)

Gray with black stripe (’)

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.

When using a TV

Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can view the pictures from this system.

Tip

For even higher quality video images, you can use an optional S VIDEO cord to connect the S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack.

4 Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system)

to the appropriate position (PAL or NTSC), according to your TV.

NTSC PALAUTO

SYSTEM SELECT

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

If your TV automatically changes the color system according to the input signal:

The factory setting (AUTO) automatically changes the color system of the video output according to the color system of the current VIDEO CD. If you turn off the system, the color system will be set to NTSC automatically when you turn on the system again.

If the color system of your TV is NTSC:

Set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC.

Picture recorded in the PAL color system will be stretched vertically and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the picture cut off.

If the color system of your TV is PAL:

Set SYSTEM SELECT to PAL.

Picture recorded in the NTSC color system will be stretched horizontally and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the screen masked in black.

Note

Be sure to turn off the system before changing the SYSTEM SELECT setting.

5 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 Chinese model).

To attach the center surround speaker feet

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

Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote

Using the remote

You can use the shaded buttons shown below to operate Sony TV.

TV/VIDEO

TV POWER TV VOL +/–

TV CH +/–

6 Deactivate the demonstration mode

by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while the system is off.

To Press on the remote

Turn the TV on or TV POWER. off

Switch the TV’s TV/VIDEO. video input

Change the TV TV CH +/–. channels

Adjusts the volume TV VOL +/–. of the TV speaker(s)

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 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 PLAY MODE and press 1/u to

turn off the system.

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

Center surround

Front speaker (L)

Rear surround speaker (L)

speaker

Front speaker (R)

Rear surround speaker (R)

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Step 2: Setting up the speakers (continued)

Positioning the 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.

Center surround

Front speaker (L)

speaker

Front speaker (R)

3 Place the rear surround speakers

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

Rear surround

60 to 90 cm

speaker

Rear surround speaker (L)

Rear surround speaker (R)

2 Place the center surround speaker so

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

Center surround speaker

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 (or PRO LOGIC

ON/OFF on the remote).

The indicator on this button lights up.

2 Press T. TONE ON/OFF 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 ON/OFF 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.

2,4 3

VOL +/–

Step 3: Setting the time

You must set the time before using the timer functions.

1 Press t/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.

3,51 2,4

2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.

The clock uses the 12-hour system.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minutes indication flashes.

4 Press TUNING +/– to set the

minutes.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts.

Tips

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

• To change the time while the power is on, do the following:

1 Press t/CLOCK SET. 2 Press TUNING +/– to select “SET CLOCK.” 3 Press ENTER/NEXT. 4 Perform steps 2 through 5 above.

Step 4: Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 30 stations, 20 for FM and 10 for AM.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display.

DISCALL

DOLBY NR

OFF

AUTO TUNED

STEREO

1/u (Power)

3,5 1246

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

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

FM ˜ 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.

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

STEREO

5 Press TUNING +/– to select the

preset number you want.

DOLBY NR

OFF

AUTO

TUNED

DISCALL

STEREO

6 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 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 the station.

To change the preset number

Start over from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval

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.

AUTO TUNED

MHz

Connecting optional AV components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions included with each component for details.

Connecting a VCR

Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.

By connecting the audio output jacks of your VCR to the VIDEO (AUDIO) IN jacks, you can enjoy video playback in powerful stereo sound.

Moreover, if you connect the video/audio input on the VCR to the VIDEO (AUDIO) OUT and VIDEO OUT (or S VIDEO OUT) jacks, you can record the audio and video signals from a VIDEO CD onto video tape.

To the audio outputs of the VCR using an optional audio cable

To the audio inputs of the VCR using an optional audio cable

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 SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the

indicator on this button goes off.

To the video input of the VCR using the video cable

To the S VIDEO input of the VCR using an optional S VIDEO cable

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.

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

FM75

Ground wire (not supplied)

Screw clamp

AM antenna

Connect a 6 to 15 meter insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected.

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM75

Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

If you connect an outdoor antenna, connect a ground wire to the y terminal with the screw clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Basic Operations

Playing a VIDEO CD

You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver 2.0).

You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type.

1/u (Power)

1/ALL DISCS

PREV NEXT

234

Jog dial

·VOLUME P

)

1 Turn on your TV and select the

video input.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV if you need help.

2 Press 6 OPEN and place a

VIDEO 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 VIDEO CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

0)p

)

3 Press DISC SKIP to place up to four

more VIDEO CDs on the tray.

The disc tray rotates so you can insert other VIDEO CDs.

4 Close the front cover. 5 Press one of the DIRECT PLAY

buttons.

Playback starts. If you press · (or SELECT CD ( on

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

Disc number in the playing position

Track number

SELECT CD (

PREV–/ NEXT+

TV POWER TV VOL +/– TV CH +/–

D.SKIP

0/)

VOL +/–

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

Elapsed time

Stop playback Pause

Select a track or scene

Find a point in a track or

scene* Select a

VIDEO CD in stop mode

Play only the VIDEO CD you have selected

Play all VIDEO CDs*

Remove or change the VIDEO CDs

Adjust the volume

Do this

Press p. Press P. Press again to resume

playback*

Press NEXT (or NEXT+ on the remote) to go forward, or PREV (or PREV– on the remote) to go back. Or during playback or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you reach the desired track*2.

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

Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons. Or press DISC SKIP (or press D.SKIP on the remote).

Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears.

Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly

until “ALL DISCS” appears. Press 6 OPEN.

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

Basic Operations

*1There may be some disturbance in the video

image.

*2Only for VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver

1.1).

This function cannot be used during menu playback of a VIDEO CD with the PBC functions (Ver 2.0).

Tips

• Pressing · while the system is off automatically turns on the system and starts VIDEO CD playback if there is a CD on the tray (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the VIDEO CD player and start playing a VIDEO CD just by pressing · or one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons (Automatic Source Selection).

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

• You can change the VIDEO CD in the loading position during playback.

Playing a CD

— Normal Play

You can play up to five CDs in a row.

1/u (Power)

1234

1/ALL DISCS

Jog dial

)

1 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on

the disc tray.

If the disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized.

With the label

·VOLUME

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

0)p

)

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 · (or SELECT CD ( on

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

Disc number in the playing position

Track number

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

SELECT CD (

=/+

Elapsed time

D.SKIP

0/)

VOL +/–

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

Do this

Press p. Press P. 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 + (to go forward) or = (to go backward) on the remote.

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

Press one of the DIRECT PLAY buttons. Or press DISC SKIP (or press D.SKIP on the remote).

Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears.

Press 1/ALL DISCS repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears.

Press 6 OPEN.

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

Basic Operations

Tips

• Pressing · while the system 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 · 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/

3 Close the front cover.

VIDEO CD

— CD Synchro Recording

The CD SYNC button lets you record audio sources from a CD/VIDEO CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes.

1/u (Power)

1 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

DSP

DOLBY NR p

With the side you want to record on facing forward

p0)p

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 · button (for the front side) lights up green.

6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

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

sides.

7 Press P on deck B.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press p on deck B or on the CD player.

Tips

• If 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.

Notes

• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

• You cannot record from a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver 2.0).

” appears in the display.

2 Press 6 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.

0)p

)

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the display.

MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET

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

1/u (Power)

STEREO/MONO

VOLUME

123

1/u

TUNER/ BAND

=/+

VOL +/–

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

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

FM ˜ AM

3 Press TUNING +/– (or =/+

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

Preset number

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

Frequency

To Do this

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

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 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.

VOL +/– on the remote).

PRESET TUNED STEREO

MHz

Basic Operations

Recording from the radio

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

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.

1/u (Power)

DSP

DOLBY NR pª

123

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2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the display.

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in a

preset station.

Preset number

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

Frequency

4 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

With the side you want to record on facing forward

p0)p

5 Press r REC.

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

PRESET TUNED STEREO

MHz

6 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

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

sides.

7 Press P on deck B.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press p on deck B.

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