Sony LBT-XB3S Users guide

Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System

Operating Instructions

3-859-895-11(1)

LBT-XB3S
LBT-XB4KS

©1997 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.

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.

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 a are
trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6

Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7

Connecting optional AV

components ...................................... 8

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 10

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

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

Recording from the radio .................... 14

Playing a tape........................................ 15

Recording from a tape ......................... 17

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 18

Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 18

Playing CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 19

Programming CD tracks ..................... 20

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 21

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 27

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 28

Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 29

Making a personal audio emphasis

file .................................................... 30

Other Features

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 31

Falling asleep to music ........................ 33

Waking up to music ............................. 34

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 35

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 37

Troubleshooting ................................... 38

Specifications ........................................ 40

Index....................................................... 42

F
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The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 22

Recording CDs by specifying the track

order ................................................ 23

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 25

Flashing part of a CD........................... 25

Waving the equalizer........................... 26

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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

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The above illustration is of the LBT-XB4KS.

1 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.

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Left speakerRight speaker

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2

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2 Insert only the stripped portion of the

Note

The speakers for LBT-XB3S do not have the speaker
jacks.

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–

Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks on
the unit.

3

cord. Inserting the vinyl portion will
interfere with the speaker connection
and no sound will come from the
speaker.

Black (’)Red (‘)

4

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

AM

3 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the
display.

4 Deactivate the demonstration mode

by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while
the system is off.

Inserting two size AA (R6)
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 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

POWER to turn off the system.

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Step 2: Setting the
time

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts.

You must set the time before using the timer
functions.

3,51 2,4

1 Press t/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.

The clock uses the 12-hour system.

Tip

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

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minutes indication flashes.

4 Press TUNING +/– to set the

minutes.

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Step 3: Presetting
radio stations

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

5 Press TUNING +/– to select the

preset number you want.

DOLBY NR

OFF

TUNED

STEREOAUTO

ALL DISC S

POWER

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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

TUNED

STEREOAUTO

ALL DISC S

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.

MHz

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display.

DOLBY NR

OFF

TUNED

STEREOAUTO

ALL DISC S

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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

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.

To the audio output of the VCR

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:

1Keep some distance between the speakers and the

turntable.

2Stop using the surround effect.
3Install the speakers or the turntable on a firm and

stable surface.

4Press DBFB repeatedly until “DBFB

disappears from the display (LBT-XB3S only).
Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the

indicator on this button goes off (LBT-XB4KS
only).

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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

AM

Ground wire (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.

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM75

AM

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.

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Basic Operations

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Playing a CD

— Normal Play

You can play up to five CDs in a row.

POWER

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1/ALL DISCS

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Jog dial

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CD (

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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.

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 CD ( on the

pP

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

Disc number in the playing position

Track number

DOLBY NR

OFF

ALL DISC S

Elapsed time

10

VOLUME +/–

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.

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 AMS* + (to go
forward) or AMS* = (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 DISC SKIP).

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
VOLUME +/– on the remote).

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.

Basic Operations

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Recording a CD

— CD Synchro Recording

This function lets you record from a CD to a
tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or
TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is
adjusted automatically.

POWER

6

SURROUND

DOLBY NR

7

3

1 Press 6 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 · 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
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
SURROUND so “SUR
display.

The equalizer settings will not be recorded.

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

” appears in the

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.

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Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning

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

STEREO/MONO

POWER

VOLUME

123

3 Press TUNING +/– (or PRESET +/–

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

Preset number

DOLBY NR

OFF

TUNED

STEREO

ALL DISC S

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press POWER.
Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

VOLUME +/– on the
remote).

PRESET

MHz

Frequency

PRESET +/–
TUNER/BAND

VOLUME +/–

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 “PRESET” appears in the
display.

MANUAL n AUTO n PRESET

n

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.

Basic Operations

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Recording from the
radio

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in a

preset station.

Preset number

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. The
recording level is automatically adjusted.

POWER

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1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in
the display.

2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly

until “PRESET” appears in the
display.

DOLBY NR

OFF

TUNED

STEREO

ALL DISC S

PRESET

Frequency

4 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

With the side you want to
record on facing forward

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5 Press r REC.

Deck B stands by for recording, 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.

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