Sony LBT-XB44KS Users guide

Compact Hi-Fi Stereo System
Operating Instructions
3-864-504-11(1)
LBT-XB44KS
©1998 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
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.
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* 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 ......................................... 11
Recording a CD .................................... 13
Listening to the radio........................... 14
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 ............. 19
Playing CD tracks in random
order ................................................ 20
Programming CD tracks ..................... 21
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 22
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 28
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 29
Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 30
Making a personal audio emphasis
file .................................................... 31
Other Features
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 32
Falling asleep to music ........................ 34
Waking up to music ............................. 35
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 36
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 38
Troubleshooting ................................... 39
Specifications ........................................ 41
Index....................................................... 42
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The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 23
Recording CDs by specifying the track
order ................................................ 24
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 26
Flashing part of a CD........................... 26
Waving the equalizer........................... 27
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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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Left speakerRight speaker
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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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Black* (’)Red* (‘)
* The color of your speaker cords might be
different. See the speakers’ manual for
details if supplied.
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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.
2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
Extend the FM wire
AM loop antenna
antenna horizontally.
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AM
3 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.
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 1/u to
turn off the system.
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Step 2: Setting the time
You must set the time before using the timer functions.
4 Press TUNING +/– to set the
minutes.
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1 Press t/CLOCK SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.
5 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minutes indication flashes.
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Step 3: Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 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/u
(Power)
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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
4 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number flashes in the display.
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREOAUTO
ALL DISC S
5 Press TUNING +/– to select the
preset number you want.
DOLBY NR
OFF
TUNED
STEREOAUTO
ALL DISC S
MHz
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.
6 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store
other stations.
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Step 3: Presetting radio stations
(continued) 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.
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
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 SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the
indicator on this button goes off.
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Connecting an MD deck for digital recording
You can record a CD to an MD digitally by connecting your MD deck using an optical cable.
To the digital input of the MD deck To the audio output of the VCR
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.
Connecting an MD deck for analog recording
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears.
To the audio outputs of the MD deck
To the audio inputs of the MD deck
Note
If you cannot select “MD” by pressing FUNCTION, press 1/u while pressing FUNCTION when the power is turned off. “VIDEO” will be switched to “MD.” To return to “VIDEO,” do the same procedure.
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Connecting optional AV components (continued)
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.
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
75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)
FM75
AM
Ground wire (not supplied)
Screw clamp
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
Playing a CD
— Normal Play
You can play up to five CDs in a row.
1/u
(Power)
1234
1/ALL DISCS
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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.
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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
Basic Operations
DISC SKIP
P
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CD (
VOLUME +/–
Elapsed time
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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.
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 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 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.
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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.
1/u
(Power)
6
SURROUND
DOLBY NR p
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
Basic Operations
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”).
1/u
(Power)
14
STEREO/MONO
VOLUME
123
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
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 1/u. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/– 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 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.
PRESET
MHz
Frequency
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