Sony LBT-XB5 User Manual

Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System

Operating Instructions

3-859-537-12(1)

LBT-XB3
LBT-XB5
LBT-XB6

©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.

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.

For customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with letter N or
coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured red.
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal in
the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the
safety earth symbol Y or coloured green or green­and-yellow.

WARNING

To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut
off from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This
plug cannot be used and should be destroyed.

Note

The AC power cord has been fixed on the rear panel
with the plug band temporarily for shipment.
Unlock the plug band to remove the plug.

Back panel

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to
BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 2 or @ mark) must be
used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug
without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest Sony service
station.

IMPORTANT

If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket
outlets in your home, it should be cut off and an
appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the
following instructions.

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:

2

Plug band

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.

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 ............................. 33

Timer-recording radio programmes.. 35

Additional Information

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

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

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

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

F
ES

P

The Tape Deck

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

Recording CDs by specifying the track

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

DJ Mix

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 aerial

1

The above illustration is of the LBT-XB6.

1 Connect the speakers.

1 Connect the speaker cords to

SPEAKER jacks of the same colour.
Keep the speaker cords away from the

aerials to prevent noise.

R

+

FM aerial

1

L

+
–

Left speakerRight speaker

4

2

1

3

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.

Note

The speakers for LBT-XB3/XB5 do not have the
speaker jacks.
Connect the speaker cords to the speaker jacks on
the unit.

Red* (‘)

* The colour of your speaker cords might be

different. See the speakers' manual for

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details.

Black* (’)

2 Connect the FM/AM aerials.

Set up the AM loop aerial, then
connect it.

Extend the FM wire
aerial horizontally.

AM loop aerial

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM

3 Connect the mains lead to mains.

The demonstration appears in the
display.

4 Deactivate the demonstration mode

by pressing DISPLAY/DEMO while
the system power 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 power 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 power.

5

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

LBT-XB3 only

1 Press t/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.

The clock uses the 24-hour system.

LBT-XB5/XB6 only

1 Press t/CLOCK SET.

The hour indication flashes.

2 Press TUNING +/– to set the hour.

The clock uses the 24-hour system.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minutes indication flashes.

4 Press TUNING +/– to set the

minutes.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minutes indication flashes.

4 Press TUNING +/– to set the

minutes.

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5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts.

Tip

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

Step 3: Presetting
radio stations

LBT-XB5/XB6

DISCALL

S

DOLBY NR

OFF

AUTO
TUNED

STEREO

MHz

You can preset the following number of
stations:

– 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and

10 for LW

– 4 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, 10

for LW, and 5 for UKV

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:

The bands you can select depend on the
kind of tuner built into your system.
Confirm the bands by pressing TUNER/
BAND repeatedly.

3 band model:
FM n MW n LW

nn

4 band model:
FM n MW n LW n UKV*

* When you select this band, “STEREO PLUS”

appears in the display.

4 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number flashes in the display.

LBT-XB3

ALL DISC S

LBT-XB5/XB6

DISCALL

S

DOLBY NR

OFF

TUNED

STEREOAUTO

DOLBY NR

OFF

5 Press TUNING +/– to select the

preset number you want.

LBT-XB3

ALL DISC S

LBT-XB5/XB6

DISCALL

S

DOLBY NR

OFF

TUNED

STEREOAUTO

DOLBY NR

OFF

6 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store

other stations.

TUNED
STEREO

TUNED
STEREO

AUTO

AUTO

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 programme) appear.

LBT-XB3

ALL DISC S

DOLBY NR

OFF

TUNED

STEREOAUTO

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.

Note

The preset stations are cancelled when you
disconnect the mains lead or a power failure occurs
for half a day.

MHz

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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 colour 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 surround speakers

(LBT-XB5/XB6 only)

You can connect optional surround speakers.

To surround
speaker (R)

Note

You need to connect both left and right surround
speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.

To surround
speaker (L)

Connecting a VCR

Be sure to match the colour 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-XB3/XB5 only).
Press SUPER WOOFER repeatedly until the
indicator on this button goes off (LBT-XB6 only).

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”

Connecting outdoor
aerials

Connect an outdoor aerial to improve the
reception.

FM aerial

Connect an optional FM outdoor aerial using
a 75-ohm coaxial cable and IEC standard
socket connector. You can also use the TV
aerial instead.

IEC standard socket
(not supplied) Screw clamp

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM

Ground wire (not supplied)

AM aerial

Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet)
insulated wire to the AM aerial terminal.
Leave the supplied AM loop aerial connected.

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM 75
COAXIAL

AM

Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

If you connect an outdoor aerial, 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.

POWER

VOLUME

1234

1/ALL DISCS

0

P

S

L

A

C

Y

S

I

D

L

L

A

/

1

T

I

D

E

A

S

M

Jog dial

M

O

D

E

R

E

P

E

R

T

)

·

pP

1 Press 6 OPEN and place a CD on

the disc tray.

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

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

ª

ª

0)p

6

ª

ª

0)

p

Pr

6

6

ª

Pp

)

0

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

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

LBT-XB3

Disc number in the playing position

Track number

DOLBY NR

OFF

10

DISC SKIP

P

p
AMS =/+

0/)

CD (

VOLUME +/–

ALL DISC S

Elapsed time

LBT-XB5/XB6

Disc number in the playing position

Track number

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

S

Elapsed time

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 anticlockwise
(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 power is off automatically
turns the power on 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

ª

ª

6

4

ª

p

p

ª

ª

p0)p

0)

Pr

6

5

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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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ª

0)p

6

ª

ª

0)

p

Pr

6

6

ª

Pp

)

0

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

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.

LBT-XB3

ALL DISC S

Preset number

DOLBY NR

OFF

TUNED

STEREO

PRESET

MHz

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:

3 band models:
FM n MW n LW

nn

4 band model:
FM n MW n LW n UKV

LBT-XB5/XB6

Frequency

Preset number

DOLBY NR

OFF

DISCALL

S

Frequency

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press POWER.
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 power is off
automatically turns on the power 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 programme 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 aerials.

PRESET
TUNED
STEREO

Basic Operations

MHz

13

Recording from the

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6

Pr

0)

6

ª

ª

p0)p

radio

You can record a radio programme 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

SURROUND

123

3 Press TUNING +/– to tune in a

preset station.

LBT-XB3

Preset number

DOLBY NR

OFF

TUNED

STEREO

ALL DISC S

LBT-XB5/XB6

DISCALL

S

PRESET

Frequency

Preset number

DOLBY NR

OFF

Frequency

4 Press 6 EJECT and insert a blank

tape into deck B.

With the side you want to
record on facing forward

PRESET
TUNED
STEREO

MHz

MHz

DOLBY NR p

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.

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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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